A SURVEY has revealed community support for the Millom and Haverigg Town Deal  projects designed to boost levels of health, opportunity and prosperity with a lasting legacy of real change for the community. The Millom Town Deal Board secured £20.6 million from the Government’s Towns Fund in November 2022, attracting a further £8.7 million in match… Continue reading Latest Town Deal Survey shows community support for projects

  A conference has been held to explore how frontline police officers can be further supported in their role to keep people safe and investigate crime by enhancing digital investigation skills. The conference held by the Police Digital Academy in Liverpool today (27 July) saw over 120 people attend representing police forces across the North… Continue reading Digital investigation requirements for frontline officers explored at Police Digital Academy conference

Police are investigating an assault which left a man with a broken jaw. The incident took place in Windermere on Elleray Road near to the junction of the A591 on Tuesday 18 July at around 11:15pm. The incident involved two men. Officers would like to talk to a dog walker who was seen in the… Continue reading Local Appeal – Assault on Elleray Road, Windermere near to the junction of the A591

Cumbria Archive Service’s continued effectiveness and adaptability highlighted in recent mid-point inspection. Through its successful mid-point inspection, Cumbria Archive Service has proven its dedication to upholding the highest standards in archival excellence. Archive Service Accreditation is the UK standard for archive services, ensuring the efficient management and improvement of archival institutions through external validation and… Continue reading Cumbria Archive Service commended for outstanding local heritage preservation

Around 1 in 10 eligible families in the Westmorland and Furness Council area have not applied for free school meals Parents of children beginning or returning to school in September are being urged to apply for school clothing vouchers and free school meals. Around 1 in 10 eligible families have not applied for free school… Continue reading Eligible families urged to apply for free school meals and school clothing vouchers

A grateful South Cumbria family has made a donation to Furness General Hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit in memory of a mum and nana.   The Atkinson family, from Ravenstown, near Flookburgh, raised more than £1,000 in memory of Janet Louise Atkinson, who passed away suddenly in April, aged 55. The family has a long history of being looked after by specialist maternity services.… Continue reading Grateful family donates to Furness General Hospital Special Care Baby Unit in memory of mum & nana

CUMBERLAND Council’s eight new Community Panels are now open for business, and community groups can apply for support. The panels were designed to put residents at the heart of decision making in their communities. Made up of ward councillors, they will liaise with a network of local partners and residents to ensure effective investment. Each… Continue reading New Community Panels open for business

Industrial action by the RMT union on Saturday (29 July) is set to disrupt thousands of Northern customers this weekend. RMT members will bring all but a handful of Northern services across the North of England to a halt. Due to the impact strikes have on fleet displacement, early morning services on Sunday (30 July)… Continue reading Northern issues fresh travel advice ahead of latest RMT strike on Saturday

Officers investigating an incident on the M6 yesterday (25 July) are appealing for any witnesses or people with dashcam footage to come forward. Police received a report at 9:25pm of a concern for welfare on the M6 southbound at Tebay between junction 37 and 38. Both carriageways were closed while emergency services attended, and the… Continue reading Appeal for dashcam and witnesses following incident on M6