Police investigating a sexual assault by touching are appealing for witnesses following an incident in Ulverston. The incident occurred at around 2pm on Saturday 3 June in the area of Hill Fall in Ulverston. Police are seeking witnesses that have information regarding this crime. Possible witnesses identified are described as two elderly females and a male… Continue reading Cumbria Police appeal for witnesses to sexual assault in Ulverston
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Organ donation and transplant rates continue to recover, but thousands are still waiting
More than 740 patients in the North West wait for an organ donor to save their life Latest annual figures published today (12 July) by NHS Blood and Transplant show that last year (2022/23) there was a five percent increase in the number of patients whose lives were saved or improved through an organ transplant… Continue reading Organ donation and transplant rates continue to recover, but thousands are still waiting
Cumbria station names among those to be re-recorded by Northern for new on-board announcements: Final call for feedback
Residents across the North of England have responded to an appeal by Northern to help them correct the mispronunciation of local station names in on-board announcements – with Burneside, Aspatria, Cark & Cartmel and Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria all making the list. And now, the train operator has issued a final call for feedback before the… Continue reading Cumbria station names among those to be re-recorded by Northern for new on-board announcements: Final call for feedback
Cumbrian addictions charity recruiting now for ‘life-changing’ volunteer training
A Cumbrian addictions charity is looking for new volunteer recovery coaches and helpline volunteers to support its work with people whose lives are affected by addictive behaviours. CADAS – Cumbria Addictions: Advice and Solutions – will run its Understanding and Working with Addictive Behaviours course in September 2023, with sessions delivered both online and face-to-face.… Continue reading Cumbrian addictions charity recruiting now for ‘life-changing’ volunteer training
Seahouse Records Announces Scholarship Programme
Barrow-based independent record label Seahouse Records has announced the first of its new Scholarship awards. The awards, supported by a grant from BarrowFull’s Boosting Barrow’s Creativity scheme, aim to support young songwriters who are looking to make a start in the music industry. Seahouse Records director Jonny Swift explains what the Scholarship is: “We want… Continue reading Seahouse Records Announces Scholarship Programme
Summer graduations 2023: University’s first paramedic and policing apprentices to join celebrations
With a week to go, the University of Cumbria is making final preparations for its summer 2023 graduation ceremonies. The spectacular surroundings of the historic Carlisle Cathedral will once again welcome more than 1,000 graduands for a series of graduation ceremonies. Thousands of guests are expected to attend across eight ceremonies that are scheduled to take place… Continue reading Summer graduations 2023: University’s first paramedic and policing apprentices to join celebrations
Policing and Fire Raised at the Top
Cumbria’s Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (DPFCC) Mike Johnson yesterday met with the Home Secretary Suella Braverman to discuss policing and fire in the county. The meeting focused on a number of topics from Operation Uplift, anti-social behaviour and the transfer of fire governance to the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. DPFCC Mike Johnson,… Continue reading Policing and Fire Raised at the Top
Another drugs ring dismantled by Cumbrian detectives
Detectives have smashed a family-run class-A drugs ring – with members being sentenced today after being caught by detectives. Brothers Kieran, Dean and Jackson Moore were sentenced alongside sister Amber Moore after being snared in an operation run by Cumbria Police’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit. The brothers appeared before Carlisle Crown Court after admitting… Continue reading Another drugs ring dismantled by Cumbrian detectives
New figures reveals bed blocking crisis in Cumbria’s hospitals
New research published by the Liberal Democrats has revealed the impact of the social care crisis on the NHS in Cumbria, with medically fit patients left stuck in hospital beds waiting for care. The research shows that hospitals in Morecambe Bay Hospitals Trust lost 1326 bed days due to ‘delayed discharges’ from hospital in May.… Continue reading New figures reveals bed blocking crisis in Cumbria’s hospitals
Cumbria Police Local Appeal: Assault on male in Dalton-in-Furness
Police are investigating an incident whereby a male was assaulted and sustained head injuries on Market Street, Dalton-in-Furness at approximately 6:15pm on Saturday 8 July 2023. Officers are appealing for any witnesses that may have been in the area and seen or heard anything, to come forward. Anyone with information relating to this incident… Continue reading Cumbria Police Local Appeal: Assault on male in Dalton-in-Furness