A CHANCE to find out more about Millom’s exciting Town Deal as it reaches a key stage in the programme will take place next week.   The latest plans for each of the four projects will be available to view at a drop-in event with residents and businesses in the area invited to attend.  … Continue reading Chance to find out more about exciting town deal projects

If you make an accidental 999 call, don’t hang up – stay on the line to tell us you are safe. Police forces across the country have seen a rise in silent 999 call in recent weeks – and we are seeing also seeing a rise here in Cumbria. Such ‘silent calls’ can be where… Continue reading Silent 999 calls: Please don’t just hang up – tell us you are safe

Staff and volunteers working across the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria have been recognised in the shortlist for this year’s prestigious NHS Parliamentary Awards. The annual awards, now in their fifth year, recognise the hard work and commitment of individuals and teams working across the health and care sector, in local communities. In Lancashire… Continue reading Health and care staff shortlisted for national awards ahead of NHS 75th birthday

Cumberland Council is reminding visitors to the Cumberland beauty spots, to park considerately, especially in the Stonethwaite area. Stonethwaite is a popular beauty spot, which is located near the iconic Black Moss Pot pool, but visitors to the area often park in an obstructive manner, causing inconvenience to others. Cumberland Council is urging the public… Continue reading Cumberland Council is reminding visitors to the Lakes to park considerately

Staff and pupils at a Barrow school have celebrated the life of a much-loved assistant headteacher. Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School held an outdoor day in memory of Dawn Hubbold who died in April just months after she was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). Mrs Hubbold, who was 57, worked at the school for… Continue reading School celebrates life of assistant headteacher

Police are investigating a damage to a motor vehicle on Rydal Road in Ulverston occurring overnight on Sunday 18th June into the early hours of Monday 19th June. Persons have approached a white car parked on the street and, using sharp implements, scratched and damaged several panels down one side of the vehicle causing significant… Continue reading Local Appeal – Damage to a motor vehicle on Rydal Road, Ulverston

The community of Millom is set to benefit from a dedicated Community Beat Officer to join the wider Copeland Neighbourhood Policing Team. Millom joins other areas in the county such as Keswick, Whitehaven and Workington to receive the role. PC Kai Diesveld started his role in May and has already begun work to understand and… Continue reading Community beat officer dedicated to Millom

 Police are releasing CCTV footage as part of an investigation into a residential burglary that occurred between 4am and 5:30am on 24th May 2023 on Adelaide Street, Barrow. The investigation relates to three occasions in which an unknown person has entered a property whilst the occupant has been asleep, waking the occupant on the… Continue reading CCTV appeal – burglary

Police are investigating the theft of a white Suzuki moped, registration PE68TXZ, stolen from the Ormsgill area of Barrow on Sunday night ( June 18 ). Officers are asking for any witnesses or anyone who may have relevant CCTV that could help to come forward. Anyone with any information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit, quoting incident… Continue reading Local Appeal – Theft of a white Suzuki moped Ormsgill area of Barrow

Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Peter McCall, congratulates Chief Constable Michelle Skeer on being awarded an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE). This is the first of His Majesty King Charles III’s first Birthday Honours List as King.   PFCC Peter McCall, said: “I am delighted to note… Continue reading Commissioner congratulates Chief Constable on OBE