The Copeland Neighbourhood Policing Team have joined the forces intelligence Unit and taskforce in a joint operation in Millom. On Tuesday (May 23), officers were out targeting anti-social behaviour and drug offences. PC Craig Treymaine from the Intelligence Unit said “This operation was an opportunity to disrupt anti-social behaviour, criminal behaviour and gather intelligence in… Continue reading Officers conduct operation targeting anti-social behaviour and drugs in Millom

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) respond to the positive outcome following the re-inspection of the service from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Service’s (HMICFRS).   Chief Fire Officer, John Beard, said: “I am very pleased that both causes for concern raised during the inspection have now officially been discharged.  … Continue reading Fire service respond following positive re-inspection from HMICFRS

West Ham and Manchester City fans desperate to book flights and accommodation for their teams’ forthcoming European cup finals are being warned not to fall foul of scammers in their rush to be there.   Demand for flights to Istanbul for Manchester City’s Champion’s League Final in Istanbul on June 10th and West Ham’s Europa… Continue reading EUROPEAN FOOTBALL FINALS TRAVEL SCAMS WARNING

On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron accused the Government of threatening to undermine local universities. Yesterday (23rd), the Home Office announced new overseas students will no longer be able to bring family with them except under specific circumstances. Jo Grady, the general secretary of the University and… Continue reading Government’s immigration plans will harm local universities – MP

Release issued locally on behalf of NFU Cost of GPS theft doubled in first four months of 2023 compared to same period last year*, figures from NFU Mutual show April was second worst month on record for GPS thefts  Fears harvest season could be disrupted by thefts of essential GPS technology Rural insurer NFU Mutual… Continue reading Harvest security alert as cost of GPS thefts doubles in 2023

Police are investigating an attempted arson at the Original factory shop in the Gill. It is reported the suspect has climbed onto the roof of the building on the morning of Tuesday 23 May with rolled up newspapers and tried to start a fire. Smoke was sighted around 9am and the Ulverston Fire Brigade were… Continue reading Local Appeal – Attempted arson at the Original factory shop in the Gill, Ulverston

Industrial action by ASLEF and the RMT unions will bring fresh disruption to the region’s train services on three days next week. ASLEF, who largely represent train drivers, will stage their action on Wednesday 31 May and Saturday, 3 June. As such, customers are advised to avoid travel on those days. The RMT union, which… Continue reading Strike action to disrupt train services during school half term holiday: Northern issues travel advice calendar

  A 16-year-old boy has today (May 23) been sentenced at Barrow Magistrates Court to 12 months detention following an incident in April this year in Barrow. The boy who cannot be named for legal reasons has been detained after pleading guilty to attempted wounding, threatening with a bladed article in a public place and… Continue reading Boy detained for 12 months following incident in Barrow involving knife

On the floor of the House of Commons yesterday (22 May 2023), Cumbrian MP Tim Farron encouraged Home Secretary Suella Braverman to increase funding for youth work in the county to tackle anti-social behaviour. Speaking during Home Office questions, Tim said: “In Kendal we are proud of the recently set up Youth Matters project, which is… Continue reading MP urges Home Secretary to boost funding for youth work to tackle anti-social behaviour