People are being reminded to check if their taxi or private hire vehicle and driver are licensed. Westmorland and Furness Council is encouraging residents and visitors to ensure they are using a licensed vehicle and driver. The Council is responsible for the licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles in the area. There are two… Continue reading Westmorland and Furness Council reminds residents to use licensed taxis

Private holiday resort proposed for Roanhead adjacent to National Nature Reserve Sandscale Haws, described by Visit Barrow as a national treasure Over 4,000 residents of Barrow, Dalton, Askam, Ireleth and surrounding areas have signed a petition objecting to plans for a luxury holiday resort which could see on average 1,200 tourists descend upon the fragile… Continue reading Thousands ready to object

Simon Fell, the Member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness, has today invited Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak MP, to visit Barrow to view the submarine programme at BAE systems. Asking a question at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) earlier today, Mr Fell praised the work of the Barrovian workforce which contributes to what the MP called… Continue reading PM agrees to meet with Simon Fell MP on AUKUS programme and to visit Barrow!

Detectives have warned they will continue to target high-harm drugs offenders after the latest jail sentence for a criminal caught by Cumbria Police. James Humber, 49, was jailed for three years and nine months for offences including a charge linked to heroin. Humber, of Kendal, was caught after investigations into drugs led to his arrest… Continue reading Nearly four years jail for latest drugs offender caught by Cumbria detectives

Cumbria’s Police Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Peter McCall, is supporting national Mental Health Awareness week, encouraging people to talk openly about anxiety and raise awareness of the services available for those who need support.   According to recent research, the Mental Health Foundation found a quarter of adults in the UK, report that anxiety… Continue reading PFCC supporting Mental Health Awareness week

Do you have an interest in people’s welfare? Curious about what goes on behind the scenes in Police Custody? If you’re over 18 years of age and live or work in Cumbria, then becoming an Independent Custody Visitor (ICV) might be the perfect role for you.   Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) are members of the local… Continue reading Recruitment is open for new Independent Custody Visitor Volunteers

Northern is reminding customers that its new timetable comes into effect this Sunday (21 May). Whilst the overwhelming majority of services remain ‘as is’, the train operator is urging people that make regular trips on the same trains to use the Check My Timetable feature on their website to see details specific to their local station. Tricia… Continue reading New timetable comes into effect THIS SUNDAY: Northern reminds customers to ‘Check My Timetable’

Litfest, Lancaster’s Literature Festival, and Lancaster University are delighted to announce that the author, journalist and environmental campaigner George Monbiot will give the 2023 Lancaster Environment Lecture in the Margaret Fell Lecture Theatre on Wednesday 24 May at 7.00pm. George Monbiot’s thoroughly researched and compelling books and articles raise questions that need answering and, together… Continue reading LITFEST AND LANCASTER UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCE The 2023 LANCASTER ENVIRONMENT LECTURE

Cumbria Fostering urgently needs more local people to come forward as foster carers to prevent vulnerable children being placed with families away from their local area or separated from siblings. You can find out more at one of the following fostering events: Wednesday 17 May – Kendal drop in at Costa Coffee in the Elephant… Continue reading Could you join our fostering community?

Cumbria Constabulary is supporting a national, week-long knife crime campaign, beginning on Monday (15 May 2023). Op Sceptre will aim to remove potentially dangerous and harmful blades from our streets, giving opportunity for members of the public to dispose of knives anonymously and safely in amnesty bins at local Police Stations. As part of the… Continue reading Op Sceptre: Cumbria backs national knife operation to help keep our streets safe