Police investigate an assault in Ormsgill where stones were thrown at a family on May 18, 2024. Witnesses are urged to come forward. Report information at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it or call 101.

Police are urging motorists to drive with care ahead of another busy day on the county’s road network. Thousands of motorcyclists took part in the Dave Day procession yesterday (8 June) which ended in Barrow-in-Furness. It is estimated that 20,000 motorcyclists turned out for the events which took pace to celebrate the life of Hairy… Continue reading Public thanked following Dave Day

On 8th June 2024, the Fell & Rock Climbing Club of the English Lake District (FRCC) shall meet on the summit of Great Gable to celebrate 100 years since its “Great Gift” of 12 central Lake District fells to the National Trust. The gift was in remembrance of FRCC Members who were killed in WW1. The fells… Continue reading Fell & Rock Climbing Club centenary of its “Great Gift to the Nation”

Cumbria Police are prepared for one of the busiest weekends of the year as the county welcomes visitors to Appleby Horse Fair, The Great North Swim and a day of celebration for the life of Hairy Biker, Dave Myers. There will be an increased visible policing presence across the county, including operational support from Cheshire… Continue reading Cumbria Police prepares to welcome visitors into the county for weekend of events

Communities across Cumbria are gearing up for a host of events and activities to celebrate Great Big Green Week from this weekend–16th June, centered around the theme of ‘Let’s Swap Together for Good.’  Twenty seven organisations have been successful in receiving additional funding from the Westmorland and Furness council locality boards towards the events, and… Continue reading Great Big Green Week kicks off this weekend!

The RNLI’s volunteer crew from Barrow Lifeboat Station launched their inshore lifeboat this morning to go to the aid of two people on Foulney Island who were cut off from the mainland by the incoming tide. The request for assistance was received from HM Coastguard at 11.53am. The crew was paged and the inshore lifeboat,… Continue reading Barrow Lifeboat Station launched their inshore lifeboat aid of two people on Foulney Island

A Chetwynde School student has taken the first step to his dream career in politics after being appointed a deputy member of the Westmorland and Furness Youth Parliament. Thomas Colquhoun successfully campaigned for his seat and was voted in by other pupils from schools around Furness. He said he was looking forward to working with… Continue reading Aspiring politician takes first step