A train conductor whose intervention helped return a group of vulnerable children that had been reported missing to their homes is encouraging colleagues and customers to follow suit if they see something that doesn’t feel ‘quite right’. The conductor, who works for Northern but wishes to remain anonymous, initially approached the group of three young… Continue reading “ALWAYS trust your instincts” – Train conductor’s message to colleagues and customers following intervention that helped return missing vulnerable children to their homes
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Grange-over-Sands flood alleviation work has begun
Cumbria County Council are updating residents, businesses, and visitors that flood alleviation work has begun in Grange-over-Sands this month. Cumbria County Council, as Lead Local Flood Authority has been working with other Risk Management Authorities to reduce the risk of flooding to properties in the Windermere Road and Lindale Road area of Grange-over-Sands. The area… Continue reading Grange-over-Sands flood alleviation work has begun
Cumbrian artist joins American exhibition investigating Periodic Table
Professor of Fine Art Robert Williams is part of a creative collective that is taking part in a new high-profile American exhibition. The exhibition, Prima Materia: The Periodic Table in Contemporary Art, brings together an impressive list of international artists, including several from both sides of the Atlantic, at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Connecticut.… Continue reading Cumbrian artist joins American exhibition investigating Periodic Table
Local Appeal – Burglary Stumpery area on Grange-over-Sands promenade
Police are investigating a burglary which took place in Grange-over-Sands. The incident took place between 5pm on Sunday 12 February and 7am on Monday 13 February at the Stumpery area on Grange-over-Sands promenade. A unique wooden carving of ‘The Green Man’ was stolen during the incident. Police are appealing for anyone with information relating to… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary Stumpery area on Grange-over-Sands promenade
Cumbria Constabulary committed to national Race Action Plan
Following the release of The Police Race Action Plan Feedback Survey Findings, Cumbria Constabulary’s Chief Constable Michelle Skeer has today ( 13 Feb ) reaffirmed the force’s commitment to improving policing for black people. The national Race Action Plan, published in May 2022, set out challenging targets for forces to meet. The public survey which… Continue reading Cumbria Constabulary committed to national Race Action Plan
Child sex abuser jailed
A man from Kirkby-in-Furness has been jailed for five years and ten months for multiple child sex offences. Mark Werner, aged 44, was sentenced yesterday (13 February) at Preston Crown Court. Werner pleaded guilty to five charges relating to sexual assault on a girl. The offences occurred over a four-year period. Detective Sergeant Stewart Glendinning… Continue reading Child sex abuser jailed
Young Lancashire Man Receives Prestigious Prince’s Trust Award
Tom Evans, 23, a student on the Morecambe Prince’s Trust team, has been named as the winner of an award from The Prince’s Trust after turning his life around and continuing to give back to the community through his job as a Support Worker and volunteering. The Prince’s Trust and TK Maxx & Homesense Awards recognise young… Continue reading Young Lancashire Man Receives Prestigious Prince’s Trust Award
Cumbrian schools receive digital manufacturing training and equipment through Sellafield SiX funded programme
STUDENTS at 12 Cumbrian schools are to benefit from new digital manufacturing equipment and specialist teacher training thanks to a collaboration between 3D printing experts and industry. 3D printing and digital manufacturing business 3D 360 is providing state-of-the-art equipment and training to school teachers across the region through its Local Industry Funding Technology (LIFT) programme… Continue reading Cumbrian schools receive digital manufacturing training and equipment through Sellafield SiX funded programme
Local Appeal – Public order offence Duke Street, Askam
Police are investigating a public order offence which occurred in Askam. A woman, aged in her 60s, was subjected to verbal abuse by a man standing close to her as she was taking cash out a cash machine on Duke Street. The incident occurred at approximately 9:50am on 3 February. The male is described as… Continue reading Local Appeal – Public order offence Duke Street, Askam
Cumbria County Council Fire Incidents Update
RTC, Barrow-In-Furness (Barrow-in-Furness) 09-02-2023 12:00 AM GMT At 16:41 on 9th of February 2023 two fire engines attended a road traffic collision on Devonshire Road, Barrow-In-Furness. Firefighters used a reciprocating saw to extricate one casualty form vehicle. The casualty was left in a care of NWAS. Crews were in attendance for approximately thirty… Continue reading Cumbria County Council Fire Incidents Update