Police were called at 2:41pm yesterday (Feb 9) to the report of a two vehicle road traffic collision on Park Road, Barrow. The collision involved a Citron C1 and Nissan Qashqai. The driver of the Nissan a woman in her 60s was taken to Furness general Hospital with minor injuries. A passenger in the vehicle… Continue reading Appeal following collision on Park Road, Barrow
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More than 86 million Covid vaccination appointments booked through NHS online system in first two years
More than 86 million Covid vaccination appointments have been arranged using the NHS’s national online booking system since its launch two years ago. The national booking service, which is managed by NHS England, launched in January 2021 to allow people to book their Covid vaccine online and via the 119 phoneline. The service is easy to… Continue reading More than 86 million Covid vaccination appointments booked through NHS online system in first two years
Six more water dispensers installed across Northern network
Thirsty customers in the north west can now refill their water bottles across some of Northern’s busiest stations and cut down on plastic waste. A total of six water dispensers are set to be installed – with most now complete and ready to use at Guide Bridge, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greenfield, Mossley, Windermere and Levenshulme stations. A… Continue reading Six more water dispensers installed across Northern network
Cumbria County Council invests in latest technology to fix potholes
Cumbria County Council is pleased to announce that the number of pothole reports from the public seems to be declining following investment in the very latest technology to help combat the problem. In the past year, the council has seen a decrease in potholes reported by the public. Last year, there were around 600 reports… Continue reading Cumbria County Council invests in latest technology to fix potholes
Local Appeal – Report of harassment at address on Ramsden Street, Barrow
Police are investigating a report of harassment at an address on Ramsden Street in Barrow where the single occupant is having persistent problems with youths banging on the front door in the evenings. The most recent incident was on Monday (6th February) at around 7 p.m. when there has been a loud bang on the… Continue reading Local Appeal – Report of harassment at address on Ramsden Street, Barrow
£358,000 to develop walking and cycling networks throughout Cumbria
We are delighted to announce we have been awarded £358,000 from the Department for Transport (DfT) to design, develop and consult on high-quality active travel routes within Cumbria. The funding, which has been secured from the DfT’s Capability Fund, will support Cumbria County Council to further develop prioritised routes identified in the County’s six Local… Continue reading £358,000 to develop walking and cycling networks throughout Cumbria
Cumbria Trading Standards advice regarding Green Homes Grant
Following the launch of the government’s Green Homes Grant last week, Cumbria County Council’s Trading Standards service is urging residents to be on their guard from the threat of fraud. The Green Homes Grant is an initiative to encourage homeowners to invest money in improving the energy-efficiency of their property – whilst also giving the… Continue reading Cumbria Trading Standards advice regarding Green Homes Grant
Ash Dieback branches out through Cumbria
As you may be aware. Ash Dieback (also known as Hymenoscyphus fraxineus), is branching its way around Cumbria, and will affect some trees in the county. Ash Dieback affects Ash trees. It is the worst tree disease since the Dutch Elm outbreak in the late 1970s, which effectively wiped out mature Elms from the British landscape.… Continue reading Ash Dieback branches out through Cumbria
Cumbria Police: Residential burglary crimes series – South Cumbria
The reminder comes following four break-ins over the weekend in Kendal and Arnside, which the police are linking to around 30 other burglaries which have occurred in the same area of the last 12 months. In Kendal, burglars broke into a bungalow in River Bank Road on Saturday night (4 Feb) and stole cash and… Continue reading Cumbria Police: Residential burglary crimes series – South Cumbria
Flood defences update for Kendal
As an update for residents in Kendal we have successfully completed the following flood defences in the following areas: A total of £395,000 has been invested into Carus Green; £270,000 from the developer, Genesis Homes, £60,000 from the Department for Transport Challenge Fund, and £65 Grant in Aid through the Environment Agency. The project allowed both… Continue reading Flood defences update for Kendal