A man has died in hospital following a collision on 14 November on North Road, Barrow. Police were contacted by NWAS reporting a collision shortly after 4.30pm on 14 November between a car – a Ford Ka – and a pedestrian. Neil Cole, 61, of Abbotsmead Approach, Barrow sadly died in hospital on 8 December.
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Burglaries in Barrow-in-Furness on 17th and 18th December
Police are investigating two dwelling burglaries that occurred overnight between 17 and 18 December on Harrison Street and Lord Street, Barrow-in-Furness. A number of items were taken during the incidents. Police are looking for witnesses or anybody who has information relating to this incident. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it quoting… Continue reading Burglaries in Barrow-in-Furness on 17th and 18th December
Health services here for you this Christmas
People living across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been assured that although some regular NHS services may be closed over the Christmas bank holidays, health services are still available. GP practices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday December 26 and 27, but many are offering more appointments in the evenings this week to allow… Continue reading Health services here for you this Christmas
CCTV Appeal – fuel theft Kendal
Police are releasing a CCTV still as part of a theft investigating that occurred at Texaco Oxenholme Garage, Kendal at 2:42pm on 30 November. A fuel container was filled without offer of payment. Officers would like to speak with the male pictured as part of their investigation. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report… Continue reading CCTV Appeal – fuel theft Kendal
Police provide personal safety advice ahead of Christmas and New Year
Cumbria Police’s Winter Personal Safety campaign continues. The online campaign is now focused on unacceptable behaviour and personal safety and when out in the night time economy. The campaign will run until the end of January, and will cover a wide range of areas of personal safety topics. With the festive season upon us and social calendars filling up,… Continue reading Police provide personal safety advice ahead of Christmas and New Year
Drivers urged to plan ahead this Christmas as part of drink and drug driving campaign
More than 90 drivers have been arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs in the past month. Cumbria Constabulary is taking part in the national campaign to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on our roads in the lead up to Christmas and the New Year –… Continue reading Drivers urged to plan ahead this Christmas as part of drink and drug driving campaign
Commissioner asks the public their view on budget proposals
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall is responsible for setting the policing element of council tax each year, and today opens the council tax precept consultation, asking for public feedback on a choice of budget proposals for Cumbria Constabulary 2023-2024. Each year, Cumbria Constabulary is part funded by government grants and the rest is… Continue reading Commissioner asks the public their view on budget proposals
Quick reference travel guide for Northern services over Christmas & the New Year published
Train operator, Northern has published a calendar highlighting its travel guidance to customers over Christmas and the New Year. It factors in the known industrial action, major engineering work and regular Christmas ‘shut down’ (Christmas Day & Boxing Day – as well as New Year’s Day in the North-East) up until Tuesday, 10 January, outlining… Continue reading Quick reference travel guide for Northern services over Christmas & the New Year published
BEEP Doctors will be helping to keep Cumbrians safe throughout the festive and New Year period
A team of 12 dedicated volunteer doctors will be on call right across the festive and New Year period to keep residents safe and potentially save lives. So far during 2022, the BEEP Doctors (BASICS) Cumbria charity has attended 245 incidents across the county and members have completed more than 1,000 volunteering hours. Cumbria’s BEEP… Continue reading BEEP Doctors will be helping to keep Cumbrians safe throughout the festive and New Year period
Chatbot recharged and ready to call
As many as 100,000 patients on waiting lists in Lancashire and South Cumbria could be contacted by the end of March 2023 and asked about their medical condition. Since April, 25,000 patients have been contacted by Chatbot, an automated call system, which guides patients through a series of questions designed by NHS consultants and healthcare… Continue reading Chatbot recharged and ready to call