Westmorland and Furness Council, in partnership with Cumbria Action for Sustainability, Cumbria Tourism and three partner businesses, has secured £150,000 to support research into rural net zero. The Rural Net Zero project is one of 14 pathfinder projects awarded funding to continue with plans to tackle the barriers to decarbonise and will focus on food… Continue reading Council receives funding to support area’s transition to net zero

Three people have been charged with drug supply offences following an investigation into drug supply in Barrow. Kerry Mallett, 51, of Hall Street, Barrow and Jhamari Warrington, 18 of Littleford Drive, Dursley, were charged with being concerned in the supply of class A drugs – heroin and being concerned in the supply of class A… Continue reading Three people charged with drug supply offences

Cumbria Constabulary has received an ‘Outstanding’ grade in ‘Building, Supporting and Protecting the Workforce’ from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) Police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy (PEEL) inspection. The Constabulary excels in providing a supportive environment for new recruits which allows them to develop, encourages them to remain in Force… Continue reading Cumbria Constabulary receives ‘Outstanding’ in Inspection

Two people appeared court today after they were charged by officers investigating a series of burglaries in Barrow. Darren Hughes, 51 of Barrow, was charged with burglary and two counts of receiving stolen goods. Lisa Beattie, 36, also of Barrow has been charged with three counts of receiving stolen goods. Both appeared before Barrow Magistrates… Continue reading Two people charged in burglary investigation

Police are appealing for witnesses to a two-vehicle collision on the A590, near Backbarrow. It happened at about 5.50pm on Monday ( July 22 ). The collision involved a grey Seat Ibiza driven by a man, 20. It also involved a black Mercedes EQC 400, driven by a man, 45. The Seat driver sustained serious… Continue reading Local Appeal – Witnesses wanted two-vehicle collision on the A590, near Backbarrow

Sellafield’s rail team welcomed the latest addition to their fleet this month as the site took delivery of its first fully electric locomotive.   Sellafield has one of the largest internal rail networks in the country, with eleven miles of track supporting site operations and the UK’s nuclear power industry.   The upgrade will help… Continue reading Sellafield takes delivery of first fully first electric train

Furness is helping to create more new homes in Cumbria and the North West through a partnership with development finance initiative, Nexa Finance. The collaboration will connect our team with ambitious regional property developers to fast-track the construction of new build residential properties. We will reach out to local SME developers through our network of… Continue reading Furness partners with Nexa to boost local house building

Moves to develop a flagship residential development in Barrow have taken a major step forward. Specialist firm Redstart Northwest Ltd has been appointed as the contractor to complete phase 2 of the design and remediation of the Marina Village site, which will support a total of 808 homes and green space. The contract will include… Continue reading Phase two of flagship residential development set to start

Furness Line Action Group (FLAG) is supporting Cumbrian MPs, Councils and business groups in their efforts to secure local rail investment (letter to Louise Haigh, Transport Secretary, 10th July). FLAG has issued a statement highlighting several key issues that should be addressed. The new Government should: 1.  Ensure that funding released by the cancellation of… Continue reading Rail Group wants green light for rail improvements