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County Council provides financial support to more than 35,000 people as cost-of-living crisis bites

Cumbria County Council have provided financial support to more than 35,000 people as the cost-of-living crisis takes hold. The alarming figure, which represents around 7% of the Cumbrian population, refers to the number of people who received support through the Household Support Fund between March and September 2022. The Household Support Fund was introduced to… Continue reading County Council provides financial support to more than 35,000 people as cost-of-living crisis bites


Local Appeal – Assault that happened in the area of Schneider Road, Sycamore Grove and Laburnum Crescent, Barrow

Police are investigating an assault that happened in the area of Schneider Road, Sycamore Grove and Laburnum Crescent, Barrow. It happened at about 8pm on Monday (October 31). A boy, in his early teens, was assaulted by being punched in the face. Officers want to trace two boys, both white and aged about 16. One… Continue reading Local Appeal – Assault that happened in the area of Schneider Road, Sycamore Grove and Laburnum Crescent, Barrow


Statement regarding cancellation of RMT strike action on 5, 7 & 9 November 2022

Northern’s chief operating officer, Tricia Williams, has responded to the news that planned strike action by the RMT on Saturday 5th, Monday 7th & Wednesday 9th November has been cancelled. (AUDIO DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE BELOW) She said: “We welcome the news that the RMT has withdrawn its planned strike action on Saturday 5th, Monday 7th and… Continue reading Statement regarding cancellation of RMT strike action on 5, 7 & 9 November 2022


FURNESS MP JOINS CHARITIES UNITED IN PROTECTING ANIMALS AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE FROM FIREWORKS TRAUMA

FURNESS MP JOINS CHARITIES UNITED IN PROTECTING ANIMALS AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE FROM FIREWORKS TRAUMA 37 MPs attend fireworks coalition event in Westminster to discuss the impact on human and animal welfare Ahead of Guy Fawkes Night, Simon Fell, the MP for Barrow and Furness, attended an event this week at the House of Commons, held… Continue reading FURNESS MP JOINS CHARITIES UNITED IN PROTECTING ANIMALS AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE FROM FIREWORKS TRAUMA




Local Appeal – Theft of a vehicle from the car park at Southwaite Service on the M6 Northbound

  Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle from the car park at Southwaite Service on the M6 Northbound on Saturday the 22 October, which occurred between 1pm and 2pm. This vehicle is distinctive burnt orange 1 Series BMW, with the registration C7DYY. This vehicle has now been recovered. On Tuesday the 1st November … Continue reading Local Appeal – Theft of a vehicle from the car park at Southwaite Service on the M6 Northbound


Local Appeal – New lines of enquiries officers investigating an assault occasioning actual bodily harm are appealing for witnesses

  Following new lines of enquiries officers investigating an assault occasioning actual bodily harm are appealing for witnesses. The incident occurred on Sunday 2nd October at around 00:58am at Hollywood Nightclub on Cavendish Street, Barrow. The incident involved a woman and man. The woman a 27-year-old sustained bruising and two small cuts to her right… Continue reading Local Appeal – New lines of enquiries officers investigating an assault occasioning actual bodily harm are appealing for witnesses


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