A reminder to those who wish to attend, the official proclamation of the new Sovereign will be read by the Deputy Mayor of Barrow today at 12.30pm. For members of the public who wish to attend, this will be outside Barrow Town Hall, at the Duke Street entrance. Flags across the nation will fly at… Continue reading Proclamation of our new sovereign will be taking place around Cumbria
Following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, we can now confirm details of the Proclamation of the new sovereign. The Proclamation will be made at St. James’s Palace tomorrow (Saturday 10 September) at 11am, then at the Royal Exchange in the City of London at 12noon. The following day (Sunday 11 September) the Proclamation… Continue reading Proclamation of the new sovereign in Cumbria
Further to the announcement by the RMT and ASLEF trade unions that they have suspended planned strike action, Northern will now operate a normal timetable on all days next week. In line with the period of national mourning following the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, no further media communications – save for essential travel… Continue reading Suspension of rail strikes (15 & 17 September)
Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, said: “Along with so many Cumbrians, I am deeply sad to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II whom I was privileged to serve as a soldier. “The Queen reigned for 70 years and was admired across the world.… Continue reading Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner’s tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On hearing of Her Majesty’s passing, Chief Constable Michelle Skeer said: “It is with great sadness that we learnt of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II today. There is a sombre mood across the force and on behalf… Continue reading Cumbria Police: Tribute paid to HM Queen Elizabeth II
Police are investigating a reported robbery involving two males on bikes and a group of youths. The incident occurred on Monday 5th September at approximately 8:30pm, in the area of St Mary’s Cemetery, Walney. One of the males who was cycling, was forced off of his bike by another male youth. There were no reported… Continue reading Cumbria Police: investigating a robbery in Walney
The MP for Barrow and Furness, Simon Fell, has today called on the newly appointed Secretary of State for Transport, Anne-Marie Trevellyan MP, to ‘get a grip’ of the current disruption caused on the regions railways. The intervention from Furness’ MP came as part of an urgent question put to the Department for Transport concerning… Continue reading MP calls on new Transport Secretary to ‘get a grip’ of rail travel
At 20:42 on 7th September 2022, two fire engines attended a building fire on Witham Walk, Barrow-in-Furness. The fire involved a kitchen in a domestic property, the fire was extinguished using three breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet, one thermal imaging camera and positive pressure ventilation fan. One casualty suffering smoke inhalation was passed to… Continue reading Cumbria Fire and Rescue: Kitchen Fire at house in Barrow
At 00:02 hours on 8th September 2022, one fire engine attended a road traffic collision on Millbridge Lane, Kendal. Fire service personnel made the scene safe. One casualty was left in the care of ambulance personnel. Incident was left with police. Fire service were in attendance for approximately one hour and twenty-five minutes and will… Continue reading Cumbria Fire and Rescue: Road Traffic Collision in Kendal
Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision. The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.