Police are investigating a burglary which occurred at approximately 12:30am on Saturday 16 July at a cafe in Waterhead, Ambleside. A safe and cash were stolen during the incident. The suspect is described as wearing all black clothing with white trainers and upon leaving the café, was carrying a light-coloured fabric shoulder bag. Police are… Continue reading Cumbria Police Local Appeal: Burglary at Waterhead, Ambleside
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Update: Successful youth engagement programme One-Up rolls out across Cumbria
Cumbria Police’s Child Centred Policing team have rolled out a countywide, 12-week physical activity initiative for at risk young people. The programme, called One-Up, provides free placement in sport activities. It was created to help break a young person’s cycle of low-level offending and anti-social behaviour by positive engagment. The roll out follows a series… Continue reading Update: Successful youth engagement programme One-Up rolls out across Cumbria
Northern issues ‘Essential Travel Only’ guidance to customers in the North West tomorrow (Tuesday 19 July)
Northern has issued ‘Essential Travel Only’ guidance to rail users planning to travel on its services in the North West tomorrow (Tuesday 19 July). Given the expected high temperatures and weather warnings issued by government, the train operator is urging customers to stay indoors and keep cool. Chris Jackson, regional director for Northern, said: “Whilst… Continue reading Northern issues ‘Essential Travel Only’ guidance to customers in the North West tomorrow (Tuesday 19 July)
525% increase in NHS website visits for heat exhaustion advice
Visits to the heat exhaustion section of the NHS website have increased by 525% in the past week. Figures released by NHS Digital show that there were 185,184 visits to the health advice page on heat exhaustion and heatstroke last week (9 – 15 July), compared to 29,608 in the previous week (2 – 8 July). There… Continue reading 525% increase in NHS website visits for heat exhaustion advice
Cumbria Fire and Rescue: Vehicle fire on Sparrowmire Lane, Kendal
At 0123 hours on 17th July, two fire engines attended a fire on Sparrowmire Lane, Kendal. The fire involved a caravan which was well alight on arrival. Fire crews used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet, one main jet and a thermal imaging camera. Fire crews were detained approximately one hour.
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to stay safe this Summer as the heatwave hits
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to stay safe in Cumbria’s waters as the weather warms up over the next week. Group Manager Angela Opie, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service’s Prevention Lead, said: “We want people to enjoy spending time in and around water safely. In Cumbria, we carried out more than 200… Continue reading Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to stay safe this Summer as the heatwave hits
Cumbria Fire and Rescue: Commercial Building at Sandscale Park, Barrow
At 20:57 hours on 15th July 2022, five fire engines and one Command Unit attended a fire at Sandscale Park, Barrow-in-Furness. The fire involved machinery and rubbish within a large commercial building. Firefighters used two main jets, two ground monitors, four breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet. Fire crews were in attendance for three hours… Continue reading Cumbria Fire and Rescue: Commercial Building at Sandscale Park, Barrow
Avoid the risk of wildfires
Warmer weather and the increased numbers of people visiting the countryside creates a greater risk of fire. Follow these simple tips and help avoid the risk of fire in the countryside: When camping, use torches instead of candles and place your cooking area well away from the tent Avoid using open fires in the countryside… Continue reading Avoid the risk of wildfires
Open water swimming: be aware of the dangers
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service has also been reminding people about the dangers of spending time near water as people look to cool down during periods of hot weather. Group Manager Angela Opie, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service’s Prevention Lead, said: ‘We want people to enjoy spending time in and around water safely. In Cumbria,… Continue reading Open water swimming: be aware of the dangers
Amber weather warning for extreme heat
An an amber weather warning for extreme heat has been issued this weekend. The warning is expected to remain in place across the county throughout Sunday 17 July and continue until Tuesday 19 July as the nation’s heatwave continues. The hot spell, likely peaking early next week, may lead to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure – with… Continue reading Amber weather warning for extreme heat