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CCTV appeal – shoplifting Ambleside

Police are releasing a CCTV image as part of an investigation into an incident of shoplifting which occurred on Sunday 8th May at Gaynors Sports, Ambleside. Officers would like to speak with the man pictured to assist their investigations. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 111 of 8th May 2022. You… Continue reading CCTV appeal – shoplifting Ambleside


Cumbria County Council Fire Incidents Update – Monday 13th June 2022

Rescue of Persons, Ambleside (South Lakeland) At 18:53 hours on 10th June 2022, two fire engines and a 4×4 vehicle attended a road traffic collision on Skelghyll lane in Ambleside. One casualty was released from the vehicle. Fire service crews were in attendance for approximately thirty minutes. Building Fire, Barrow-in-Furness At 19:47 hours on 9th… Continue reading Cumbria County Council Fire Incidents Update – Monday 13th June 2022



Police Crime Commissioner commissions direct support for male victims of crime

As part of national Men’s Health week, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall, is highlighting a new role for male victims in Cumbria and how men affected by crime, can access specialist support services. Help is available to male victims of crime, with a wide variety of support services available across the county. Men… Continue reading Police Crime Commissioner commissions direct support for male victims of crime


Local Appeals – 11th June 2022

Ulverston Cumbria Police are investigating an assault which occurred in Ulverston Town Centre and are appealing for any witnesses of the incident to come forward. The assault occurred on the evening of Friday 10th June. An 18-year-old man sustained injuries to his head which are non-life threatening. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report to DC 2086 Mcfall… Continue reading Local Appeals – 11th June 2022


This is your Diabetes Week

There are two main types of diabetes – Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is far more common than Type 1, with around 90% of all adults with diabetes in the UK having Type 2. What is Type 2 diabetes?  Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition which develops when your body… Continue reading This is your Diabetes Week




MP welcomes Government’s commitment to helping more people enjoy the security of owning their home

Simon Fell MP has welcomed the Prime Minister’s commitment in his speech today to reverse declining rates of home ownership – building on the progress made in recent years by the Conservative Government to help more people enjoy the security of owning their own home.  The Conservative Government will work with communities to build the… Continue reading MP welcomes Government’s commitment to helping more people enjoy the security of owning their home


Cumbrian business wins £1.63m contract to work on the restoration of the Palace of Westminster, helping to save it for future generations

James Fisher Strainstall based in Barrow-in-Furness will be conducting baseline monitoring of the Palace of Westminster structure and to assess the impact of any seasonal, tidal, daily and background movement during reconstruction. Other experts will also dig 23 boreholes, with some reaching up to 70 metres in depth, to assess ground conditions around the Palace… Continue reading Cumbrian business wins £1.63m contract to work on the restoration of the Palace of Westminster, helping to save it for future generations


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