Cumbria Constabulary have received over 160 weapons from the public during two surrenders of firearms and knives that were held in May. A firearms surrender was running between the 12th and 29th May and a week-long knife surrender from 16th till the 22nd May. The firearms surrender was part of a national firearms initiative coordinated by the National Ballistic… Continue reading Cumbria Constabulary – Over 160 weapons handed in during surrenders
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Prescription costs for England published by the NHS
The annual Prescription Cost Analysis (PCA) includes information about the costs and volumes of prescriptions that have been dispensed in England. NHS Business Services Authority published the official statistics this morning. The key findings showed that: The cost of prescription items dispensed in the community in England was £9.69 billion, a 0.87% increase of £83.7… Continue reading Prescription costs for England published by the NHS
Cumbria County Council Fire Incidents Update – 8th June 2022
At 22:21 on 7th June 2022, two fire engines attended Rawlinson Street in Barrow-in-Furness. The fire involved an outbuilding and was extinguished using one hose reel jet. Crews were in attendance for approximately one hour and ten minutes.
New chief medical director looking forward to ‘positive outcomes’ in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Lancashire and South Cumbria’s new chief medical director vows to “take advantage of the exciting opportunities” that changes in health and care legislation will offer. David Levy, who has recently been appointed as designate chief medical director for the new NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), started his new role on Tuesday… Continue reading New chief medical director looking forward to ‘positive outcomes’ in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service urge people to take fire safety precautions in the home as cost-of-living rises
As the cost-of-living soars across the UK, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service alongside the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and Fire and Rescue Services across the UK are urging people to take fire safety precautions in the home to stay safe. The advice comes ahead of the National Home Fire Safety Week – taking place… Continue reading Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service urge people to take fire safety precautions in the home as cost-of-living rises
Have your say – Jubilee in Dalton Road, Barrow
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Find Dangerous Batteries That Can Kill Kids
FIND DANGEROUS BATTERIES IN Barrow-in-Furness THAT CAN HURT KIDS TODAY Do you know if you have them? Over the last 20 years, serious child ingestion accidents of button batteries have increased SEVENFOLD 66% of parents in Barrow-in-Furness wouldn’t know what to do if their child ingested one and 24% have found their child… Continue reading Find Dangerous Batteries That Can Kill Kids
Theatre nights and author talks hosted by Cumbria Libraries throughout June
Cumbria Libraries are celebrating National Crime Reading Month this June with a series of murder mystery live theatre nights and fantastic author events featuring local crime writers. Cumbria Libraries will bring readers the very best historical, contemporary, and psychological crime by local authors to get everyone in Cumbria to #PickUpAPageTurner. The murder mystery live theatre… Continue reading Theatre nights and author talks hosted by Cumbria Libraries throughout June
Local Appeal – Damage to a vehicle in Barrow
Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of damage caused to a white BMW on Vulcan Road, Barrow in the early hours of today (June 7) Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 29 of 7th June 2022. You can also phone on 101. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously,… Continue reading Local Appeal – Damage to a vehicle in Barrow
Appleby: Police urge caution on roads as officers work proactively to keep people safe
Cumbria Police is urging motorists to drive cautiously and the public to report concerns so they can be acted upon, as Appleby Horse Fair approaches. The 2022 Fair begins on 9 June. In the remaining days until the start of the Fair, Cumbrians should expect to see slow-moving vehicles on all road types as people… Continue reading Appleby: Police urge caution on roads as officers work proactively to keep people safe