The biggest and fastest vaccination programme in NHS history moved on to its next phase by beginning the delivery of the spring booster last month. Those who are eligible for spring boosters include care home residents, people who are aged 75 and over and those who are immunosuppressed aged 12 and over. In line with… Continue reading More than 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine spring boosters have now been delivered across Lancashire and South Cumbria
Northern is advising customers travelling this May bank holiday weekend to check before they travel and be flexible with their journeys. Trains are expected to be very busy between Saturday 30 April and Monday 2 May across the Northern network. In addition, engineering work on some routes in Cheshire, Manchester and Cumbria will see some trains… Continue reading Northern asks customers to plan ahead for May bank holiday travel
At 07:37 on 24th April 2022, two fire engines attended an incident at Newby Bridge, Ulverston. This involved a road traffic collision between two cars. Firefighters made the scene safe, stabilised both vehicles involved and extricated one casualty from a vehicle. Two casualties from the scene were conveyed to hospital by road ambulance. Fire crews… Continue reading Road Traffic Collision at Newby Bridge, Ulverston
At 14:52 hours on 24th April 2022, five fire engines along with a wild fire unit with supporting fire engine and a joint incident command unit attended a wildfire on Salthouse Mills, Barrow-in-Furness. Fire crews used beaters, one ground monitor, four main jets, two hose reel jets, two wildfire units and three light portable pump… Continue reading Fire Incident on Salthouse Mills, Barrow in Furness
Police are investigating a burglary on Brigsteer Road, Levens between 5pm on Friday 22nd April and 8:30am on Saturday 23rd April. A shed was broken into and a Voodoo Bantu matt grey and orange men’s adult mountain bike and a Voodoo Bizango matt grey and illuminous yellow men’s adult mountain bike have been taken.… Continue reading Local Appeal – Theft of Mountain Bikes in Levens
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is supporting the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) Be Water Aware campaign, which aims to raise awareness of water related incidents and prevent the number of drowning accidents. Half of accidental drownings in the UK occur when people didn’t intend to go in the water, so here are some simple… Continue reading Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to Be Water Aware to prevent drowning in our waters
Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall is raising awareness of stalking, harassment behaviours, encouraging people to report and also providing information on how to access local specialist support services in Cumbria, during National Stalking Awareness week 25th – 29th April. Stalking can take many different forms and any behaviour that is fixated, obsessive, unwanted and repetitive… Continue reading Commissioner Supports National Stalking Awareness week
CANDOFM, Barrow BID and Barrowfull are pleased to announce plans for Her Majesty, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Event to be held on Dalton Road Barrow Town Centre on Saturday 4th June. 12pm – 8pm We are planning a spectacular event to honour the Queen’s long service that we hope will stay in people’s… Continue reading Her Majesty, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Event – Saturday 4th June 12-8pm
Police are investigating the theft of two chainsaws from a vehicle on Lound Street, Kendal. It happened overnight last night (April 20) into today. Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident 34 of April 21. You can also phone on 101. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police are investigating after someone spray painted on an outside wall in King Street, Ulverston. It happened on the side of Jute between April 15 and April 19. Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident 242 of April 19. You can also phone on 101. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800… Continue reading Local Appeal – Criminal damage to property in Ulverston