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Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service are looking for more on-call firefighters to serve Cumbria
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) are encouraging people to step forward and explore the role of an on-call firefighter with them. Working as an on-call firefighter means being involved in a range of activities in your local area, from responding to emergency calls, to providing prevention advice to communities to help keep them safe.… Continue reading Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service are looking for more on-call firefighters to serve Cumbria
Northern ready for timetable change next month
Train operator, Northern, will introduce its new timetable this time next month. The new schedules, introduced from Sunday 15 May, will focus on delivering reliability and punctuality for customers. On the majority of routes, Northern will maintain service levels established in December last year and some routes will see increased seat capacity and service uplifts.… Continue reading Northern ready for timetable change next month
Cumbria Libraries give free books to those looking to develop their English language skills
Cumbria County Council are giving away 500 free books in celebration of World Book Night, which takes place this Saturday (23 April). Following their successful bid to World Book Night (WBN) organisers, Cumbria County Council’s Libraries Service has received 500 free books to giveaway throughout the county over the coming weeks. Adult Learning Teams will… Continue reading Cumbria Libraries give free books to those looking to develop their English language skills
Witness Appeal – Assault in Bowness-on-Windermere
Police are appealing for witnesses in relation to two assaults outside a pub on Church Street, Bowness-on-Windermere on 15th April between the hours of 12:30am and 1:30am. It is reported that a man has assaulted another man resulting in minor injuries. Following this incident a second man has assaulted another man, also resulting in minor… Continue reading Witness Appeal – Assault in Bowness-on-Windermere
Funding available for domestic abuse and sexual violence organisations
Domestic abuse and sexual violence organisations in Cumbria can now apply for multi-year funding through the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office (OPCC). The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is providing the funding that aims to help domestic abuse and sexual violence organisations help victims cope with the impacts of crime and, as far as possible, recover… Continue reading Funding available for domestic abuse and sexual violence organisations
Vehicle Fire at Newby Bridge
At 19:21 hours on 17th April, fire engines attended a vehicle fire on the A590 at Newby Bridge. One firefighter wore breathing apparatus and one hose reel was used to extinguish the fire. Crews were in attendance for approximately fifty minutes.
It’s a hate crime, report it
Police are continuing to urge any victims of hate crime to come forward, stressing people should not have to put up with being targeted because of who they are. Hate crimes and hate incidents have devastating impacts on individuals, families and communities and no one should be targeted for who they are. Between 1st Aril… Continue reading It’s a hate crime, report it
Local Appeal for information – Criminal damage and theft in Kendal
Police are investigating an incident whereby damage has been caused to a gate and a pedal cycle has been stolen. The incident occurred on the 17th April at approximately 3pm on Beezon Road, Kendal. Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident or know the whereabouts of the stolen bicycle which is… Continue reading Local Appeal for information – Criminal damage and theft in Kendal
Local Appeal for information – Altercation in Asda car park, Kendal
Police are investigating an incident that occurred on Sunday 17th April between 10am and 10:10am at Asda car park, on the side furthest from main entrance on Burton Road, Kendal. It is reported two white males in their 40’s, had got into an altercation and possibly started fighting. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online… Continue reading Local Appeal for information – Altercation in Asda car park, Kendal