Police are investigating an incident that occurred on 27th March at around 3:40pm whereby two dogs have been chasing two horses in the area of Biggar Bank, Walney. One of the dogs is suspected to have bitten the horses during this incident. The dogs are described as a Staffordshire bull terrier and Whippet and have dark coloured fur.… Continue reading Local Appeal – Two horses attacked in Biggar Bank, Walney
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Cumbrian station given resurfacing revamp by Northern
One of Northern’s Cumbrian stations has been transformed thanks to an overhaul of its car park. Passengers using Sellafield station will see significant improvements now resurfacing work has been completed by Northern. In addition to resurfacing work, the layout of the car park has been changed to improve safety for pedestrians and drivers. The redesign… Continue reading Cumbrian station given resurfacing revamp by Northern
Man charged following Kendal assault
A man has been charged following an assault in Kendal town centre on Saturday 16th April. Dylan Kempster, 18, of Gillinggate, Kendal has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of offensive weapon. He is due in Barrow Magistrates Court today (April 19) Officers were called to the assault on Saturday evening… Continue reading Man charged following Kendal assault
PCC Supports Local Projects
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall recently awarded £34,928 from the Property Fund to local charities and groups across Cumbria, including organisation such as Business Against Crime South Lakes Partnership, Waberthwaite CE Primary school, Cumbria Deaf Association and Carlisle Sea Cadet Corps for example. The Powers of Criminal Courts Act (POCA) gives… Continue reading PCC Supports Local Projects
Police appeal for information following M6 collision
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact officers following a collision on the M6 today (April 17). It happened on the southbound carriageway, between junctions 38 and 37, at about 3.40am. It involved a white Scania lorry towing a Morrisons liveried trailer and a red Toyota IQ. The driver… Continue reading Police appeal for information following M6 collision
Police appeal for witnesses following Kendal assault
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Kendal town centre last night (April 16). It happened in the alleyway leading to the back of Boyes car park and The Wine Bar. A man, 19, suffered serious injuries and is being treated in hospital. Officers are investigating and are appealing to anyone who… Continue reading Police appeal for witnesses following Kendal assault
Local Appeals – Damage caused at McDonald’s on Hollywood Park in Barrow
Police are appealing for witnesses in regard to damage that was caused at McDonald’s on Hollywood Park in Barrow on 13th April 2022 at approximately 1am. Damage was caused to the entrance door, whereby it was smashed. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 8 of 13th April… Continue reading Local Appeals – Damage caused at McDonald’s on Hollywood Park in Barrow
MP welcomes £2.5 million in funding to level up Barrow
Barrow Borough Council is to receive £2,477,528 from the Conservative Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to help level up the community – from regenerating run down high streets to fighting anti-social behaviour. The funding also includes free tutoring, digital training and flexible courses to help adults with low-level maths skills get back into… Continue reading MP welcomes £2.5 million in funding to level up Barrow
Barrow & Furness MP submits nominations for Parliamentary NHS Awards
The local MP for Barrow and Furness, Simon Fell, has announced the local health and care workers he has nominated for the national Parliamentary NHS awards. The NHS Parliamentary Awards launched in 2018 to celebrate the NHS’s 70th birthday and recognise the outstanding contribution of staff, volunteers and others working in the health and care sector.… Continue reading Barrow & Furness MP submits nominations for Parliamentary NHS Awards
Cumbria Constabulary and SafeLives collaborate on enhanced domestic abuse investigations
Cumbria Constabulary, in collaboration with independent charity SafeLives and partner agencies are set to develop hundreds of officers and staff, with specialist training in areas of domestic abuse. These areas include the initial interaction with domestic abuse victims and perpetrators, understanding controlling and coercive behaviour, looking at the bigger picture of abuse, and enhancing… Continue reading Cumbria Constabulary and SafeLives collaborate on enhanced domestic abuse investigations