Police appealing for local witnesses – Investigating reports of Suspicious man Police are investigating reports of a suspicious man, who was seen in the area of Plymouth Street, Barrow, at around 5pm on 31st January. It was reported that this man was seen attempting to open the doors of cars, that were parked alongside the… Continue reading Police appealing for local witnesses – Investigating reports of Suspicious man
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3920 New Laptops and Tablets for disadvantaged Students across Cumbria
3920 New Laptops and Tablets for disadvantaged Students across Cumbria Simon Fell MP has welcomed the announcement that pupils across Cumbria have benefited from almost 4,000 laptops and tablets to date, as the Conservative Government hits an important milestone in its rollout of devices to support disadvantaged young people. More than 1 million laptops and… Continue reading 3920 New Laptops and Tablets for disadvantaged Students across Cumbria
Sea Cadets Backpack Appeal
SEA CADETS BACKPACK APPEAL The BAE Systems Submarine Backpack Appeal is drawing to a close and the local Sea Cadets are looking forward to the time when they can distribute the much needed backpacks to local primary schools. So far the fundraiser has been a great success with £2,147 being raised. This will buy much… Continue reading Sea Cadets Backpack Appeal
Survey launches to find out more about Hate Crime in Cumbria
SURVEY LAUNCHES TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HATE CRIME IN CUMBRIA A county-wide survey has launched this week with the aim to find out more about hate crimes that take place in Cumbria and if those with protected characteristics have faced more abuse following Brexit and COVID-19. A hate crime is defined by a crime… Continue reading Survey launches to find out more about Hate Crime in Cumbria
Man pleads guilty following Dalton collision
MAN PLEADS GUILTY FOLLWING DALTON COLLSION A Dalton man has appeared at Preston Crown Court today (15 Feb) in connection with a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on Sunday 21st June 2020 on Abbey Road, Dalton. Emergency services were called at 2:30pm on the 21st June to the report of a road traffic collision… Continue reading Man pleads guilty following Dalton collision
Police investigating following death of a one year old child
Police investigating following death of a one-year-old child The following statement is released in connection with the ongoing criminal investigation into the death of a one-year-old child. Detective Chief Superintendent Dean Holden, Head of Crime and Safeguarding at Cumbria Constabulary, said: “Two people have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into the tragic… Continue reading Police investigating following death of a one year old child
Tributes have poured in for legendary former Labour leader of Barrow Borough Council Jack Melling
TRIBUTES have poured in for legendary former Labour leader of Barrow Borough Council Jack Melling who has died aged 76. It is understood that his death is not connected with Covid-19. Mr Melling died at his home in Barrow on Friday. The revered Labourite is remembered for delivering the longest-ever reply to a question when… Continue reading Tributes have poured in for legendary former Labour leader of Barrow Borough Council Jack Melling
More than £1 million for local councils to help support victims of domestic abuse in Furness
MORE THEN £1 MILLON FOR LOCAL COUNCILS TO HELP SUPPORT VICTOMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE IN FURNESS Simon Fell MP has welcomed the announcement that Cumbria County Council will receive £995,779, Barrow Borough Council, £33,047, and South Lakeland District Council £33,072 from the Government to provide additional support for victims of domestic abuse and their children… Continue reading More than £1 million for local councils to help support victims of domestic abuse in Furness
Special Constable Recruitment reopening
SPECIAL CONSTABLE RECRUITMENT REOPENING Cumbria Constabulary is reopening recruitment for volunteer Special Constables and is holding a Q&A session on twitter in March. Applications for Special Constables will be welcome from Monday 15th Feburary. Those interested in applying or looking for more information should visit – Join us (cumbria.police.uk) on Monday. The Q&A session is… Continue reading Special Constable Recruitment reopening
Antisocial behavious tackled with special court orders thanks to proactive council teams
ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR TACKLED WITH SPECIAL COURT ORDERS THANKS TO PROACTIVE COUNCIL TEAMS SPECIAL court orders have been secured by Barrow Borough Council to protect residents from the impacts of antisocial behaviour. A total of four antisocial behaviour injunctions have been issued by the courts in just eight months to curb the unacceptable actions of individuals… Continue reading Antisocial behavious tackled with special court orders thanks to proactive council teams