Sellafield’s rail team welcomed the latest addition to their fleet this month as the site took delivery of its first fully electric locomotive.   Sellafield has one of the largest internal rail networks in the country, with eleven miles of track supporting site operations and the UK’s nuclear power industry.   The upgrade will help… Continue reading Sellafield takes delivery of first fully first electric train

Furness is helping to create more new homes in Cumbria and the North West through a partnership with development finance initiative, Nexa Finance. The collaboration will connect our team with ambitious regional property developers to fast-track the construction of new build residential properties. We will reach out to local SME developers through our network of… Continue reading Furness partners with Nexa to boost local house building

Moves to develop a flagship residential development in Barrow have taken a major step forward. Specialist firm Redstart Northwest Ltd has been appointed as the contractor to complete phase 2 of the design and remediation of the Marina Village site, which will support a total of 808 homes and green space. The contract will include… Continue reading Phase two of flagship residential development set to start

Furness Line Action Group (FLAG) is supporting Cumbrian MPs, Councils and business groups in their efforts to secure local rail investment (letter to Louise Haigh, Transport Secretary, 10th July). FLAG has issued a statement highlighting several key issues that should be addressed. The new Government should: 1.  Ensure that funding released by the cancellation of… Continue reading Rail Group wants green light for rail improvements

Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board’s (ICB) palliative care and end of life team is the inaugural winner of a new national award. Along with its partners, the team has received the “Partnership-working across health and social care” award at The Palliative & End of Life Care Awards 2024 for exceptional achievement and commitment.… Continue reading National award win for Lancashire and South Cumbria palliative care and end of life team

A Cumbria chief inspector has been recognised at a national awards ceremony celebrating the best of the UK’s control room employees. Chief Inspector Graham Hawley was announced the winner of the Leader of the Year award at a ceremony held last night (18 July) in Stoke-on-Trent. Graham was recognised for his work in leading the… Continue reading Cumbria officer wins prestigious control room award

A teenager from Ulverston has been handed an interim anti-social behaviour injunction (ASBI) after being involved in crime, disorder, and anti-social behaviour in Ulverston. In response to addressing anti-social behaviour in Ulverston, South Lakes Neighbourhood Policing team identified the teen as being involved in a significant number of incidents relating to crime and disorder in… Continue reading Injunction secured against teen involved in anti-social behaviour in Ulverston