https://fb.watch/oUeoheFRBF/ Simon Fell MP for Barrow and Furness has today written to Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and the Cabinet Secretary, asking for their support for the Royal Barrow campaign. Last week the Barrow and Furness MP announced in the House of Commons his campaign to obtain Royal Town status for Barrow-In-Furness. In Business Questions to… Continue reading Simon Fell MP – campaign to obtain Royal Town status for Barrow-In-Furness

Northern has appealed to parents across the region not to send their children off to catch the train to school on the promise of sending them a ticket for their journey via text message. Passengers are required to buy a ticket before they board the train – and some schoolchildren are risking a £100 penalty… Continue reading The Parent (Ticket) Trap: Eleventh hour parents effectively packing a £100 penalty fare in their own child’s lunchbox, says Northern

Since the creation of Westmorland and Furness Council on 1 April 2023, the council has been working hard to stabilise and deliver real improvements on the ground for its residents and communities. Its council plan lays out an exciting future and clearly articulates its ambitions to make Westmorland and Furness a great place to live,… Continue reading Westmorland and Furness Council protects frontline services in tough financial times

  Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, was provided with an update on the performance of Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) at his CFRS Public Accountability Conference on 7 December 2023.   Between 1 April 2023 and 31 October 2023, 75% of primary property fire emergencies have been reached by fire crews… Continue reading Fire Crews attend 869 fires in six months

 Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, welcomes the drop in crime in the county at his Public Accountability Conference on 7 December 2023. Cumbria Constabulary is rated among the best polices forces in the country for fighting crime and tackling anti-social behaviour. This means that Cumbria’s communities are safer and a reduced number… Continue reading Crime in Cumbria reduced by 8.6%

The dedication and skill of Cumbria’s fire personnel has been celebrated at the service’s annual awards ceremony. Seven awards were handed out by Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service at Friday’s gathering, recognising the outstanding work being carried out every day to keep Cumbria safe; both those on the frontline and those behind the scenes keeping… Continue reading Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service celebrated annual awards

Wooden-clad environment sensitive crash barriers are being installed on an iconic Lakeland route as part of a multi-million pounds road safety project. The barriers on Kirkstone Pass will be the first of their type on a major road in Cumbria. Kirkstone Pass is in the heart of the Lake District National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage… Continue reading Wooden-clad crash barriers for Lakeland pass

  Christmas is coming with a host of events lined up in and around Barrow Indoor Market to spread joy and showcase all the brilliant traders offering a wide range of gift ideas under one roof. The festive bonanza comes before work is due to accelerate in the new year on the multi-million pound Barrow… Continue reading Festive bonanza at Barrow Market before multi-million pound regeneration picks up pace in new year