Our amazing highways teams have been working continuously through the weekend dealing with the heavy snow fall and icy conditions on our roads. This has been hugely challenging for crews, not only due to the conditions and heavy snow, but also because of the many abandoned cars that have affected our ability to access all… Continue reading Highways teams work tirelessly to clear road network

A man has been sentenced to 7 years and 8 months in prison for sexual assault and stalking after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing. David McKeown, 41, of no fixed address, was sentenced today (4 December) at Preston Crown Court for sexual assault and stalking involving fear of violence. McKeown also is subject to… Continue reading Man jailed for over 7 years for sexual assault and stalking

With the NHS being much busier during the winter months, the public are being urged to ensure they’re using the right service for them. GP practices have a range of different healthcare professionals who can support a variety of conditions, from nurses who can offer health checks, take blood samples and prescribe some medications to… Continue reading Supporting the NHS by using the right health service

The decision has been taken to suspend today’s waste and recycling collections in the South Lakeland area due to the ongoing major weather incident. Areas of South Lakeland, particularly around Ulverston and the rural south Lakes communities, were among those most seriously affected by the weekend’s heavy snowfalls. A yellow warning for ice is in… Continue reading Waste and recycling collections suspended in South Lakeland

CUMBRIA’S Chief Fire Officer has praised the service’s response following the major weather incident over the weekend. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service was part of a multi-agency response launched following heavy snowfall that resulted in widespread challenges across the county. Rick Ogden, Chief Fire Officer, said: “I am immensely proud of the role Cumbria Fire… Continue reading Fire chief praises emergency response

The results after a 28-day postal ballot, administered by the Civica Election Services, on the renewal of Kendal BID for the next five years are as follows: Total number of votes cast in the ballot, excluding any given on ballot papers rejected – 173 Aggregate rateable value of each hereditament in respect of which a… Continue reading Business Improvement District for Kendal – declaration of result

Westmorland and Furness Trading Standards are working with the Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) to combat the growth in illegal lending and are warning people to be vigilant and avoid being targeted by scams due to the financial pressures associated with Christmas. They’re launching a new social media campaign #ShopSmartNotShark to alert people about the… Continue reading Residents urged to be vigilant of loan sharks this Christmas

Northern is advising Cumbrian passengers not to travel on the railway today due to difficult weather conditions. Services between Barrow-In-Furness and Carlisle are currently being disrupted due to severe weather including heavy snow in the area.

  A multi-agency response is continuing after a major incident was declared to minimise challenges which heavy snowfall is having on the county’s road network. Agencies are continuing in their efforts to assist those affected by the snow with the Highways teams from Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council continuing to clear priority routes… Continue reading Update – Multi-agency response to heavy snowfall