Simon Fell has welcomed the announcement of a major new prostate cancer screening trial that could save thousands of men’s lives. Backed by £42 million of funding from the Government and Prostate Cancer UK, will use innovative screening methods such as MRI to detect prostate cancer, and it will see hundreds of thousands of men… Continue reading MP welcomes announcement of lifesaving prostate cancer screening trial.

As people get older it’s not unusual that they become unsteady on their feet and even though falling is quite common it can lead to serious injury and affect confidence. There are a lot of things that can be done to tackle this, including simple at-home exercises and making home adaptations. Dr David Levy, medical… Continue reading The importance of preventing a fall and avoiding serious injury

An operation introduced by Workington Neighbourhood Policing Team to target anti-social behaviour over the Halloween and Bonfire Night period, has seen a reduction of incidents by 42%. The operation aimed to bring a proactive partnership approach to dealing with the increased incidents of anti-social behaviour usually seen over this time of the year. The operation… Continue reading Operation reduces anti-social behaviour during Halloween and Bonfire night

Detectives have charged a man with aggravated burglary following an incident in which an intruder was reported in a home in Kendal in the early hours of Saturday. Luke Donaldson-Wells, 30, of Scott Street, Barrow will appear before magistrates today (November 20) following work by Westmorland and Furness CID. The charge was made under Operation… Continue reading Barrow man charged with aggravated burglary in Kendal

Detectives are investigating a burglary at Lorne Road, Barrow. It happened at about 12.55am on Friday ( November 17 ). Cash and tobacco was stolen. Officers are looking for a male, of broad build, about 5ft 7ins tall, who was wearing a dark hoodie, trousers and trainers. He had his hood up. Police are asking… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary at Lorne Road, Barrow

Police are seeking witnesses after eggs were thrown at a house and a person in Powerful Street, Walney. It happened yesterday ( November 17 ) at 7.38pm. Officers are keen to speak to two youths, described as male and wearing dark clothes. Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it – quoting incident 228 of… Continue reading Local Appeal – Eggs thrown in Powerful Street, Walney

A registered sex offender who broke the terms of a court order and attempted to communicate sexually with what he thought was a child has been jailed for five-and-a-half years. Iain Stavert, 60, was brought before a court following work by police after he communicated online with a law enforcement employee who he believed to… Continue reading Sex offender jailed for five-and-a-half years

Six people have been charged for drug offences following a joint policing operation. Officers from across Cumbria Police, North West Regional Organised Crime Team and Greater Manchester Police have this week arrested seven people, and executed multiple warrants across Greater Manchester and Cumbria as part of our continued activity to disrupt Organised Crime Groups involved… Continue reading Six charged for drug offences