Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has in parliament called for staffed ticket offices at railway stations to stay open. Tim said: “A great concern for me is that we potentially stand to lose railway station ticket offices at Grange, Appleby, and at Windermere.” Tim’s concerns are that not only will rail travel become less attractive for… Continue reading Westmorland MP argues for Ticket Offices to be kept open
Police have released CCTV images as part of an investigation into a reported burglary. The incident occurred at Windermere Rugby Club overnight, between 9:30pm on Sunday the 6th and 3:20am on Monday the 7th of November 2022. Police would like to identify and speak to the men pictured as part of their enquiries. Anyone who… Continue reading CCTV Appeal Windermere burglary investigation
Police are investigating an assault which occurred in Windermere. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30pm on Friday 9 September outside Baha, Ash Street. The victim, an 18-year-old man, sustained serious facial injuries. Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or can identify three individuals who officers would like to speak to. Descriptions of… Continue reading Local Appeal – Investigation into assault in Windermere
Northern and the railway community has marked 175 years since opening of the Furness Railway at a special event at Windermere station today. The Furness Railway and Lakes Line opened in 1846, transforming the way goods and passengers were transported in the county. It was then extended through Burneside and Staveley to Windermere in 1847.… Continue reading Windermere station event celebrates 175 years of railway
Cumbria County Council’s Windermere Ferry Service is developing plans to replace the current car ferry, the ‘Mallard’ with a brand-new electric ferry. The Mallard vessel is more than 30 years old, having first been introduced in 1991. The age of the ferry has led to reduced reliability and increased repair costs in recent years. The… Continue reading Next phase for new Windermere Ferry service
Police are investigating a report of an assault on Oak Street in Windermere which occurred at approximately 5.30pm on Wednesday, 23 February 2022. A woman described as white, around 5ft 5ins tall and of slight build assaulted a man by striking him. The man did not suffer any injury. The suspect was arrested on suspicion… Continue reading Local Appeal: Report of an assault on Oak Street in Windermere
Cumbria police are appealing for witnesses as part of an investigation into a reported sexual assault. A man has been arrested on suspicion of the offence. A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. He has been released on police bail. The incident occurred between 10pm on January 10th and 00:30am… Continue reading Local Appeals – Witnesses as part of an investigation into reported sexual assault in Windermere
Following new lines of enquiry police are appealing for information in an investigation into the theft of an inflatable rib boat. The incident occurred between 28th November and the 12th December. The boat is described as 4m long inflatable rib boat with a Mercury outboard engine. It was cut from the moorings of a cabin… Continue reading Local Appeal – Theft of inflatable rib boat cut from the moorings Windermere, Newby Bridge
Officers are urging businesses to remain vigilant and report concerns regarding counterfeit money after a teenager admitted offences and was sentenced at Crown Court. Joshua Roelants, 19, of Park Avenue, Windermere, was sentenced to a total of 18 months in prison, suspended for 18 months, after admitting one count of using a false instrument… Continue reading Counterfeit money warning after teen given suspended sentence
