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As long periods of warm sunshine are expected to stay, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is asking everyone to take extra care to enjoy the hot weather safely and to use services wisely ahead of three-day junior doctors strike. As the temperatures rise, so do the number of 999 calls the ambulance service receives with […]
The highly anticipated reopening of Abingdon Street Market has arrived, giving attendees the first-look opportunity as well as providing an array of performances and entertainment as it celebrates its launch. The launch is significant and is part of a much wider plan to regenerate Blackpool, boosting the economy, creating jobs and providing more things to […]
A man who had indecent images of children on his devices has become the latest offender to be sentenced after being caught by Cumbria’s Cyber and Digital Crime Unit.Andrew Stopforth, 54, of Flookburgh, appeared before Preston Crown Court today (26 May) following investigations by detectives.His sentencing is the latest to come as a result of […]
There’s still time to book your place on this summer’s Bay Hospitals Charity Cross-Bay Walk. Tickets are now on sale for the event on Sunday 25 June, offering the chance to enjoy the unique experience of walking across the famous sands of Morecambe Bay. Led by King’s Guide to the Sands Michael Wilson, the walk […]
Cumbria Police are encouraging members of the public to tell us where you feel unsafe via the Street Safe tool. The Street Safe online tool is a free national service for anyone to anonymously tell us about public places where you feel or have felt unsafe. This can be because of environmental issues such as […]
The Lake District National Park Authority is working with partners to launch two low-cost summer shuttle buses for summer. They will run from tomorrow (Saturday 13 May) in two key areas to help promote a more sustainable way to get around the Lakes. Emma Moody, the Lake District National Park Authority’s Lead Strategy Adviser for […]
Cumbria Constabulary is supporting a national, week-long knife crime campaign, beginning on Monday (15 May 2023). Op Sceptre will aim to remove potentially dangerous and harmful blades from our streets, giving opportunity for members of the public to dispose of knives anonymously and safely in amnesty bins at local Police Stations. As part of the week, […]
Six new skippers are looking forward to captaining cruise vessels on one of England’s most beautiful lakes after coming through intense training with flying colours. Among their ranks is a pilot, a former military policeman, Environmental Health Officer and lift engineer. All have one thing in common – they love working in the Lake District! […]
A one-of-a-kind walking trail has been launched to mark the culmination of a project that looked at what it was like to live during World War II. The ‘Hinge of Fate: living through uncertainty in 1942’ exhibition was hosted by the King’s Own Royal Regiment Museum and uncovered the stories of Lancastrian soldiers and their […]
A man from Liverpool has been jailed for 6 years and 8 months for drug supply offences. Gary Long, 35, of Eagle Dene, Liverpool, pleaded guilty and was sentenced today at Carlisle Crown court for possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A – Cocaine. The court heard how on 23 March 2023, […]
