Cumbria
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Local MP Tim Farron is calling on small shops in the South Lakes to enter the ‘Best Small Shops Competition’ for a chance to be recognised in an awards ceremony at the Houses of Parliament. Local business owners have until Sunday 9th September to nominate their business via www.bestsmallshops.co.uk. A shortlist of 25 of the […]
The following men were sentenced today (16thAugust) at Carlisle Crown Court for offences of conspiracy and being concerned in the supply Class A controlled drugs: · Robert Skillen, aged 24, of Barhey Road, Liverpool, was sentenced to 4 years 9 month. · Anthony Collins, aged 39, of Scott Close, Kirkdale, Liverpool, was sentenced to 4 […]
Highways bosses have been accused of not doing enough to protect roads from flooding in South Lakeland. The charge has been made by South Lakeland councillor Tom Harvey who has received a string of complaints from residents over blocked drains, culverts and gulleys which cause roads to flood in heavy rain. Last month, councillor Harvey […]
The GP Survey shows 90% of people in Morecambe Bay have a “good” experience of their GP practice which is above the national average. When asked how helpful patients found the receptionists at their surgery, 93% described them as helpful; which is amongst the highest performing is the highest result reached nationally within this survey. […]
A service improvement project for mental health, learning disability and autism services for adults and children across Cumbria will take place over the autumn. The project is part of the year long piece of work to address the future of services in the county to ensure they can be delivered into the integrated health and […]
A reduction in the number of empty shops in South Lakeland is more positive news for the local economy. The level of vacant retail premises in some areas is below 5%, which is less than half the national average. South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) says the latest figures are encouraging, showing support for town centre […]
Team KATUSHA ALPECIN’s OVO Energy Tour of Britain line-up will feature two former race leaders and stage winners: home favourite Alex Dowsett and German sprinter Marcel Kittel. The Swiss-registered team have today confirmed that Dowsett and Kittel will be returning to Britain to race in the eight-day event, which starts at Pembrey Country Park, Carmarthenshire […]
Police in Cumbria are issuing advice on what to do if a person believes they are a victim of sextortion. The advice follows four reports of the crime this weekend across the county. Sextortion is a cyber-enabled crime in which a victim is lured into performing sexual acts in front of a webcam. Unbeknown to […]
Two men have been remanded in custody following appearing in court today. Robert Pendleton, 28, of No Fixed Abode, and Thomas Nightingale, 30, of Balcarres Road, Chorley, Lancashire, appeared at Furness and District Magistrates’ Court today (10th July), both charged with Blackmail. Nightingale was additionally charged with possession of a Controlled Drug Class B and […]
Simon Lenihan, 32, who was circulated as missing, has been located safe and well. Thank you to all who helped by sharing the appeal.
