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Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing man, who was last seen in the area of Furness General Hospital in Barrow this morning. Robert Parlia, 32, was last seen at about 6am. He is described as white, about 6ft tall, of medium build, with dark,…
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Cumbria police are advising residents to reach out to vulnerable and elderly relatives after several phone fraud incidents were reported. The scams occurred in Workington, the Penrith area, and southern parts of the county over the weekend.
Read the full story →A 45-year-old woman from King Street, Penrith, named Emma Louise Smith, has been charged with arson in connection with a flat fire that occurred on Saturday afternoon, October 10. The charge is based on allegations that she acted recklessly regarding the potential danger to life.
Read the full story →Authorities are looking into a fire that broke out in a flat located in Penrith town centre. Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly before 2 PM on October 10, responding to the incident on King Street. Residents of nearby flats were affected by the situation.
Read the full story →A 33-year-old woman from Penrith, Leanne Buckley, has received a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order following her sentencing to 28 weeks in prison for various offenses. The order was secured by officers from Eden’s Neighbourhood Policing Team.
Read the full story →Authorities are gearing up for the Kendal Calling Festival, scheduled for 30 July to 2 August 2026 at Lowther Deer Park. This four-day music festival is the largest of its kind in the county, attracting approximately 40,000 attendees.
Read the full story →The Drive Project has been launched in Cumbria to address domestic abuse by focusing on high-risk offenders and ensuring the safety of their victims. The initiative was introduced at an event near Penrith and involves collaboration among multiple agencies to provide support for those affected by domestic violence.
Read the full story →A 32-year-old man from Skelton, Penrith, named Blake Stuart, was sentenced to 22 months in prison on June 17 for making threats at a local takeaway in April 2026. His charges included intimidating a witness, threatening to damage property, and possession-related offenses.
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Chris Linton discovered 64 silver coins in Penrith but did not see them for six years after he submitted them to the authorities.
Read the full story →A 34-year-old man from Lincoln, Courtney Gaston-Hird, has been charged after police discovered 39 kilograms of cocaine during a vehicle stop near Penrith on June 3. The operation was conducted by the Westmorland & Furness Neighbourhood Support Team.
Read the full story →A 30-year-old man from Penrith, David Winkley-Balmer, was sentenced to 12 months in prison on May 29 at Carlisle Crown Court. He pleaded guilty to two counts related to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child online.
Read the full story →A 46-year-old man, Samuel Hughes, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for attacking his neighbors in Penrith last November. The sentencing took place at Carlisle Crown Court on May 29, following Hughes' guilty plea to two counts of wounding.
Read the full story →Eden’s Neighbourhood Policing Team is actively addressing drug supply concerns in the Penrith and Alston regions. This month, they have executed multiple warrants, leading to several arrests and the confiscation of illegal substances.
Read the full story →Police officers, staff and a member of the public have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to keeping people safe at a ceremony yesterday (7 May). At a ceremony held at the Roundthorn Hotel in Penrith, Chief Constable Darren Martland…
Read the full story →Cumbria Police is continuing to appeal for witnesses as part of an investigation into a serious injury road traffic collision on the A6 near Milestone House, north of Penrith on 1 May 2026. The collision which involved a white Audi and a pedestrian occurred…
Read the full story →Cumbria Police is appealing for witnesses as part of an investigation into a serious injury road traffic collision on the A6 near Milestone House, north of Penrith, yesterday (1st May). The collision which involved a white Audi and a pedestrian occurred at…
Read the full story →Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 46-year-old Gareth Fleming, who has connections to Penrith and Workington. Gareth is wanted for recall to prison. Anyone with any other information on his whereabouts or anything else which may…
Read the full story →A man has been charged after officers found around £50,000 in counterfeit money during a vehicle stop near Penrith on Wednesday (18 Feb). John McDonnell, 27, of Winchelsea Close, Sussex has been charged with three offences under the Forgery and Counterfeiting…
Read the full story →A man from Penrith has been charged after a warrant was carried out in Penrith yesterday morning (18 Feb). Officers from Eden’s Neighbourhood Policing team and Westmorland and Furness’s Community and Serious Organised Crime (CSOC) carried out the early…
Read the full story →Seven arrests were made and drugs seized following a series of police dawn raids across Cumbria in an operation targeting the sale of ketamine. Officers carried out early morning action at eight properties in Carlisle, Whitehaven, Penrith and Kendal as part…
Read the full story →A cordon is currently in place in the Market Square and Cornmarket area in Penrith following a report of a gas leak. Gas engineers are on the scene. There are no reports of anyone hurt or affected at this stage or any risk to the public.
Read the full story →Two men from Penrith have been charged with being concerned in the supply of Ketamine after officers from Eden’s Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) carried out a warrant on Thursday 8 January in Penrith. Matthew Graham, 31, of Raiselands Croft, Penrith and…
Read the full story →A man who was found to have possessed more than 900 indecent images of children and committed multiple breaches of his sexual harm prevention order has been jailed for two years and eight months. Jay Hamilton, aged 42, of Lowther Street, Carlisle, was…
Read the full story →Three people have been arrested after officers from Eden’s Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) carried out a warrant in Penrith this morning (8 Jan). Officers from NPT alongside officers from Operational Support and Area Intelligence carried out the misuse of…
Read the full story →A man has been charged by detectives from Westmorland and Furness’s Community and Serious Organised Crime (CSOC) team after his vehicle was stopped near Penrith yesterday afternoon (17 Dec). Mantas Sulman, aged 35, of Fortress Road, Norfolk was stopped by…
Read the full story →A man from Scotland has been jailed for eight years today after he was stopped by officers in November, who discovered millions of pounds of cocaine in his vehicle. Scott Tobin, aged 33, of Holmelea Court, Glasgow was driving near the Penrith area on…
Read the full story →Police are investigating an incident of theft which occurred at ASDA Filling station on Bridge Lane, Penrith on 11 December at around 1:50am. During the incident a man has filled up a jerry can with fuel, then entered the store, stolen food and left, making…
Read the full story →A man has been charged with numerous offences – including two counts of attempted murder – following an incident at an address in Penrith in the early hours of Thursday (27 Nov). Samuel Hughes, 46, of Brentfield Way, Penrith was charged yesterday (29 Nov)…
Read the full story →Three new Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) have joined the Eden Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) this month after they completed their training at the force's Headquarters in Penrith. PCSO Fiona Goodman will be covering Kirkby Stephen and Upper…
Read the full story →A welfare hub will be set up in Penrith Town Centre this Saturday (22 November) to help keep nights out as safe as possible for all. The hub will be situated at the Band Stand and will run from 8pm until 10pm. It will be staffed with officers from the Eden…
Read the full story →Two men have been sentenced today (7 November) for supplying cocaine. Andrew Bell, aged 35, of Primrose Drive, Penrith pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to acquiring/using criminal property, conspiring to supply cocaine and possessing an offensive weapon.…
Read the full story →Operation Colossus returned to Penrith on Tuesday evening (28 October), targeting road safety and anti-social driving in the town. The operation is a focused initiative aimed at tackling dangerous driving, developed as an extension of Operation Enhance, which…
Read the full story →Alerts and announcements from the town and county councils.
One Stop in Market Place Ulverston has been ordered to close for three months after a court heard evidence of persistent sales of illegal tobacco and non-compliant vaping products.
Read the full story →Council invites tenders for grounds maintenance contract Penrith Town Council is seeking qualified and experienced contractors to undertake grounds maintenance services in Penrith. The Grounds Maintenance Contract is for a […] The post Council invites tenders…
Read the full story →Council throws its support behind Penrith’s Gathering event Penrith Town Council has agreed to provide a contribution of £4,000 to support The Gathering, a free day of music, performance and […] The post Council throws its support behind Penrith’s Gathering…
Read the full story →The organisers of the Tour de France Grand Départ in 2027 have given their support for the upcoming Carlisle Fireshow.
Read the full story →Work is now underway on the next phase of the Cumberland Sports Village in Workington, marking another important step forward for the major sports and community development.
Read the full story →Cumberland Council will be carrying out essential carriageway patching and pothole repair works on the B5299 between Buckabank and Welton.
Read the full story →Cumberland Council will be carrying out essential carriageway resurfacing works on the U2903 Station Road, Keswick.
Read the full story →A consultation and engagement exercise asking people for their views on how library services should be delivered in Brampton and Longtown has started.
Read the full story →Cumberland Council is set to carry out essential carriageway resurfacing works on the A69 Warwick Road in Carlisle to help keep the road safe and in good condition for road users.
Read the full story →Cumberland Council has officially celebrated the transformation of Carlisle Library with an opening ceremony, following the library's successful public reopening in August.
Read the full story →As autumn brings shorter days, more challenging weather conditions and increased pressures on households, businesses and communities, Connecting Cumbria is highlighting the vital role that reliable digital connectivity plays in building resilience across the…
Read the full story →Connecting Cumbria is highlighting the vital role that reliable digital connectivity plays in building resilience across the county.
Read the full story →At our recent supplier event for Westmorland and Furness Council's £0.5 billion capital programme, we brought together contractors, consultants and council officers to discuss upcoming projects and the role of social value in creating wider community benefits.
Read the full story →Council joins national campaign warning residents about criminal waste traders who pose as legitimate businesses.
Read the full story →Plans for a project to explore the historic connections between part of Kendal Museum's collection and the Nandi community of western Kenya have been approved, to help shape how they are understood and presented in the future.
Read the full story →Works to strengthen resilience at South Walney former landfill site have completed.
Read the full story →The future of adult social care is firmly in the national spotlight following the launch of the Big Conversation on Care, which is giving people across England a say on how care and support should work in the future.
Read the full story →Residents in Whitehaven and Egremont are being invited to have their say on plans to replace play equipment at two local play areas.
Read the full story →Businesses across Westmorland and Furness are being encouraged to help tackle hate crime by supporting staff, promoting reporting routes and helping create safe and inclusive workplaces, in a project by Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumbria Police to…
Read the full story →Westmorland and Furness Council has expressed disappointment in the government's decision that the Kendal Northern Access Route will not be part of its road and rail investment programme.
Read the full story →Ben Holliday has been appointed as the council's new Chief Innovation, Technology and Digital Officer.
Read the full story →Government funded wayfinding improvements completed in Penrith The installation phase of Penrith Town Council’s Wayfinding and Interpretation Project was completed on Tuesday 29 September 2026, marking a major milestone in […] The post Government funded…
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Read the full story →Cumberland Council has carried out Operation Impact in Whitehaven, bringing together officers from Environmental Crime, Trading Standards, Licensing and Planning to engage with local businesses and promote high standards across the town centre.
Read the full story →Work is set to begin on a new play area in Bransty, Whitehaven, as part of Cumberland Council’s commitment to improving play facilities for children and families across the area.
Read the full story →Residents, businesses and road users are being advised that urgent carriageway resurfacing works will take place on the A594 at Dovenby from Monday 12 October.
Read the full story →The first-ever South Lakes Youth Work Summit, hosted by the South Lakes Youth Work Network (SLYWN) on 5 September, brought together youth workers, volunteers, trustees, community organisations and partners from across South Lakeland for a day of learning,…
Read the full story →Children, families and the wider Alston community are set to benefit from major investment in local education, as the Department for Education (DfE) are now in a position to formally confirm, working in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council and the…
Read the full story →Changes to the way planning decisions are made will come in to force at the end of October.
Read the full story →Westmorland and Furness Council is promoting an enhanced Pass Plus scheme aimed at developing young drivers' skills and confidence, while helping to reduce casualties on our roads.
Read the full story →Cumberland Council is making good progress on repair works to Cumwhinton Ex-Railway Bridge, with the improvements helping to ensure the structure remains safe and reliable for years to come.
Read the full story →Cumberland Council has been shortlisted in the Campaign of the Year – Health and Safety or Educational Outreach category at the 2026 MRW National Recycling Awards, one of the UK's most respected celebrations of excellence in waste, recycling and resource…
Read the full story →People who are passionate about their local community and want to make a real difference to local people's lives are being encouraged to consider becoming a councillor.
Read the full story →People are being invited to share their views on proposals to improve walking and cycling access to the Sandgate area of Penrith town centre.
Read the full story →Visitors to this year’s Carlisle Fireshow are being asked to dig into the bottom of their pockets and support local charities.
Read the full story →Cumbria Fostering is urging more people across the county to consider fostering as it launches its latest recruitment campaign to find safe, stable and loving homes for local children.
Read the full story →Applications for next round of Council’s Greening Businesses Scheme are still open.
Read the full story →Cumberland Council is asking residents to share their views on possible changes to post-16 home-to-school transport for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Read the full story →Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council are inviting residents, passengers, businesses and community groups to take part in the next phase of the Cumbria Bus Reform Pilot Study.
Read the full story →Parkside Residential Care Home in Maryport achieved Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status.
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A man has been charged with rape in connection with an incident that occurred at a holiday park in South Cumbria.
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TJ Hughes is set to open a new store in Egremont, which will create up to 15 jobs in the area.
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A Cartmel architectural firm has been appointed to oversee significant conservation efforts at two churches in Cumbria, with the project estimated to cost £3.8 million.
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Five individuals have been appointed as Deputy Lieutenants in Cumbria. Their roles will involve supporting civic activities and representing the King throughout the region.
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A man was sentenced to jail for his involvement in a cannabis farm in Cumbria, where the crop was valued at nearly £440,000. The judge expressed regret for delivering the sentence on the man's birthday.
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Jean Scott-Smith, who faced a ban on using her 79-year-old Cumbrian dialect in school, is now dedicated to preserving the language.
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Bright Horizons Nursery in Barrow-in-Furness will remain closed for an additional six weeks following a decision by Ofsted.
Read the full story →A man has been charged following the execution of a warrant by police in Barrow on October 14. This action was part of Operation Alliance, which is Cumbria Police's initiative addressing serious and organized crime. The operation involved officers from the Westmorland and Furness Community Serious and Organised Crime team.
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Ford has confirmed its decision to relocate its headquarters back to Cumbria as part of its participation in the World Rally Championship.
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Cumbria Constabulary is enhancing its presence in the community by assigning officers back to frontline positions. This initiative aims to address and reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour in the area.
Read the full story →Neighbourhood policing across Cumbria has been strengthened following a significant investment in Community Beat Officers (CBO’s), providing communities with a greater local policing presence. Through Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee funding, Cumbria…
Read the full story →Cumbria Police is supporting Hate Crime Awareness Week, taking place from 10 to 17 October 2026, to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting, and reassure communities that hate crime will not be tolerated. A hate crime is any criminal offence which…
Read the full story →Cumbria Police conducted a warrant in Bowness-on-Windermere on October 7 as part of Operation Alliance, targeting serious and organized crime. During this operation, two individuals were charged following the seizure of drugs and cash.
Read the full story →Cumbria Police took part in a national three-week road safety operation focusing on young drivers, in an effort to improve road safety on Cumbria’s roads. Operation Spotlight is a national road safety operation which focuses on the Fatal…
Read the full story →Cumbria Police executed warrants at addresses in Cumbria on Wednesday morning (30 Sept) as part of Operation Alliance – the Constabulary’s dedicated operation protecting the county against serious and organised crime. Officers carried out early morning action…
Read the full story →Cumbria Police utilised a specially-equipped HGV cab as part of its road safety efforts on Cumbria’s roads last week. The latest deployment of Operation Tramline in the county took place last week between 22 Sept and 25 Sept as part of the Constabulary’s work…
Read the full story →Officers are urging people to look out for a wanted sex offender with links to Cumbria, Hampshire, Edinburgh and Glasgow Michal Rygielski is wanted by Cumbria Police. The 38-year-old is wanted after failing to comply with a sex offenders notification order…
Read the full story →Emergency services are responding to a property fire reported at 7:04 AM on September 22 near Coast Road in Barrow. Authorities on the scene include Cumbria Police, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, and North West Ambulance Service.
Read the full story →A 22-year-old man from Oaklands Drive, Carlisle, named Jordan Burgess, is scheduled to appear in North Cumbria Magistrates’ Court today, September 21. He faces multiple charges related to an incident in which three individuals were assaulted.
Read the full story →A further man has been sentenced for his role in a large-scale cannabis factory uncovered in Carlisle in 2023, which is believed to be the largest find of its kind in Cumbria. The operation, valued at an estimated £4.5 million, was discovered at a unit on…
Read the full story →A hearing was held on Friday (4 Sept) following a Class A drug supply conviction in December 2025. John Michael Ward aged 60 was convicted in December 2025 of possession with intent to supply cocaine. Man jailed for drug supply - Cumbria Constabulary A…
Read the full story →Cumbria Police is marking national Rural Crime Week of Action by recognising the vital work carried out every day by our Rural Crime Team to protect communities, tackle crime and support those living and working in rural areas across the county. Throughout…
Read the full story →Cumbria Police are seeking information regarding the location of two individuals who are wanted on recall to prison. One of the individuals is 38-year-old Krys Ritson from Whitehaven, who is also connected to Workington and Lancashire.
Read the full story →Cumbria Police are using a new national AI-powered call routing system designed to help members of the public reach the right service more quickly, while reducing pressure on police call handlers. The new technology, introduced today (18 August), will…
Read the full story →A man from Barrow has been convicted after an incident involving an off-road bike in September 2024. Harrison Ainsbury, 20, of Watergarth, Barrow appeared before Barrow-in-Furness Magistrates' Court yesterday (12 August) after pleading guilty to driving a…
Read the full story →Cumbria Police is appealing for information after a report that a child was approached by a man in Rawlinson Street yesterday evening (12 Aug). The approach is believed to have occurred at around 7.45pm. Whilst there was no physical contact with the…
Read the full story →The incident this morning (10 Aug) involving a man on a roof in Warwick Square in Carlisle has been safely resolved. The man safely came down at around 8.20pm. He is now in police custody, having been arrested. Cumbria Police would like to thank the public…
Read the full story →Cumbria Police is appealing for witnesses and video footage as part of an investigation into a series of burglaries and thefts in rural areas. On Friday evening (7 Aug), into the early hours of Saturday (8 Aug), police received a number of reports of groups…
Read the full story →Drink and drug drivers were among those targeted in Cumbria during a national month-long road safety campaign targeting the Fatal Four. Operation Spotlight is a national road safety operation which focuses on the Fatal Four: Speeding Using a mobile phone at…
Read the full story →Furness Neighbourhood Policing Team, alongside partners from Immigration Enforcement, Trading Standards, HMRC, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service and Westmorland and Furness Council, made four arrests and seized a number of illicit goods during a large-scale…
Read the full story →A Carlisle man will appear at court charged with rape and sexual assault following a police investigation. Matthew Stewart, aged 31, will appear at North Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on 24 August 2026. Stewart has been charged with: Rape Sexual…
Read the full story →A week-long countywide operation targeting wanted individuals resulted in arrests for offences including Class A drug supply, sexual offences and violence. Operation Merlin is Cumbria Constabulary���s on-going operation seeking out wanted individuals,…
Read the full story →A dedicated road safety operation using a specially equipped HGV cab has identified several motorists putting themselves and others at risk on Cumbria's roads. The latest deployment of Operation Tramline, which took place week between 13th and 20th July,…
Read the full story →Police are appealing for information following two incidents of exposure in the West Cumbria area. The first incident took place on the evening of 11 July on Parton Beach, at approximately 7:30pm. The second took place around 3.30pm on 22 July in the area…
Read the full story →A man has been charged after officers stopped his vehicle and located 1kg of cocaine. Njazi Altini, 37, of Golders Green Road, London was charged by detectives from Westmorland and Furness’ CID with possession with intent to supply cocaine and was remanded…
Read the full story →A drug dealer who was caught with 39kg of cocaine in his car, worth almost £4 million, has been jailed at Carlisle Crown Court today (21 July). The seizure is one of the most significant drugs seizures in Cumbria to date. Courtney Gaston-Hird, 34, of London…
Read the full story →Cumbria Constabulary has secured the top grading under a new national police performance framework, reinforcing its reputation as one of the highest-performing forces in the country HMICFRS has graded the Constabulary with a Level One in the new Policing…
Read the full story →Two Cumbria police officers have been honoured at the National Police Bravery Awards after displaying extraordinary courage, professionalism and dedication to protecting the public during a violent knife attack in Carlisle. PCs Heather Watson and Matthew…
Read the full story →Digital experts at Cumbria Police have reached out to offer advice to hundreds of schools, businesses and charities to warn them about cyber crime during a week-long campaign. Officers and staff from the county’s Cyber and Digital Crime Unit have offered…
Read the full story →Neighbourhood policing teams across Cumbria delivered a week of proactive activity last week to tackle crime, address anti-social behaviour and strengthen community relationships as part of national Neighbourhood Policing Week (15-19 June). Officers and…
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