Missing & appeals

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Cumbria Police Police report Missing

Man missing from Barrow area

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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Latest in Cockermouth

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Cumbria Police Police report Summary

Appeal following fatal collision in Cockermouth

Authorities are looking into a fatal incident on Lamplugh Road in Cockermouth, where a car struck a pedestrian at 9:09 PM on March 14. The victim, a woman in her 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

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Council & county notices

Alerts and announcements from the town and county councils.

Westmorland & Furness Council

Beaconside C of E School Extension Update

Work is progressing well on a significant extension at Beaconside CofE Primary School, which will create additional school places and expand specialist provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

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Around Cumbria & the Lakes

Broader local and regional coverage from trusted sources.

BBC Cumbria Summary

Controlled burns warning as fire calls outs rise

Cumbria Fire Service has issued a warning urging residents to delay any planned controlled burns due to ongoing dry conditions in the area. The service has noted an increase in fire-related calls, highlighting the potential risks associated with burning during this time.

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Barrow man convicted following off-road bike assault

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…

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Cumbria Police Police report

Warwick Square update

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…

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Carlisle man charged with rape and sexual assault

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…

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Cumbria Police Police report

Man charged and remanded after cocaine found in vehicle

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…

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BBC Cumbria Summary

RAF Spadeadam hosts Dutch Air Force exercise

The Royal Air Force base at Spadeadam in Cumbria is currently hosting an exercise for the Dutch Air Force. The challenging landscape is being utilized to assess the preparedness of elite military personnel from the Netherlands.

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Cumbria Police Police report

Domestic abuse measures enhanced ahead of the World Cup

Police in Cumbria are stressing there is no excuse for domestic abuse ahead of the World Cup – as officers continue to enhance measures to tackle offenders and protect potential victims.   In previous years, there has been an increase in reports of domestic…

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BBC Cumbria Summary

Secret Cumbria

Andrew Carter explores a lesser-known emergency service operating in Cumbria. This organization plays a crucial role in the region's safety and response efforts, yet remains largely unfamiliar to the public.

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