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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 Ulverston

The stories being talked about on the streets of Ulverston.

Cumbria Police Police report Summary

UPDATE: Ulverston incident concluded

An incident on Dale Street in Ulverston that began yesterday evening has ended safely. At approximately 10:35 AM, a man exited the property and surrendered to the police. He is now in custody.

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Cumbria Police Police report Summary

Update: Incident in Ulverston

Authorities are still present at a property on Dale Street in Ulverston this morning after a report of a man in serious distress on June 18. The individual continues to be inside the residence, and emergency services are actively managing the situation.

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Cumbria Police Police report Summary

Police responding to incident in Ulverston

Police and emergency services are on the scene of an incident on Dale Street in Ulverston. Officers received a call at 7:34 PM on June 18 regarding a man in distress at a property. Armed response officers have been deployed due to the nature of the situation.

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Cumbria Police Police report Summary

Incident in Ulverston

Police responded to an assault report at an address on The Gill in Ulverston around 2:55 PM today, May 31. Upon arrival, they discovered two individuals had barricaded themselves inside the property with a weapon. Firearms officers were deployed to the scene.

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Ulverston man jailed following drugs warrant

A 34-year-old man from Ulverston, Daniel Orsini, has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison following a police search of his home in October. During the operation, authorities found cash and drugs. The sentencing took place at Preston Crown Court on December 10.

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Policing operation in place in Dalton

An increased police presence is established in Dalton-in-Furness today, October 11, in anticipation of scheduled protests. The demonstrations are expected to occur on Ulverston Road, near the site of the South Lakes Islamic Centre construction.

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Dispersal order in place for Dalton

An enhanced policing presence will again be in operation in Dalton-in-Furness today (6 September) ahead of planned protests in the area. Protests are set to take place on Ulverston Road, at the construction site for the South Lakes Islamic Centre. Police have…

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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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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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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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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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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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