The A596 towards Wigton, is currently closed following a serious road traffic collision. Police were called at 1:26pm today (12th April). The incident involved a tractor and Toyota.

UK-wide, fuel-related crime has increased by almost 90 per cent in the first three months of 2022. And police say the majority of these crimes occur at commercial properties and in more rural areas of the county.

The bike was removed from use and the rider was reported for driving other than accordance with a license and for no insurance.

The offence took place at some time between 2.30pm and 4pm 9th March.

There have been 21 cases of home fuel thefts in rural areas reported to police in Cumbria this year, Cumbria Constabulary has said.

Lovers of the countryside have been outraged after graffiti was daubed onto iconic rocks in the Lake District.

The local focus hub has received many complaints of dogs escaping address perimeters, attacking other dogs and animals and causing a detrimental effect on the community they live within.

Farmers will be 'unfairly penalised' if government proposals to enforce electric heat technologies in rural areas are passed, a trade association has warned.

“As part of our operation we will continue to patrol our rural communities to prevent incidents from occurring.”

These are a great opportunity to come and tell us about any local concerns.

On March 1 we received a call from the fire service. They had taken a report from a person who said they had just witnessed a group of young people set fire to a bunch of twigs and run off

We have also been visiting local farms with crime prevention advice.

If you are in possession of an antique firearm you should check to see if you need a licence.

Local PCSO Jayne Park and Special Constable Caroline Powney are in the process of setting up a WhatsApp farmers group linked to a police radio, subject to vetting.

The Ulverston Community Team has been busy with high-visibility mobile patrols while a long-term strategy to tackle the crimes-particularly illegal off-roading is formed.