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On Wednesday 13 August, Lakes Vape Station Ltd, King Street, Whitehaven, was fined a total of £32,673 after pleading guilty to multiple offences relating to the illegal sale and unsafe storage of fireworks.

An innovative scheme is set to raise youngsters’ awareness of alcohol harms using sport.

Residents attended the Operation Respect event on July 31, at Morton Manor Community Centre in Chances Park, Carlisle.

Cumberland Council has closed a case involving an environmental offence after a group of individuals were identified for wild camping and causing significant damage in the Thirlmere area.

Cumberland's Community Safety Partnership has set out a five-year plan to tackle domestic abuse.

Local Focus hubs engaged with local schools during ASB awareness week.

Commissioner David Allen attended the Domestic Abuse in the Workplace Conference hosted by the Freedom Project on Thursday.

Organisations across Cumbria are coming together this summer to keep town centres safe. The project, called Safer Streets Summer Initiative, introduced by the Home Office, launched today (Monday 30 June 2025) and runs for three months.

This week our Neighbourhood Policing Teams across Cumbria are highlighting the work they do all year round.

A SUMMER of community spirit lies ahead for Cumberland.