Cumbria

Jan- 2018 -

11 January

Appeal launched after spate of cat poisonings

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a number of cat deaths as a result of poisonings in Cumbria. Two cats – Smudge and Bruno – who were both owned by Dawn Milburn of Moorgarth, Swarthmoor, Ulverston were found dead five days apart in September (9 and 13). A third…

Oct- 2017 -

9 October

Current Affairs

Shops lose £800m to shoplifters every year

Britain’s shops collectively lose £800million per year due to shop lifting, claims Checkpoints Systems. Shoplifting is one of the most common crimes committed by opportunist thieves. Utilising data derived from data.police.co.uk, OnBuy.com investigated the total number of shoplifting offences that were recorded by 43 police forces/constabularies across England and Wales…

Mar- 2017 -

2 March

Consumers

Nearly 500 animals die at UK zoo

Almost 500 animals have died at a Cumbria zoo in just four years. South Lakes Safari Zoo in Dalton-in-Furness is home to big cats, monkeys, as well as a variety of other exotic animals. Owner David Gill has come under fire by Barrow Council who are debating whether to issue…

2 March

Current Affairs

Nearly 500 animals die at UK zoo

Almost 500 animals have died at a Cumbria zoo in just four years. South Lakes Safari Zoo in Dalton-in-Furness is home to big cats, monkeys, as well as a variety of other exotic animals. Owner David Gill has come under fire by Barrow Council who are debating whether to issue…

Aug- 2016 -

1 August

Garden Centre café scoops reader award

A café-restaurant in a garden centre in Cumbria has been named the Regional Winner for the North West in the Good Food Guide Local Restaurant of the Year Awards. Mrs Miller’s in Culgaith has been nominated by its customers to be the top local choice in the North West. Mrs Miller’s,…

Dec- 2015 -

8 December

Current Affairs

RSPCA teams rescue animals in flooded areas

Cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens and people were rescued by four teams of specially trained RSPCA officers during Storm Desmond. 20 flood trained officers travelling from across England and Wales to join their colleagues in Cumbria and Northumberland to assist the ongoing rescue operation. So far, the teams have assisted with securing the safety of…