Brandon Woolveridge, 25, of Melbourne Street, Barrow was charged with blackmail following an investigation into the exploitation of owners of missing pets.
He appeared before South Cumbria Magistrates Court this morning (September 27) and has been remanded into custody.
He’ll next appear at Preston Crown Court on October 25.
South Cumbria’s sickest patients could be treated permanently at Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Furness General Hospital's sickest patients may have to travel to Lancaster on a permanent basis, it’s been announced.
Lancaster youth charity help to relaunch Kendal based mental health network for young people
A Lancaster youth charity is helping to relaunch a vital mental heath support service for young people in South Cumbria.
Tens of thousands of motorcyclists set to celebrate life of Barrow’s Hairy Biker
Tens of thousands of motorcyclists are set for a mammoth ride from London to Barrow to celebrate the life of Hairy Biker Dave Myers.
South Cumbrians recognised in King's Birthday Honours
A number of people from South Cumbria have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours for 2025.
New three-metre-high landmark for historic market town
Kirkby Lonsdale has a new landmark which its creator hopes will reflect the heritage of the town and serve as a symbol for civic pride.
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