Police are investigating an incident where a man was behaving suspiciously in the Ormsgill area of Barrow. It was reported he looked through a window of a property in this area during the early hours of June 25 and made sexualised comments to someone inside. He then left. The man was described as white, wearing… Continue reading Local Appeal – Incident a man behaving suspiciously in the Ormsgill area of Barrow
Short notice cancellations are expected in the North West on Sunday 30 June 2024 – please check before travelling. Services on some routes in and around the North West may be subject to disruption and very short notice cancellations. We encourage everyone to plan ahead and check journeys before travelling, particularly last trains of the… Continue reading Northern advise customers to check their journey before travelling in the North West – Sunday 30 June
TWO events are taking place next month to showcase the work of emergency services to the community. Barrow Fire Station is holding an Open Day on Saturday, July 13 to highlight its team’s important role in the community, and the following day, Busher Walk in Kendal will host an Emergency Services Day, in which a… Continue reading Two events to showcase emergency services
An officer based in Barrow has been chosen as Cumbria’s Response Police Officer of the Year 2024. PC Bryony Kenny was nominated by her Inspector to represent Cumbria as a nominee for the national Response Police Officer of the Year, with the winner being announced on Wednesday (June 26). The national award recognises the role… Continue reading Cumbria’s Response Officer of the year 2024
Visits to heat exhaustion advice on the NHS website have more than doubled in the past 48 hours as temperatures surge in England. The warm weather comes at the same time as the NHS is facing major disruption with junior doctors launching industrial action from 7am tomorrow for five days. (7am Thursday 27 June until… Continue reading Views of NHS website heat health advice double as temperatures soar
Barrow Market traders are set to move into new temporary accommodation while work is carried out on the Market Hall. The traders will start moving into the specially-created temporary market later in the summer, retaining their reputation for excellent choice, value for money and great customer service in a fantastic, modern space. The temporary market… Continue reading Barrow Market set for temporary move
As part of a review of residential and nursing homes for adults, Westmorland and Furness Council is asking people to share their views on residential care at public drop-in engagement events this July. Through its contracts with independent social care providers, each year the council spends over £20 million providing residential care to nearly 800… Continue reading Drop-in and share your views on residential services for adults
The Armed Forces Day flag is now flying at Barrow, Kendal and Penrith, marking the start of Armed Forces Week 2024. The week is a chance to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community; from currently serving personnel to service families, veterans and cadets, and culminates in Armed… Continue reading Showing support for our Armed Forces
Residents in Westmorland and Furness are being urged to prepare ahead of the UK parliamentary general election taking place on Thursday 4 July. For the first time in a UK parliamentary general election, voters will need to show photographic ID to vote. Residents are advised to make sure they are ready to vote by checking… Continue reading Voters urged to check they have correct photographic ID ahead of upcoming general election
Year 8 pupils from Chetwynde School marked Refugee Week by stepping into the shoes of an asylum seeker at the Escape to Safety exhibition. The exhibition, hosted by Furness Multi-Cultural Community Forum & Youth Club at the Cooke’s Studios in Barrow, took students and staff on a journey to simulate aspects of the modern refugee… Continue reading Pupils discover life as an asylum seeker and refugee
