Police are investigating the theft of a VW Transporter which was taken from Biggar Bank Road, Walney on Friday 17th May after 3pm. The vehicles VRM is YH07 GWU. Anyone with information relating to this incident or has seen the vehicle can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 242 of 19 May 2024. You… Continue reading Local Appeal – Theft of VW Transporter from Biggar Bank Road, Walney
A team of volunteers have transformed a railway station in Cumbria after customers requested improvements. Twenty-two people pitched in at Ulverston station over six hours to clean and repaint the underpass, handrails and stairs, replace the old wooden doors on the platform and scrape up chewing gum. The volunteers came from the train operator Northern,… Continue reading ‘New lease of life’: Volunteers transform Northern station following customer feedback
A multi-agency coordination group has been set up overnight as partner agencies deal with localised flooding in Cumbria following persistent rainfall. A number of properties have been affected in the Stockdalewath area, with one property evacuated. A number of flood warnings are in place and updates on these can be found on the Environment Agency… Continue reading Multi-agency group set up following localised flooding
Talented maths pupils from Chetwynde School have secured silver and bronze medals in a national competition. The 15 students from Years 7 and 8 have achieved outstanding results in the UK Junior Maths Challenge, which recognizes the brightest young mathematical minds across the country. The UK Maths Trust organises the event to encourage critical thinking,… Continue reading Chetwynde maths stars medal in National contest
The Birchall Trust, a leading organisation delivering trauma informed services across Cumbria and Lancashire, is dedicated to providing support and resources to people affected by rape and sexual abuse. We are proud to announce the launch of our new strategic plan, designed to further enhance our services and amplify our impact in the community. Our… Continue reading Birchall Trust launches new strategy to amplify support for people affected by Rape and Sexual Abuse
Barrow is preparing to welcome thousands of motorcyclists heading to the town as part of a day of events to celebrate the life of Dave Myers. One half of the hugely popular TV duo the Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers was a proud Barrovian and various events will be happening in the town on 8 June,… Continue reading A warm Barrow welcome awaits for Dave Day visitors
Officers visited schools and educated businesses as part of Cumbria’s involvement in the most recent Operation Sceptre last week. Operation Sceptre, is a national campaign which takes place twice a year, supporting the work the police carry out all year round to ensure residents are safe from knife crime in their community. As part of… Continue reading Op Sceptre: Officers speak to children across the county about knife dangers
Westmorland and Furness Council is working in partnership with the Football Foundation to develop a new PlayZone in Barrow and is asking communities for input. Following the council’s successful expression of interest, Barrow has been included on the list of locations to receive a PlayZone. PlayZones are safe, inclusive and accessible outdoor facilities that aim… Continue reading Have your say on PlayZone plans in Barrow
Don’t buy rhododendron as it’s destroying our native wildlife, warns Woodland Trust The Woodland Trust is urging gardeners not to buy rhododendron ponticum this spring, as it looks to stem the threat of deadly tree disease and protect our native wildlife. The popular plant may look nice but not only can it carry disease, it… Continue reading Don’t buy rhododendron as it’s destroying our native wildlife, warns Woodland Trust
A man from Barrow who sent messages to a fellow drug dealer claiming to have sold £750,000 worth of cannabis in eight months has been jailed at Preston Crown Court. Brandon Crozier, aged 28, was sentenced today (21 May) after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing to the following charges: Being concerned in the supply… Continue reading Barrow drug dealer jailed for eight years
