Do you know this motorcyclist? Their identity is sought by officers following reports of the motorcycle being ridden dangerously in various areas of Barrow this afternoon (7 April), including Risedale Road, Moorfield Street, Lumley Street and Lonsdale Street. The rider was approached by police this afternoon but failed to stop for them, colliding with an… Continue reading Appeal for help identifying Barrow motorcyclist
At 17:27 on the 6th April 2022, three fire engines attended a report of a hazardous material incident at a property on Dalton Road, Barrow-in-Furness. This was a leaking carbon dioxide cylinder inside a commercial property. Fire crews used two breathing apparatus to isolate the leaking cylinder. Fire crews were in attendance for approximately forty… Continue reading Fire Incident – Hazardous material incident at a property on Dalton Road, Barrow-in-Furness
This Easter, 15 students will be undertaking fieldwork in Amazon wildlife conservation, permaculture, and sustainable land management in Ecuador, and seven students will be conducting African savannah ecology fieldwork in Eswatini. The Turing scheme is a new UK government scheme, launched in April 2021, that supports Global Britain and provides funding for international opportunities in education… Continue reading Wild adventure for Kendal College students
Police are investigating following a two-vehicle collision on Park Road, Barrow. It was reported at 5.39pm yesterday (April 5) and involved a Ford Focus and a BMW 1 series. Two men in the BMW – a 20-year-old and a 24-year-old – were taken to the Royal Preston Hospital with serious injuries. A man, 54, in… Continue reading Police appeal for witnesses following Barrow collision
A driver who caused the death of her 22-year-old passenger has been sentenced today after admitting a charge of causing death by dangerous driving. Demi-Elise Michaud, of Blawith, Ulverston, admitted the charge at an earlier hearing and was sentenced today (5 April) at Preston Crown Court to 14 months in prison. She was also disqualified… Continue reading Woman who caused death by dangerous driving is jailed
RESIDENTS are being urged to seize the opportunity to have their say on whether a town council should be created for Barrow. The new Westmorland and Furness Council will come into effect from April 1 next year, covering the areas currently served by Barrow Borough Council, South Lakeland District Council and Eden District Council. Barrow… Continue reading Should Barrow have a town council? Don’t miss out on chance to have your say!
The policing team that coordinates the many voluntary roles and schemes within the county’s police service has been recognised for their contribution to creating positive futures for young people. The Constabulary’s Citizens in Policing team were recognised at an awards ceremony held by the High Sheriff of Cumbria, David Beeby. The award was in recognition… Continue reading Policing team awarded for their contribution to society
The parents and carers of more than 145,000 children aged five to 11 in Lancashire and South Cumbria can now book a COVID-19 vaccination, with appointments available from today (Monday 4 April 2022). The National Booking Service is now open and allowing the parents of children who are between five and 11 to book their… Continue reading Thousands of Lancashire and South Cumbria children to get COVID-19 vaccine as NHS bookings open
Police are investigating an assault which occurred on Saturday 12th March 2022 at 11pm within Snooker Club on Sandes Avenue, Kendal. A 30-year-old man from the local area suffered minor facial injuries as a result from the assault. A 21-year-old man from Barrow has been arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage. He… Continue reading Local Appeal – Assault within Snooker Club on Sandes Avenue, Kendal
A £30,000 crowdfunding campaign has been launched to pay for the completion of an animated film designed to combat racism. The making of the film has involved 40 black and brown children, aged seven to 18, who have grown up in Cumbria and is based on their real-life experiences of racism and their… Continue reading A Fell We Climb
