Police are releasing CCTV images as part of an investigation into burglary that occurred in the early hours of 22nd March at Burnett Edgar Medical Centre on Central Drive, Walney in which over 60 Pulse Oximeters worth over £35,000 were stolen. Officers would like to speak with the persons pictured as part of the investigation.… Continue reading Local appeal – Burglary at Burnett Med Centre Barrow
Cumbria Constabulary could benefit from a share of £150 million of new funding made available through the Conservative Government’s Safer Streets Fund. This additional funding from the fourth round of the Safer Streets Fund will go towards measures proven to tackle neighbourhood crime, violence against women and girls, and – for the first time –… Continue reading MP encourages Cumbria Constabulary to bid for a share of £150 million funding boost to make streets safer
A colourful new festival with diversity at its heart takes place in Barrow this April. The Festival of Colours on April 2 will see an exciting mix of Indian arts and culture with creativity from Barrow and beyond, culminating in a coloured powder throwing Holi event. This unique celebration, sponsored by BAE Systems, is… Continue reading Festival brings splash of colour to Barrow
MEMBERS of the public are invited to hear a set of recommendations on how people, businesses and organisations across Barrow and Furness can take action to tackle climate change. The recommendations were formed by the Furness Climate Change Citizens’ Jury which heard from a series of experts over the course of ten weeks who explained… Continue reading Residents invited to Furness Climate Change Citizens’ Jury event
Four new executive leaders have been appointed to the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) as the organisation set to develop health and care services across the region from later this year continues to strengthen its leadership team. These appointments are made subject to the passage of the Health and Care Bill… Continue reading New health leaders appointed for Lancashire and South Cumbria
Spring booster vaccines will begin in Lancashire and South Cumbria this week as the biggest and fastest vaccination programme in NHS history moves to the next phase. In line with new advice set out by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme will now invite thousands of eligible… Continue reading NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria to begin COVID-19 spring booster vaccinations this week
Police are appealing for witnesses as part of an investigation into a burglary at a business on Mintsfeet Road, Kendal that occurred between 3pm and 5pm on Wednesday 16th March. It is reported three unknown men have entered the store via a fire door in the backyard and left with a number of tools. The… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary at a business on Mintsfeet Road, Kendal
Idealities EXPO – 12pm-3pm & 4pm – 6pm at The Forum theatre Barrow on March 30th There will be CandoFM. Youtube Streaming Blogging workshops, yoga with alpacas, wine tasting, cocktail making and plenty more. With plans to create a community hub at The Forum, the day will offer a great chance to experience different… Continue reading Idealities EXPO – 12pm-3pm & 4pm – 6pm at The Forum theatre Barrow on March 30th
Cumbria County Council’s Windermere Ferry Service is developing plans to replace the current car ferry, the ‘Mallard’ with a brand-new electric ferry. The Mallard vessel is more than 30 years old, having first been introduced in 1991. The age of the ferry has led to reduced reliability and increased repair costs in recent years. The… Continue reading Next phase for new Windermere Ferry service
Arrests were made across a number of towns as Cumbria Constabulary targeted county lines drugs crime during a week-long national focus on the issue. Patrols were launched in south Cumbria, leading to arrests in Barrow, Kendal and Windermere throughout the intensification period, with crack cocaine, heroin, £1,860 in cash and a knife seized. Officers also… Continue reading Arrests made and drugs seized as police tackle county lines drugs crime
