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Local Appeals – Reported assault outside Hollywood Night Club, Barrow
Police are investigating a reported assault outside Hollywood Night Club, Barrow, which occurred on 28th December between 1:30am and 1:45am The incident involved two men. A local man in his 20s sustained chipped teeth and cuts and bruises following the incident. The second man was described as in his 20s and wearing a grey… Continue reading Local Appeals – Reported assault outside Hollywood Night Club, Barrow
Witness sought in Barrow child abduction investigation
Officers investigating an alleged attempted abduction of two children aged under 10 at Barrow Park are keen to trace a witness. The incident was reported to police at around 1.10pm today (29 Dec) by a park ranger at Barrow Park, after the matter was reported to him by a member of the public.… Continue reading Witness sought in Barrow child abduction investigation
Man seen flagging down vehicles arrested on suspicion of fraud
Officers have arrested a man yesteday (29 Dec) on suspicion of a fraud offence. The man was arrested after police were called this afternoon regarding a man said to be flagging down motorists at various roadside locations in the county and attempting to acquire money “for fuel” in exchange for jewellery. The… Continue reading Man seen flagging down vehicles arrested on suspicion of fraud
Transport for the North sets out Major Roads Report to highlight the importance of reliable, connected and sustainable highways
A Major Roads Report for the North of England has today been published by Transport for the North (TfN), setting out the important role that our highways have to play as part of an efficient, effective and multimodal transport network. The report highlights how highways, including footpaths and cycle ways as well as roads,… Continue reading Transport for the North sets out Major Roads Report to highlight the importance of reliable, connected and sustainable highways
Local Appeals – Officers investigating an incident in Preston Street, Barrow
Officers investigating an incident in Preston Street in Barrow are appealing for information.On Thursday (23 Dec) at around 10pm two men were knocked to the floor and assaulted Officers investigating an incident in Preston Street in Barrow are appealing for information. On Thursday (23 Dec) at around 10pm two men were knocked to the floor… Continue reading Local Appeals – Officers investigating an incident in Preston Street, Barrow
Follow the countryside code this Christmas
Christmas is a time to meet up with friends and family and many of us will head out into Cumbria’s countryside for festive walks. The countryside code are Government guidelines that outline the appropriate action of visitors to respect and protect their local landscape. The code covers actions such as: Leaving property and gates… Continue reading Follow the countryside code this Christmas
Protect your new gadgets this Christmas
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, is urging the public to check and protect any new technology they received at Christmas. Laptops, mobile phones and tablets are popular Christmas gifts but can be a pathway into your home for criminals, if not protected. Online crimes can be difficult to prosecute as they… Continue reading Protect your new gadgets this Christmas
Spread some love this Christmas time
A group of mental health champions at BAE Systems reworded the lyrics to the band aid song, Do they know its Christmas? To raise awareness about mental health and acknowledge that it might not be the most wonderful time of the year for everyone, for so many reasons. It can feel an overwhelming… Continue reading Spread some love this Christmas time
Barrow Borough Council to work with the Football Association to improve grass pitches
Barrow has been selected by the Football Association as an area that will benefit from a new programme to improve the area’s grass pitches. Barrow Borough Council submitted an expression of interest for the association’s Local Authority Grass Pitch Programme Pilot earlier this year. This week it was announced that the borough had been… Continue reading Barrow Borough Council to work with the Football Association to improve grass pitches