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Local Appeal – Police are appealing for witnesses following a theft from a vehicle on Pennine Gardens

Police are appealing for witnesses following a theft from a vehicle on Pennine Gardens, Barrow between 1pm and 2pm on Wednesday 10th November. A a black round purse containing approximately £290 was stolen from an unlocked blue Peugeot vehicle parked. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit, quoting incident number… Continue reading Local Appeal – Police are appealing for witnesses following a theft from a vehicle on Pennine Gardens

Two people charged in connection with the death of a child in Barrow

Two people have been charged in connection with an investigation into the death of a one-year-old boy in Barrow. Laura Castle, 38, from Barrow, has been charged with murder. Scott Castle, 34, from Barrow, has been charged with causing or allowing a person’s death. Both have been remanded in police custody and are set… Continue reading Two people charged in connection with the death of a child in Barrow

Northern issues travel advice ahead of Cumbrian derby

Northern is calling on Cumbrian football fans to plan their travel carefully ahead of this weekend’s derby between Barrow and Carlisle United. The two sides meet in the lunch time kick off on Saturday 13 November, and the train operator is warning its services are likely to be much busier than usual. Chris Jackson,… Continue reading Northern issues travel advice ahead of Cumbrian derby

Ostley House – New Lift Appeal

The Residential Care Home Ostley House has been offering care to many local people in Barrow for over 50 years and has continued to improve what it offers, from building new extensions to recently providing the Bradbury Village for Residents with sight loss and dementia. The improvements are continuing there with the ongoing New… Continue reading Ostley House – New Lift Appeal

Designate Chief Executive appointed to lead the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria

Following a robust national recruitment process, Kevin Lavery has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Designate of the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board by NHS England and NHS Improvement. Kevin is an experienced CEO with public and private sector experience in the UK and overseas. Kevin, from Newcastle upon… Continue reading Designate Chief Executive appointed to lead the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria

Local Appeal: Burglary, jewellery stolen from a property in Duncan St, barrow

Police are investigating a burglary where jewellery was stolen from a property in Duncan Street, Barrow. It happened on Tuesday (November 9) between 5am and 3pm. Officers are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information that might help the investigation to come forward. Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit , quoting… Continue reading Local Appeal: Burglary, jewellery stolen from a property in Duncan St, barrow

Family pay tribute to “wonderful, loving” family man following fatal A590 collision

The family of Tony Smith, 52, from Barrow, who died following a collision on the A590 have paid tribute to his life. Remembering Tony, his children said: “Tony Smith, known as ‘Smudge’ by friends and family, was a lot of things to a lot of people. “He was a devoted son, a wonderful father,… Continue reading Family pay tribute to “wonderful, loving” family man following fatal A590 collision

Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday events

This weekend marks Remembrance Sunday, when people across the UK honour those who have lost their lives in war. Millions of red poppies are sold each year in the build-up to the day to commemorate the war dead, while the nation will fall silent at 11am in tribute. Remembrance Sunday is always held on the… Continue reading Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday events

Police issue image as part of sexual assault investigation

Police have issued a CCTV image as part of investigations into a report of a sexual assault in Barrow. It happened on Saturday October 9, between 2am and 3am outside the Theatre Bar, on Cavendish Street. The victim was a woman. Officers would like to speak with the two females in this image as… Continue reading Police issue image as part of sexual assault investigation

New campaign aims to prevent adults buying alcohol on behalf of children

During Alcohol Awareness Week from November 15-21, Millom Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) is launching a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of ‘proxy sales’, where adults buy alcohol for under-18s. The CAP is a partnership of local authorities, police, schools, retailers, neighbourhood groups and health providers, working together to prevent alcohol-related harm to… Continue reading New campaign aims to prevent adults buying alcohol on behalf of children

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