We’re looking for more good listeners to answer calls on the CADAS Addiction Helpline and also to help set up and run new support groups across the county in the New Year. Can you spread the word for us? The Helpline, set up for the first time when the pandemic hit, is often the… Continue reading Lend an ear to help our Helpline
Members of a Liverpool-based organised crime group that trafficked heroin and crack cocaine into South Cumbria have been sentenced at Preston Crown Court. Daniel Mendes, 21, of Carmarthen Crescent, Liverpool was sentenced to four years and two months in prison for directing the drugs supply operation. Ryan Mitchell, 46, of Ramsden Street, Barrow-in-Furness was sentenced… Continue reading County Lines trio jailed for heroin and crack cocaine supply
This week, organisations across the North West are coming together to raise awareness of sexual violence and the support services available to survivors. The initiative, led by North West Police and Crime Commissioners, police authorities, and sexual assault and abuse services, will take place from 8-14 November 2021. Each day throughout the week a… Continue reading North West Sexual Violence Awareness Week
A week-long surrender is providing people in Cumbria the chance to hand in unwanted knives. Operation Sceptre is being run as part of a national drive to tackle knife crime and stop potentially dangerous blades falling into the wrong hands. The surrender, which will apply countywide, will run from Monday 8th and Sunday 14th November.… Continue reading Week-long knife surrender launches in Cumbria
A man who died following a collision on the A590 has been identified. Officers were called at about 5.45pm on Thursday (November 4) to a collision involving a Honda CRV and a tractor. The driver of the Honda, Tony “Smudge” Smith, 52, from Barrow, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The collision happened on the… Continue reading Man who died following A590 collision formally identified
Police are investigating a road traffic collision that occurred on the A590 at approximately 5:45pm yesterday (Nov 5) on the westbound carriageway between J36 and Brettargh Holt Roundabout. The collision involved a Honda CRV and a tractor. The driver of the Honda CRV a man in his 50s from Barrow was pronounced deceased at… Continue reading Police appealing for witnesses following fatal A590 collision
Free travel for military and ex-military personnel on 11thand 14th November Commitment will continue annually New employee led Veterans Network key to Stagecoach commitment Stagecoach has confirmed its ongoing commitment to the armed forces by announcing that it will be offering free travel for veterans and military personnel on its bus and tram services right across… Continue reading Stagecoach announces free travel for veterans and military personnel across the UK on Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday
Police are appealing for information following the theft of aluminium wiring from a site in Hawthwaite Lane, Barrow. It happened sometime between 10pm on Tuesday October 26 and 9am on Wednesday October 27. It is suspected a vehicle was used. Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit, quoting incident 138 of October 29.… Continue reading Local Appeals: Theft of aluminium wiring from a site in Hawthwaite Lane, Barrow
It is reported that a man was in possession of a firearm which was found to be an imitation. During the incident a man and women were assaulted, the man suffered facial injuries. Damage was also caused to a property. An 18-year-old man from Barrow was arrested on suspicion of Two counts Criminal damage… Continue reading Local Appeal: Police are appealing for witnesses, incident Fri 29th Oct Abbots Vale, Barrow
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, is urging parents to check their children’s online activity and speak to their kids around what is and isn’t appropriate to share on the internet. The darker and colder weather is approaching with the clocks having turned back at the weekend just past. With this seasonal change,… Continue reading PCC urges parents to check their children’s online activity
