A man who went on the run in an effort to avoid prosecution has been sentenced to seven years on Friday 15th October for conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin into Barrow-in-Furness. Jack Murphy, 26, of Lower House Lane, Liverpool was arrested in January 2021 for a Class A drugs supply operation known… Continue reading County Lines drug dealer jailed for cocaine and heroin supply in Barrow
Catc up with the new debuting show “Insomiyass” by True Colours, the Furness LGBTQ+ youth group. Join them to hear their favourite songs, events and the issues that affect their lives. Tune in every Wednesday 1-3pm
Police are releasing CCTV footage as part of an investigation into a robbery which occurred at approximately 10:55pm on Tuesday 5th October on Crellin Street, Barrow. Officers would like to speak with the persons pictured as part of their investigations. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who has information relating to this incident. Anyone… Continue reading CCTV Appeal – Robbery Barrow
Cumbria Constabulary are aware of concerns raised regarding a leaflet which includes an image of a black person dealing drugs. The leaflet has been used as part of efforts to gain further information on drug supply within our county. Following feedback, the Constabulary accept that this was a poor choice of image. Immediate action… Continue reading Statement: Constabulary apologise for image used on drug supply information leaflet
Happy Idiot Production’s subversive parody Not: Lady Chatterley’s Lover will bring a fresh twist to DH Lawrence’s classic story this autumn. Writer Lawrence Russell (Comedy Dinner Shows) has given this scandalous story the Mel Brooks treatment, with the help of acclaimed artists Simon Godwin (Associate Director, National Theatre), Stephen Harper (Told By An Idiot),… Continue reading Not: Lady Chatterley’s Lover – The Forum Barrow, Tuesday 26 October
Today, Ulverston’s Ford Park has once again been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the very best – for the seventh consecutive year. In a record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award, as the scheme marks its Silver Jubilee, Ford Park is one of 2,127 celebrating success as winners… Continue reading Ford Park flies the flag as one of the country’s best parks for seventh year
Police are investigating an incident alleged assault which took place on 12th October at around 3pm and 5:15pm outside the Strawberry Pub on Abbey Road, Barrow. During the incident a male teen of secondary school age has been approached by five unknown males described as aged around 17-years-old and assaulted causing minor injury Anyone with… Continue reading Local Appeals – Incident alleged assault outside Strawberry Pub Abbey Road, Barrow
Police are investigating an incident of damage to a parked car that took place on 9th October between the hours of 1pm and 3pm at the back of Storey Square, Barrow. During the incident a window was broken. It is reported two males were seen fighting in the street at the time the damage… Continue reading Local Appeals – Incident of damage to a parked car Storey Square, Barrow
Four new community diagnostic centres have already opened across Lancashire and South Cumbria, working to boost the number of checks, scans, and tests which were delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. To help work through the backlog, Lancashire and South Cumbria has received a share of £350 million funding from the government for the centres… Continue reading Community diagnostic centres already open in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, has been out and about around the county meeting with Officers in the south of the county to find out more about the work going on in the south to tackle and prevent crimes. The PCC met with Sergeant Suzanne Scott-O’Neill in Kendal to talk about… Continue reading PCC meets with Officers in the South of the county
