Police are releasing CCTV footage following a report of attempted criminal damage, that occurred on Sunday 29th August, between midnight and 1am, in the Ocean Road and Coteley Crescent area of Walney. The report is of one man interfering with CCTV and security lights. No property was reported as taken. Police would like to… Continue reading Walney attempted criminal damage CCTV appeal
A county lines group have been sentenced after being pursued and successfully prosecuted for supplying Class A drugs in Barrow in Furness. This was a significant operation led by Cumbria Police, codenamed Furtim, targeting members of the group across both Cumbria and Merseyside. The group appeared at Preston Crown Court over the last two… Continue reading County lines group jailed for over 40 years
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall is raising awareness of a new digital directory of services that has been launched across the North West, to help survivors of sexual violence find support. The website www.sexualviolencesupport.co.uk features a postcode search function which allows users to find local support services. The website also… Continue reading PCC Supports the new North West directory, launched to help sexual violence survivors
The unique sounds of people and places in Barrow have been recorded for posterity and to enjoy on a new walk around the town. Barrovia is among a series of self-guided, immersive sound walks launched by Historic England, the National Trust and Sound UK. The soundwalks will help people discover the magic of their… Continue reading Sounding out Barrow’s High Street
Police are investigating a theft that occurred at Ramsden Hall, Abbey Road, between the 1st and 31st August. It was reported that lead had been removed from a roof on the premises. Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any relating information, can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting incident number 91 of the 31… Continue reading Local Appeals: Theft at Ramsden Hall
13 drivers have been arrested as part of a week-long operation targeting drug driving, the operation ran last week from 23rd August till the 29th. The operation which has been run nationally by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) seen officers screen 91 people for drugs with 13 those resulting in an arrest for… Continue reading 13 arrested during drug driving operation
ACTION on climate change across Barrow is to be shaped by a citizens’ jury made up of local residents and overseen by a panel of people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Barrow Borough Council unveiled its ambition for the borough to become carbon neutral by 2037 in its Low Carbon Barrow Action Plan,… Continue reading Citizens’ Jury and Oversight Panel to steer vital climate change action for Barrow
HUNDREDS of apprentices and graduates are joining BAE Systems Submarines in Barrow this September. Overall, more than 800 apprentices will be joining BAE Systems’ ranks across the UK this year in addition to more than 350 graduates, which marks the second consecutive record year for early careers recruitment despite the ongoing pandemic. This… Continue reading Record Year for BAe Systems UK Recruitment
Police are investigating a road traffic collision which occurred at approximately 3am on Monday 30th August on the A5093 at The Green, Millom. A red Vauxhall Astra has been involved in a collision with a tree leaving the driver with serious injuries. The driver, a man in his 30s from Broughton in Furness was… Continue reading Officers appealing for witnesses following collision on A5093
At 20:49 hours on Sunday 30th August 2021, one fire engine attended a person locked in/life risk incident on Park View, Cartmel. One casualty suffering from a panic attack was assessed by fire service personnel, and left in the care of family and friends.
