Prime Minister sets out vision to boost connectivity across the UK, with improved transport infrastructure at the heart of Government’s levelling up agenda Consultation to launch this Spring on reforming Air Passenger Duty tax in further step to boost transport connecting the whole of the UK, whilst we explore new requirements to offset emissions… Continue reading Move to boost Transport Connections across the whole of the UK
Grant funding has been secured from the National Leisure Recovery Fund to support the reopening of Dalton Leisure Centre once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. The facility – an independent, trustee-run centre in Chapel Street, Dalton – will receive £26,000 to ensure it can continue to offer sports and leisure services to visitors as soon as… Continue reading Borough Leisure facility receives Sport England grant
Salthouse Road and surrounding streets in Barrow-in-Furness have received multiple crime prevention security measures following a successful bid to the Government’s Safer Streets Fund. The £436,994 bid awarded to Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, aims to tackle burglary, robbery and theft in crime hotspots. The PCC is working in partnership with Cumbria Constabulary,… Continue reading Salthouse Road area of Barrow made safer following Government funding
NEW CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO MAKE BARROW A CLEANER, GREENER PALCE TO LIVE. RESIDENTS across Barrow are being urged to protect the environment and boost pride in their local area with the launch of a new campaign. Cleaner Greener Barrow will highlight exactly which items can be recycled in Barrow in a bid to increase the… Continue reading New campaign launched to make Barrow a cleaner greener place to live
PRIMARY PUPLES SHOWCASE THEIR ENTHUSIASM FOR LEARNING Furness College is delighted to announce the winners of its ‘Get Ready for Greatness’ campaign to show the impact of learning on people’s lives. The college, which has campuses at Channelside and Rating Lane, tasked Year 6 primary school pupils throughout the area to design a poster on… Continue reading Primary Schools Showcase their enthusiasm for learning
POLICE APPEALING FOR LOCAL WITNESSES Barrow Police are investigating an incident of theft that occurred between 2nd and 8th March, within the Moor Tarn Lane area of Barrow. A Carrera mountain bike, described as white in colour, had front and rear lights along with mud guards on both wheels, was taken from the area. Anyone… Continue reading Police appealing for local witnesses – Theft in Barrow, Burglary in Ulverston
Age UK Barrow and District are launching an exciting new project to support Digital Inclusion. What is Digital Inclusion? “Digital inclusion is the ability of individuals and groups to access and use information and communication technologies.” Government research identifies four main kinds of challenges that people face, stopping them going online: • Access – the… Continue reading Age UK Barrow and District – Digital Inclusion Project
Two men have been charged following an assault in Wasdale Grove, Barrow, at 2:19pm on the March 6th. A 38-year-old local man suffered a stab wound during the incident. He remains in Preston hospital in a critical condition. Dean Bossio, 36, of School Street, Barrow has been charged with Affray. A 17-year-old male from Barrow,… Continue reading Two men charged in Barrow assault investigation
POLICE APPEALING FOR LOCAL WITNESSES BARROW Police are investigating a report of assault on Dalton Road on Friday (March 5) at about 10.40am. It is alleged a man, described as white, about 5ft 7ins tall, of slim build and wearing a flat cap, blue puffer jacket, blue jeans and brown boots, approached another man, shouted… Continue reading Police appealing for local witnesses in Barrow
Hundreds from Furness will today join millions worldwide for International Women’s Day – the annual celebration of the social and political achievements of women everywhere. They will remember the bravery of female activists down the years, notably Emily Wilding Davison who walked into the path of the king’s horse at the Epsom Derby on June… Continue reading Furness will today join millions worldwide for International Women’s Day
