Barra Culture are celebrating International Skateboarding Day with the launch of an exciting new art competition. Skate & Create gives the opportunity for 3 young people living in the Borough of Barrow to get creative and design their own skateboard deck. The winner will have their image printed on their very own board to… Continue reading Barra Culture Get Their Skateboards On
Police are appealing to those who are organising or thinking of attending illegal raves this weekend to think about the potential dangers they are putting themselves and others in. Police have received information that an illegal rave is planned to take place this weekend in Cumbria. Our concern is that people attending these unregulated… Continue reading Warning issued following information on planned illegal rave in Cumbria
WORK is underway to develop a ground-breaking programme of business support to help people across Barrow make the most of economic opportunities throughout the area. The scheme – which could be launched as early as April 2022 – aims to equip individuals as well as small to medium-sized businesses with the knowledge and skills they… Continue reading Innovative business support programme under development as part of #BrilliantBarrow
Police are investigating an incident of assault that occurred at around 5pm on the 18th of June, in the area of Rawlinson Street, Barrow. The incident is believed to have involved three men. A 44-year-old man from Barrow was arrested on suspicion of affray. He has since been released on police bail. No injuries were… Continue reading Local Appeals – Incident of assault in the area of Rawlinson Street, Barrow
Cumbrian Challenge organisers are determined to make the 10th anniversary event a special occasion and make up for the disappointment of last year’s Covid-enforced cancellations – with a record number of teams already signed up. Entrants take on a choice of three routes, with varying degrees of difficulty, all starting from Grasmere Sports Ground. Whether… Continue reading Cumbria Challenge back for 10th Anniversary
Furness College is celebrating engineering heroes and hoping to inspire female engineers of the future as part of International Women in Engineering Day 2021 tomorrow. (Wednesday 23rd June) The college is showcasing the role of some of its ambitious students and staff who are making valuable contributions to the engineering field as part of the… Continue reading Furness College celebrates Women in Engineering Day #INWED21
A county lines drug dealer has been jailed for her role in conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in Barrow. Elisha Porter, 38, of Middle Field, Barrow, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court yesterday (22 June) to three years in prison. Porter pleaded guilty to two counts of supplying Class A drugs at an earlier… Continue reading Barrow drug dealer jailed for three years
Police are investigating an assault that occurred at around 7pm on the 11th of June, in the car park at Church Street, Barrow. The incident was reported to have involved two men. No serious injuries have been recorded as a result of the incident. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit ,… Continue reading Local Appeal – 22 Jun 21
Police are investigating an incident of burglary that occurred at an address on Dalton Lane, Barrow, at around 11:25am on the 5th of May. Entry was gained through the side door and a large quantity of money was taken. Officers are keen to speak to the man pictured in support of their investigation. Anyone… Continue reading Police release footage following Barrow burglary
AMBITIOUS plans to regenerate part of Barrow town centre have been submitted to the Government’s Levelling Up Fund. The bid – developed by Barrow Borough Council – is made up of a package of exciting, high impact projects designed to create a destination that attracts people into the area and boosts civic pride. It includes… Continue reading Ambitious funding bid for major town centre regeneration scheme submitted to government
