Police are investigating two incidents – and are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The first is a report of a sexual assault and common assault on a woman, in her twenties, on Monday (May 17) at about 6.30pm in Barrow Park. The second is a report of a woman… Continue reading Local Appeals – May 23, 2021
Barrow Police are investigating an incident on Ship Street, Barrow which occurred on Wednesday 19th May at approximately 8:10am It is reported that a dog described as a tan coloured American Pitbull has bitten a man and his black and white spaniel. The man suffered minor injuries. A woman, described as white, 5ft 7ins, ginger… Continue reading Cumbria Police: Local Appeals – 21/05/21
The enchanting world of CBeebies’ hit animated series Sarah & Duck comes to life on stage in Barrow-in-Furness this July as part of a brand-new UK Tour. Featuring a host of wonderful characters from the BAFTA Award-winning TV show, Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday plays 4 performances only at the forum theatre on Saturday… Continue reading Sarah and Duck heads to the forum this Summer
Officers from the force’s roads policing unit are urging people to fully understand the law before buying or riding an E-Scooter. E-Scooters are illegal to use on roads, footpaths, cycle tracks/lanes, bridleways, or byways. The only legal place these privately purchased scooters can be ridden are on private land with the owner’s consent. E-scooters have… Continue reading Officers urge people to understand law on Escooters
Police are investigating a one vehicle collision on Ironworks Road, Barrow at around 3:50pm yesterday (May 20) The collision involved a blue Peugeot 208 driven by an 81 year old man from Barrow. The man was conveyed to Furness General Hospital, where he sadly passed away. The road was closed for 4 hours whilst a… Continue reading Police appealing for witnesses to collision on Ironworks Road
Birkrigg Police are investigating a road rage incident that occurred on Saturday 15th May between 2pm and 2:15pm at Birkrigg Common. Its alleged that a man described as in his early 60’s has exited a blue Ford vehicle and been verbally abusive and threatened the two occupants of another vehicle with a knife. Anyone… Continue reading Local Appeals – 20/05/21
A historically important high street in Barrow has been awarded additional funding to bring activity back into the town centre through a series of cultural events and installations. Barrow Borough Council received funding of £1.1 million from Historic England last year for their Re:discover Barrow project, a four year programme as part of Historic England’s… Continue reading A historically important high street in Barrow has been awarded additional funding to bring activity back into the town centre through a series of cultural events and installations.
Simon Fell MP is joining pupils in Furness this week to celebrate the strides they’ve made to improve air quality and get active by walking to school, as part of Living Streets’ Walk to School Week (17-21 May 2021). Walk to School Week is organised by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.… Continue reading Simon Fell takes to streets with Furness school pupils
At 01:26 hours on May 19th 2021 three fire engines attended a commercial building fire in Lakeside Ulverston. This was a large fire in a wood pellet store and fire crews used four breathing apparatus two hose reel jets and foam to deal with the fire. Fire crews were in attendance for four and… Continue reading Building Fire, Ulverston (South Lakeland)
Barrow Police are investigating an offence of arson which occurred on Saturday 15th May at approximately 7pm. It was reported that a skip had been set on fire at the rear of Bensons for Beds, Hindpool Road. it is reported a boy described as aged 12 to 13-year-old was seen leaving the scene on a… Continue reading Cumbria Police: Local Appeals – 17/05/21
