Barrow Police are investigating an assault which occurred on Sunday 4th April at around 7:45am in the rear alley behind Cavendish Street in Barrow, just off Dalkeith Street. A 63-year-old man from Barrow was reported to have been hit over the head with a piece of wood or similar implement and has suffered bruising to… Continue reading Police Appeal – Police investigating an assault Sunday 4th April
At 07:28 hours on 4th April 2021, three fire engines attended a kitchen fire at Leather Lane, Ulverston. Firefighters administered oxygen to one casualty and used two breathing apparatus. Crews remained on scene for approximately thirty-five minutes.
Officers from the constabulary are taking part in a two-week campaign aimed at motorcycle and pedal cycle safety. The 2 Wheel campaign, led by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC), begins on Monday 5th April for two weeks with enforcement being carried out in the second week. The campaign aims to raise awareness and educate… Continue reading Two-Wheel campaign launched in Cumbria
At 18:50 hours on 3rd April 2021, two fire engines attended a fire on Crellin Street, Barrow-in-Furness. On arrival crews discovered a fire involving pallets and cardboard which spread to a nearby car. Firefighters used one breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and small tools to extinguish the fire. Crews were in attendance for approximately… Continue reading Fire Incidents
Police are investigating a number of incidents which are believed to have been committed between the early hours on Saturday 3rd April 2021 between 2:30am to 4:30am. The incidents include burglary at the Kiosk on Victoria Road, an attempt burglary at West Cumberland Farmers on Oubas Hill, criminal damage to a motor vehicle window on Newton… Continue reading Police are investigating a number of incidents in Ulverston
Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding a missing teenage girl. Jade Bishop, 15, was last seen in Ulverston at 10.30pm yesterday (April 2). She is described as being 5ft 6ins tall, of slim build, with very long, black hair. She was wearing a black denim jacket, black leggings and had multiple earrings… Continue reading Police appeal for public’s help to find missing teenager
Police are aware of the possibility that a strong batch of heroin may be circulating in Barrow – and are urging users of drugs to think carefully about their actions. Officers are taking this opportunity to re-emphasise to drug users the potentially tragic consequences of their actions. A police spokesman said: “There is help and… Continue reading Police issue drugs warning in Barrow
The two Labour candidates in the upcoming Barrow Borough By-Election have signed the pledge and backed calls from the National Education Union to do everything in their power to end child poverty and make sure that no child is left behind. In a joint statement, Paul Griffiths (Roosecote) and Joanne Tyson (Hindpool) said, … Continue reading Labour candidates sign anti poverty pledge
Nationally, over £390 million worth of funding has been allocated to over 2,700 arts, culture and heritage organisations in England. Four Furness-based organisations are in line for additional support from the Culture Recovery Fund, including The Roxy Cinema in Ulverston, Signal Film and Media, Ulverston’s Coronation Hall, and the Bread and Butter Theatre Company The… Continue reading Over £154,000 given to Furness-based Arts, Culture and Heritage Organisations
The MP for Barrow and Furness, Simon Fell, is leading the campaign to protect Walney Island from flooding. Walney is home to around 12,000 residents. In the worst weather, the island splits into two, owing to onshore flooding from the tide (Irish Sea). Major roads and communities, including a 13th century village “Biggar” are flooded… Continue reading MP provides an update on campaign to protect Walney Island from flooding
