A once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver meaningful, long-term change in Barrow is set to take a step forward next week. Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet will be asked on Tuesday (March 26) to agree in principle the £5 million pledged by government to set up and support the Team Barrow Delivery Board. The funding is intended… Continue reading Decision set to be made on Team Barrow funding
Two adults from the Barrow area have been charged following recent reports of large rocks being placed on Park Road, Barrow. Connor Young, 18, and Connor Bentley, 18, both of Barrow have both been charged with causing danger to road users. The charges come after officers received multiple reports over recent weeks of large rocks… Continue reading Two people charged for causing danger to road users on the A590
Since 2010, the Conservative Government have created a world-class apprenticeship system, delivering over 5.7 million apprenticeships since 2010 and offering more opportunities for young people to gain the skills they need to succeed and helping to grow the economy. Building on this strong track record, the Prime Minister has announced that the Conservative Government will… Continue reading Simon Fell MP welcomes major reforms to support SMEs and apprentices in Barrow and Furness to unlock their full potential and secure a brighter future
Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Peter McCall, has written to the Home Office to request an extra £1.5m to assist with the improvement of Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service’s (CFRS) estate. The £1.5m, if the request is approved by the Home Office, will be used to move towards all 33 non-private financial… Continue reading PFCC asks Home Office for extra £1.5m to boost Cumbria Fire
Customers, staff and the wider community have welcomed the opening of a new Changing Places toilet at Barrow Park Leisure Centre. The pristine new facility at the Barrow-in-Furness sports venue owned by Westmorland and Furness Council brings the total of fully accessible Changing Places in the council’s area to 13. It follows the recent launch… Continue reading Delight as new Changing Places toilet opens at Barrow Park Leisure Centre
A team of dedicated volunteer doctors which carries out life-saving work in Cumbria is asking the public to help it raise £60,000 to buy and equip a new emergency response vehicle. Beep Doctors (BASICS Cumbria), which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary, hopes individuals, groups and businesses will make donations and hold fund-raising events. “We… Continue reading BEEP Doctors urge public for donations to buy fourth emergency response vehicle
A NEW partnership has been formed to help improve safety on Cumbria’s waters. The Cumbria Water Safety Forum, led by Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, brings together a host of organisations to devise and deliver actions and campaigns to reduce the number of those who are killed or seriously injured on and around the water.… Continue reading Cumbria Water Safety Forum launched
Two men have today (March 15) been sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court for over 18 years for drug supply in south Cumbria. Both men were convicted for conspiring to supply a controlled drug – Cocaine. Michael Fury, 36, of Parker Street, Barrow was sentenced to eleven years. Robert Collins, 38, of Dentons Green Lane, St… Continue reading Duo jailed for drug supply in south Cumbria
Arrests were made, £10,000 was seized and vulnerable people were safeguarded during a week-long intensified focus on the issue of county lines drugs crime in Cumbria. More than 1,100 people also received expert advice about this type of exploitation and offending as police officers and staff visited groups and schools to raise awareness of the… Continue reading Arrests made, cash seized and vulnerable people helped during week-long crackdown on county lines
Five talented basketballers from Chetwynde School are a step towards representing their country after being selected for a training camp. The pupils were chosen to play for Basketball England’s Aspire Programme, which is a camp to train up players to play for England and Great Britain. Knox, Tobias, Maimie, Alex and Oliver are all taking… Continue reading Basketballers selected for National Camp
