Police are investigating a theft that occurred at Portland Walk, Barrow-In-Furness at approximately 2:22pm on Sunday 28th January 2024. During the incident a dark-coloured North Face jacket valued at around £155 was taken. Police are looking for anyone who witnessed the incident and can identify the suspects. The two suspects are described as white… Continue reading Local Appeal – Theft that occurred at Portland Walk, Barrow
Women and families in Lancashire and South Cumbria can now seek the support of an advocate if something has gone wrong with their maternity or neonatal care. The maternity and neonatal independent senior advocate will ensure the voices of women and families are listened to and acted upon by their maternity and neonatal care providers… Continue reading New maternity and neonatal independent role will support families in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Westmorland and Furness Council is working with the Our Future Coast project team at West Shore Park in Barrow to develop a strategy to manage and adapt to coastal change. Funded by Defra as part of the £200 million Flood and Coastal Innovation Programmes, the Our Future Coast project aims to plan for and manage… Continue reading Council supporting project to manage coastal flooding and erosion
Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting people who live and work in the area to give their views on its draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy. The draft strategy outlines how Westmorland and Furness Council and its partners will tackle homelessness between 2024 and 2029, to make sure people get the right support at the… Continue reading Have your say on our draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy
Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Mike Johnson spent a busy morning out on patrol with Barrow Town Centre and Hindpool’s dedicated Community Beat Officer (CBO), PC Liam Oliver seeing first-hand the issues that he is focusing on in his community including anti-social behaviour and anti-social driving. During the visit, the DPFCC and PC walked the… Continue reading DPFCC meets with Barrow Town Centre’s Community Beat Officer
Police have taken more than £11m of drugs off the streets of Cumbria in the last year under a forcewide crackdown on serious and organised crime. As well as seizing high-harm substances including heroin, cocaine and amphetamine – and shutting down numerous industrial-sized cannabis farms – officers put together cases that jailed a series of… Continue reading Officers take more than £11m of drugs off the streets of Cumbria in year as a result of Operation Alliance
Police are appealing for information as part of an investigation into a burglary in Barrow.It has been reported to police that a burglary occurred at four garages on Allison Street at some point between 6pm on Tuesday 23 January and 8am on Wednesday 24 January.Padlocks to the garages were damaged.Officers would like to hear from… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary at four garages on Allison Street, Barrow
Pupils from across South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust were recognised for their achievements this week in the very first SCMAT Superstars Awards. Winners from across six schools were rewarded for living the Trust’s values of excellence, respect, innovation, celebration, ambition and support in their daily lives. They packed the theatre at Chetwynde School for the glittering… Continue reading Trust recognises “SCMAT Superstars”
The Police and Crime Commissioner and Cumbria Constabulary are collaborating to enhance the ability to investigate crimes, find missing people and safeguard the vulnerable – thanks to a significant upgrade to the county’s CCTV capability. The county’s CCTV camera capability has been expanded in both the number of cameras and quality of cameras. The number… Continue reading Neighbourhood Policing Week: Constabulary rolling out enhanced HD CCTV cameras which will help catch criminals and safeguard the vulnerable
As energy bills soar, Cumbrians are turning to community ‘Warm Spots’ to escape the cold, socialise and save money on their heating bills. The centres are providing a lifeline for many struggling to heat their homes. And visitors like the members of Carlisle United’s walking football clubs, can also find friendship, advice and hot food.… Continue reading Warm Spots offer a critical lifeline
