Detectives have charged a man with aggravated burglary following an incident in which an intruder was reported in a home in Kendal in the early hours of Saturday. Luke Donaldson-Wells, 30, of Scott Street, Barrow will appear before magistrates today (November 20) following work by Westmorland and Furness CID. The charge was made under Operation… Continue reading Barrow man charged with aggravated burglary in Kendal
The air was filled with excitement and camaraderie yesterday as CANDOFM joined the festivities at the Furness Youth Work Partnership showcase event. The event served as a vibrant platform, bringing together various organizations dedicated to supporting the youth in our local community. The showcase event was a testament to the collaborative efforts of the Furness… Continue reading CANDOFM Celebrates Collaborative Spirit at Furness Youth Work Partnership Showcase Event
Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal, made a historic visit to the nationally significant site of BAE Systems – Submarines on 15 November. The Princess Royal’s tour included the Submarine Academy for Skills and Knowledge and the adjacent site earmarked for Barrow’s inaugural University of Cumbria campus. In a symbolic gesture witnessed by dignitaries and… Continue reading Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal – Historic Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Barrow’s First University Campus
Detectives are investigating a burglary at Lorne Road, Barrow. It happened at about 12.55am on Friday ( November 17 ). Cash and tobacco was stolen. Officers are looking for a male, of broad build, about 5ft 7ins tall, who was wearing a dark hoodie, trousers and trainers. He had his hood up. Police are asking… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary at Lorne Road, Barrow
Police are seeking witnesses after eggs were thrown at a house and a person in Powerful Street, Walney. It happened yesterday ( November 17 ) at 7.38pm. Officers are keen to speak to two youths, described as male and wearing dark clothes. Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it – quoting incident 228 of… Continue reading Local Appeal – Eggs thrown in Powerful Street, Walney
A registered sex offender who broke the terms of a court order and attempted to communicate sexually with what he thought was a child has been jailed for five-and-a-half years. Iain Stavert, 60, was brought before a court following work by police after he communicated online with a law enforcement employee who he believed to… Continue reading Sex offender jailed for five-and-a-half years
Six people have been charged for drug offences following a joint policing operation. Officers from across Cumbria Police, North West Regional Organised Crime Team and Greater Manchester Police have this week arrested seven people, and executed multiple warrants across Greater Manchester and Cumbria as part of our continued activity to disrupt Organised Crime Groups involved… Continue reading Six charged for drug offences
Westmorland and Furness Council has welcomed an announcement that the area will benefit from funding for new 5G innovation schemes. It was announced this week that The Borderlands has been named as one of 10 new ‘5G Innovation Regions’ to share in a £36 million fund from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. These… Continue reading Welcome for ‘transformative’ digital connectivity funding
The government have announced £8 billion boost to repair roads and back drivers. Redirected HS2 funding to resurface more than 5,000 miles of road across the country, improving journeys for all. Westmorland and Furness Council are set to see £156 million of the £8 billion investment to improve local roads, one of the highest… Continue reading Simon Fell MP welcomes £156 million of Government investment into local roads.
Police are investigating a report of shoplifting from Tesco on Hindpool Road, Barrow which occurred on Wednesday 15th November at around 3:25pm We are looking for any anyone who has witnessed and can identify one male who has walked through the self-service checkouts without paying for items. The male is described as white a medium… Continue reading Local Appeal – Shoplifting from Tesco on Hindpool Road, Barrow
