Council exploring all options for Ulverston library service

Ulverston’s library building on King’s Road was closed following the discovery of issues with the building’s electrics during routine statutory checks. The building has now been thoroughly checked and made safe but still has no power available so cannot be used by the service. Further investigations have revealed that the issues with the electrics are… Continue reading Council exploring all options for Ulverston library service


ICB first in UK to enable nursing homes staff to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to their own residents

  Nursing homes in Barrow are to trial a new way of delivering COVID-19 and flu jabs to residents and staff aimed at increasing vaccine uptake and relieving pressure on local primary care teams. In a nationwide first, nursing staff at four homes in the town have been trained to vaccinate residents and staff, meaning… Continue reading ICB first in UK to enable nursing homes staff to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to their own residents


Local Appeal – Criminal damage and theft Walney Channel, Barrow

Police are investigating cases of criminal damage and theft which took place overnight on the 9 October 2023 in Walney Channel, Barrow-in-Furness. During the incidents various items have been stolen from boats in the area. Officers appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this or anyone who has any information relating the incidents to contact… Continue reading Local Appeal – Criminal damage and theft Walney Channel, Barrow


Two new Community Beat Officers join the Barrow Neighbourhood Policing Team

Barrow will now benefit from two new Community Beat Officers who joined the Neighbourhood Policing Team in September. PC Hannah While returned to the role in mid-September and will be covering the Ormsgill, Parkside and Hawcoat areas. She has already been into some of the local schools and arranged to take part in some community… Continue reading Two new Community Beat Officers join the Barrow Neighbourhood Policing Team


Cumbria Police seize £360,000 in cash and drugs worth £230,000 in just three days

Police tackling suspected organised crime in Cumbria seized £360,000 in cash as well as drugs with a street value of £230,000 – in just three days. Five arrests were made in connection with the individual seizures of money, cocaine, amphetamine and cannabis as officers continued the work that goes on all-year-round to prevent drugs getting… Continue reading Cumbria Police seize £360,000 in cash and drugs worth £230,000 in just three days


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