Police are appealing for information as part of a burglary investigation. The reported incident occurred at around 1:36am, on Sunday 8th October at the Co-op on Ainslie Street, Barrow. Entry was forced to the property. It is believed an amount of alcohol was taken. Police would like to speak to anyone who may have seen… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary investigation, Co-op on Ainslie Street, Barrow
Following new lines of enquiry, police are appealing for information as part of an investigation into a serious assault. The incident took place at the junction of Cavendish Street and Preston Street, Barrow-in-Furness on 16th September at around 4am. The reported incident involved two males. There were potentially a number of people in the area… Continue reading Local Appeal – Serious Assault, Cavendish Street and Preston Street, Barrow
Officers are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on the A590 westbound. Emergency services were contacted at 6:15am today (Oct 12) to the report of a collision involving two HGVs. A man in his 60s was pronounced deceased at the scene. The A590 westbound between junction 36 and Brettargh Holt remains closed whilst recovery takes place.… Continue reading Man dies in collision on A590
Westmorland and Furness Council’s Virtual School, in partnership with Family Action, have been trialing specialist mental health sessions for children struggling in school following the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of children absent from school has increased since the pandemic according to a report by the cross-party Education Select Committee. The council decided to act after discussions… Continue reading Resilience sessions trialed in bid to boost school attendance after the pandemic
Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Peter McCall, is supporting Get Safe Online Week (9 – 13 October) in the county. Every year, leading online safety advisory organisation, Get Safe Online, holds Get Safe Online Week, which focuses on a particular topic helping people to use the internet with safety, security and confidence.… Continue reading PFCC supports Get Safe Online Week in Cumbria
Cumbria’s Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (DPFCC), Mike Johnson, met with some of Cumbria’s newest police officers, at Cumbria Constabulary HQ recently. The cohort of trainees, ranging in age from 19 to 30 years old, were in their first few weeks of training, as part of the three-year Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) programme.… Continue reading DPFCC meets new recruits during their first few weeks of training
A new film launched this week features four foster carers from Barrow, who are all supporting Cumbria Fostering’s latest campaign to find more foster families for children across Cumbria. In the short film, the foster carers share their experience of fostering and talk about the difference they make to the lives of local children… Continue reading Foster carers from Barrow share their stories in our latest fostering film
A man has been charged with aggravated burglary following an incident at an address on Ramsgate Crescent, Barrow on 8 October 2023. Ryan McMahon, 27, of Barrow, has been charged with aggravated burglary and importation of cannabis. He will appear before Barrow Magistrates Court today (10 October).
Northern customers planning to explore the South Lakes and Morecambe Bay can now transfer from track to trail with ease thanks to the launch of ‘Ease E Ride’ at Arnside station. Local business owner, Mike Tuner, has assembled a fleet of 30 bespoke electric bikes and opened a shop next to Arnside train station for… Continue reading Track to trail with ‘Ease’: Cumbrian tourism kingpin launches new e-bike hire from Arnside station
Westmorland and Furness Council are set to host a series of climate events across Westmorland and Furness throughout October to help shape and inform Part Two of its Climate Action Plan. The Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate and Biodiversity, Councillor Giles Archibald, will be hosting five climate conversations including Barrow, Kendal, Penrith, Ulverston as well… Continue reading Council to host series of climate conversation events
