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Local Appeal – Serious Assault, Cavendish Street and Preston 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

Man dies in collision on A590

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

Resilience sessions trialed in bid to boost school attendance after the pandemic

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

DPFCC meets new recruits during their first few weeks of training

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

Foster carers from Barrow share their stories in our latest fostering film

  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

Man charged following burglary in Barrow

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).

Track to trail with ‘Ease’: Cumbrian tourism kingpin launches new e-bike hire from Arnside station

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

Council to host series of climate conversation events

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

Drink drivers, drug drivers and distracted drivers targeted by police and partners in Roads Policing Unit launch week

Cumbria Police’s new Roads Policing Unit lead a multi-agency Week of Action last week, which saw hundreds of vehicles stopped and more than 20 drivers arrested for being over the limit for drink or drugs. New Roads Policing Unit launched as officers tackle the Fatal Four – Cumbria Constabulary The Week of Action ran from… Continue reading Drink drivers, drug drivers and distracted drivers targeted by police and partners in Roads Policing Unit launch week

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