A new programme to support heritage work in Barrow will launch next month. ‘Barrow’s Heritage – Micro to Mighty’ will see Westmorland and Furness Council award grants of between £200 and £3,000 to groups and organisations to support heritage-related projects. The programme will also pull together a ‘Local List’ of heritage assets in Barrow to… Continue reading Programme will celebrate and support Barrow’s heritage
Police are investigating a boat fire which occurred on Walney Promenade, Barrow-in-Furness. At 9:37pm on Thursday 18 May 2023, police were notified by Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service that they attended a boat fire. Police are asking for any witnesses or anyone who can identify any suspects to come forward. Anyone with information relating… Continue reading Local Appeal – Boat fire which occurred on Walney Promenade, Barrow-in-Furness
On Sunday 14th May on St Luke’s Street in Barrow two vehicles were involved in a collision beside the Co-op. The collision occurred at 7.02pm. The vehicles involved were a Peugeot 5008 and an unidentified small white van, similar to that of a Caddy-type vehicle. Police are appealing for witnesses and the driver of the… Continue reading Local Appeal – St Luke’s Street in Barrow two vehicles were involved in a collision
May’s Operation Sceptre in Cumbria saw more than a dozen schools visited, dozens of stop and searches carried out five arrests for knife-related offences, as well as more than 70 blades handed in as part of the week-long amnesty. Operation Sceptre, is a national campaign which takes place twice a year, supporting the work the… Continue reading Op Sceptre: School visits, test purchases and knives handed in during amnesty week
Dogs Trust warns that a lack of training is leading to a rise in dog behaviour issues, as the charity receives 18,000 requests to take in pets so far in 2023 The charity says huge numbers of owners are considering putting their dogs up for adoption Almost a third of owner-surrendered dogs are now due… Continue reading Dogs Trust warns lack of training is leading to a rise in dog behaviour issues
The Copeland Neighbourhood Policing Team have joined the forces intelligence Unit and taskforce in a joint operation in Millom. On Tuesday (May 23), officers were out targeting anti-social behaviour and drug offences. PC Craig Treymaine from the Intelligence Unit said “This operation was an opportunity to disrupt anti-social behaviour, criminal behaviour and gather intelligence in… Continue reading Officers conduct operation targeting anti-social behaviour and drugs in Millom
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) respond to the positive outcome following the re-inspection of the service from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Service’s (HMICFRS). Chief Fire Officer, John Beard, said: “I am very pleased that both causes for concern raised during the inspection have now officially been discharged. … Continue reading Fire service respond following positive re-inspection from HMICFRS
West Ham and Manchester City fans desperate to book flights and accommodation for their teams’ forthcoming European cup finals are being warned not to fall foul of scammers in their rush to be there. Demand for flights to Istanbul for Manchester City’s Champion’s League Final in Istanbul on June 10th and West Ham’s Europa… Continue reading EUROPEAN FOOTBALL FINALS TRAVEL SCAMS WARNING
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron accused the Government of threatening to undermine local universities. Yesterday (23rd), the Home Office announced new overseas students will no longer be able to bring family with them except under specific circumstances. Jo Grady, the general secretary of the University and… Continue reading Government’s immigration plans will harm local universities – MP
History was made last night as Barrow Town Council gathered for the first time after the elections on May 4th. Among various appointments, the first decision of the night was to elect Labour’s Chris Altree as the new mayor of Barrow.. A delighted Mayor Altree said, “It’s the honour of a lifetime for… Continue reading MAYOR ALTREE – A NEW ERA
