We are over the moon about the new CandoFM Studio sign that is now up at our Duke Street location! This sign represents the next chapter for our station as we grow in Barrow-in-Furness. A huge thank you to BarrowBID and Finger Prints – for making this sign possible and supporting our vision. We are… Continue reading The new CandoFM Studio sign is up!!!!
Police are investigating an assault that occurred between 7:30pm and 8:30pm on 12 July in the Salthouse area, Barrow. Officers are appealing for anyone who witnesses or may have footage of the assault in which a 30-year-old man sustained GBH level injuries. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting… Continue reading Local Appeal – Assault 12 July in the Salthouse area, Barrow
People in Westmorland and Furness are being reminded to take part in this year’s annual canvass of electors and respond if needed, so that they can vote in future elections. With police and crime commissioner elections taking place in Westmorland and Furness in May and parliamentary elections on the horizon, this is an important opportunity… Continue reading Don’t lose your voice – residents urged to check their voter registration details
The community in Ambleside will now benefit from a dedicated Community Beat Officer who has joined the Neighbourhood Policing Team in South Lakes. PC Adam Roberts started his role at the end of June and will offer a consistent presence in the area. He will work to address the concerns and issues relating to crime… Continue reading New community beat officer stationed in Ambleside
Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (DPFCC), Mike Johnson, joined Police Officers on patrol in the Eden area to hear about how the Police are tackling drug driving, as driving whilst under the influence of drugs overtakes the number of drink driving arrests in the county. During 2022-2023, 1,424 arrests were made for… Continue reading Drug driving in Cumbria, overtakes drink driving
Barrow-in-Furness, UK – BAE Systems is due to move a series of heavy loads by road on Wednesday, 9 August. Large transport vehicles are due to move from the Resolution building and Associated British Ports to BAE Systems Submarines Central Yard. Cumbria Constabulary will close Michaelson Road and Bridge Road at 9.30am for around… Continue reading ROAD MOVEMENTS PLANNED
Health officials in Lancashire and South Cumbria are preparing for the next round of industrial action as the public are urged to “use services wisely” during the school holidays. Unions have announced 96 hours of continuous junior doctors’ strike action from 7am on Friday 11 August until 7am on Tuesday 15 August. This is the… Continue reading Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS preparing for next round of strike action
For the first time, farmers, land managers and advisors can study part-time, higher education short courses to help them respond to changes in upland farming and environmental land management. In a unique partnership between the University of Cumbria and the farming and land management sector, six accredited modules will begin running from September 2023. The… Continue reading Farming for the future: University, funders and experts create skill-building short courses for sector
Four men have been jailed (7 August 2023) after police discovered a cannabis farm containing over 800 plants. Andi Kola, 30, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for the production of cannabis. Edi Cepele, 28, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for the production of… Continue reading Four men jailed following discovery of large-scale cannabis farm in Barrow
Young people in Barrow will be writing the soundtracks of their lives, using music along with animation, visual art and spoken word to create their own unique tracks from September. The new free participatory music project ‘For Reel’ will be delivered by popular Barrow based music organisation Boom Dang supported by Youth Music. Boom… Continue reading Boom Dang deliver free resilience building music workshops ‘For Reel’
