A woman from Walney who lied about suffering abuse and fabricated evidence has been jailed today (14 March) for nine counts of perverting the course of justice. Eleanor Williams, 22, of Teasdale Road, Walney, was found guilty of eight counts of perverting the course of justice following a trial which concluded in January, having previously… Continue reading Woman who fabricated evidence of sexual abuse is jailed for perverting the course of justice

From the 15th to 17th of March 2023, there will be industrial action affecting some schools in our community. It is important to note that while many schools will not be fully closed due to the strike, they will remain partially open for some year groups. To avoid confusion and difficulty for schools and parents,… Continue reading Schools industrial action 15-17 March 2023

Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has today in parliament called for staffed ticket offices at railway stations to stay open. Tim said: “A great concern for me is that we potentially stand to lose railway station ticket offices at Grange, Appleby, and at Windermere.” Tim’s concerns are that not only will rail travel become less attractive for passengers… Continue reading Westmorland MP argues for tickets offices to be kept open

Residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria who are waiting for NHS treatment or surgery are being offered support to get online. Age UK Lancashire is working with Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) to offer digital support to patients aged 18+, so they can use online services to get them set for surgery.… Continue reading People struggling with technology encouraged to get online and get set for surgery

In partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund, Arts Council England and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Government has announced the Know Your Neighbourhood fund, a package of up to £30 million to create volunteering opportunities and increase connections across the country. Cumbria Community Foundation is delighted to be distributing over £1 million of… Continue reading Organisations in Barrow receive £135,000 to tackle loneliness and increase volunteering

Police are appealing for witnesses after a vehicle was involved in a single vehicle road traffic collision. The collision involved a blue BMW and occurred at approximately 2.30am on 10 March 2023 on the A590 at the Dalton-in-Furness roundabout. There were no injuries in the incident. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report… Continue reading Local Appeal – Appeal for witnesses vehicle involved in road traffic collision A590 at the Dalton-in-Furness roundabout

Barrow is set to receive funding from the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport to support people living in disadvantaged areas to connect with others in their community and engage in volunteering, with the aim of improving wellbeing and pride in place. It will also aim to generate and share learning which will help to… Continue reading Barrow to benefit from multi million pound Know Your Neighbourhood Fund