The people of Barrow have united in their rejection of the ideology of far-right groups, according to the town’s MP, Simon Fell. His comments come in response to a report by anti-racism group Hope not Hate, which revealed that far-right groups, Patriotic Alternative and British First, staged “anti-migrant” demonstrations in Furness three times in 2022.… Continue reading Barrow Rejects Far-Right Ideology, Despite Visits from Anti-Migrant Groups

One year into the pilot project, County Lines Informed Cumbria (1CLIC) has made a big impact disrupting county lines drugs gangs which has seen up to a 50% reduction in consequential crime and demand in known drug ‘hotspot’ areas, in the south of the county.   County Lines Informed Cumbria (1CLIC) funded by Cumbria’s Police… Continue reading County Lines Informed Cumbria (1CLIC) winning the war on drugs in south Cumbria

Police are investigating a theft of a black & red moped that occurred in the area of Rawlinson Street and Whitehead Street, Barrow-In-Furness on Sunday 5 March sometime after 3pm. We are looking for anyone with CCT or anyone with who witnessed the moped or anyone who can identify any suspect to come forward. Anyone… Continue reading Local Appeal – Theft of black & red moped in area of Rawlinson Street and Whitehead Street, Barrow

Police are investigating criminal damage that was caused to a Honda motor vehicle in the Hartington Street area of Barrow. The damage is believed to have occurred overnight on 6 March. The driver’s window has been smashed. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 54 of 7… Continue reading Local Appeal – Criminal damage Honda motor vehicle in Hartington Street area of Barrow

For Return Borrowed Books Week 2023 (5 – 11 March) Cumbria Libraries are encouraging residents to return any borrowed library books they have. No matter how long they’ve had them, they won’t be fined. Cumbria Libraries have been ‘fine free’ for nearly two years (since April 2021) meaning anyone returning overdue library books does not… Continue reading Cumbria Libraries celebrate Return Borrowed Books Week and remind communities that they are ‘fine free’

We have launched a new survey so we can hear more from women and girls on how they feel about their own personal safety in Cumbria. The online survey seeks opinion on topics including how women and girls feel in their own homes, neighbourhoods and towns – and includes questions about their own experiences. We… Continue reading New survey launched about the personal safety of women and girls

WORK is underway to transform a park in Barrow’s town centre to provide attractive green space and natural play opportunities for local people and families to enjoy.   The pocket park, in Argyle Street, will benefit from a host of new trees and plants, reclaimed seating and paving, stepping stone trails, play equipment made from… Continue reading Work underway to redevelop town centre pocket park

At 01:54 hours on 6th March one fire engine attended a fire on Hollow Lane, Barrow-in-Furness. The fire involved a skip which affected a building and gate. Fire crews used one hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. Fire crews were detained approximately thirty minutes.