Police are investigating an assault which occurred in Barrow. The incident occurred on 1 January at 1am on Roose Road. The victim is a 24-year-old man from Barrow, who believes he has been targeted due to his disability. He suffered facial injuries as a result of the assault. A witness stated that there were three… Continue reading Local Appeal – Investigation into assault Roose Road, Barrow
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BUSINESSES can now have more of their waste recycled, thanks to Copeland Borough Council.
BUSINESSES can now have more of their waste recycled, thanks to Copeland Borough Council. The council has expanded its trade waste service to include glass, cans and plastic – these will be collected separately and sent for recycling. The new collection stream is in addition to the existing collections of general waste and paper and… Continue reading BUSINESSES can now have more of their waste recycled, thanks to Copeland Borough Council.
Covid and flu on the rise, warns Director of Public Health
The county’s Director of Public Health Colin Cox is advising people to take simple steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, flu and other respiratory illnesses this winter, as cases rise across Cumbria. He said: “As was predicted we’re seeing respiratory illnesses spreading rapidly right now, whether that’s covid, flu or just the common… Continue reading Covid and flu on the rise, warns Director of Public Health
Local Appeal – Witnesses to an assault Market Street, Ulverston
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault that occurred in Ulverston. Police received a report of a disturbance inside a residential property on Market Street on 1 January, just before 9pm. A man sustained minor injuries. A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage. He was released on bail. Police… Continue reading Local Appeal – Witnesses to an assault Market Street, Ulverston
Woman who fabricated claims of sexual abuse is found guilty of eight counts of perverting the course of justice
A woman from Walney has been convicted of perverting the course of justice. Eleanor Williams, 22, of Walney, was found unanimously guilty of eight counts of perverting the course of justice at Preston Crown Court today (3 January, 2023). She also admitted a ninth count of perverting the course of justice prior to the beginning… Continue reading Woman who fabricated claims of sexual abuse is found guilty of eight counts of perverting the course of justice
Local Appeal – Assault which occurred in the road, by the taxi rank, on Dalkeith Street, Barrow
Officers are investigating a reported assault which occurred in the road, by the taxi rank, on Dalkeith Street, Barrow. The incident occurred around 9:45pm on Saturday 24 December and involved two men and a woman. Two men, one of whom was working as door security when the incident occurred, are reported to have been punched by the… Continue reading Local Appeal – Assault which occurred in the road, by the taxi rank, on Dalkeith Street, Barrow
CandoFM has been been nominated to be part of Asda’s charity, Asda Foundation Green Token Giving
CANDOFM Community Radio The donation would help us continue to hold holiday Radio Clubs during school holidays. The children who attend receive training in all areas of radio and visual production. They then produce their own radio show based on content gathered from the local community. Children who attend the club develop a wide variety… Continue reading CandoFM has been been nominated to be part of Asda’s charity, Asda Foundation Green Token Giving
Local Appeal – Police are investigating a reported theft of a moped Lorne Road, Barrow
Police are investigating a reported theft of a moped. The vehicle was taken from Lorne Road, Barrow, at a time between 6pm on the 20th and 3pm on the 21st of December. The moped, which is black and white, was taken from the location. It was then damaged and abandoned in a nearby alley. Officers… Continue reading Local Appeal – Police are investigating a reported theft of a moped Lorne Road, Barrow
Man named following Levens A590 fatal collision
A man who died following a collision on the A590 at Levens, has been named as Keith Sanderson, aged 82, from the Preston area. Mr Sanderson died on the 24th of December. His death followed a road traffic collision that occurred on Friday the 16th of December at 3:45pm, on the A590 between Brettargh Holt… Continue reading Man named following Levens A590 fatal collision
Potential victims of spiking urged to report to police and get tested quickly as nearly 5,000 reports of spiking are made within a year
Ahead of New Year’s Eve parties, police are reiterating advice on what to do if you or someone you know may have been spiked – report to the police and get tested by them quickly. Police forces in England and Wales shared spiking reports with the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) between September 2021 and… Continue reading Potential victims of spiking urged to report to police and get tested quickly as nearly 5,000 reports of spiking are made within a year