Barrow Town Hall will close for the festive period from 4pm on Friday 23rd December 2022 before reopening on Tuesday 3rd January 2023. Anyone with an emergency homelessness enquiry should contact the Homeless Advice Team on the following numbers: ● During office hours (9am–5pm / 4.30pm Friday): 01229 876599 ● Out of hours/emergency: 01229 833311. Emergency provision over the festive… Continue reading Barrow Town Hall opening times over Christmas period
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#BrilliantBarrow summer of fun attracts thousands to area
Thousands of people have enjoyed spending time in Barrow’s town centre this year thanks to a special project which aims to promote the area as an inspirational place to live, work and visit. A programme of activities and events organised at both The Dock Museum and The Forum throughout the summer attracted more than 15,000… Continue reading #BrilliantBarrow summer of fun attracts thousands to area
Catch up.. Bill Clark on the Radio Christmas Eve Special
Catch up with Bill Clark on Christmas Eve for a show for people who are on their own or feeling down at Christmas. Bill will be chatting with SAFA, Furness Homeless Support, Age UK, Women’s Community Matters and more who could help you get through Christmas. Tune into Bill Clark on the Radio Christmas Eve… Continue reading Catch up.. Bill Clark on the Radio Christmas Eve Special
Warm Spots heat up as the temperatures drop
As temperatures plummet, Cumbrians are being reminded that Warm Spots are open across the county, helping to keep people warm and well. So far this winter, we’ve provided grants to 47 organisations, opening the doors of 75 venues. They are free, welcoming spaces for people to visit this winter if they need it. There are… Continue reading Warm Spots heat up as the temperatures drop
PCC Urges People Not to Suffer in Silence this Christmas
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall urges people experiencing domestic and sexual abuse to come forward as specialist support services are available and can be accessed directly, as well as through the Police, over the Christmas period. PCC, Peter McCall comments: “Domestic abuse is a horrendous crime and it is a sad fact, that… Continue reading PCC Urges People Not to Suffer in Silence this Christmas
Criminal Damage to a window in Barrow-in-Furness
Police are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage to a window on Wordsworth street, Barrow-in-Furness. This has occurred at around 11:30 on the 20 December. The offender is believed to have been wearing a balaclava and was last seen heading towards Drake Street. We are looking for any witnesses to this incident.… Continue reading Criminal Damage to a window in Barrow-in-Furness
Help make Barrow cleaner and greener this festive period
Residents across Barrow are being encouraged to recycle their wrapping and cards correctly in a pledge to make Barrow clean and green this festive season. Every December, as we all gather to celebrate Christmas with loved ones, the dilemma of what we can recycle versus what we should bin rears its head. According to… Continue reading Help make Barrow cleaner and greener this festive period
Manchester man sentenced to over three years drug supply
A man from Manchester has today (Dec 20) been sentenced to three years six months at Preston Crown Court for trafficking Class A and B drugs into Cumbria. David Hughes, 39, of Arrowfield Road, Manchester was sentenced for Possession of a Class A drug (cocaine) with intent to supply Possession of a Class A drug (MDMA)… Continue reading Manchester man sentenced to over three years drug supply
Police urge parents to talk to children about their lives online following concern over sextortion cases
Police in Cumbria are seeing a concerning trend of sextortion cases involving teenage victims – and are asking parents to talk to children about their digital lives. Officers are also urging anyone who finds themselves facing demands or blackmail after sharing images or videos to stop contact with the perpetrator straight away – and alert… Continue reading Police urge parents to talk to children about their lives online following concern over sextortion cases
Digital artist develops skills with marketing apprenticeship
A DIGITAL artist who opened her own online business during lockdown has decided to develop her digital marketing skills further with an apprenticeship at a highly respected skills charity. Serena Sole, 19, who chose to study Fine Art at A-Level, developed her passion of art into an online business during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020.… Continue reading Digital artist develops skills with marketing apprenticeship