A RATING of excellent has been awarded to three beaches on Barrow’s beautiful coastline for bathing water quality. Walney Biggar Bank, Walney Sandy Gap and Walney West Shore secured the highest classification possible following inspections by the Environment Agency earlier this year. The ratings were confirmed following publication of the Government’s new bathing… Continue reading Bathing water quality at borough beaches rated excellent
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Children in Lancashire and South Cumbria told: ‘Look after your’elf this Christmas’
Harry the Health Elf is back in schools this festive period to help children across Lancashire and South Cumbria learn about being healthy this winter. We all know about the Elf on the Shelf, but this winter it’s all about Harry the Health Elf. Schools across Lancashire and South Cumbria are being encouraged to join Harry’s… Continue reading Children in Lancashire and South Cumbria told: ‘Look after your’elf this Christmas’
New lease of life for historic Duke Street building
A GRADE II-listed building in one of Barrow’s grandest streets is to benefit from essential repair works thanks to grant funding. Work to restore the roof of 107-109 Duke Street is underway to ensure the historic property is watertight and protected for the future. The building started out as two shops and was then converted… Continue reading New lease of life for historic Duke Street building
CCTV – Defibrillator theft
Police are releasing CCTV as part of investigation into the theft of a defibrillator from Ocean Road, Walney on Sunday 13th November at 1:05am. Officers would like to speak to the persons pictured as part of their investigations. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 127 of 18… Continue reading CCTV – Defibrillator theft
Drivers urged to plan ahead this Christmas as part of drink and drug driving campaign
Cumbria Police launched its Christmas and New Year drink and drug drive campaign at the weekend aimed at highlighting the consequences of being under the influence of drink or drugs behind the wheel. If you are stopped by police and found to be over the limit for drink or drugs, you could lose your license,… Continue reading Drivers urged to plan ahead this Christmas as part of drink and drug driving campaign
Catch up… Tony Callister at Drivetime with guest Jonny Swift
Joining Tony on Drivetime will be local musician Jonny Swift chatting about his latest single ‘Kalimera’ which is released on Friday via Seahouse Records Tune into Tony at Drivetime every Wednesday 4-6pm
Local Appeal – Police release CCTV image as part of an investigation into a reported theft
Following new lines of enquiry, police have released a CCTV image as part of an investigation into a reported theft of a bag. The reported incident occurred on the 11th of September, at a business premises on Dalkeith Street, Barrow-In-Furness. Police would like to identify and speak to the two people pictured as part of their… Continue reading Local Appeal – Police release CCTV image as part of an investigation into a reported theft
Festival of Built Heritage returns to celebrate Barrow’s history
A FREE festival to celebrate Barrow’s built heritage is to take place in December. Organised by Barrow Borough Council, the festival will take place on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd December. It was originally due to take place in September but was postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Festival of Built Heritage… Continue reading Festival of Built Heritage returns to celebrate Barrow’s history
Cumbria Community cost of living crisis grants
Community groups and organisations across Cumbria are being offered financial support to help relieve the hardship of people who are experiencing financial struggles. The current cost of living is forcing more people across our county into poverty. Many households who were ‘just about managing’ have been hard hit along with one in eight households whose… Continue reading Cumbria Community cost of living crisis grants
Celebration event for new community hub in Millom this Saturday
The event will take place in the new hub on Salthouse Road. The whole community are invited to join in the celebrations to mark the official opening of the redesigned building. Entry, refreshments and activities will be free to all! There will be fun filled drama and imaginative play sessions delivered by Pyjama Drama for… Continue reading Celebration event for new community hub in Millom this Saturday