Shone Productions Ltd presents Barrow’s Biggest Ever Pantomime. Cinderella at the Forum Theatre from 13th December to 27th December 2022. Starring Love Island’s Laura Anderson as The Fairy Godmother, Comedy Legend – Rollo as Buttons, Isobel Rose Proctor as Cinderella, Tyler Sargent as Prince Charming, Thomas Sentia as Dandini and David Drewitt and Danny Jay… Continue reading YOU’LL HAVE A BALL THIS CHRISTMAS! THE MOST MAGICAL PANTOMIME OF THEM ALL!
Following feedback from the public, Cumbria County Council will be making improvements to the new Barrow cycle lanes along Bridge Road and Michaelson Road in the coming weeks. The county council in partnership with Barrow Borough Council developed a Local Cycling Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Barrow, with the Active Travel Fund providing the first… Continue reading Refinements to be made to Barrow’s cycle lanes
A funding pot of £250,000 to support a programme to provide older adults in Cumbria and particularly those with or at risk of long-term health conditions, new and improved opportunities to be more active has been announced. Active Cumbria, part of Cumbria County Council’s Public Health Team, is managing The Reconditioning Fund and is one… Continue reading £250,000 funding to support older adults in Cumbria to be more active is announced
A Millom man who robbed a Post Office and a Tesco has been jailed for three years one month. Paul Czernozekow, 41, of King Street, Millom, was sentenced after previously admitting offences of armed robbery, possession of a bladed article (a hammer) and burglary other than a dwelling. The court heard how Czernozekow… Continue reading Millom robber jailed for over three years
Georgia Stanway named as Cumbria’s Sports Personality of the Year Georgia has had another fantastic season in her sport of football. After becoming all-time top goal scorer at Manchester City, she has recently moved to Germany to take up a new challenge with giants Bayern Munich. However, over the summer Georgia was part of the… Continue reading Announcing the 2022 Cumbria Sports Awards Winners
Over 11 million pensioners across the country will receive an extra £300 as part of their annual Winter Fuel Payment this month as part of the Conservative Government’s £49 billion package of cost of living support. This is in addition to the news that the Conservative Government has protected the State Pension Triple Lock.… Continue reading Simon Fell MP welcomes the Government’s £300 Pensioner Cost of Living Payment for 18,400 pensioners in Furness
SHOPPERS can benefit from two hours of free parking when they spend £5 with any traders in Barrow’s Market Hall thanks to a new offer designed to help the town centre to thrive. The parking offer – which also applies to shops located in The Mall and the ginnel – is available on… Continue reading Free parking offer for market shoppers in Barrow
People with long-term health conditions are being advised to prepare to take extra precautions for cooler temperatures this winter. Winter can make some health problems worse and lead to serious complications for those aged 65 and over, as well as for people with long-term conditions such as asthma, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).… Continue reading Boost your readiness for cold winter weather
Police are investigating a burglary at St Mark’s Church, Natland, Kendal. It is believed to have happened on November 17. A small amount of cash was taken. Officers are appealing for any witnesses, anyone who may have relevant CCTV or anyone with information to contact them. Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary at St Mark’s Church, Natland, Kendal
Police are investigating criminal damage to the window of Cohens Chemist on Market Street, Ulverston which is said to have occurred overnight between 5pm on 21st November and 4am on 22nd November. The glass in a window has been smashed. Enquiries are ongoing and officers are appealing for anyone with information to contact police. Anyone… Continue reading Local Appeal – Criminal damage to the window, Cohens Chemist, Market Street, Ulverston