Internationally recognised in the fields of nursing, midwifery and education, a North of England health trust leader along with a former High Sheriff will join 1,200 students who are graduating from the University of Cumbria next week. Professor Kath McCourt CBE FRCN, deputy chair at Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, will receive the… Continue reading Ceremonies to celebrate University of Cumbria graduates
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Local Appeal – Report of dangerous driving on the M6 northbound between junction 34 and junction 36
Police are investigating a report of dangerous driving on the M6 northbound between junction 34 and junction 36, where a car has been reported as travelling at high speed, tailgating other road users and undertaking on the hard shoulder. The incident was reported to have occurred on Friday 11th November 2022 at around 11:30am… Continue reading Local Appeal – Report of dangerous driving on the M6 northbound between junction 34 and junction 36
Cumbria supports knife surrender to help make streets safer for all
Cumbria Constabulary is supporting a national, week-long knife surrender, beginning tomorrow (14 November 2022). Op Sceptre will aim to remove potentially dangerous and harmful blades from our streets. This will be the second such operation the county has supported this year, with the previous one held in May during which 80 knives were surrendered. Chief… Continue reading Cumbria supports knife surrender to help make streets safer for all
Raft of projects in line to benefit from Government funding
A SERIES of projects – including improvements to the public areas of Barrow’s Portland Walk and Dalton town centre – are in line to benefit from Government funding. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) – part of the Government’s Levelling Up agenda – was launched in April 2022 and £2,477,528 has been allocated to… Continue reading Raft of projects in line to benefit from Government funding
Community Hub hosts town centre Christmas Extravaganza
AN array of exciting activities and events are set to take place at The Forum as part of a community Christmas extravaganza ahead of this year’s Barrow Christmas lights switch on. The special event – which will showcase what a #BrilliantBarrow Town Centre Community Hub could offer in the future – will be held from… Continue reading Community Hub hosts town centre Christmas Extravaganza
Local Appeal – Burglary at an address in Gloucester Street, Barrow
Police are investigating a burglary at an address in Gloucester Street in Barrow which occurred at some time between 3:30pm on Monday 7th November 2022 and 8:15am on Wednesday 9th November. Entry was gained by climbing over the rear wall into the yard, smashing a rear patio window then using keys left in the locks… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary at an address in Gloucester Street, Barrow
Put yourself first by hitting the self care button this week
Look after yourself and take charge of your health – that is the message from NHS chiefs this Self Care Week. By staying active, preventing falls, checking your medication to knowing how to treat common illnesses yourself, the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria are dedicating a week of activity to help people understand the little… Continue reading Put yourself first by hitting the self care button this week
Arts Council Boost for Barrow Music Organisation
Barrow’s sound art and new music organisation – Full of Noises – has received Arts Council support for the next three years, just ahead of the re-opening of its base. Full of Noises(FON), which has been a prestigious Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation since 2012, has retained that status and funding for 2023-26. The… Continue reading Arts Council Boost for Barrow Music Organisation
Local Appeal – Investigation into an incident involving two males on Harrogate Street, Barrow
Police are investigating an incident involving two males on Harrogate Street, Barrow-in-Furness, between 10pm and 11pm on Tuesday 11th October 2022. The victim has been riding his moped, a red SYM AE05W with the registration number PE64 HFK, and stopped at the junction between Harrogate Street and Victoria Road when he was approached by… Continue reading Local Appeal – Investigation into an incident involving two males on Harrogate Street, Barrow
Local Appeal – Investigation vandalism at the bus stop in Aldingham
Police are investigating vandalism at the bus stop in Aldingham that is believed to have occurred between 3rd and 7th November. Offenders have extensively spraypainted the walls with obscene graffiti using a red paint causing around £700 of damage. Anyone with information relating to this incident can contact PC 1730 Lindow online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it… Continue reading Local Appeal – Investigation vandalism at the bus stop in Aldingham