Twenty-five high-flying students have joined Barrow Sixth Form College’s Honours programme after achieving top grades in their GCSEs at school. They are from schools including St Bernard’s, Dowdales, Walney, Furness Academy, Chetwynde and Ulverston Victoria High School. Honours students have the chance to specialise in their favourite A Level subject, from across more… Continue reading High flyers sixthformers start Honours programme
Working in partnership with Horizon Studios NW our UCANDO course has been a brilliant opportunity for local young people to get hands-on experience and learning with music production and DJ’n We’re putting on a taster day for young people interested to come and see what it’s all about and yes get to have a… Continue reading UCando Music Production and DJ’n Taster
Cumbrians looking for a somewhere to warm up, have a hot drink and a chat will be able to choose from over 130 local venues this winter, following an incredible response from organisations across the county to the Warm Spots initiative. Warm Spots is a joint project, led by Cumbria County Council, ACTion with Communities… Continue reading Warm Spots set to open across Cumbria this winter
Shipping containers, a greenhouse, a boat shed and other unexpected spaces and places will host creative and festive magic for Barrovian audiences this Christmas. A BarrowFull of Christmas is the seasonal output from BarrowFull this year; 12 experiences exploring the gifts from the 12 days of Christmas which will be ready for the public to… Continue reading Unique family-friendly experience for Barrovians this Christmas
Cumbria County Council continues to support the county’s residents and businesses during the coming months with their ‘winter ready’ campaign. This year’s campaign will reflect the winter travel and weather preparations, and up to date public health information and guidance, including information about covid and flu boosters. A wide range of information about winter-related items… Continue reading Cumbria County Council is ready for winter 2022, are you?
Barrow’s Market has welcomed another new business as two young entrepreneurs opted to take the leap from selling online to running their own stall. Reece and Immy’s Toy Stop, opened their stall at Barrow Market in October after running their business from home for the past six months. Reece MacDonald, 21, and Imogen Marshall,… Continue reading New business opens in Barrow Market after launching online
Agencies across Cumbria will this week be raising awareness and sharing information on the support available for victims of sexual violence and abuse. The drive is part of North West Sexual Violence Awareness Week. Each day throughout the week, information will be shared about the support available for survivors of sexual abuse by agencies or… Continue reading Agencies raise awareness of services available for victims of sexual violence
Police are appealing for information as part of an investigation into a burglary committed in Barrow. At some point between 10:30am and midday on Tuesday 1 November, a house on Rakesmoor Lane was burgled. During the burglary a number of items were stolen including a purse and cash. Anyone with information or noticed any suspicious… Continue reading Local Appeal – Information as part of an investigation into a burglary on Rakesmoor Lane, Barrow
Police are looking to speak to potential witnesses to a public order incident at The Sun Inn, Ulverston, where a doorman was threatened by a man wearing a striped blue shirt. This occurred inside the premises at around 11pm on 4 November 2022. Officers are particularly interested in speaking to a group of women… Continue reading Local Appeal – Police are looking to speak to potential witnesses to a public order incident at The Sun Inn, Ulverston