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Barrow Coast road is currently closed in both directions from Rampside roundabout  to Long Lane

The Barrow Coast road is currently closed in both directions from Rampside roundabout  to Long Lane following a serious road traffic collision. Police were called to the incident at 2:11pm today. (27th October). The report was of a two vehicle collision involving a Mini Cooper and a Skoda Fabia. Police, ambulance and HeliMed attended the… Continue reading Barrow Coast road is currently closed in both directions from Rampside roundabout  to Long Lane




Catch up… Andrea in the Afternoon with guest Corey Campbell (Creative Director of Belgrade Theatre in Coventry)

     Corey Campbell (Creative Director of Belgrade Theatre in Coventry) joins Andrea on The Afternoon Show this Thursday to discuss his involvement in a new project from Barrowfull called ‘Men 4 All Seasons’. This aims to give opportunities to young men who are perhaps reluctant to engage with the creative sector. Corey is… Continue reading Catch up… Andrea in the Afternoon with guest Corey Campbell (Creative Director of Belgrade Theatre in Coventry)


Stagecoach extends UK-wide free travel for veterans and military personnel to include cadets on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday

Free travel for military and ex-military personnel available again on 11th and 13th November The operator has now extended the offer to include cadets wearing uniform Available on all Stagecoach bus and tram services across the country  Transport operator proud member of Armed Forces Covenant Stagecoach has confirmed its ongoing commitment to the armed forces by… Continue reading Stagecoach extends UK-wide free travel for veterans and military personnel to include cadets on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday



‘Childhood’ film launched in Cumbria to raise awareness of need for foster carers

In a ground-breaking national collaboration, Cumbria County Council has joined forces with 55 other Local Authorities across England to jointly fund the creation of a short film to raise awareness of fostering. It is aimed at finding more people who may be interested in becoming foster carers and providing nurturing, positive homes for children and… Continue reading ‘Childhood’ film launched in Cumbria to raise awareness of need for foster carers


MP helps to launch National Independent Lifeboat Association

Simon Fell, the MP for Barrow and Furness, has helped to launch the National Independent Lifeboat Association (NILA) at an event in Parliament this week. Now a registered charity with twenty-seven confirmed members and a board consisting of experienced lifeboat crew members, NILA is supported by the Department for Transport and the Maritime and Coastguard… Continue reading MP helps to launch National Independent Lifeboat Association


Expert advice on how to stay safe online at Winter Droving

Cyber security experts, Get Safe Online, are attending the Winter Droving at Penrith on Saturday 29 October, to provide invaluable internet protection advice to local people and their families. Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, continues to fund Get Safe Online to attend countywide events, deliver online safety presentations and raise awareness on the… Continue reading Expert advice on how to stay safe online at Winter Droving


Ulverston woman jailed for indecent images of children offences

An investigation by Cumbria detectives has resulted in an online child sex offender being jailed for three years. Lydia Chadwick, 36, of Lightburn Avenue, Ulverston, was sentenced today (25 October) at Preston Crown Court for the following offences: Three counts of making indecent images of children Three counts of distributing indecent images of children Possessing… Continue reading Ulverston woman jailed for indecent images of children offences


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