BAE Systems will showcase the wide range of exciting career opportunities available at its Barrow site during a series of recruitment events next month. Across three days in early November, the business will open the doors of its £25m Submarines Academy for Skills and Knowledge (SASK) to potential employees. The business is particularly keen to… Continue reading BAE Systems to showcase exciting career opportunities in submarines
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Online Shop Now Live for Art Prints of Barrow
Residents, visitors and Barrovian ex-pats can buy their own piece of Barrow to adorn the walls of their home or office from a newly-launched online shop from BarrowFull, one of the town’s successful and award-winning arts organisations. The prints have been created by artist Kim Hubball, who has created a contemporary illustration for each of… Continue reading Online Shop Now Live for Art Prints of Barrow
A595 Closed at Askam Junction following a road traffic collision
Police were called at 11:31am this morning (24th Oct) to the report of a two vehicle collision on the A595 on Askam Road, at the Junction for Askam. The collision involved a Toyota Corolla and a Ford. Police, ambulance, HeliMed and Fire attended the scene. A woman in her 60’s was airlifted to Royal Preston Hospital… Continue reading A595 Closed at Askam Junction following a road traffic collision
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service urge you to stay safe this Bonfire Night and Halloween
As the nights draw in, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) are sharing fire safety messages in the lead up to two of the biggest nights in the Autumnal calendar. As well as the final half term in 2022, there is Halloween and Bonfire Night to look forward to. These two dates are renowned for… Continue reading Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service urge you to stay safe this Bonfire Night and Halloween
Higher number of Covid patients impacting on NHS services in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Health leaders have highlighted that there are currently 244 hospital beds occupied by confirmed COVID-19 patients this week. Of these, 239 patients are occupying acute medical meds, with the remaining 5 occupying critical care beds. The best way for the public to protect themselves against COVID-19 is to have the autumn booster vaccine if they… Continue reading Higher number of Covid patients impacting on NHS services in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Cumbria Police – Robbery of Bicycle in Barrow
Police are investigating a reported robbery which occurred on Thursday 20th October around 5:25pm on Grange Crescent, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. The report is of a man in his 30’s holding a bike, outside the garages on Grange Crescent when he was approached by a group of five- six males aged mid to late teens and early… Continue reading Cumbria Police – Robbery of Bicycle in Barrow
Barrow Town Hall lights up purple for PoTS
This year, many landmarks and buildings around the UK are lighting up purple to raise awareness for Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) on the 24th and 25th of October, PoTS Awareness Day. Barrow-In-Furness Town Hall will be lighting up purple on Tuesday 25th October to show support. Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) is a debilitating condition that… Continue reading Barrow Town Hall lights up purple for PoTS
Cumbria Fire and Rescue – Road Traffic Collision in Barrow
At 21:48hrs on 21st October 2022. Two fire engines attended a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian under a vehicle on Risedale Road, Barrow in Furness. Crews used a jack and hydraulic spreaders to release the casualty and remained at scene for around forty minutes.
Kendal woman jailed for causing death by drug driving
A Kendal woman has been jailed for five years for driving a car whilst under the influence of drugs in an incident that saw another woman lose her life. Alex Nicholson, aged 26, of Shap Road, Kendal, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court today (21 October) for causing death without due care / consideration while unfit… Continue reading Kendal woman jailed for causing death by drug driving
Sentence increased for woman who deliberately made child under her direct care ill
A Barrow woman who was sentenced with offences relating to allegation of fabricating or inducing illness in a child under her direct care, has had her sentence increased following a hearing at the Court of Appeal. Elizabeth Faragher, 43, of Albert Street, Barrow, was originally sentenced at Preston Crown Court in July having admitted… Continue reading Sentence increased for woman who deliberately made child under her direct care ill