There are currently road closures in place around the Hindpool Road, Barrow area, due to a piece of potential ordnance being located. The road closure will be in effect on Hindpool Road, from the traffic lights at Cornwallis Street to Morrisons. This includes the slip road from Michaelson Road. The EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), will be carrying… Continue reading EOD to carry out assessment in Barrow
A woman has died following a collision at the junction of Allison Steet and Robert Street in Barrow. The collision, which involved a single vehicle, occurred shortly after 6:40pm on Monday 12 September due to a suspected medical episode. The driver of the vehicle, a 60-year-old woman from Barrow, was pronounced deceased yesterday (14 September).
At 18:47 on 12th September 2022, three fire engines attended an incident on Robert Street, Barrow in Furness. The road traffic collision involved one vehicle. Fire service personnel administered first aid to one casualty. One casualty was left in the care of North West Ambulance Service. Crews were detained for fifty minutes.
A Cumbrian artist, described as being at the forefront of ‘New Weird Britain’, is to perform her response to her recent residency at the Ravenglass Estuary later this month. Natalie Sharp is a musician, costume maker, skin decorator and performer, originally from Wigton, who will use moving images, sound sculptures and voice improvisations when presenting… Continue reading Go with the flow in Barrow
Some health services will be closed or operating at different hours on Monday to allow staff to pay their respects to Her Majesty The Queen during her funeral. People are advised to be ready for the bank holiday by ordering any repeat prescriptions in advance, re-stocking medicine cabinets, and understanding which services are available should… Continue reading Services to close for Queen’s funeral bank holiday
To mark the death of Her Majesty The Queen, there will be a national one minute silence at 8pm on Sunday 18th September, the evening before the Queen’s State Funeral. You are invited to observe this national moment of reflection to mourn and reflect on the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.
Emergency services are dealing with a serious road traffic collision on Robert Street in Barrow. Police were called today (12 September) at 6.43pm following a collision where a car has collided with a garage. Robert Street is closed between Rawlinson Street and School Street. The road may be closed for some time. Motorists are… Continue reading Robert Street in Barrow closed following collision
CANDOFM were at the Town Square, Barrow-in-Furness today to witness the proclamation of King Charles III
Police are investigating an assault which occurred in Windermere. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30pm on Friday 9 September outside Baha, Ash Street. The victim, an 18-year-old man, sustained serious facial injuries. Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or can identify three individuals who officers would like to speak to. Descriptions of… Continue reading Local Appeal – Investigation into assault in Windermere
Condolence arrangements across the Furness area listed below however a national book of condolence can be found here: https://www.royal.uk/send-message-condolence The official proclamation will be made at St James’s Palace, then at the Royal Exchange in the City of London. The following day the proclamation will be made in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast before being cascaded to… Continue reading Condolence arrangements across the Furness area