The Birchall Trust, a leading organisation delivering trauma informed services across Cumbria and Lancashire, is dedicated to providing support and resources to people affected by rape and sexual abuse. We are  proud to announce the launch of our new strategic plan, designed to further enhance our  services and amplify our  impact in the community. Our… Continue reading Birchall Trust launches new strategy to amplify support for people affected by Rape and Sexual Abuse

Barrow is preparing to welcome thousands of motorcyclists heading to the town as part of a day of events to celebrate the life of Dave Myers. One half of the hugely popular TV duo the Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers was a proud Barrovian and various events will be happening in the town on 8 June,… Continue reading A warm Barrow welcome awaits for Dave Day visitors

Officers visited schools and educated businesses as part of Cumbria’s involvement in the most recent Operation Sceptre last week. Operation Sceptre, is a national campaign which takes place twice a year, supporting the work the police carry out all year round to ensure residents are safe from knife crime in their community. As part of… Continue reading Op Sceptre: Officers speak to children across the county about knife dangers

Westmorland and Furness Council is working in partnership with the Football Foundation to develop a new PlayZone in Barrow and is asking communities for input. Following the council’s successful expression of interest, Barrow has been included on the list of locations to receive a PlayZone. PlayZones are safe, inclusive and accessible outdoor facilities that aim… Continue reading Have your say on PlayZone plans in Barrow

Don’t buy rhododendron as it’s destroying our native wildlife, warns Woodland Trust The Woodland Trust is urging gardeners not to buy rhododendron ponticum this spring, as it looks to stem the threat of deadly tree disease and protect our native wildlife. The popular plant may look nice but not only can it carry disease, it… Continue reading Don’t buy rhododendron as it’s destroying our native wildlife, warns Woodland Trust

A man from Barrow who sent messages to a fellow drug dealer claiming to have sold £750,000 worth of cannabis in eight months has been jailed at Preston Crown Court. Brandon Crozier, aged 28, was sentenced today (21 May) after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing to the following charges: Being concerned in the supply… Continue reading Barrow drug dealer jailed for eight years

Staff and pupils at South Walney Infant and Nursery School celebrated its milestone 70th birthday in style. They dressed up in 1950s clothing to put on a show for families and buried a time capsule to give future students a glimpse into life in 2024. Each class penned a message for the time capsule so future… Continue reading South Walney Infant and Nursery School celebrates 70th birthday 

Business owners are being invited to help ensure their views and insight to inform future economic support strategies and policies. Westmorland and Furness Council’s Economic Development and Regeneration team has launched its first annual business survey and is urging members of the business community to take just five to 10 minutes to take part in… Continue reading Business owners urged to share insights in council’s first annual survey

A project designed to build a deeper bond between a community and their natural heritage is in development at Earnse Bay on Walney Island. Known as the Earnse Project, the scheme includes creating opportunities to help people increase their own feeling of nature connectedness through ‘pathways to nature’ – activities that engage senses, emotions, appreciation… Continue reading Work begins on Natural England project to connect people with nature at Earnse