People could save more than £3 per single bus ticket to help with cost of living pressures £2 bus fare cap on almost every single journey across England, saving people 30% on the average fare, helping millions with travel costs for work and essential journeys Government providing up to £60 million over three months to… Continue reading £2 bus fare cap across England to save passengers money
Police are seeking witnesses to an assault that occurred inside Manhattans nightclub in Barrow at 3am on Sunday 28th August. Two unknown males have approached the victim from behind, put him in headlock and struck him with a bottle or glass in the face. They then continued to punch him causing a number of facial… Continue reading Cumbria Police: Seeking witnesses for assault in Barrow Nightclub
A new satellite office for the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit’s (NWROCU) Operations Team has officially been opened in Lancaster, yesterday, Thursday 1st September. Lancashire Constabulary Chief Constable Chris Rowley, together with ACC Jo Edwards from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit officially opened the new satellite office at Lancaster. The new base… Continue reading New Lancaster base to fight Serious and Organised crime across the region
Barrow has been praised by the Defence Secretary for its role in delivering a new generation of submarines, which he said could be the future of the Royal Navy. Writing for the Telegraph today, Ben Wallace said: “Our adversaries cannot replicate the skills we have in Barrow or the expertise of our submariners and they… Continue reading Defence Secretary gives Barrow’s submarine programme a major boost
Police are releasing a CCTV image as part of an investigation into a burglary at a business on Roose Road, Barrow. The incident occurred at approximately 00:30am on Tuesday 30th August. Nothing was taken during the incident. Officer are looking to identify the person pictured to assist with their investigations. Officers are also appealing for… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary at a business on Roose Road, Barrow
At 17:49 on 30th August 2022 three fire engines attended an incident on Abbotsmead Approach in Barrow. One casualty was treated for smoke inhalation on scene. Crews were in attendance for approximately one hour.
Police are releasing CCTV images as part of an investigation into the theft of a debit card which occurred on Stricklandgate, Kendal on the afternoon of Sunday the 7th of August 2022. The offender has stolen a debit card, before using it to make purchases at shops in Kendal to a total value of around £145.00. Officers… Continue reading Cumbria Police: Release CCTV images of robbery in Kendal
Those who have been targeted by criminals can now find the right support and advice on Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner’s new victims’ services directory. The new victim’s directory is for people who have been affected by crime and provides information on various agencies, organisations and charities that offer support and advice. The easy-use site… Continue reading Victims of crime can find support on new victims’ services directory
Barrow man has been sentenced to four years 6months at Preston Crown Court for targeting homes in Barrow in which he stole two motor vehicles. Reece Tarr, 26, of Gloucester Street, Barrow today (Aug 30) appeared at court in connection with two counts of dwelling burglary, two counts of attempted burglary, two counts of… Continue reading Barrow burglar jailed for over four years
Police are investigating criminal damage to a glass panel of a door at Nisa Local on Oxford Street, Barrow. The incident occurred at 11:40pm on 5th August in which an item was thrown at the door. The suspect is described as a white male, mid 30’s, 6ft, medium build, short dark hair and was… Continue reading Local Appeal – Criminal damage to a glass panel of a door at Nisa Local, Oxford Street, Barrow