Police are investigating an assault which occurred on 5 May between 10pm-11pm in Barrow town centre. The victim of the assault sustained two black eyes and, upon attending hospital, also sustained a small bleed on the brain as a result of the assault. Anyone with any information relating to the incident is asked to contact… Continue reading Local Appeal – Investigation into assault in Barrow town centre

Police are investigating an incident of criminal damage to a motor vehicle, which occurred during the evening of the 27 April 2024 at approximately 9pm on Daltongate, Ulverston.   A small group of males and one female were witnessed damaging a vehicle parked on Daltongate, throwing traffic cones and standing on the roof of the… Continue reading Local Appeal – Criminal damage to a motor vehicle on Daltongate, Ulverston

Experience excellence at the Inaugural Barrow Buzz Business Awards on June 28th, 2024! Celebrate exceptional businesses in Barrow in Furness Town Centre, from outstanding hospitality venues to remarkable dining spots and independent retailers. Recognize top takeaway services, multi-location retailers, grooming and beauty salons, and businesses with exceptional customer service. Honor outstanding managers, employees, young individuals,… Continue reading Experience excellence at the Inaugural Barrow Buzz Business Awards on June 28th, 2024!

People living in Lancashire and South Cumbria have been invited to become part of an NHS group aimed at helping shape local services. NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has opened recruitment to its Citizens Health Reference Group, which provides a vital public voice in many aspects of the work of the… Continue reading Join NHS group to help shape local services

A county lines drug dealer operating in Barrow under the name ‘Rico’ has been sentenced to four years in prison. Zaki Roberts, 25, of Rawlinson Street, Barrow was jailed today (8 May) at Preston Crown Court for possession with intent to supply class A drugs. The court heard how on 25 March 2024, patrol officers in… Continue reading County lines drug dealer jailed for supply of heroin and crack cocaine in Barrow

Pupils from Ormsgill School were put through their paces by a top alpine skier and raised nearly £1,000 towards sports equipment for school. The children – from reception to Year 6 – enjoyed a fitness circuits session with Isla Ward who is a national junior champion. Isla, who is from Glasgow, gave an inspirational talk… Continue reading Ormsgill Pupils inspired by medal-winning athlete

Digital infrastructure, both fixed line broadband and mobile connectivity, has become increasingly critical for all residents, businesses and visitors in Cumbria. Since launching the Digital Infrastructure Strategy in November 2020, Connecting Cumbria, working on behalf of Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council has made significant progress in delivering projects and programmes to improve connectivity… Continue reading Connecting Cumbria celebrates progress on its Digital Infrastructure Strategy

A new task force has been launched to tackle the illegal persecution of hen harriers, one of the rarest bird of prey species in the UK. The National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) will use innovative technology and strategic partnerships to detect, deter and disrupt offenders. Given the rarity of hen harriers, significant resource is invested… Continue reading Hen Harrier Task Force launched to tackle illegal persecution

An operation which sees police forces working together to prevent and target rural crime was held last week. Operation Checkpoint was held on Wednesday 1 May as part of a wider week of action targeting rural crime. The operation seen officers from Cumbria, Northumbria, Durham, Cleveland, North Yorkshire and Police Scotland proactively stopping vehicles and… Continue reading Operation Checkpoint: Vehicles stops, searches and an arrest