At 17:27 on the 6th April 2022, three fire engines attended a report of a hazardous material incident at a property on Dalton Road, Barrow-in-Furness. This was a leaking carbon dioxide cylinder inside a commercial property. Fire crews used two breathing apparatus to isolate the leaking cylinder. Fire crews were in attendance for approximately forty… Continue reading Fire Incident – Hazardous material incident at a property on Dalton Road, Barrow-in-Furness
This Easter, 15 students will be undertaking fieldwork in Amazon wildlife conservation, permaculture, and sustainable land management in Ecuador, and seven students will be conducting African savannah ecology fieldwork in Eswatini. The Turing scheme is a new UK government scheme, launched in April 2021, that supports Global Britain and provides funding for international opportunities in education… Continue reading Wild adventure for Kendal College students
Police are investigating following a two-vehicle collision on Park Road, Barrow. It was reported at 5.39pm yesterday (April 5) and involved a Ford Focus and a BMW 1 series. Two men in the BMW – a 20-year-old and a 24-year-old – were taken to the Royal Preston Hospital with serious injuries. A man, 54, in… Continue reading Police appeal for witnesses following Barrow collision
Sustainability and Business Development Manager CANDOFM is a non-profit Community Radio Station covering the Furness area, broadcasting 24 hours a day on 106.3 FM, 107.3FM, DAB, online and on smart devices. The radio station has established itself as a credible local media with visible success being achieved for advertising clients already. We are looking… Continue reading Sustainability and Business Development Manager
A driver who caused the death of her 22-year-old passenger has been sentenced today after admitting a charge of causing death by dangerous driving. Demi-Elise Michaud, of Blawith, Ulverston, admitted the charge at an earlier hearing and was sentenced today (5 April) at Preston Crown Court to 14 months in prison. She was also disqualified… Continue reading Woman who caused death by dangerous driving is jailed
Russ Palmer speaks with guest Steve Low about his favourite showtunes.
Reece talks to Jess from the Cumbria Wildlife Trust about the Seals and Wildlife on Walney Island on the Breakfast Show this Friday, 8th of April.
Coming up on Drive Time on Thursday 7th of April, Russ speaks to Jonny Swift and Olivia Dacre about Bags of Love. Tune into Russ Palmer at Drivetime every Monday and Thursday 3-6pm
On Drive Time with Russ this Thursday 7th of April, he talks to guest Lesley Wheeler from the Bay Horse pub in Ulverston.
RESIDENTS are being urged to seize the opportunity to have their say on whether a town council should be created for Barrow. The new Westmorland and Furness Council will come into effect from April 1 next year, covering the areas currently served by Barrow Borough Council, South Lakeland District Council and Eden District Council. Barrow… Continue reading Should Barrow have a town council? Don’t miss out on chance to have your say!