Over 100 drivers were arrested during a drink and drug driving campaign which ran throughout December. 127 people were arrested for drink and drug drive related offences, with officers conducting 450 breath tests and drug wipes. Our officers work all year round to make our roads safer, unfortunately drivers continue to put the lives… Continue reading Over 100 drivers arrested during drink and drug drive operation
Are you happy with your internet speed? A new internet provider is bringing fibre optic gigabit (920 Mbps) high-speed internet to Barrow. Stuart Crampsie from YouFibre chats to Andrea about the opportunities this offers to the town. Of course, it is our duty to point out there are many alternative internet providers in… Continue reading Gigabit Fibre Broadband in Barrow
New faces are joining the extraordinary team of Artists-in-Residence already working with local people in Barrow, exploring passions, identity and a sense of home through creative projects. The first of the new cohort are Spanish artists Belén L.Yáñez and Cristina Villalonga, who will honour and celebrate local womens’ contributions to Barrow’s community, whether these… Continue reading Barrow’s 10 new Artists-in-Residence
Police are investigating after a man was assaulted in Lorne Road and Longreins Road, Barrow. It happened on January 13 at about 8pm. The man, in his twenties, was walking when about three people, all male, assaulted him. He sustained facial injuries and pain to his chest and abdomen. He did not see who… Continue reading Local Appeal – Man assaulted in Lorne Road and Longreins Road, Barrow
CANDOFM & Horizon Studios have joined forces to offer a FREE DJ and MUSIC PRODUCTION course for young people up to age 25. The session will run once per week for three months. Places are very limited. Register your interest – https://survey.app.do/free-dj-music-production-course Course participants will be asked to participate in various promotions and will… Continue reading CANDOFM & Horizon Studios have joined forces to offer a FREE DJ and MUSIC PRODUCTION course
Following new lines of enquiry police are appealing for information in relation to an incident where a shotgun is reported to have been discharged. Police were contacted on 31st December to the report of an incident where a shotgun is believed to have been discharged on farming land when a members of the public… Continue reading Local Appeal – Incident where a shotgun is reported to have been discharged
Police are investigating a burglary, which occurred at The Co-op, Millom in the early hours of Saturday 15th January 2022 whereby, a breeze block was thrown through the front window and some beer stolen. The incident occurred at around 3.30am. The suspect is believed to have been wearing dark clothing. Anyone with… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary at The Co-op, Millom
At between 1pm on 15th January 2022 and 8am on 16th January 2022, two gas bottles have been stolen from outside ‘Porkies Paw’ catering van on the A590 at the lay-by at Colton near Greenodd. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit , quoting incident number 109 of 16th… Continue reading Local Appeal- Gas bottles stolen from outside ‘Porkies Paw’ catering van A590 – Colton
Local policing teams work throughout the year to support the communities they serve by tackling the issues and concerns that matter to those communities. Crime and anti-social behaviour can have a detrimental and lasting impact on not only those directly affected, but also the wider community. Our officers and PCSOs work tirelessly with communities… Continue reading South Cumbria – highlighting the work of your local policing teams
Russ Palmer’s guest today on ShowStoppers is Helen Day (was Ramsey) talking about Ulverston Pantomime Society and their forthcoming production of Aladdin. Tune in every Sunday from 5pm for ShowStoppers CandoFM 106.3FM, 107.3 FM, DAB+, online and your smart speaker “play CandoFM”