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Local Appeal – Witnesses to a fail-to-stop road traffic collision early hours New Year’s Day, Dalton

    Police are appealing for witnesses to a fail-to-stop road traffic collision that occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Day in Dalton-in-Furness. It is believed that shortly before 00:30am, a white Nissan Micra collided with a parked vehicle on Castle Street. Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or witnessed… Continue reading Local Appeal – Witnesses to a fail-to-stop road traffic collision early hours New Year’s Day, Dalton




Fire Incidents: Domestic building fire School St, Barrow

  At 11:19 on the 3rd of January 2022, three fire engines attended a domestic building fire at School Street, Barrow-in-Furness. The fire involved an alleyway which had spread to the building. Firefighters used one hose reel jet and four breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire and remained on the scene for approximately two hours.


‘Don’t wait’ – BAe boss’ plea to anyone with bowel cancer symptoms

  A boss at one of Lancashire’s biggest employers has shared his story of bowel cancer in an effort to encourage people to be more open about their health. Chris Boardman, Group Managing Director for BAE Systems’ Air sector, was diagnosed with colon cancer earlier this year and underwent successful surgery this summer. In a… Continue reading ‘Don’t wait’ – BAe boss’ plea to anyone with bowel cancer symptoms


Lancashire and South Cumbria welcomes first dose surge and urges others to come forward for their jab

  The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria has welcomed a significant increase in people coming forward for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine – and urged others to book their jabs in the run-up to the New Year. More than 8,000 people attended first dose appointments in the 12 days before Christmas and… Continue reading Lancashire and South Cumbria welcomes first dose surge and urges others to come forward for their jab


UPDATE: Witness sought in Barrow child abduction investigation

  Detectives investigating an alleged attempted abduction would like to thank members of the public for their response to yesterday’s appeal Following an appeal to the public made yesterday (29 Dec), detectives have received positive responses from the public. Officers remain keen to hear from anyone else with any other information which could assist. If… Continue reading UPDATE: Witness sought in Barrow child abduction investigation





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