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Catch up with… ShowStoppers with guest Bob Needham
Russ’s guest this week on ShowStoppers is panto dame extraordinaire Bob Needham chatting about Ulverston Pantomimes society production of Aladdin in January and Ulverston Amateurs series of concerts in November .
Local Appeal – Police are appealing for witnesses following a theft from a vehicle on Pennine Gardens
Police are appealing for witnesses following a theft from a vehicle on Pennine Gardens, Barrow between 1pm and 2pm on Wednesday 10th November. A a black round purse containing approximately £290 was stolen from an unlocked blue Peugeot vehicle parked. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit, quoting incident number… Continue reading Local Appeal – Police are appealing for witnesses following a theft from a vehicle on Pennine Gardens
Two people charged in connection with the death of a child in Barrow
Two people have been charged in connection with an investigation into the death of a one-year-old boy in Barrow. Laura Castle, 38, from Barrow, has been charged with murder. Scott Castle, 34, from Barrow, has been charged with causing or allowing a person’s death. Both have been remanded in police custody and are set… Continue reading Two people charged in connection with the death of a child in Barrow
Northern issues travel advice ahead of Cumbrian derby
Northern is calling on Cumbrian football fans to plan their travel carefully ahead of this weekend’s derby between Barrow and Carlisle United. The two sides meet in the lunch time kick off on Saturday 13 November, and the train operator is warning its services are likely to be much busier than usual. Chris Jackson,… Continue reading Northern issues travel advice ahead of Cumbrian derby
Ostley House – New Lift Appeal
The Residential Care Home Ostley House has been offering care to many local people in Barrow for over 50 years and has continued to improve what it offers, from building new extensions to recently providing the Bradbury Village for Residents with sight loss and dementia. The improvements are continuing there with the ongoing New… Continue reading Ostley House – New Lift Appeal
Designate Chief Executive appointed to lead the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Following a robust national recruitment process, Kevin Lavery has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Designate of the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board by NHS England and NHS Improvement. Kevin is an experienced CEO with public and private sector experience in the UK and overseas. Kevin, from Newcastle upon… Continue reading Designate Chief Executive appointed to lead the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Local Appeal: Burglary, jewellery stolen from a property in Duncan St, barrow
Police are investigating a burglary where jewellery was stolen from a property in Duncan Street, Barrow. It happened on Tuesday (November 9) between 5am and 3pm. Officers are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information that might help the investigation to come forward. Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit , quoting… Continue reading Local Appeal: Burglary, jewellery stolen from a property in Duncan St, barrow
Family pay tribute to “wonderful, loving” family man following fatal A590 collision
The family of Tony Smith, 52, from Barrow, who died following a collision on the A590 have paid tribute to his life. Remembering Tony, his children said: “Tony Smith, known as ‘Smudge’ by friends and family, was a lot of things to a lot of people. “He was a devoted son, a wonderful father,… Continue reading Family pay tribute to “wonderful, loving” family man following fatal A590 collision