A man who went on the run in an effort to avoid prosecution has been sentenced to seven years on Friday 15th October for conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin into Barrow-in-Furness. Jack Murphy, 26, of Lower House Lane, Liverpool was arrested in January 2021 for a Class A drugs supply operation known… Continue reading County Lines drug dealer jailed for cocaine and heroin supply in Barrow
Catc up with the new debuting show “Insomiyass” by True Colours, the Furness LGBTQ+ youth group. Join them to hear their favourite songs, events and the issues that affect their lives. Tune in every Wednesday 1-3pm
Police are releasing CCTV footage as part of an investigation into a robbery which occurred at approximately 10:55pm on Tuesday 5th October on Crellin Street, Barrow. Officers would like to speak with the persons pictured as part of their investigations. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who has information relating to this incident. Anyone… Continue reading CCTV Appeal – Robbery Barrow
Joining Russ Palmer on ShowStoppers this week are Amy Turner, Lorna Taylor and Melissa Evans from Walney Musical Theatre company talking about “Kinky Boots” which is on at the Forum in November. Walney Musical Theatre present Kinky Boots
Cumbria Constabulary are aware of concerns raised regarding a leaflet which includes an image of a black person dealing drugs. The leaflet has been used as part of efforts to gain further information on drug supply within our county. Following feedback, the Constabulary accept that this was a poor choice of image. Immediate action… Continue reading Statement: Constabulary apologise for image used on drug supply information leaflet
Happy Idiot Production’s subversive parody Not: Lady Chatterley’s Lover will bring a fresh twist to DH Lawrence’s classic story this autumn. Writer Lawrence Russell (Comedy Dinner Shows) has given this scandalous story the Mel Brooks treatment, with the help of acclaimed artists Simon Godwin (Associate Director, National Theatre), Stephen Harper (Told By An Idiot),… Continue reading Not: Lady Chatterley’s Lover – The Forum Barrow, Tuesday 26 October
Today, Ulverston’s Ford Park has once again been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the very best – for the seventh consecutive year. In a record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award, as the scheme marks its Silver Jubilee, Ford Park is one of 2,127 celebrating success as winners… Continue reading Ford Park flies the flag as one of the country’s best parks for seventh year
On the show Deb will be joined by Robbie Gallagher and Andy Graham from Barrows The Lock In collective. A group of 7 guys passionate about exposing music to the masses and supporting local artists, The Lock In are a community enterprise company who raise money for charity along the way. Robbie and Andy will… Continue reading All Things Festival with Deb Henry and guests Andy Graham and Robbie Gallagher 13Oct21
On this week’s Sportzone Dave Nixon discusses the impact of the high rates of Covid on the local fresh water fishing scene, his recent experience at Holker St where Barrow AFC entertained Leyton Orient. Also his thoughts on the festival of rugby league which took place last weekend where St.Helens overcame the Catalan… Continue reading SportZone with guest Dave Nixon 14 October