Police are investigating a burglary at the Salthouse Bowling Club, Salthouse Road, Barrow. Alcohol and a TV were stolen. It happened on either Tuesday or Wednesday (October 5 to 6), possibly in the early hours of Wednesday. Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit, quoting incident 67 of October 6. You can also phone… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary at the Salthouse Bowling Club
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Fire Incidents – Building Fire, Ramsden Street, Barrrow
At 23:13 on 6th October 2021, three fire appliances attended an incident on Ramsden Street, Barrow-in-Furness. The fire involved a garage, crews used four breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets one main jet, breaking in gear and two thermal imaging cameras to extinguish the fire. Crews were detained approximately one ninety minutes
Man who approached woman claiming to be a police officer is jailed
A man who falsely identified himself as a police officer and approached a woman in a Barrow car park on Tuesday evening (5 Oct), saying “I’m arresting you”, has been jailed today (7 Oct) for more than five months. Gary Shepherd, 44, of Abbey Road in Barrow, appeared before Barrow Magistrates’ Court this morning,… Continue reading Man who approached woman claiming to be a police officer is jailed
Additional officer verification process introduced
From 7 October, a new officer verification process will be introduced for members of the public who would like to confirm the identity of a lone working Cumbria Constabulary officer they come into contact with. The introduction of this process is to reassure people who may have concerns about lone officers and the reason… Continue reading Additional officer verification process introduced
Russ Palmer chats with Award-Winning Comedian/Magician John Archer.
Award-Winning Comedian/Magician John Archer. John Archer was the first Magician to baffle Penn and Teller on their TV programme “Penn and Teller Fool us” John has won numerous magic awards, including BAFTA and has been promoted to the inner magic circle. He was the semi-finalist on Britain’s Got Talent. John Archer’s show Agsint the… Continue reading Russ Palmer chats with Award-Winning Comedian/Magician John Archer.
Get involved in volunteering to support your local Citizens Advice today!
Appeal for new Volunteer Advisers and Trustees to support Citizens Advice across Cumbria. Social Media Volunteers are also being recruited. A Citizens Advice Virtual Volunteer Recruitment Session, hosted by Cumbria CVS will bring together Citizens Advice from across Cumbria to promote their current volunteering opportunities, training opportunities and volunteer recruitment process to potential volunteers.… Continue reading Get involved in volunteering to support your local Citizens Advice today!
CandoFM LIVE from the Hope & Anchor Ulverston 14 October 2021
Members of the CANDOFM will be in Ulverston next week on Thursday 14th October – 10am – Hope & Anchor. We are hoping that residents and people in the town centre will stop by, have a chat, a coffee, and maybe put a song on We will be broadcasting LIVE so anything could happen!
Mai with guest Saj Ghafoor, CEO of Multicultural Cumbria, Race2B
On Thursday 7th of October, Multicultural Cumbria is hosting the Race2B free online conference. The conference features over 10 speakers covering education, health care and engagement opportunities affecting Cumbrian residents. Saj Ghafoor, CEO of Multicultural Cumbria and conference speaker, shares with Mai the aims of the event and how to take part. To find out more… Continue reading Mai with guest Saj Ghafoor, CEO of Multicultural Cumbria, Race2B
Local Appeal – Police are investigating a sexual assault at Ford Park, Ulverston
Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred on Saturday 25th September 2021 at around 9:30pm at Ford Park, Ulverston. It is reported a man made non-consensual sexual contact with the woman twice while watching a fireworks display. The man is described as in his late forties with dark short hair with grey through it… Continue reading Local Appeal – Police are investigating a sexual assault at Ford Park, Ulverston
Mai in the Afternoon with guest Dr Natalie Sorrel-Charlesworth LitFest
Lancaster Lit Fest kicks off its Autumn online event this Thursday, 7th October with a special celebration for National Poetry day. Dr Natalie Sorrel-Charlesworth shares with Mai the event’s Cumbrian connections and how to enjoy the five day online event. To learn more visit www.litfest.org. Tune into Mai in the Afternoon every Wednesday and… Continue reading Mai in the Afternoon with guest Dr Natalie Sorrel-Charlesworth LitFest