Police are investigating a collision involving a blue Peugeot 308 and a boy. The collision happened at about 6.45pm yesterday (September 1) at Tesco car park in Hindpool Road, Barrow. The boy, of primary school age, attended hospital and had no injuries. The Peugeot had a partial registration of SH11. The driver was described… Continue reading Local Appeals: Collision in Tesco’s Car Park
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Walney attempted criminal damage CCTV appeal
Police are releasing CCTV footage following a report of attempted criminal damage, that occurred on Sunday 29th August, between midnight and 1am, in the Ocean Road and Coteley Crescent area of Walney. The report is of one man interfering with CCTV and security lights. No property was reported as taken. Police would like to… Continue reading Walney attempted criminal damage CCTV appeal
CandoFM LIVE at the Silver Jubilee TOUR de FURNESS Sunday 5th September
This Sunday sees the ultimate Furness cycling challenge with the Tour de Furness happening this Sunday and CandoFM will be broadcasting LIVE from the event 11am-3pm. Come on down to support the riders and meet some of the CandoFM presenters… maybe even get your inspiring message to the riders on air along with a… Continue reading CandoFM LIVE at the Silver Jubilee TOUR de FURNESS Sunday 5th September
County lines group jailed for over 40 years
A county lines group have been sentenced after being pursued and successfully prosecuted for supplying Class A drugs in Barrow in Furness. This was a significant operation led by Cumbria Police, codenamed Furtim, targeting members of the group across both Cumbria and Merseyside. The group appeared at Preston Crown Court over the last two… Continue reading County lines group jailed for over 40 years
SportZone with guest Dave Nixon
On this weeks Sportzone, Dave Nixon is back to join Tony Colyer to discuss the general situation in the rugby league world on funding and restructuring and the impact this could have on clubs such as Barrow. They also look ahead to this weekends crucial fixtures in League 1 where Workington have a difficult… Continue reading SportZone with guest Dave Nixon
PCC Supports the new North West directory, launched to help sexual violence survivors
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall is raising awareness of a new digital directory of services that has been launched across the North West, to help survivors of sexual violence find support. The website www.sexualviolencesupport.co.uk features a postcode search function which allows users to find local support services. The website also… Continue reading PCC Supports the new North West directory, launched to help sexual violence survivors
Sounding out Barrow’s High Street
The unique sounds of people and places in Barrow have been recorded for posterity and to enjoy on a new walk around the town. Barrovia is among a series of self-guided, immersive sound walks launched by Historic England, the National Trust and Sound UK. The soundwalks will help people discover the magic of their… Continue reading Sounding out Barrow’s High Street
Local Appeals: Theft at Ramsden Hall
Police are investigating a theft that occurred at Ramsden Hall, Abbey Road, between the 1st and 31st August. It was reported that lead had been removed from a roof on the premises. Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any relating information, can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting incident number 91 of the 31… Continue reading Local Appeals: Theft at Ramsden Hall
13 arrested during drug driving operation
13 drivers have been arrested as part of a week-long operation targeting drug driving, the operation ran last week from 23rd August till the 29th. The operation which has been run nationally by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) seen officers screen 91 people for drugs with 13 those resulting in an arrest for… Continue reading 13 arrested during drug driving operation
Andrea met David Haughian Senior Programme Manager and chats about the “Marine Village”
CandoFM assistant manager and presenter Andrea Williams met David Haughian Senior Programme Manager working on behalf of Barrow Borough Council. David chats about the ‘Marina Village’ 23-hectare site currently being brought back to life. The ‘Marina Village’ is one of seven innovative projects that make up #BrilliantBarrow – a scheme which last year secured… Continue reading Andrea met David Haughian Senior Programme Manager and chats about the “Marine Village”