Helping us stay safe on the coast, Ian Standing from Duddon Inshore Rescue in Askam shows Mai around the station, describes the roles of the volunteers, and shares life-saving information for everyone enjoying the seaside. More information can be found on their facebook page and at http://duddon-inshore-rescue.com.
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Local Appeal – Fail to stop road traffic collision, Ainslie Street on 5th August 2021
Police are investigating a fail to stop road traffic collision that occurred on Ainslie Street on Thursday 5th August 2021 at 10pm. It was reported that whilst walking across a zebra crossing an unknown, possibly silver car, collided with a woman in her 40s before leaving the scene. The woman was treated at the… Continue reading Local Appeal – Fail to stop road traffic collision, Ainslie Street on 5th August 2021
Barrow Island set to benefit from transformational regeneration schemes
Barrow Island is set to benefit from a series of major regeneration schemes over the next three years. The area would become home to three #BrilliantBarrow projects under the initiative which aims to transform the town for the future as part of the Government’s £25 million Towns Fund. Business cases are now being… Continue reading Barrow Island set to benefit from transformational regeneration schemes
Memories in Music Sat 14th August 4pm
On the show this Saturday with Gilli, Diane Smillie from Dignity in Dementia is back with another of Di’s Helpful Hints for family carers. This week she is talking about hearing challenges. Sometimes a person living with dementia can find loud or sudden noises distressful. Di explains how this can affect those with dementia… Continue reading Memories in Music Sat 14th August 4pm
Collision near Haverthwaite
Police, fire and ambulance services were called to a one vehicle collision on the B5278 near Haverthwaite at 4.20pm yesterday (Saturday August 7). A dark-coloured Range Rover had been travelling south in the direction of Flookburgh when it left the carriageway. Three people from the vehicle were treated at the scene and transferred by… Continue reading Collision near Haverthwaite
Man charged following county lines operation in Barrow
Police have charged a man with conspiracy to supply class A drugs and human trafficking as part of ongoing action to tackle suspected county lines activity in Barrow. Ben Heavyside, 30, of Melbourne Street, Barrow, appeared at the town’s magistrates’ court today (August 7), where he was remanded in custody. The charge comes… Continue reading Man charged following county lines operation in Barrow
Mai in the Afternoon with guests Cath Williams and Pat Molyneux from WASPI Interview
Women Against State Pension Injustice (WASPI) recently celebrated a campaign win when the Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman ruled that the Department of Work and Pensions did not properly contact 50s women about pension age changes. Local WASPI leaders Cath Williams and Pat Molyneux explain to Mai about the court ruling and what happens next… Continue reading Mai in the Afternoon with guests Cath Williams and Pat Molyneux from WASPI Interview
New North West directory launched to support sexual violence survivors
Today, a new digital directory of services has been launched across the North West to help survivors of sexual violence find support. www.sexualviolencesupport.co.uk features a postcode search function which allows users to find local support services. The website also contains Survivor Support Packs which are downloadable resources created in collaboration with survivors. These packs… Continue reading New North West directory launched to support sexual violence survivors
Man who committed sex assault in Barrow is jailed
A 23-year-old man has been jailed for more than two years for the sexual assault by penetration of a woman. Nathan McPoland, of Hibbert Road, Barrow in Furness was sentenced to two years and three months imprisonment in a sentencing hearing at Preston Crown court held yesterday (5 August 2021). The offence occurred… Continue reading Man who committed sex assault in Barrow is jailed
ShowStoppers with guest Deputy Mayor Hayley Preston 8 Aug 21
Deputy Mayor Hayley Preston joins Russ Palmer on ShowStoppers this Sunday from 5pm. Hayley is a great supporter of Local Theatre Groups and is equality, diversity and inclusion lead for Barrow Borough Council. Catch Russ Palmers ShowStoppers every on Sunday 5pm. Catch up with ShowStoppers on Mixcloud