Tune into Mai in the Afternoon this Wednesday when she chats with Leye D. Johns about bringing their Viva Blackpool headline show to The Forum on Friday 30th July 2021. Leye D. Johns is a Barrow lad born and bread and this is like a “return home” show for him and he is so… Continue reading Mai in the Afternoon with the Viva Blackpool Headline Show at The Forum
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Councillor joins call for greater Defibrillator awareness
Low Furness Councillor Ben Cooper has joined with local campaigners to raise awareness of community defibrillators. There are around 20 community defibrillators throughout the villages of Low & Mid Furness, but campaigners worry that not enough people are aware of these, or the ongoing costs associated with them. Commenting, Ben said: “It’s great that… Continue reading Councillor joins call for greater Defibrillator awareness
Cumbria County Council Fire Incidents Update
At 14:23 on the 30th June 2021, Firefighters were called to reports of a building fire on Elizabethan Way, Barrow-in-Furness. Crews used two breathing apparatus, one CO2 extinguisher and breaking-in equipment. Crews were in attendance for approximately one hour. At 01:14 hours on 30th June 2021, Firefighters were called to reports of a domestic… Continue reading Cumbria County Council Fire Incidents Update
County Lines drug dealers sentenced at Crown Court
Three people have been sentenced on 1 July for their involvement in a County Lines organised crime drug dealing operation. The defendants were sentenced at Bolton Crown Court after pleading guilty to Conspiracy to Supply Class A drugs. Kevin Allen, 39, of Egerton Court, Barrow, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison Abbie Dougan, 33,… Continue reading County Lines drug dealers sentenced at Crown Court
Barrow Library reveal
Big things are happening at Barrow Library. Mai is chatting with Cathy Fox Fidler who describes the fantastic redesign and how we can continue to access this important community space.
ShowStoppers with guest Julie Edwards aka Julie Lloyd
Russ’s guest on ShowStoppers tomorrow is the fabulous Julie Edwards or better known as Julie Lloyd. Leading lady in numerous local amateur productions, Julie is now forging a successful professional career on tv in shows like Coronation St, Emmerdale and Scarborough plus on stage where she received critical acclaim for her performance in Bette… Continue reading ShowStoppers with guest Julie Edwards aka Julie Lloyd
Barrow Library Summer Reading Challenge
Every summer kids across the UK celebrate the adventure of reading through the Summer Reading Challenge. Cathy from Barrow Library and Archives shares with Mai how young people can become “Wild World Heroes” and earn exciting awards through exploring new books. #SummerReadingChallenge #WildWorldHeroes
Andrea in the Afternoon with Anne Widdecombe
Join Andrea in the Afternoon from 1pm when she will be chatting with Ann Widdecombe who has a show on at The Forum.
SportZone with guest Craig Rutherford
On the Sportzone chat show this week Craig Rutherford Manager of Barrow AFC Community trust tells us about the fantastic 24 hour football match event he organised to raise funds for improving local football facilities and also improvement to the disability facilities down at Holker St. He also advises us about the new Academy structure… Continue reading SportZone with guest Craig Rutherford
Cumbria Police partner with Anti Racist Cumbria to tackle any racial disparities.
Cumbria Constabulary are pleased to be working with Anti Racist Cumbria in its commitment to identify and address any racial disparities for anyone interacting with Cumbria police. The joint programme has been commissioned by Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall. Chief Superintendent Sarah Jackson from Cumbria Constabulary said “We are really pleased to… Continue reading Cumbria Police partner with Anti Racist Cumbria to tackle any racial disparities.