POLICE APPEALING FOR LOCAL WITNESSES Barrow Police are investigating an incident of theft that occurred between 2nd and 8th March, within the Moor Tarn Lane area of Barrow. A Carrera mountain bike, described as white in colour, had front and rear lights along with mud guards on both wheels, was taken from the area. Anyone… Continue reading Police appealing for local witnesses – Theft in Barrow, Burglary in Ulverston
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Age UK Barrow and District – Digital Inclusion Project
Age UK Barrow and District are launching an exciting new project to support Digital Inclusion. What is Digital Inclusion? “Digital inclusion is the ability of individuals and groups to access and use information and communication technologies.” Government research identifies four main kinds of challenges that people face, stopping them going online: • Access – the… Continue reading Age UK Barrow and District – Digital Inclusion Project
Deb Henry Katy Wall and her career in the Merchant Navy
Katy Wall who has spent her career working in environments that have been traditionally seen as male roles. She talks to Deb Henry about her career in the Merchant Navy and the changes for opportunities for women in the maritime industry
Two men charged in Barrow assault investigation
Two men have been charged following an assault in Wasdale Grove, Barrow, at 2:19pm on the March 6th. A 38-year-old local man suffered a stab wound during the incident. He remains in Preston hospital in a critical condition. Dean Bossio, 36, of School Street, Barrow has been charged with Affray. A 17-year-old male from Barrow,… Continue reading Two men charged in Barrow assault investigation
Police appealing for local witnesses in Barrow
POLICE APPEALING FOR LOCAL WITNESSES BARROW Police are investigating a report of assault on Dalton Road on Friday (March 5) at about 10.40am. It is alleged a man, described as white, about 5ft 7ins tall, of slim build and wearing a flat cap, blue puffer jacket, blue jeans and brown boots, approached another man, shouted… Continue reading Police appealing for local witnesses in Barrow
Andrea chats with Janine and Lena from Furness Multicultural Community Forum
Andrea is joined by Janine and Lena from Furness Multicultural Community Forum. Janine and Lena run the Furness Multicultural Community Forum which aims to forge links between all our different communities, combat isolation and break down barriers. They have a host of activities planned for International Women’s Day. They talk to Andrea about the… Continue reading Andrea chats with Janine and Lena from Furness Multicultural Community Forum
Andrea chats with Lauren McKenny from St Mary’s Hospice
Andrea will be talking with Lauren McKenny from St Mary’s Hospice. Lauren McKenny has worked through the darkest days of the Coronavirus Pandemic at St Mary’s Hospice. She chats with Andrea about the challenges faced by the Hospice over the past year and how she maintains her own work/life balance. https://www.stmaryshospice.org.uk/
Furness will today join millions worldwide for International Women’s Day
Hundreds from Furness will today join millions worldwide for International Women’s Day – the annual celebration of the social and political achievements of women everywhere. They will remember the bravery of female activists down the years, notably Emily Wilding Davison who walked into the path of the king’s horse at the Epsom Derby on June… Continue reading Furness will today join millions worldwide for International Women’s Day
Mai chats with Sharon Webster, Ulverston Mayor
Mai will be getting a special insight into public life as she chats with Ulverston Mayor Sharon Webster sharing her personal experiences as Mayor during a difficult year.
Andrea chats with Caroline Smith from Ulverston Resilience Group
Joining Andrea will be Caroline Smith from Ulverston Resilience Group. Caroline Smith has worked tirelessly with the communities in Ulverston throughout the Coronavirus Pandemic to support people in need. One of the founders of the Ulverston Isolation Group, she has helped deliver up to 100 meals a week, delivered shopping and arranged for vital medical… Continue reading Andrea chats with Caroline Smith from Ulverston Resilience Group