Engineers are continuing a complex operation to repair the railway after a Northern train derailed in Grange-over-Sands on Friday 22 March 2024. The derailment involved a Northern train coming off the tracks at around 6am. A void in the ground was found around 150m away from the train. A specialist crane was brought in to… Continue reading Complex recovery continuing two weeks after train derailment in Grange-over-Sands

Police are investigating a shoplifting incident which occurred on 3 April 2024 at Tesco, Flass Lane, Barrow at 2.15pm. Two men, white but tanned, both believed to be in their thirties and with beards and baseball caps, are suspected of committing the offence. One man was wearing a black gillet and a checkered shirt underneath.… Continue reading Local Appeal – Shoplifting incident Tesco, Flass Lane, Barrow

Local traders will be offering an array of home-made crafts, produce and gifts including local honey, cheese, handmade wreaths, bath products, children’s toys, cakes, jams and chutneys, handcrafted hot drinks, takeaway food and much more at Barrow Outdoor Spring Market. It will be the first themed outdoor market of 2024 and take place on Friday… Continue reading Barrow Outdoor Market springs into action

The spotlight is shining on arts, heritage and culture across Westmorland and Furness thanks to a major grant fund to help communities thrive. Launched by Westmorland and Furness Council, the new Thrive with Arts, Heritage and Culture Fund invites not-for-profit organisations to apply for grants between £10,000 and £35,000 for projects with one or more… Continue reading Major new grant fund will help arts, heritage and culture to thrive

The Carer’s Leave Act 2023 comes into force this week on Saturday 6 April 2024, giving people who provide care to a family member, friend or relative the right to up to five days of unpaid leave from work to fulfil their caring responsibilities.   Simon Fell MP supported this legislation in Parliament and is… Continue reading Carer’s Leave Act 2023 comes into force, benefitting thousands of unpaid carers in Barrow and Furness

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service has announced a series of sessions to promote the safe use of motorcycles. As part of the new Cumbria Ride Safe programme, the service is partnering with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), Cumbria Police and BEEP Doctors Cumbria for the sessions that are held at Penrith… Continue reading Series of motorcycle safety sessions launched

Police are investigating after a window was smashed at Wow Vape & Snacks, Portland Walk, Barrow. It happened between 6pm on Saturday March 23 and 7.45am on Monday March 25. Officers are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. You can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it – quoting incident 30 of March… Continue reading Local Appeal – Window smashed at Wow Vape & Snacks, Portland Walk, Barrow

Cumbria Police’s Online Child Abuse Investigation Team ensured the safety of several children during a week of action focussing on online sex offending. Detectives from the dedicated team also executed three warrants, made two arrests and seized seven devices. This was part of a week of intensification focussed on those suspected of being involved in… Continue reading Cumbria’s Online Child Abuse Investigation Team execute warrants and make arrests during week of action