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

Police are investigating a commercial burglary that happened at The Sofa Group, Market Street, Barrow between the hours of 8pm on the 31 March and 5am on the 1 April. Entry was gained to the premises with damage has been caused to the window at the front of the property. Nothing was taken. Anyone with… Continue reading Local Appeal – Commercial burglary at The Sofa Group, Barrow

Northern has advised its customers to make alternative arrangements for travel on Saturday 6 April when the latest ASLEF strike takes place. The train operator says it will not be able to operate any services across the entirety of its network on that day. ASLEF, which largely represents train drivers, has announced three separate days… Continue reading Northern tells customers to ‘make alternative arrangements’ for travel on Saturday as latest ASLEF strike takes place

Police are renewing their appeal for information following a serious assault on Cavendish Street, Barrow at around 3:58am yesterday (31 March). The incident involved three males and a female. A man in his 50s remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition. A female was also assaulted following the initial incident causing no injury.… Continue reading Renewed appeal following assault in Barrow

A joint project between Millom Network Centre (MNC) and Millom Integrated Care Community (ICC) utilised the NHS Population Health Investment Funding to help over 1600 residents stay well during the winter months. In 2022, Millom Network centre utilised the funding to deliver a safe and warm environment for local residents at Millom Methodist Church known… Continue reading Joint project in Millom uses NHS Population Health Funding to help over 1600 residents stay well in winter