Anna Gorst, a remarkable resident from Arnside, has been named ‘Cumbria Woman of the Year’ at the annual Cumbria Women of the Year event*. Anna achieved the accolade for her incredible efforts in helping Ukrainian refugees. Councillor Matt Severn, Chairman of Westmorland and Furness Council, said: “On behalf of Westmorland & Furness Council, I wanted… Continue reading Remarkable Westmorland and Furness resident named ‘Cumbria Woman of the Year’

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking the views of young people and families in Barrow-in-Furness on the structure of a new “Family Hub”. The new Family Hub in Barrow will bring advice and support services for families together and will be co-delivered by the council and its partners using funding from the Department for Education… Continue reading Have your say on “Family Hub” plans for Barrow

Police are appealing for any information following an incident of criminal damage to a vehicle on Barnfield Lane, Barrow-in-Furness. The incident occurred between 6pm on 14 October and midday on 15 October. During this incident, an object has been thrown at a vehicle parked on a driveway, which has caused the rear windscreen to shatter.… Continue reading Local Appeal – Criminal damage to a vehicle on Barnfield Lane, Barrow-in-Furness

Police are investigating an allegation of burglary and would like to identify the following person who could help with their enquiries. On Wednesday 13 September at around 1:30pm, a burglary occurred whereby a suspect has entered a secured property at Lawson Street, Barrow. During the incident a delivery was stolen from the communal entrance. Police… Continue reading CCTV: Burglary Barrow

Furness Branch National Autistic Society are holding an open day on Thursday 26th October at the Holiday Inn, Barrow-in-Furness. The afternoon session from 1.00pm to 4.00pm is primarily for professionals and organisations that engage with autistic people and their families. It will be an opportunity to meet the local NAS branch, share autism good practice,… Continue reading NAS Furness Branch Open Day

A man who died following a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the A590 has been named as Malcolm Houghton, aged 58, from Southport. The collision involved two articulated large goods vehicles a short distance from junction 36 of the M6 motorway on Thursday 12 October at 6:15am Sadly, Mr Houghton died at the… Continue reading Man identified in A590 fatal collision

Police are appealing for information as part of a burglary investigation. The reported incident occurred at around 1:36am, on Sunday 8th October at the Co-op on Ainslie Street, Barrow. Entry was forced to the property. It is believed an amount of alcohol was taken. Police would like to speak to anyone who may have seen… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary investigation, Co-op on Ainslie Street, Barrow

Following new lines of enquiry, police are appealing for information as part of an investigation into a serious assault. The incident took place at the junction of Cavendish Street and Preston Street, Barrow-in-Furness on 16th September at around 4am. The reported incident involved two males. There were potentially a number of people in the area… Continue reading Local Appeal – Serious Assault, Cavendish Street and Preston Street, Barrow

Officers are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on the A590 westbound. Emergency services were contacted at 6:15am today (Oct 12) to the report of a collision involving two HGVs. A man in his 60s was pronounced deceased at the scene. The A590 westbound between junction 36 and Brettargh Holt remains closed whilst recovery takes place.… Continue reading Man dies in collision on A590