A county lines drug dealer has been jailed for her role in conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in Barrow. Elisha Porter, 38, of Middle Field, Barrow, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court yesterday (22 June) to three years in prison. Porter pleaded guilty to two counts of supplying Class A drugs at an earlier… Continue reading Barrow drug dealer jailed for three years
Police are investigating an assault that occurred at around 7pm on the 11th of June, in the car park at Church Street, Barrow. The incident was reported to have involved two men. No serious injuries have been recorded as a result of the incident. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit ,… Continue reading Local Appeal – 22 Jun 21
Police are investigating an incident of burglary that occurred at an address on Dalton Lane, Barrow, at around 11:25am on the 5th of May. Entry was gained through the side door and a large quantity of money was taken. Officers are keen to speak to the man pictured in support of their investigation. Anyone… Continue reading Police release footage following Barrow burglary
Police are investigating an incident of assault that occurred at around 3pm on the 10th of June, near Ramsden Street, Barrow. The incident is believed to have involved a man and a boy aged in his early teens. Officers are keen to speak to a man described as white, aged in his 30s, around 5ft… Continue reading Cumbria Constabulary – Local Appeals 18 Jun 21
Police are currently investigating an incident of public order that occurred in the area of Crellin Street, at around 9pm on Monday the 7th of June. It was reported that a large group of men were seen fighting in the street, leading to several people being assaulted. The incident is believed to have lots… Continue reading Cumbria Constabulary Local Appeals – Public order incident in the area of Crellin Street
CELEBRATIONS are in the air for Barrow’s incredible market as it celebrates its golden anniversary. Exactly 50 years ago to the day the building, on Duke Street, was officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen on a visit to Barrow in 1971. Since then it has provided a home to hundreds of new and independent… Continue reading Barrow’s incredible Market celebrates 50 years with exciting new plans
A popular sports club is launching a big-hitting drive to reach a total of £15,000 for a new clubhouse roof. Barrow Cricket Club has secured some match funding from Sport England for its ‘Raise the Roof’ crowdfunding project, which would see the ageing pavilion roof replaced and the building preserved for years to come. The… Continue reading Cricket club urges community to help Raise the Roof
Police are investigating an incident of theft that occurred between 6pm on the 9th of June and 6:30am on the 10th of June, outside an address on West Avenue. A black and dark grey Boulder mountain bike was taken from the side of the property. The mountain bike has some paintwork damage on the front forks… Continue reading Local Appeals – 11 Jun 21
Police are investigating an assault which occurred at approximately 00:15 hours today (June 5th) June behind the Duke of Edinburgh pub in the area of Rawlinson Street/ High Street, Barrow. It is reported one man has been assaulted by approximately eight men aged in their early 20’s. The man suffered minor injuries. Anyone with information… Continue reading Local Appeals – Assault behind the Duke of Edinburgh, Barrow
UK’s first ever Playground Proms to tour schools in Cumbria this May (visiting 10 schools in Barrow) Graffiti Classics, one of the world’s leading comedy string quartets, in partnership with Cumbria Music Hub and supported by Arts Council England, will be touring the first ever Playground Proms to primary schools in Cumbria on 17-21 May… Continue reading UK’s first ever Playground Proms to tour schools in Cumbria this May (visiting 10 schools in Barrow) – Graffiti Classics
