http://shows.candofm.co.uk/apr21/colin-garnett-barrow-bid-150421.webm Andrea chats to Colin Garnett, manager of Barrow BID about the events we can look forward to in Barrow town centre this summer; including the Festival of Transport and The Great Soapbox Challenge.
Barrow Police are investigating an incident of assault that occurred on Telford Street, between 8:30pm and 9pm on 4th March. A young male was assaulted by two men, one of which was believed to be in possession of a metal bar at the time of incident. The male sustained facial injuries. Both men were reported to have… Continue reading Local appeals – 9th April 2021
Police are investigating an incident of burglary that occurred at an address on Conway Gardens, at around 8:15pm on 26th February. Officers are keen to speak to a man described as white, around 5ft 6in tall, who was wearing a dark tracksuit and a hat, with a black face covering, at the time of incident.… Continue reading Police Appealing for local witnesses – Conway Gardens burglary
A series of free events aimed at supporting people who face multiple and complex barriers to gaining employment is being planned at two areas of formerly derelict land which have been developed for community use. In April two ‘Get Wild’ days will be held at Green Heart Den, two plots of land divided by several… Continue reading ‘Get Wild’ nature events planned at Barrow
“Labour is listening to the people of Barrow” – Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey MP makes a personal commitment to fight Barrow to protect jobs in the shipyard and spread prosperity throughout the town On Tuesday 9 March Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey MP made a personal visit to meet local Labour members, shipyard workers,… Continue reading Shadow Defence Secretary meets the people of Barrow
Education and community leaders have welcomed a move by Furness College to form a new South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust. Furness College has approval to invite primary and secondary schools to join a new Multi Academy Trust (MAT) and Chetwynde School is the first to sign up. The Trust will see the Barrow-based college share… Continue reading New Education Trust welcomed as a ‘Positive move’
Salthouse Road and surrounding streets in Barrow-in-Furness have received multiple crime prevention security measures following a successful bid to the Government’s Safer Streets Fund. The £436,994 bid awarded to Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, aims to tackle burglary, robbery and theft in crime hotspots. The PCC is working in partnership with Cumbria Constabulary,… Continue reading Salthouse Road area of Barrow made safer following Government funding
NEW CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO MAKE BARROW A CLEANER, GREENER PALCE TO LIVE. RESIDENTS across Barrow are being urged to protect the environment and boost pride in their local area with the launch of a new campaign. Cleaner Greener Barrow will highlight exactly which items can be recycled in Barrow in a bid to increase the… Continue reading New campaign launched to make Barrow a cleaner greener place to live
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
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
