At 23:13 on 6th October 2021, three fire appliances attended an incident on Ramsden Street, Barrow-in-Furness. The fire involved a garage, crews used four breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets one main jet, breaking in gear and two thermal imaging cameras to extinguish the fire. Crews were detained approximately one ninety minutes
Police are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred between 9pm on the 3rd October and 9am on the 4th October. A window has been damaged at the rear of Smeaton Street, Barrow by a brick having been thrown. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit , quoting incident… Continue reading Local Appeals – Incident of criminal damage Smeaton St, Barrow
Police are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred between the 1st and 4th October in which a children’s play area has been damaged at the Family Action centre, Greengate Street, Barrow. During this incident a hosepipe has been turned on and left running all weekend, a blackboard has been pulled off the… Continue reading Local Appeals – Incident of criminal damage, Family Action centre, Greengate Street, Barrow
Police are investigating an incident of fight that occurred in the early hours of Friday 1st October on Dalkieth Street, Barrow. The fight is reported to have involved males and females. A 22-year-old man from Barrow suffered facial injuries. A 28-year-old man from Barrow was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm without… Continue reading Local Appeal – Incident of fight, Dalkieth Street, Barrow
The condition of a 20-year-old woman, who was injured on a ride in Cavendish Park, Barrow, on the 28th August, has improved. She is now described as in a stable condition. The incident occurred just before 8:30pm on the 28th August. The woman remains in hospital. Chloe’s parents, Sharon and Phil, said: “We… Continue reading Update: Cavendish Park injured woman’s condition improves
At 13:18 hours on Wednesday 8th September 2021, three fire appliances from Barrow and Ulverston were called to reports of a domestic property fire on Talisman Close, Barrow-in-Furness. Firefighters rescued one casualty, using six breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets and one safety jet. Firefighters also administered oxygen therapy on scene, and… Continue reading Fire incidents: Talisman Close, Barrow
The unique sounds of people and places in Barrow have been recorded for posterity and to enjoy on a new walk around the town. Barrovia is among a series of self-guided, immersive sound walks launched by Historic England, the National Trust and Sound UK. The soundwalks will help people discover the magic of their… Continue reading Sounding out Barrow’s High Street
Police are investigating a theft that occurred at Ramsden Hall, Abbey Road, between the 1st and 31st August. It was reported that lead had been removed from a roof on the premises. Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any relating information, can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting incident number 91 of the 31… Continue reading Local Appeals: Theft at Ramsden Hall
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault that occurred in the early hours of Saturday 21st August at Holker Old Boys Club, Rakesmoor Lane, Barrow-in-Furness. The incident involved a 16-year-old girl and four unknown males aged between 21 to 25. The girl was taken to hospital with shoulder injuries. Anyone with information relating… Continue reading Local Appeal – Assault at Holker Old Boys Club
Police are investigating a burglary which occurred at a property on Greengate Street in Barrow between 5am and 10am on Sunday 22nd August. Access is believed to have been gained via an insecure rear window and items taken including a Huawei P30 Lite mobile phone in a pink glitter case and a blue Moncler… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary Greengate Street, Barrow
