Barrow-in-Furness9 hrs agoDoomed venue and market rebuilds years awayRegeneration group Team Barrow says any replacement buildings are expected to be complete by 2035.9 hrs ago15 hrs agoMake and Mend group tackles social isolationThe sessions in Barrow see people create artworks while striking up friendships.15 hrs ago2 days agoBabies offered first library card at birthThe scheme will help create a lifelong love of reading, Westmorland and Furness Council hopes.2 days ago3 days agoHairy Biker auction 'shows man behind TV persona'Hundreds of items belonging to the late TV chef Dave Myers will go under the hammer next month.3 days ago3 days agoLearning to swim can save lives, teacher saysAt Greengate Junior School, in Barrow, 91% of Year 6 children can swim at least 25m.3 days ago5 Aug 2026Town to get £1.5m extra fire cash for defence roleThe funding is expected to generate extra jobs and improve frontline response.5 Aug 20264 Aug 2026Old paper mill site blaze suspected arson attackThe site is to be demolished after a fire devastated buildings, burned cars and destroyed workshops.4 Aug 20263 Aug 2026Bypass opens to ease traffic bottleneckLocal people have been campaigning for years for improvements to the narrow stretch on the A595.3 Aug 20261 Aug 2026Road shut as recycling hub fire blazes overnightCumbria Fire and Rescue Service is expected to stay at the Barrow site all day.1 Aug 2026...
