6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (352+ words) The mother of a young Cumbrian soldier who took her own life after she was sexually assaulted in the Army has been named a regional Pride of Britain finalist. Leighann McCready, who launched Jaysley's Voice following the death of her…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (279+ words) Barrow Business Improvement District is investing funds into a grant scheme aimed at helping town centre businesses "grow, improve and thrive." The Business Grant Scheme will see Barrow BID invest £60,000 over the next five years, with around 50 projects hoped to…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (554+ words) The MP for Barrow raised the tragic cases of two local residents as the Furness campaign for action on cardiac deaths in young people reached Parliament. Michelle Scrogham, MP for Barrow and Furness, has asked the government to commit to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (295+ words) A pub in Furness is getting to ready to 'go big' this weekend as it once again brings a festival atmosphere to its village. Ship Fest is returning to The Ship Inn 1691 at Kirkby-in-Furness on Saturday, September 5 from 2pm. The annual…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (303+ words) A visually impaired runner is taking on the Great North Run with the help of a guide. Mathew "Matty" Lamb, who lost his sight two years ago due to a rare mitochondrial disease, will be supported by guide runner Neil…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (316+ words) New signs at the University of Cumbria’s Barrow campus have been given the thumbs-up. A planning application was submitted to Westmorland and Furness Council for three signs at the site on Buccleuch Dock Road. Retrospective advertisement consent was granted on…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (133+ words) Town council funding has helped to improve an outdoor space for adults living with learning disabilities or complex physical needs. Councillor Kay Hyland, the Mayor of Barrow, was recently invited to attend a garden party at the Mill Lane Day…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (316+ words) A new support group is already making a real difference for women in Barrow in honour of a beloved friend. Adelle's Hope Haven was founded by Jodie Wharton and Kerry Millard after the death of Adelle Potts at the age…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (151+ words) A street in Barrow is set to close for up to three months. Roose Road Back Street is set to shut from August 24, as part of a wider programme of highways work by Westmorland and Furness Council. The planned closure…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (551+ words) A legacy gift of more than £1 million is set to benefit good causes across Cumbria. The donation was left by Rachael Rodway, a well-known charity leader and founder of Carlisle Foodbank, who died in April 2022. A respected solicitor and trustee…...