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UK Firm appointed to build Australian AUKUS Submarines

UK defence firm BAE Systems to partner with Australian submarine builder ASC to deliver Australia’s SSN-AUKUS programme. Major success for UK industry, with significant opportunities worth billions for UK businesses and the supply chain across the life of the Australian programme. Australia has committed significant investment into the UK submarine industrial base, including Rolls-Royce in Derby.… Continue reading UK Firm appointed to build Australian AUKUS Submarines

Extra measures put in place to prevent spiking in Cumbria – and keep nights out as safe as possible for all

Free anti-spiking kits are being given out in Carlisle city centre in the latest move to keep nights out as safe as possible in Cumbria. Advice on the issue will also be offered by police and partners – with these measures soon to be rolled-out elsewhere in the county. Staff at the multi-agency Safer Streets… Continue reading Extra measures put in place to prevent spiking in Cumbria – and keep nights out as safe as possible for all

Simon Fell MP officially submits application for Barrow Royal Town Status to the Cabinet Office

Simon Fell, the MP for Barrow and Furness, had today submitted the official application to get Barrow Royal Town status to the Cabinet Office for review by His Majesty the King. Having launched the campaign in 2023, the MP for Barrow and Furness said that following Barrow’s celebration of 150 years of naval shipbuilding, it… Continue reading Simon Fell MP officially submits application for Barrow Royal Town Status to the Cabinet Office

Council awarded £1.7 million to put the wheels on more bus services in 2024/25

The Council is calling for communities to help shape spending plans for a £1.7 million funding pot to put the wheels on more bus services across Westmorland and Furness. The Department for Transport has awarded Westmorland and Furness Council £1.7 million of Bus Service Improvement Plan Plus (BSIP+) funding to enhance services across the area… Continue reading Council awarded £1.7 million to put the wheels on more bus services in 2024/25

Ambitious project to create state-of-the-art learning facilities completes second phase

An ambitious project to provide state-of-the-art learning facilities for those studying a range of further education courses in Barrow is on track and entering its final phase. The Sixth Form, in Rating Lane, Barrow, has undergone a significant programme of works thanks to funding from the Brilliant Barrow Town Deal alongside a grant from the… Continue reading Ambitious project to create state-of-the-art learning facilities completes second phase

Work commences on next stage at Alternative Provision School in Barrow

The construction of a much-anticipated new education facility in Barrow has taken a significant step forward. Westmorland and Furness Council is progressing with the £2.9 million project to build a 40-place Alternative Provision at Channelside, to provide education for children who will benefit from alternative education provision. This provision will work alongside other education providers… Continue reading Work commences on next stage at Alternative Provision School in Barrow

Cumbria Businesses are urged to check the connectivity options available to them this Easter

With many businesses across Cumbria now using the various improved connectivity options available to them to increase sales, work more efficiently and showcase what they have to offer, there has never been a better time to check to see what options are available in your area. Almost 95 per cent of homes and businesses across… Continue reading Cumbria Businesses are urged to check the connectivity options available to them this Easter

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