Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council are delighted to announce that they have been successful in their bid for a minimum of £12.4 million in funding from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero for The Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2). The bid win will allow both councils to continue their efforts… Continue reading £12.4 million secured for energy efficiency upgrades to 600 Cumbrian homes
The principle of public participation in the planning process has been affirmed by Westmorland and Furness Council. The council’s Strategic Planning Committee has approved its Public Participation Scheme to enable any person (including councillors, parish representatives, applicants, objectors and supporters) to seek to address the strategic committee and the three area planning committees in… Continue reading Public participation in planning process affirmed
A man from Liverpool has been jailed for 6 years and 8 months for drug supply offences. Gary Long, 35, of Liverpool, pleaded guilty and was sentenced today at Carlisle Crown court for possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A – Cocaine. The court heard how on 23 March 2023, officers… Continue reading Man sentenced to over 6 years in jail following stop on M6
Simon Fell, the Member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness, has today invited Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak MP, to visit Barrow to view the submarine programme at BAE systems. Asking a question at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) earlier today, Mr Fell praised the work of the Barrovian workforce which contributes to what the MP called… Continue reading PM agrees to meet with Simon Fell MP on AUKUS programme and to visit Barrow!
Ulverston and Sunderland based architectural and engineering practice Building Design Northern (BDN) has exchanged contracts on the former constabulary buildings and submitted a planning application with the intention of creating a brand-new multi use destination for Ulverston. Computer generated images of the transformed space show how the firm will transform the damaged, disused buildings into… Continue reading AMBITIOUS plans to breathe new life into the former Ulverston Police Station and Courthouse have been revealed
This May bank holiday weekend, on Sunday & Monday, Ford Park is stepping back in time as we play host to Colonel Montagu’s Regiment of Foote, an English civil war-era re-enactment and living history group. The group will be setting up camp in the park and adding to Ulverston’s lively festival line-up. They’ll be… Continue reading Civil War Re-Enactment at Ford Park on the 28th – 29th of May
Laws introduced to permit longer semi-trailers combinations up to 18.55 metres on GB roads – 2.05 metres longer than standard size Longer lorries expected to bring £1.4 billion boost for the UK’s economy – supporting productivity, saving 70,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide and helping Greggs transport 15% more in its regular deliveries, meaning it can carry… Continue reading UK economy boosted by £1.4 billion as longer lorries roll out on UK roads
The Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (DPFCC), Mike Johnson will be at Furness Pride this Saturday (13 May) in Barrow-in-Furness town centre, to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community and listen to any concerns residents may have around policing in the area. DPFCC Mike Johnson, said: “It can often be difficult for people… Continue reading Come along and join us at Furness Pride
The Forum theatre Barrow are pleased to announce as part of their Autumn live music programme, Toploader will be performing at the venue on Saturday 28 October. Standing concert, tickets £20 + booking fee. TOPLOADER Saturday 28 October, 8pm Tickets £20 + £1 booking fee Standing concert With over 84 million streams on… Continue reading Toploader head to the Forum this Autumn
Northern has invested in its safety, welfare and production capabilities by installing a new train fuelling and servicing facility at Barrow-in-Furness LMD. The new facility is essential for Northern to operate six-car Class 195 trains between Cumbria and Manchester Airport as part of the Manchester Recovery Task Force. This doubles the on-board capacity and provides… Continue reading Northern depot upgrades enable longer trains to run between Cumbria and Manchester, improving capacity for customers
