Hundreds of young book enthusiasts shared their love of reading with their favourite authors when the Ormsgill Book Festival took place in Barrow this week. Pupils from ten primary schools heard from leading children’s authors Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Jennifer Killick. They also took part in draw-a-long workshops with illustrator Fiona Woodcock and enjoyed tales from… Continue reading Favourite authors delight at Book Festival

It has been announced that the following Cumbrian residents have received a UK honour in HM The King’s honours list. The Honours system gives national recognition to people who have given exceptional service in public and community life and are committed to making a difference to those around them. Officers of the Order of the… Continue reading HM The King’s 2024 Birthday Honours Announced

Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred in the area of Fell Street, Barrow on Thursday 13 of June 2024 at approximately 3pm. A group of men have been seen to assault three separate victims who are aged between 22 to 24-years-old. Five men aged 20 – 42 have been arrested of suspicion of… Continue reading Local Appeal – Serious assault occurred in the area of Fell Street, Barrow

Lancashire and South Cumbria residents urged to take up offer of ‘reassuring’ cancer screening People in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being urged to accept their invites for a screening programme that helps save thousands of lives every year.​ Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2024 runs from 17 to 23 June, highlighting the importance of attending the… Continue reading Lancashire and South Cumbria residents urged to take up offer of ‘reassuring’ cancer screening

Westmorland and Furness Council is pleased to announce the launch of the Summer Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme. The programme provides fully funded activities and nourishing meals for eligible young people during the school holidays. Research has shown that the school holidays can be pressure points for some families. Evidence shows that holiday clubs… Continue reading Summer Holiday Activity and Food programme launched

Staff and pupils are celebrating after their schools were awarded a prestigious national award for excellence in science. Greengate Junior School and Ramsden Infant and Nursery School, both in Barrow, have received the Primary Science Quality Mark in recognition of their commitment to quality science teaching and learning. The award is given to schools who… Continue reading Schools secure science quality mark

Anyone wanting to vote in the general election on 4 July, must be registered to vote before the deadline on midnight 18 June.  Voters can apply online at gov.uk/register-to-vote. It takes just five minutes. Voters have a range of options – they can vote in person, by post or by appointing someone they trust to… Continue reading Voters urged to check they’re election ready before it’s too late

Council supports this year’s Great Big Green Week. Westmorland and Furness Council is supporting this year’s Great Big Green Week which takes place between Saturday 8 June and Sunday 16 June. The Council along with many other organisations, communities and individuals across the country will be coming together for Great Big Green Week, a national… Continue reading Get involved in the Great Big Green Week 2024

Police in Cumbria are stressing there is no excuse for domestic abuse – as officers enhance measures to tackle offenders and protect potential victims ahead of Euro 2024. In previous years, there has been an increase in reports of domestic abuse during major football tournaments, when alcohol-fuelled nights out and inflamed emotions arise. Officers have… Continue reading Police reveal help for those experiencing domestic abuse ahead of Euro 2024