Cumbria County Council is supporting this year’s national No Smoking Day (Wednesday 8 March) and encouraging Cumbrian smokers to seek support to kick the habit. The annual campaign raises awareness about the harmful effects of smoking and urges smokers of all ages to quit and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Along with well known smoking-related diseases… Continue reading Cumbria County Council encourages smokers to seek a fresh start on No Smoking Day

At 17:21 hours on 7th march 2023, three fire engines including the water bowser attended a vehicle fire at Backbarrow. The fire involved a coach. Fire service used two breathing apparatus and a compressed air foam system to extinguish the fire. Crews were detained several hours.

Cumbria residents are being urged to wrap up warm and take precautions as the region braces itself for heavy snowfall over the next few days. The Met Office has issued a 39-hour heavy snow warning, starting from Thursday morning, with parts of the county expecting over 4mm of snow. The Arctic blast is expected to… Continue reading Cumbria Braces for Heavy Snowfall as Arctic Blast Hits the Region

Plans for the construction of 58 new homes on the outskirts of Barrow will be up for discussion at the next meeting of the local council’s planning committee. The proposal by Holbeck Homes Ltd would involve the building of two-, three- and four-bedroom properties on land north of Leece Lane and east of Holbeck Park… Continue reading Barrow Borough Council to Debate Plans for 58 New Homes

Residents of Westmorland and Furness will see their first-ever budget approved for the newly created Westmorland and Furness Council, which will commence operations on April 1. The budget, which was passed on March 7, includes an average 4.99 per cent increase in council tax rates across the area and a plan to introduce a 100… Continue reading Westmorland and Furness Council Approves First Ever Budget Amid Heated Debate

write news article as local community news journalist with a catchy hook FESTIVAL bosses have less than 24 hours to reach the £15,000 target needed to deliver a full-scale event. The hugely popular multi-arts festival Another Fine Fest will be returning to Ulverston on June 17 and 18, it has been announced. The event typically… Continue reading Race Against Time: Ulverston’s Another Fine Fest Scrambles to Hit £15k Goal Before Closing Hours

In a move that is set to boost efforts towards tackling youth unemployment, the chief executive of BAE Systems, Charles Woodburn, has been appointed as the chair of Movement to Work, a charitable organisation that brings together businesses to provide quality jobs, training, and work placement opportunities for young people. The not-for-profit coalition was founded… Continue reading BAE Systems CEO Charles Woodburn Chairs Movement to Work to Address Youth Unemployment

Barrow’s iconic moose head is set to make a return from the vaults for a special exhibition celebrating the historic sights and sounds of Duke Street. The artifact was previously displayed at Barrow Museum’s former location above the town’s library, and will be on display for one week at Duke Street starting from March 27… Continue reading Barrow’s Famous Moose to Make Special Appearance in Duke Street Exhibit