Armed forces veterans came together to celebrate the festive season and share memories at three events hosted by Westmorland and Furness Council. The gatherings, held in Kendal, Penrith and Barrow, reflected the council’s ongoing commitment to honouring and supporting those who have served our country. Veterans were welcomed by the Council’s Chairman, Cllr Doug Rathbone,… Continue reading Council holds festive gatherings for armed forces veterans.

Ford Park Awarded £610,000 from GSK Legacy Fund   Ford Park posted on their Social Media this: “Today was a really big day for Ford Park, and we’re so excited to finally be able to share the news properly… After months of hard work behind the scenes, we’ve been awarded £610,000 from the GSK £2m… Continue reading Ford Park Awarded £610,000 from GSK Legacy Fund.

The festivities were organised by Women’s Community Matters and were held at The Bridge on Saturday, December 10. As well as offering a range of stalls and activities, the day promoted ‘(Together) We Matter’, a song created by Sam Salisbury to raise money and awareness of the charity. Hayley Preston-Semple, who works as a Project… Continue reading Barrow Christmas event launches new charity single.

  The next generation of big screen entertainment arrives at Hollywood Park in Barrow this month as Vue confirms the site will reopen on December 19.  The new-look Vue Barrow will reopen in time to watch blockbusters such as Avatar: Fire and Ash and Wicked: For Good, and to experience Christmas classics like Love Actually and… Continue reading Barrow’s Vue Cinema welcome back customers after 1 month refurbishment.

  Rail passengers have been warned to expect disruption on Sunday in Cumbria and Lancashire as extreme weather is expected. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind and rain in Cumbria from 18:00 GMT on Saturday until 18:00 on Monday. It will turn into an amber warning for parts of the county… Continue reading Passengers advised not to travel today and tomorrow in Cumbria due to extreme weather.