Barrow-in-Furness2 days agoFamilies urged not to miss out on free school mealsWestmorland and Furness Council says free meals will not be awarded automatically.2 days ago3 days agoFire-hit crematorium's reopening delayedWestmorland and Furness Council says it does not have a confirmed date for reopening.3 days ago4 days agoMore than 200 people object to supermarket planA decision is due over plans for a Tesco Express store to replace shop units, including a bakery.4 days ago23 Aug 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizHow well can you remember some of the events of the North East and Cumbria from the past week?23 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Plans to transform empty Grade II listed hotelDevelopers hope to bring Barrow's Majestic Hotel, which has been empty for two years, back into use.20 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Soapbox derby races back into townSpectators lined the streets to watch racers navigate obstacles such as ramps, chicanes and foam.16 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizBabies, birds and Sir Bobby. Try your hand at our quiz of this week's North East and Cumbria news.16 Aug 202614 Aug 2026Doomed venue and market rebuilds years awayRegeneration group Team Barrow says any replacement buildings are expected to be complete by 2035.14 Aug 202614 Aug 2026Make and Mend group tackles social isolationThe sessions in Barrow see people create artworks while striking up friendships.14 Aug 2026...
