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Round-up of Cumbria-related inquests scheduled to take place next week - News & Star
Round-up of Cumbria-related inquests scheduled to take place next week News & Star
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 12:15 pm
New monthly spoken word poetry open mic night coming to Barrow this April - Nwemail.co.uk
New monthly spoken word poetry open mic night coming to Barrow this April Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 12:00 pm
Barrow pupils get support as school set for demolition - Nwemail.co.uk
Barrow pupils get support as school set for demolition Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:48 am
Clean up of A590 stretch underway as Barrow waste carriers warned - Nwemail.co.uk
Clean up of A590 stretch underway as Barrow waste carriers warned Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
MP pushes for 'cast-iron commitment' to replace The Forum - Nwemail.co.uk
MP pushes for 'cast-iron commitment' to replace The Forum Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
All the latest planning applications lodged in Barrow this week - Nwemail.co.uk
All the latest planning applications lodged in Barrow this week Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 5:00 am
Still a chance to get tickets to see Liverpool legends at Barrow Raiders event - Nwemail.co.uk
Still a chance to get tickets to see Liverpool legends at Barrow Raiders event Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 1:00 pm
Barrow BID tackling graffiti to keep town centre 'clean and welcoming' - Nwemail.co.uk
Barrow BID tackling graffiti to keep town centre 'clean and welcoming' Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 10:00 am
Rotary club's spring fair in Furness offers something for everyone - Nwemail.co.uk
Rotary club's spring fair in Furness offers something for everyone Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Man failed to complete alcohol breath test four times 'because of his asthma' - Westmorland Gazette
Man failed to complete alcohol breath test four times 'because of his asthma' Westmorland Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Residents set to help 'make Barrow bloom' with community planting day - Nwemail.co.uk
Residents set to help 'make Barrow bloom' with community planting day Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
How residents in Barrow grew more relaxed in front of the camera in the 1900s - Nwemail.co.uk
How residents in Barrow grew more relaxed in front of the camera in the 1900s Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Man failed to complete alcohol breath test four times 'because of his asthma' - Nwemail.co.uk
Man failed to complete alcohol breath test four times 'because of his asthma' Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Monthly poetry open mic night to launch in Barrow - Cumbria Crack
Monthly poetry open mic night to launch in Barrow Cumbria Crack
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 5:53 am
Council to pay over £6million for Forum and Market demolition - Nwemail.co.uk
Council to pay over £6million for Forum and Market demolition Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 5:00 am
'Player-interim' Sam Foley hopes to lean on experience to guide Barrow to safety - Nwemail.co.uk
'Player-interim' Sam Foley hopes to lean on experience to guide Barrow to safety Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 5:00 am
How the King strips honours and who decides - Nwemail.co.uk
How the King strips honours and who decides Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 1:00 pm
Younger generation helping to keep card games alive in Barrow - Nwemail.co.uk
Younger generation helping to keep card games alive in Barrow Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Everything showing at Barrow Vue cinema this Mother's Day weekend - Nwemail.co.uk
Everything showing at Barrow Vue cinema this Mother's Day weekend Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
From Carnivals to Royal visits - a look back at Barrow's special events - Nwemail.co.uk
From Carnivals to Royal visits - a look back at Barrow's special events Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Man admits three offences after police car chase in Barrow - Nwemail.co.uk
Man admits three offences after police car chase in Barrow Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Cumbria MP welcomes end of hereditary peers as 'manifesto promise delivered' - Nwemail.co.uk
Cumbria MP welcomes end of hereditary peers as 'manifesto promise delivered' Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 5:00 am
Drivers warned as new road closure set to begin in Barrow - Nwemail.co.uk
Drivers warned as new road closure set to begin in Barrow Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 5:00 am
Council prepares to consult on Barrow transformation scheme - LocalGov.co.uk
Council prepares to consult on Barrow transformation scheme LocalGov.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 5:01 pm
Barrow market village and venue plan after sudden closure - BBC
Barrow market village and venue plan after sudden closure BBC
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 12:32 pm
Next steps set out for Heart of Barrow - Place North West
Next steps set out for Heart of Barrow Place North West
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 10:37 am
Key decisions to be made on Barrow town centre transformation - Westmorland and Furness Council
Key decisions to be made on Barrow town centre transformation Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 8:22 am
Assault in Barrow was started because of dispute over traffic cones - Nwemail.co.uk
Assault in Barrow was started because of dispute over traffic cones Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Inspectors release report after inspection of Barrow dentists - Nwemail.co.uk
Inspectors release report after inspection of Barrow dentists Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Three-day road closure planned in Barrow next week - Nwemail.co.uk
Three-day road closure planned in Barrow next week Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 5:00 am
Commitment to arts and culture in Heart of Barrow plans - Westmorland and Furness Council
Commitment to arts and culture in Heart of Barrow plans Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 6 March 2026 🕒 5:08 pm
Major main road in Barrow to close for over two weeks - here's why - Nwemail.co.uk
Major main road in Barrow to close for over two weeks - here's why Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 6 March 2026 🕒 10:15 am
Project inspired by Georgia Stanway’s legacy aims to knock down barriers to more girls playing football in Barrow - Westmorland and Furness Council
Project inspired by Georgia Stanway’s legacy aims to knock down barriers to more girls playing football in Barrow Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 5 March 2026 🕒 4:12 pm
Wayne Hemingway inspires students at University of Cumbria event in Barrow - University of Cumbria News
Wayne Hemingway inspires students at University of Cumbria event in Barrow University of Cumbria News
📢 Published on 📅 3 March 2026 🕒 12:49 pm
Council told of Barrow market asbestos risk days before closure - BBC
Council told of Barrow market asbestos risk days before closure BBC
📢 Published on 📅 1 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Night of comedy in Barrow 'packs out' town hall with next show already lined up - Nwemail.co.uk
Night of comedy in Barrow 'packs out' town hall with next show already lined up Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 23 February 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Barrow's high street at the dawn of the 20th Century - Nwemail.co.uk
Barrow's high street at the dawn of the 20th Century Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 23 February 2026 🕒 5:00 am
Sudden market closure traders get compensation - BBC
Sudden market closure traders get compensation BBC
📢 Published on 📅 21 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Sudden market closure beggars belief, traders say - BBC
Sudden market closure beggars belief, traders say BBC
📢 Published on 📅 18 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Paving way for Barrow town centre transformation - Westmorland and Furness Council
Paving way for Barrow town centre transformation Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 17 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Market and theatre have 'reached end of life' - BBC
Market and theatre have 'reached end of life' BBC
📢 Published on 📅 17 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Upcoming fair celebrates the creativity of the Cumbrian community - Nwemail.co.uk
Upcoming fair celebrates the creativity of the Cumbrian community Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 4 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
University of Cumbria and Furness College partnership strengthens vision for Barrow’s growing higher education future - University of Cumbria News
University of Cumbria and Furness College partnership strengthens vision for Barrow’s growing higher education future University of Cumbria News
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Barrow Family Hub winter newsletter - Westmorland and Furness Council
Barrow Family Hub winter newsletter Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Two-day road closure scheduled to begin in Barrow next month - Nwemail.co.uk
Two-day road closure scheduled to begin in Barrow next month Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 25 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Tourism bosses planning visit to 'overlooked' Barrow - Nwemail.co.uk
Tourism bosses planning visit to 'overlooked' Barrow Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 24 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Death notices and funeral announcements from Barrow and Furness in The Mail - Nwemail.co.uk
Death notices and funeral announcements from Barrow and Furness in The Mail Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 24 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Marina Village partnership agreed to support new homes in Barrow - Westmorland and Furness Council
Marina Village partnership agreed to support new homes in Barrow Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 21 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Barrow bins 'overflowing over Christmas' - BBC
Barrow bins 'overflowing over Christmas' BBC
📢 Published on 📅 20 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Four-week road closure scheduled to begin in Barrow next week - Nwemail.co.uk
Four-week road closure scheduled to begin in Barrow next week Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 17 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Options being developed for next steps in town centre transformation - Westmorland and Furness Council
Options being developed for next steps in town centre transformation Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Team Barrow launches conversation to help shape the future of Barrow Town Centre - Westmorland and Furness Council
Team Barrow launches conversation to help shape the future of Barrow Town Centre Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 24 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Barrow grants aim to help people get back into work - BBC
Barrow grants aim to help people get back into work BBC
📢 Published on 📅 6 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
The people we lost in Barrow and Furness this week - Nwemail.co.uk
The people we lost in Barrow and Furness this week Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 6 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Crime and court stories covered in The Mail this week - Nwemail.co.uk
Crime and court stories covered in The Mail this week Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 6 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Meet the latest recruits keeping the streets of Barrow and Furness safe - Nwemail.co.uk
Meet the latest recruits keeping the streets of Barrow and Furness safe Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
110-home development planned for Barrow - Nwemail.co.uk
110-home development planned for Barrow Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Barrow Lakes Parade plan 'threatens livelihoods' - BBC
Barrow Lakes Parade plan 'threatens livelihoods' BBC
📢 Published on 📅 28 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
New partnership with Holiday Inn Express Barrow-in-Furness boosts focus on Barrow visitor economy - Hospitality & Catering News
New partnership with Holiday Inn Express Barrow-in-Furness boosts focus on Barrow visitor economy Hospitality & Catering News
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Barrow Town Council passes grooming gangs inquiry motion - BBC
Barrow Town Council passes grooming gangs inquiry motion BBC
📢 Published on 📅 21 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
10 reasons why Barrow is rubbish and not worth visiting... - Nwemail.co.uk
10 reasons why Barrow is rubbish and not worth visiting... Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 18 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Nine areas of Barrow among England's most deprived neighbourhoods - Nwemail.co.uk
Nine areas of Barrow among England's most deprived neighbourhoods Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Boom times in a British manufacturing town - The Economist
Boom times in a British manufacturing town The Economist
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Team Barrow investment ‘not enough’ - Business Crack
Team Barrow investment ‘not enough’ Business Crack
📢 Published on 📅 30 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Camera installed to help prevent crime at popular park - Westmorland and Furness Council
Camera installed to help prevent crime at popular park Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 29 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Barrow shop ordered to close after seizures of illegal tobacco products - Westmorland and Furness Council
Barrow shop ordered to close after seizures of illegal tobacco products Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 23 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
All eight proposed 20mph areas in Barrow and Furness get public backing - Nwemail.co.uk
All eight proposed 20mph areas in Barrow and Furness get public backing Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 22 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
New Alternative Provision in Barrow opens to pupils - Westmorland and Furness Council
New Alternative Provision in Barrow opens to pupils Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 16 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Team Barrow helps launch business support directory - Westmorland and Furness Council
Team Barrow helps launch business support directory Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 10 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Council hosting free forum event for Westmorland and Furness landlords and managing agents - Westmorland and Furness Council
Council hosting free forum event for Westmorland and Furness landlords and managing agents Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 3 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Dancers from Barrow and Furness dazzle at this year's championships - Nwemail.co.uk
Dancers from Barrow and Furness dazzle at this year's championships Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 1 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Death notices and funeral announcements from Barrow and Furness in The Mail - Nwemail.co.uk
Death notices and funeral announcements from Barrow and Furness in The Mail Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Barrow mural celebrates Lioness Georgia Stanway - BBC
Barrow mural celebrates Lioness Georgia Stanway BBC
📢 Published on 📅 25 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Defence Secretary visits new University of Cumbria Barrow campus - University of Cumbria News
Defence Secretary visits new University of Cumbria Barrow campus University of Cumbria News
📢 Published on 📅 24 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
King Charles visits Barrow-in-Furness to bestow royal title - BBC
King Charles visits Barrow-in-Furness to bestow royal title BBC
📢 Published on 📅 22 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
King visits Barrow Town Hall - Westmorland and Furness Council
King visits Barrow Town Hall Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 22 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
The King visits Barrow-in-Furness - The Royal Family
The King visits Barrow-in-Furness The Royal Family
📢 Published on 📅 22 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Community groups and organisations invited to apply for share of £2.8m Team Barrow fund - Westmorland and Furness Council
Community groups and organisations invited to apply for share of £2.8m Team Barrow fund Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 19 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Residents given permission to attend meeting about FGH Level 3 ICU shake-up - Nwemail.co.uk
Residents given permission to attend meeting about FGH Level 3 ICU shake-up Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 10 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Barrow vision offers lessons to university sector on how it can drive regional growth - University of Cumbria News
Barrow vision offers lessons to university sector on how it can drive regional growth University of Cumbria News
📢 Published on 📅 4 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
‘Walkshops’ will provide 'Perceptions of Place' in Barrow-in-Furness - Lancaster University
‘Walkshops’ will provide 'Perceptions of Place' in Barrow-in-Furness Lancaster University
📢 Published on 📅 19 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Death notices and funeral announcements from Barrow and Furness in The Mail - Nwemail.co.uk
Death notices and funeral announcements from Barrow and Furness in The Mail Nwemail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 17 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Barrow Library to Host Creative ‘Our Freedom: Then and Now’ Project Marking 80 Years Since VE/VJ Day - Westmorland and Furness Council
Barrow Library to Host Creative ‘Our Freedom: Then and Now’ Project Marking 80 Years Since VE/VJ Day Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 15 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Free Summer Football Returns for Barrow’s young people - Westmorland and Furness Council
Free Summer Football Returns for Barrow’s young people Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 7 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Next steps for Barrow town centre transformation proposals - Westmorland and Furness Council
Next steps for Barrow town centre transformation proposals Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 5 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Council congratulates 'inspirational' Barrow Lioness Georgia Stanway - Westmorland and Furness Council
Council congratulates 'inspirational' Barrow Lioness Georgia Stanway Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 29 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Lioness Georgia Stanway 'truly inspiring' for Barrow youngsters - BBC
Lioness Georgia Stanway 'truly inspiring' for Barrow youngsters BBC
📢 Published on 📅 29 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Furness General Hospital petition over critical care provision cuts - BBC
Furness General Hospital petition over critical care provision cuts BBC
📢 Published on 📅 25 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
MP for Barrow and Furness visits town’s new University of Cumbria campus - University of Cumbria News
MP for Barrow and Furness visits town’s new University of Cumbria campus University of Cumbria News
📢 Published on 📅 24 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Brilliant Barrow Summer of Fun programme unveiled - Westmorland and Furness Council
Brilliant Barrow Summer of Fun programme unveiled Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 19 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Nicholas J.R. White offers a new visual narrative for Barrow-in-Furness - 1854 Photography
Nicholas J.R. White offers a new visual narrative for Barrow-in-Furness 1854 Photography
📢 Published on 📅 17 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Barrow Astro Turf pitches open to the public - Westmorland and Furness Council
Barrow Astro Turf pitches open to the public Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 15 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Abbey Road scheme will support town’s transformation - Westmorland and Furness Council
Abbey Road scheme will support town’s transformation Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 11 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Ten-year Plan for Barrow aims to create 'thriving' town - BBC
Ten-year Plan for Barrow aims to create 'thriving' town BBC
📢 Published on 📅 6 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Team Barrow unveils its 10-year transformation plan - Westmorland and Furness Council
Team Barrow unveils its 10-year transformation plan Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 4 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Nominations open for Barrow Town Council by-elections - Westmorland and Furness Council
Nominations open for Barrow Town Council by-elections Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 3 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Agreement to develop transformational town centre plans - Westmorland and Furness Council
Agreement to develop transformational town centre plans Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 4 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Decision to be made on future of Barrow town centre scheme - Westmorland and Furness Council
Decision to be made on future of Barrow town centre scheme Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 24 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Barrow to host packed programme of creative, cultural and family events - Westmorland and Furness Council
Barrow to host packed programme of creative, cultural and family events Westmorland and Furness Council
📢 Published on 📅 1 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
