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Travel disruption expected in Barrow due to BAE operation - NWE Mail
Travel disruption expected in Barrow due to BAE operation NWE Mail
Published on 17 May 2025 | 5:00 am
New cafe facilities in Barrow greeted by 400 customers on first day - NWE Mail
New cafe facilities in Barrow greeted by 400 customers on first day NWE Mail
Published on 17 May 2025 | 5:00 am
Inquest opens after 38-year-old found dead at home - NWE Mail
Inquest opens after 38-year-old found dead at home NWE Mail
Published on 16 May 2025 | 5:00 am
First look inside new town centre business - NWE Mail
First look inside new town centre business NWE Mail
Published on 15 May 2025 | 5:00 am
Taxi service in Barrow closes its doors due to lack of licensed drivers - NWE Mail
Taxi service in Barrow closes its doors due to lack of licensed drivers NWE Mail
Published on 15 May 2025 | 5:00 am
Two women arrested in Barrow modern slavery inquiry - BBC
Two women arrested in Barrow modern slavery inquiry BBC
Published on 14 May 2025 | 4:05 pm
Town centre shop owner vows to bounce back from fire as boys are arrested - NWE Mail
Town centre shop owner vows to bounce back from fire as boys are arrested NWE Mail
Published on 14 May 2025 | 2:00 pm
Barrow shop owner ‘devastated’ after fire but thanks community for support - NWE Mail
Barrow shop owner ‘devastated’ after fire but thanks community for support NWE Mail
Published on 14 May 2025 | 8:50 am
Major fire in Barrow town centre - live updates - NWE Mail
Major fire in Barrow town centre - live updates NWE Mail
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:20 am
New community café to open in Barrow Town Hall - NWE Mail
New community café to open in Barrow Town Hall NWE Mail
Published on 14 May 2025 | 4:00 am
Community cafe to open in Barrow this week - Cumbria Crack
Community cafe to open in Barrow this week Cumbria Crack
Published on 13 May 2025 | 12:59 pm
Live entertainment and big events help people celebrate Barrow Market - NWE Mail
Live entertainment and big events help people celebrate Barrow Market NWE Mail
Published on 13 May 2025 | 5:00 am
Postcode Lottery: Residents of Barrow street win £1,000 each - NWE Mail
Postcode Lottery: Residents of Barrow street win £1,000 each NWE Mail
Published on 12 May 2025 | 1:00 pm
'Derelict' boat found floating in Walney Channel with search underway for owners - NWE Mail
'Derelict' boat found floating in Walney Channel with search underway for owners NWE Mail
Published on 12 May 2025 | 12:30 pm
Best Butcher's Shop: Barrow business recognised for two decades of service - NWE Mail
Best Butcher's Shop: Barrow business recognised for two decades of service NWE Mail
Published on 12 May 2025 | 5:00 am
Can the U.K.’s Military Spending Push Revive Its Small Towns, Too? - The New York Times
Can the U.K.’s Military Spending Push Revive Its Small Towns, Too? The New York Times
Published on 12 May 2025 | 4:01 am
Fresh fossils and 'roarsome' new dinosaurs - What’s new for Dino Day 2025 - NWE Mail
Fresh fossils and 'roarsome' new dinosaurs - What’s new for Dino Day 2025 NWE Mail
Published on 8 May 2025 | 5:00 am
Barrow dubbed as 'hidden gem' and 'property hotspot' amid investment in town - NWE Mail
Barrow dubbed as 'hidden gem' and 'property hotspot' amid investment in town NWE Mail
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Barrow Marina Village project has 'moved on' from original plans - BBC
Barrow Marina Village project has 'moved on' from original plans BBC
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Communities come together to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day - Westmorland and Furness Council
Communities come together to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day Westmorland and Furness Council
Published on 2 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
Police praised for making 'roads safer' across Furness - NWE Mail
Police praised for making 'roads safer' across Furness NWE Mail
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
How Barrow will be marking VE Day anniversary next month - NWE Mail
How Barrow will be marking VE Day anniversary next month NWE Mail
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Zero fines for littering in Barrow in last three years - NWE Mail
Zero fines for littering in Barrow in last three years NWE Mail
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Outdoor activity centre plans among latest submitted to Barrow Council - NWE Mail
Outdoor activity centre plans among latest submitted to Barrow Council NWE Mail
Published on 13 April 2025 | 7:00 am
The key roadworks and closures in Barrow and Furness over Easter - NWE Mail
The key roadworks and closures in Barrow and Furness over Easter NWE Mail
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Volunteers plant 250 trees at Furness General to mark 40th birthday - NWE Mail
Volunteers plant 250 trees at Furness General to mark 40th birthday NWE Mail
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Postmistress in Barrow leaves after 14 years with replacement search underway - NWE Mail
Postmistress in Barrow leaves after 14 years with replacement search underway NWE Mail
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
We live in England's saddest town: Government injection of £200million is TOO LATE and we are destined to be f - Daily Mail
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Progress at 800-home waterfront site showcased - Westmorland and Furness Council
Progress at 800-home waterfront site showcased Westmorland and Furness Council
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Missing teen from Barrow found - Cumbria Crack
Missing teen from Barrow found Cumbria Crack
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Council’s blitz on back street litter issues - Westmorland and Furness Council
Council’s blitz on back street litter issues Westmorland and Furness Council
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Production in Barrow brings pirates and sea shanties to Furness - NWE Mail
Production in Barrow brings pirates and sea shanties to Furness NWE Mail
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
The derelict Northern town rising from the ashes as Britain rearms - The Telegraph
The derelict Northern town rising from the ashes as Britain rearms The Telegraph
Published on 30 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Barrow-in-Furness: Historic port town to be returned to its former glory as £200MILLION revamp given go-ahead - GB News
Published on 30 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Barrow and Furness death notices and funeral announcements from The Mail - NWE Mail
Barrow and Furness death notices and funeral announcements from The Mail NWE Mail
Published on 29 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Five planning applications this week that could shape your local area - NWE Mail
Five planning applications this week that could shape your local area NWE Mail
Published on 29 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Forum café and facilities to stay open in April - Westmorland and Furness Council
Forum café and facilities to stay open in April Westmorland and Furness Council
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Trains in Cumbria face disruption - after 'electrical fault' causes blockage on line - Cumbria News and Star
Trains in Cumbria face disruption - after 'electrical fault' causes blockage on line Cumbria News and Star
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Barrow gets £200m boost from Chancellor’s defence sector investment - TheBusinessDesk.com
Barrow gets £200m boost from Chancellor’s defence sector investment TheBusinessDesk.com
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Air ambulance touches down in Barrow field to attend emergency - NWE Mail
Air ambulance touches down in Barrow field to attend emergency NWE Mail
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Planning applications submitted to Barrow Borough Council this week - NWE Mail
Planning applications submitted to Barrow Borough Council this week NWE Mail
Published on 23 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Barrow a 'cornerstone of the nation' - reaction to new Royal status floods in - NWE Mail
Barrow a 'cornerstone of the nation' - reaction to new Royal status floods in NWE Mail
Published on 22 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Work for Peace: demonstration at Barrow - Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
Work for Peace: demonstration at Barrow Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
Published on 22 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Historic moment as Barrow Dock receives Royal Charter status - Westmorland and Furness Council
Historic moment as Barrow Dock receives Royal Charter status Westmorland and Furness Council
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
What is a royal town? Everything to know as Barrow granted 'royal' status - NWE Mail
What is a royal town? Everything to know as Barrow granted 'royal' status NWE Mail
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
PM: Barrow a blueprint for positive impact of defence spending across the country - GOV.UK
PM: Barrow a blueprint for positive impact of defence spending across the country GOV.UK
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Royal Port of Barrow: King Charles III to visit as he grants royal status to town - NWE Mail
Royal Port of Barrow: King Charles III to visit as he grants royal status to town NWE Mail
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Submarine building at Barrow a ‘blueprint’ for UK growth, Starmer says - The Independent
Submarine building at Barrow a ‘blueprint’ for UK growth, Starmer says The Independent
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Team Barrow launches £5m education package and awards £650,000 in community grants - Westmorland and Furness Council
Team Barrow launches £5m education package and awards £650,000 in community grants Westmorland and Furness Council
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Invest in peace: CND to protest Britain's nuclear weapons at BAE shipyard, Barrow-in-Furness, Saturday 22 March - Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
Invest in peace: CND to protest Britain's nuclear weapons at BAE shipyard, Barrow-in-Furness, Saturday 22 March Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Barrow port granted Royal status for submarine building - BBC
Barrow port granted Royal status for submarine building BBC
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Barrow MP 'utterly' stands against planned anti-nuclear protest at BAE - NWE Mail
Barrow MP 'utterly' stands against planned anti-nuclear protest at BAE NWE Mail
Published on 19 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Pigeon Tommy's medal unveiled at Barrow-in-Furness Dock museum - BBC
Pigeon Tommy's medal unveiled at Barrow-in-Furness Dock museum BBC
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
The 10 finalists revealed for The Mail's 'Best Sandwich Bar 2025' award - NWE Mail
The 10 finalists revealed for The Mail's 'Best Sandwich Bar 2025' award NWE Mail
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Barrow councillors voice opposition to planned BAE anti-nuclear protest - NWE Mail
Barrow councillors voice opposition to planned BAE anti-nuclear protest NWE Mail
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Amazing historic pictures of Walney once earmarked as a premier seaside destination - NWE Mail
Amazing historic pictures of Walney once earmarked as a premier seaside destination NWE Mail
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Forepoint’s new brand aims to galvanise Barrow-in-Furness - designweek.co.uk
Forepoint’s new brand aims to galvanise Barrow-in-Furness designweek.co.uk
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Barrow could get UK's 'largest' floating solar farm - BBC
Barrow could get UK's 'largest' floating solar farm BBC
Published on 8 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Former nurse opens new business in Barrow hoping to be a step above the rest - NWE Mail
Former nurse opens new business in Barrow hoping to be a step above the rest NWE Mail
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Barrow care home resident killed with fire extinguisher - BBC
Barrow care home resident killed with fire extinguisher BBC
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Special monthly markets return to Barrow town centre - Westmorland and Furness Council
Special monthly markets return to Barrow town centre Westmorland and Furness Council
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
English town Barrow-in-Furness’ transformation set to redefine its future - 2025 - Articles - Transform magazine
English town Barrow-in-Furness’ transformation set to redefine its future - 2025 - Articles Transform magazine
Published on 25 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Cumbrian town is named UK's cheapest place to live according to new research - NWE Mail
Cumbrian town is named UK's cheapest place to live according to new research NWE Mail
Published on 20 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Historic photos of Furness railway and the workers that helped shape Barrow - NWE Mail
Historic photos of Furness railway and the workers that helped shape Barrow NWE Mail
Published on 20 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Plans lodged to prepare 'derelict' land on part of site for over 800 new homes - NWE Mail
Plans lodged to prepare 'derelict' land on part of site for over 800 new homes NWE Mail
Published on 19 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Aled Jones shares message for Barrow ahead of rescheduled show - NWE Mail
Aled Jones shares message for Barrow ahead of rescheduled show NWE Mail
Published on 18 February 2025 | 8:00 am
MP launches petition to protect 'at-risk' Post Office in Barrow - NWE Mail
MP launches petition to protect 'at-risk' Post Office in Barrow NWE Mail
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Case to chair Barrow regeneration board - Civil Service World
Case to chair Barrow regeneration board Civil Service World
Published on 11 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Barrow's post office at risk of closure needs public support, MP says - BBC
Barrow's post office at risk of closure needs public support, MP says BBC
Published on 11 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Former Cabinet Secretary Dr Simon Case appointed chair of Team Barrow - Westmorland and Furness Council
Former Cabinet Secretary Dr Simon Case appointed chair of Team Barrow Westmorland and Furness Council
Published on 10 February 2025 | 8:00 am
More than 40% of Barrow-in-Furness recycling not recycled - BBC
More than 40% of Barrow-in-Furness recycling not recycled BBC
Published on 8 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Expert on why now is a great time to buy property in Barrow-in-Furness - NWE Mail
Expert on why now is a great time to buy property in Barrow-in-Furness NWE Mail
Published on 7 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Global taxi company Uber officially arrives in Cumbrian towns - NWE Mail
Global taxi company Uber officially arrives in Cumbrian towns NWE Mail
Published on 5 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Team Barrow sets out 10-year ambitions - Place North West
Team Barrow sets out 10-year ambitions Place North West
Published on 3 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Michelle Scrogham shares plan to get Barrow town centre thriving once again - NWE Mail
Michelle Scrogham shares plan to get Barrow town centre thriving once again NWE Mail
Published on 3 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Team responsible for 'once in a generation' opportunity set out plan for Barrow - NWE Mail
Team responsible for 'once in a generation' opportunity set out plan for Barrow NWE Mail
Published on 1 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Team Barrow sets out its 10-year strategic vision for the town - Westmorland and Furness Council
Team Barrow sets out its 10-year strategic vision for the town Westmorland and Furness Council
Published on 30 January 2025 | 8:00 am
"Been there for me" - Barrow mum on how council help is making a difference - NWE Mail
"Been there for me" - Barrow mum on how council help is making a difference NWE Mail
Published on 30 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Marina Village vision takes a step closer to reality - Westmorland and Furness Council
Marina Village vision takes a step closer to reality Westmorland and Furness Council
Published on 27 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Barrow-in-Furness death notices and funeral announcements from The Mail - NWE Mail
Barrow-in-Furness death notices and funeral announcements from The Mail NWE Mail
Published on 18 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Temporary library service opens in Barrow - Westmorland and Furness Council
Temporary library service opens in Barrow Westmorland and Furness Council
Published on 15 January 2025 | 8:00 am
The new business in Barrow with 'huge plans' for the town - NWE Mail
The new business in Barrow with 'huge plans' for the town NWE Mail
Published on 9 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Plans for casino in Barrow given the green light - NWE Mail
Plans for casino in Barrow given the green light NWE Mail
Published on 8 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Latest section of BAE town centre development due to open - NWE Mail
Latest section of BAE town centre development due to open NWE Mail
Published on 7 January 2025 | 8:00 am
New holiday resorts, BAE training facilities and bars could be coming to Furness - NWE Mail
New holiday resorts, BAE training facilities and bars could be coming to Furness NWE Mail
Published on 3 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Bid for Barrow royal town status remains under consideration - NWE Mail
Bid for Barrow royal town status remains under consideration NWE Mail
Published on 31 December 2024 | 8:00 am
‘Our school has been homeless for two years’: a rotting Cumbria school counts the cost - The Guardian
‘Our school has been homeless for two years’: a rotting Cumbria school counts the cost The Guardian
Published on 27 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Enjoy a family day out in Barrow-in-Furness - Fleetwood Town FC
Enjoy a family day out in Barrow-in-Furness Fleetwood Town FC
Published on 21 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Westmorland and Furness Council's opening hours for the festive period - Westmorland and Furness Council
Westmorland and Furness Council's opening hours for the festive period Westmorland and Furness Council
Published on 18 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Clearance work under way at Marina Village site - Westmorland and Furness Council
Clearance work under way at Marina Village site Westmorland and Furness Council
Published on 6 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Christmas bin collection dates for Barrow and Furness revealed - NWE Mail
Christmas bin collection dates for Barrow and Furness revealed NWE Mail
Published on 4 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Barrow Delivery Board meets for first time following confirmation of £200 million transformation fund - Westmorland and Furness Council
Barrow Delivery Board meets for first time following confirmation of £200 million transformation fund Westmorland and Furness Council
Published on 21 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Bee monument visits Barrow to highlight sting of violent crime - Westmorland and Furness Council
Bee monument visits Barrow to highlight sting of violent crime Westmorland and Furness Council
Published on 4 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Nuclear submarine shipyard fire at Barrow-in-Furness leaves two in hospital - The Guardian
Nuclear submarine shipyard fire at Barrow-in-Furness leaves two in hospital The Guardian
Published on 30 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Emergency services tackle fire at BAE Systems' Barrow-in-Furness site - ADS Advance
Emergency services tackle fire at BAE Systems' Barrow-in-Furness site ADS Advance
Published on 30 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Operation Leopard; Barrow & Furness Neighbourhood Police Team response to target ASB caused by off-road bikes - Cumbria Police
Operation Leopard; Barrow & Furness Neighbourhood Police Team response to target ASB caused by off-road bikes Cumbria Police
Published on 16 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Shaping the Future of Barrow - University of Cumbria
Shaping the Future of Barrow University of Cumbria
Published on 3 October 2024 | 5:09 pm
Sports clubs welcomed back to Barrow Astro Turf Pitches - Westmorland and Furness Council
Sports clubs welcomed back to Barrow Astro Turf Pitches Westmorland and Furness Council
Published on 18 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Next phase of 800-home plan for ex-industrial site in Barrow - BBC
Next phase of 800-home plan for ex-industrial site in Barrow BBC
Published on 7 September 2024 | 7:00 am