Barrow-in-furness news

Those issued with FPNs could face fines of £100

Anti-social behaviour

Cumbria council almost doubles fines for anti-social behaviour in one year

England fans sat outside to watch the semi-final at the Union Tavern

England fans sat outside to watch the semi-final at the Union Tavern

England football

England games boosted sales in Cumbrian pubs despite result

Affordable housing

Cumbria council raises over £11m after doubling council tax on second homes

Need to cool down? Seven Lake District wild swimming spots you might not know about

MP Tim Farron has said he is challenging the government over the cuts he blames for the council's potential effective bankruptcy

MP Tim Farron has said he is challenging the government over the cuts he blames for the council's potential effective bankruptcy

MP says he'll fight government over cuts blamed for council's potential insolvency

Reggie, Chelsea, Christian and Romeo (in his little box of ashes) in theatre

Reggie, Chelsea, Christian and Romeo (in his little box of ashes) in theatre

Couple welcome baby boy year on from stillbirth that triggered fundraising efforts

The Thorncliffe Road house is on the market for £575,000

The Thorncliffe Road house is on the market for £575,000

'Prestigious' five-bed home with attic hobby room listed at £575,000

Furness Coastguard responded to the incident after reports that several boats had got into difficulties returning from Fleetwood

Furness Coastguard responded to the incident after reports that several boats had got into difficulties returning from Fleetwood

Furness Coastguard respond to report of children stranded on boat

CancerCare has announced the return of its Re-Fresh therapeutic peer support programme for children and young people aged five to 17 affected by cancer or bereavement, with sessions restarting this spring in Kendal and Barrow

CancerCare has announced the return of its Re-Fresh therapeutic peer support programme for children and young people aged five to 17 affected by cancer or bereavement, with sessions restarting this spring in Kendal and Barrow

Therapeutic support groups for children set to return to Cumbria

Jane with daughter Tess

Jane with daughter Tess

School teacher aims to inspire others after beating 12% cancer odds to reach 50

Westmorland and Furness Council held events for over 76,000 people in Barrow and Ulverston this year

Westmorland and Furness Council held events for over 76,000 people in Barrow and Ulverston this year

Council celebrates a year of events that welcomed over 76,000 people in Furness

Victoria Academy Primary School in Barrow chose a theme of 'Wrapped Up' for this year's production

Victoria Academy Primary School in Barrow chose a theme of 'Wrapped Up' for this year's production

Festive fun as children stage nativities and Christmas shows

This years festive Elf Dash has went down as a success

This years festive Elf Dash has went down as a success

Children raise thousands for hospice through Elf Dash

Barrow Library will be one of three venues to host climate conversations over December and January

Barrow Library will be one of three venues to host climate conversations over December and January

Five climate conversations to take place across South Cumbria

Night closures will begin on the A590 this weekend

Night closures will begin on the A590 this weekend

A590 set for four weeks of night-time closures from this weekend

A host of family-friendly fun will hit stages across the South Lakes this winter

A host of family-friendly fun will hit stages across the South Lakes this winter

Four panto performances to check out this festive season

A round-up of the week's court stories from South Cumbria

A round-up of the week's court stories from South Cumbria

South Cumbria: Weekly round-up of court stories

Officers are concerned for the welfare of Paul Lowis, 56, who was last seen in Kendal on September 4

Officers are concerned for the welfare of Paul Lowis, 56, who was last seen in Kendal on September 4

Police concerned for welfare of 56-year-old man last seen in Kendal

Blue Peter the last steam locomotive of its class passed through the Lake District this morning on her way to London

Blue Peter the last steam locomotive of its class passed through the Lake District this morning on her way to London

Historic steam locomotive visits the South Lakes

Graze cafe, which is located in Bowness-on-Windermere, overlayed with an English breakfast from The Mission Café.

Graze cafe, which is located in Bowness-on-Windermere, overlayed with an English breakfast from The Mission Café.

The top five cafes in the Lake District, according to TripAdvisor

A Kendal couple have surpassed their fundraising target in honour of their baby boy, Romeo

A Kendal couple have surpassed their fundraising target in honour of their baby boy, Romeo

Couple make donation to hospital in memory of stillborn baby

The festival is set to run for 10 tens

The festival is set to run for 10 tens

Cumbria Opera Festival 2025 gets underway for another instalment

Trevor O'Neill, 52, from Barrow is wanted for recall to prison

Trevor O'Neill, 52, from Barrow is wanted for recall to prison

Police hunt for man wanted for recall to prison

The Cartmel Cup and Treetop Trek are just two of many options to give a go this weekend.

The Cartmel Cup and Treetop Trek are just two of many options to give a go this weekend.

Five things to do in South Cumbria this weekend

Cumbria Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Verdun St in July

Cumbria Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Verdun St in July

Police appeal after two people were injured in attack

Internationally renowned pianist Pascal Pascaleff will perform in Barrow next week

Internationally renowned pianist Pascal Pascaleff will perform in Barrow next week

International pianist to perform in South Lakes next week

MPs from across Cumbria met with Rail Minister Lord Hendy to discuss plans for the Lakes Line

MPs from across Cumbria met with Rail Minister Lord Hendy to discuss plans for the Lakes Line

Cumbria MPs meet with Rail Minister to discuss future of trains

Furness General Hospital opened 40 years ago

Furness General Hospital opened 40 years ago

Furness General Hospital celebrates 40 years of caring for the community

Manchester United Women FC with the shirt dedicated to Poppy

Manchester United Women FC with the shirt dedicated to Poppy

Footballing idols of Poppy Atkinson in moving dedications to aspiring star

The Barrow and Ulverston branches of Furness Building Society, respectively relocated and refurbished, were recently reopened officially by the towns' mayors

The Barrow and Ulverston branches of Furness Building Society, respectively relocated and refurbished, were recently reopened officially by the towns' mayors

Furness Building Society branches reopened by respective mayors

The wedding took place at St Mary's Church in Walney

The wedding took place at St Mary's Church in Walney

Bride walks down the aisle to Coldplay at wedding with 84 guests

Mr and Mrs Heighton with their guests on their wedding day

Mr and Mrs Heighton with their guests on their wedding day

Britain's Got Talent magician entertains couple at wedding after they say 'I do'

Teresa and Tim on their wedding day in Cyprus

Teresa and Tim on their wedding day in Cyprus

Lovebirds soak up the sun on their beach wedding day in Cyprus

Newlyweds celebrate 'perfect' wedding with 87 guests

Christopher and Leanne married at Abbey House Hotel in Barrow.

Christopher and Leanne married at Abbey House Hotel in Barrow.

'The best day ever' - Lovebirds enjoy Barrow wedding with 79 guests

As they made their way to the ceremony, they were met by two fire crews waiting to do a guard of honour.

As they made their way to the ceremony, they were met by two fire crews waiting to do a guard of honour.

Fire crew members stoked the flames of love on wedding day

Care home provider told it 'requires improvement' after inspection

Care home provider told it 'requires improvement' after inspection

Care provider told it 'requires improvement' after inspection

The effects of climate change on South Cumbria will be discussed next week

The effects of climate change on South Cumbria will be discussed next week

South Cumbria's fight against climate change to be detailed

Left to right: Adam Carruthers, Holly Lovelady, Matthew Jackman and Rachel Brownstein appearing in 'Freaks of Fancy'

Left to right: Adam Carruthers, Holly Lovelady, Matthew Jackman and Rachel Brownstein appearing in 'Freaks of Fancy'

New gothic horror movie shot in south Cumbria

The sun is expected to make a return

The sun is expected to make a return

Sunny weather hitting Cumbria for the weekend

Two arts tutors celebrated their love with a wedding surrounded by their loved ones.

Two arts tutors celebrated their love with a wedding surrounded by their loved ones.

Art tutors wed after lockdown engagement proposal

The couple said they had a 'perfect' wedding.

The couple said they had a 'perfect' wedding.

Lovebirds who first met in Barrow pub eight years ago tie knot

Town criers will make proclamations in Penrith, Kendal and Barrow at 1pm on Saturday

Town criers will make proclamations in Penrith, Kendal and Barrow at 1pm on Saturday

Local government

Town criers to proclaim new era of local government

Sarah Woodward and India Douglas

Sarah Woodward and India Douglas

Food banks to benefit from business' festive donations

Search launched for missing teenager

The Queen passes through a guard of honour laid on by local scout groups at Tullie House with Joanne Orr and Mike Mitchelson in 2002

The Queen passes through a guard of honour laid on by local scout groups at Tullie House with Joanne Orr and Mike Mitchelson in 2002

The Queen's visits to Cumbria in pictures

Alvin Finch is a professional referee, pictured right with his son Taylor

Alvin Finch is a professional referee, pictured right with his son Taylor

England Boxing notices the work of Cumbrian referee

Multi-million pound homes across the county

Police reveal new locations for mobile speed cameras

Police reveal new locations for mobile speed cameras

Police reveal new locations for mobile speed cameras

David with his mum, who sadly passed away just before he started the challenge.

David with his mum, who sadly passed away just before he started the challenge.

Man completes gruelling 333 mile and 33,000 feet bike ride for charity

Traffic slowed and congestion builds at turn off

Traffic slowed and congestion builds at turn off

Traffic slowed and congestion builds at turn off

Barrow Island planting from left, Brian Caine (front), Eleanor Caine (front), John Dodgson (rear), Tracy Dodgson, Christine Clarke, Heather Marples, BOOM species officer, Jason Caine, Keaton Caine, Callum Meadows, Beth Kirkby, BAE Systems

Barrow Island planting from left, Brian Caine (front), Eleanor Caine (front), John Dodgson (rear), Tracy Dodgson, Christine Clarke, Heather Marples, BOOM species officer, Jason Caine, Keaton Caine, Callum Meadows, Beth Kirkby, BAE Systems

Platinum Jubilee tree boost mission fuels royal quest

MUSEUM: Days out on your doorstep

MUSEUM: Days out on your doorstep

International Exhibition to bring in the tourists for local attraction

WELCOME: Dawn Devine brings 35 years of experience to the South Cumbria team

WELCOME: Dawn Devine brings 35 years of experience to the South Cumbria team

Family-run accountancy firm 'delighted' to welcome new Operations Director