Barrow Borough Council27 Oct 2025'My neighbour moved house because of the new mosque'The construction of an Islamic Centre is dividing opinion in communities in the South Lakes.27 Oct 202510 Sep 2025Fortnightly bin collections approved by councilWestmorland and Furness Council approves the changes to "harmonise" bin collections.10 Sep 20258 Aug 2025Life on an island with three residents and a kingPiel Island's quirky history and tradition attracts visitors from all over the world.8 Aug 202511 Apr 2025Town has 932 fly-tipping cases in nine monthsA council says recovering asbestos and 28 animal carcasses were among the cases in Barrow.11 Apr 202526 Mar 2023Market hall set for 'bright and modern' revampA planning application for the transformation of the venue is submitted by Barrow Council.26 Mar 202322 Mar 2023'Life-changing' campus for town approvedCumbria University's campus will run courses in manufacturing, computing, cyber security and logistics.22 Mar 20232 Mar 2023Body cameras proposed for council team over abuseThe eight-strong team could also be kitted out with radios and made-to-measure protective armour.2 Mar 202316 Feb 2023Island's outdoor centre plan moves step closerA council approves plans for the scheme on Walney but it now needs government support.16 Feb 202311 Feb 2023Zoo inspectors find some improvementsAn animal rights group raised concerns about the welfare of animals at Safari Zoo Cumbria in 2022.11 Feb 2023...
