Barrow-in-Furness8 hrs agoTest 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?8 hrs ago3 days agoPlans to transform empty Grade II listed hotelDevelopers hope to bring Barrow's Majestic Hotel, which has been empty for two years, back into use.3 days ago7 days agoSoapbox derby races back into townSpectators lined the streets to watch racers navigate obstacles such as ramps, chicanes and foam.7 days ago7 days agoTest 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.7 days ago14 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 202613 Aug 2026Babies offered first library card at birthThe scheme will help create a lifelong love of reading, Westmorland and Furness Council hopes.13 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Hairy Biker auction 'shows man behind TV persona'Hundreds of items belonging to the late TV chef Dave Myers will go under the hammer next month.12 Aug 202611 Aug 2026Learning to swim can save lives, teacher saysAt Greengate Junior School, in Barrow, 91% of Year 6 children can swim at least 25m.11 Aug 2026...
