A stripped down but equally splendid affair - Not Another Fine Fest comes to Ford Park this August.

World Autism Week takes place between 29th March till 4th April and aims to improve people’s awareness of autism.

World Down Syndrome Day takes place on Sunday 21st March and seeks to promote acceptance and inclusion within our community.

Exactly a year ago today John and I sat in our office in Ulverston watching the panic unfold before our eyes. People and businesses realising (although not to the full extent at this point) the effect the pandemic was about to have on their lives and lively hoods.

This week is National Butchers’ Week, a time to celebrate our fantastic local butchers.

In line with current government guidelines, Life Leisure have announced their plans to re-open.

World Book Day returns for 2021 on a mission to change children's lives forever through the joy of reading and sharing stories.

Please get involved in whatever way you can and help ensure that Dalton Leisure Centre is around to serve the local community for many, many more years to come.

You can still shop local by joining Barrow Market Hall's Hall’s Virtual Lockdown Facebook Group

Children seeking support at a local charity will soon be able to combat COVID isolation by exploring a virtual Kendal Castle and building their own submarine at Barrow Docks thanks to an innovative new digital project.