Community News & Updates
- 10th December 2015
Winter is, understandably, the busiest time of the year for the NHS.
The arrival of cold weather, coupled with a huge increase in illnesses such as flu and sickness bugs sees a huge spike in the number of frail and vulnerable patients admitted to hospital over the winter months.
- 9th December 2015
With the support of local people and local businesses, Barrow Soup Kitchen is looking to be open in time for Christmas.
- 8th December 2015
On the run up to Christmas Barrow Library are running a series of events as a sign of appreciation to all their lovely borrowers.
- 1st December 2015
Barrow Borough Council has released the revised dates for wheelie bin collections in Barrow and Millom over the Christmas break.
- 30th November 2015
An important decision has been made concerning the future of Ulverston’s Coronation Hall.
- 24th November 2015
Plans to develop Barrow Waterfront have moved forward considerably, after Cumbria County Councils Development Control Committee met in Kendal last week.
- 20th November 2015
Foodbanks have been around in the UK since 2000, but really only came into prominence during, and as a result of The Financial Crisis of 2008.
More and more people are struggling to feed themselves and their families, something we certainly never thought we’d see in the UK in 2015!
The Foodbank in Barrow is proving to be a real life saver.
- 12th November 2015
Life can be tough sometimes, very tough. We’ve all been there.. there’s just too much month left at the end of the money. And the constant threat of tax credit cuts, and sanctions on Job Seekers Allowance can put you under even more strain.
At best it can lead to sleepless nights; at worst it can be fatal!
Here's how one man's tragic story has led to a group of people looking to set up a Soup Kitchen in Barrow.
- 4th November 2015
This Sunday is Remembrance Sunday, and across the country people will pay their respects and honour to those who lost their lives serving their country.
- 28th October 2015
Walney Fire Station has been put under threat of closure due to spending cuts.Sparking an outcry from concerned residents.