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The Mail in South Cumbria on MSN3h
Barrow and Furness death notices and funeral announcements from The Mail
The Mail has published 12 death notices this week, creating lasting tributes to lost loved ones from the community.
The Mail in South Cumbria on MSN7h
"Let's make this happen!" - MP aims to bring new festival to Barrow
It was announced last month that the Lakes International Comic Art Festival was setting up a new Agency for Comics in Barrow.
The Mail on MSN3h
Barrow forecast: Sunny skies but small chance of rain
It is set to be a mainly bright end to what has been a sunny week in Furness, there the rain clouds could be appearing by the evening.
Barrow boxer turned diving treasure hunter finds Second World War guns and discarded urn in lake
A former pro boxer from Barrow-in-Furness has hung up his gloves to follow a new career as a diving treasure hunter in the ...
The Mirror10d
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers to have museum named after him a year on from death
The much-loved TV chef, who died of cancer last year aged 66, will be honoured with a free exhibition at The Dock Museum in his hometown of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, next month. It will include ...
The Mail on MSN1d
Council thanks VE Day 80 organisers and participants
On VE Day itself – Thursday 8 May – Sam Plum, the council’s Chief Executive, and Linda Jones, Armed Forces Lead Officer, attended a civic service of thanksgiving at St James’ Church in Barrow. As ...
the Westmorland Gazette15d
Westmorland and Furness to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
Westmorland and Furness Council is also supporting some of the activities as part of official commemorations in Barrow and Penrith on May 8, being co-ordinated by the town councils. Community event ...