Barrow-in-Furness14 hrs agoTown hall plan progresses but costs scupper hubPenrith's Town Hall is set to be turned into an events space with a decision due later this year.14 hrs ago3 days agoMum's bid to halt quiet disability discriminationZoe Mason wants organisations in Cumbria to ensure accessibility is universal for disabled people.3 days ago3 days agoNew theatre 'ambition' deemed not good enoughTeam Barrow claims it has a "shared ambition" to build a new venue to replace the doomed Forum.3 days ago8 days agoMP criticises council over town rebuild plansBarrow MP Michelle Scrogham says Westmorland and Furness Council's theatre plan "not good enough".8 days ago7 Jul 2026Asbestos-hit theatre placed on at-risk registerThe Forum in Barrow is set to be knocked down as part of a redevelopment of the town centre.7 Jul 20267 Jul 2026Most of UK's at risk theatres in north-west EnglandTwo more theatres - including Preston Guild Hall are added to a UK-wide at risk register.7 Jul 20262 Jul 2026Swan put down after being shot in the faceRachel Wilson, who took the bird to the vets, says the shooting in Barrow was "so upsetting". 2 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Maternity patients 'made to feel like burden'Furness Hospital and Westmorland Hospital are criticised in a national investigation.30 Jun 202628 Jun 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizAnimals cool down and get counted, while humans collect prizes in our latest quiz of the week.28 Jun 2026...
