Fun-filled festival returns this weekend

12:49pm Thursday 12th June 2008

ALL the fun of the fair is back in a Furness town this weekend when a much-loved festival makes its annual return.

Drink-drivers facing summer clampdown

9:36am Wednesday 11th June 2008

THE temptation to drink and drive is all the more heightened in summer, according to police who have launched a major offensive against driving under the influence.

Britain needs multi-million Furness project

3:25pm Monday 2nd June 2008

BRITAIN and Furness needs the £500 million Gateway gas storage project and a new gas compressor facility at Rampside, near Barrow.

Thieves target vehicle batteries

4:30pm Friday 30th May 2008

POLICE in Barrow are appealing for information after up to 60 vehicle batteries were stolen from locations, including commercial premises, across the Furness area.

Grants on offer for Furness groups

3:45pm Thursday 29th May 2008

AN ENVIRONMENTAL group is inviting Furness to take advantage of a new grant-giving scheme.