5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (137+ words) 'Hazardous' faded road markings in Ulverston have been freshened up with hopes that more will follow suit. Michelle Scrogham, the MP for Barrow and Furness, and local campaigner Tony Jennings have been working with stakeholders to determine how the town…...

6+ day, 52+ min ago   (379+ words) A historic seaplane has returned to the skies more than a century after its first flight. The Waterbird, a replica of the original aircraft that took off from Windermere in November 1911, flew again during the ‘Wings over Windermere’ aviation display,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (273+ words) Two new zebra crossings have been installed to improve safety on a busy school route. The crossings, on Springfield Road in Ulverston, follow requests from ward councillors, Ulverston Town Council, schools and the wider community. Springfield Road serves Ulverston Victoria…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (501+ words) A new pavilion with an indoor training barn for community use has been given the green-light. The site, operated by Bootle and District Social and Sports Association (BDSSA), is a recreation ground featuring a sports pavilion, parking, a bowling green,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (487+ words) Castle Street market in Edinburgh (Neil Pooran/PA) Traders at a market in Edinburgh city centre have said they are looking forward to a “bumper” weekend after Princes Street reopened following the building fire seven weeks ago. Businesses around the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (414+ words) More than 200 people have signed objections to controversial plans which would see most of a Hawcoat shopping parade demolished and replaced with a new Tesco convenience store. A total of 209 signed copies objecting to the proposal have been submitted to…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (141+ words) A 20mph speed limit could be introduced across several Barrow wards. Westmorland and Furness Council is proposing the introduction of the new limit in the following wards: Hawcoat and Newbarns, Old Barrow and Hindpool, Ormsgill and Parkside, Risedale and Roosecote, and…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (462+ words) A planning application has been approved by the Lake District National Park Authority to convert a guest house into a permanent home. The proposal, submitted by Gavin Fausset of Fausset Family Homes Limited, relates to Lakes End Guest House in…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (321+ words) New parking equipment will be installed at Sizergh Castle. A planning application, submitted by the National Trust, has been approved by the Lake District National Park Authority for the installation of one dual-lane ANPR camera, two electric car parking payment…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (411+ words) A consultation has opened on seven proposed 20mph speed limit schemes in Barrow and Walney - but locals remain skeptical. These proposals are part of a broader strategy involving 17 schemes progressing across Westmorland and Furness which respond to community concerns over road…...