2+ hour, 28+ min ago  (337+ words) An eight-year-old pupil from Barrow has become one of the youngest members to be accepted into Mensa. Sam Cavaghan, who attends Newbarns Primary School, qualified for membership after scoring an IQ of 130 - placing him in the top two per cent…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (772+ words) A teenager who rode an e-bike dangerously and knocked down and killed an 86-year-old on a zebra crossing has been jailed for six years and nine months. Billy Stokoe, 19, was over the cannabis limit when he collided with fit and…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (84+ words) Thousands limbered up to tackle the rolling hills and valleys that stand between the Lake District and Barrow. The Coniston to Barrow (C2 B) and Keswick to Barrow (K2 B) routes were teeming with people this weekend. Runners and walkers put their endurance to…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (317+ words) In June 1998, families packed into the Furness Abbey amphitheatre for a gala that was all about cheap thrills, sunshine and raising a bit of cash for local good causes. More than 4, 000 people turned up for the Barrow Rotary Club Gala…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (243+ words) A BARROW man who is 'addicted to marathons' is nearing his 100th completed race after taking on the Manchester and London marathons. James Thomas took part in the Manchester iteration on April 19 and then a week later the London Marathon on…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (131+ words) Nwemail. co. uk Olufela Olomola nets dramatic equaliser for Wealdstone in draw with Boston Olufela Olomola's goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time earned Wealdstone a 1-1 draw at home to Boston in the National League. Neither side has much…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (310+ words) The Mayor of Barrow has praised the 'vital' work being done by Samaritans after visiting their new home. Earlier this year, Barrow's branch of the suicide prevention charity relocated from its old base on Hartington Street to a new premises…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (330+ words) 'We are here, and we are there to listen to anybody'. That's the message from a Samaritans volunteer in Barrow after the town's branch relocated. Susan Jones, 74, volunteers as a listener at the Barrow branch of the Samaritans charity. She…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (332+ words) South Cumbria's MPs have given their thoughts after it was revealed they will receive a five per cent pay increase from next month. Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, and Michelle Scrogham, MP for Barrow and Furness, have both…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (460+ words) A new construction company in Cumbria is making its mark with a growing team and a focus on quality. George Townsend took the 'daunting' step to launch'The Lakestone Group last year after leaving his role at Speed Competitions. Mr Townsend…...