Dalton in Furness4 days agoChild 10p swim scheme set for Easter breakA report finds more than 800 young people took part in the scheme in Barrow in February.4 days agoCumbria14 Mar 2025Pigeon's medal for war bravery unveiled at museumThe Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness unveils the pigeon's war medal at a special ceremony.14 Mar 2025Cumbria1 Mar 2025Grieving mothers' heartbreak fuels heart campaignTwo mums who lost children to cardiac arrests are providing young people with free heart screenings.1 Mar 2025Cumbria19 Feb 2025Rare sketch portrait found in US wheelie binThe sketch, by a British 18th century portrait artist, was stumbled upon by chance in Hudson, New York.19 Feb 2025England1 Feb 2025Bravery medal awarded to pigeon sold for £30kThe Dickin Medal awarded to a pigeon called Tommy is purchased by a museum in Barrow.1 Feb 2025Cumbria3 Jan 2025Zoo starts rehoming animals after closureThe zoo, which has been at the centre of welfare concerns, says it has already rehomed many animals.3 Jan 202519 Dec 2024Zoo's land owners pledge 'urgent' improvementsSouth Lakes Safari Zoo, which has been at the centre of welfare concerns, will close on 31 December.19 Dec 2024Cumbria16 Dec 2024Zoo at centre of welfare concerns to closeBosses at the attraction say they are working to find long-term homes for the animals.16 Dec 2024Cumbria6 Nov 2024Council urged to take action over troubled zoo Vets, campaigners and actors ask a council to permanently revoke South Lakes Safari Zoo's licence. 6 Nov 2024...