In total, Yorkshire accumulated eight Cistercian abbeys – and if Rievaulx was not quite Fountains Abbey’s equal in income, it ...

The Furness Railway in Barrow will host a 12-day beer festival from October 7 to October 18 featuring 25 cask beers priced at £2.40 a pint.

Discover an idyllic lighthouse, a solitary castle on an island surrounded by sea, and a crumbling abbey in this small North ...

Step back to the early 20th century with these eight photographs capturing Barrow's quiet streets and busy days out.

A new cycle path and walkway through the centre of a town will encourage people to "live and linger" in the area, an Olympic champion has said. Chris Boardman, who won gold in Bar ...

An Olympic gold-winning cyclist was on hand as Barrow’s newest cycling scheme was unveiled.

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Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts can lace up their boots as the Westmorland and Furness Way officially opens. Spanning 120 ...

A Barrow road is closed in both directions after a serious collision involving a car and a pedestrian. The incident happened on Hindpool Road, Barrow, near the roundabout joining Abbey Road, at 9.20am ...

Being the superintendent of VMI, Lieutenant General David Furness gets advice from everyone. With over 24,000 alumni, it’s a lot of advice. “The best part of this job is that VMI alumni are passionate ...

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