Plans to permanently shut an ancient monastery during the winter have been confirmed. Furness Abbey, on the outskirts of ...

Furness Abbey, on the outskirts of Barrow, Cumbria, was founded about 900 years ago and was the first of England's "greater monasteries" to be dissolved during Henry VIII's religious reforms.

Historic photos of Barrow in Furness' oldest hotels in the early 20th century with some accommodating famous guests ...

Three historical attractions in Cumbria are on a list of locations being considered by English Heritage for winter closures.

More than £1m has been secured to improve walking and cycling routes in parts of Cumbria. Westmorland and Furness Council has ...

Barrow's Wetherspoons pub is set to host a 12-day international beer festival next month. A range of 30 real ales, including five from international brewers, will be available at The Furness Railway ...

The trust said its moves had been approved by the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS England ... of Abbey View, a community hospital ward, at the Furness facility.

The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said 750 schools across England will take part in a pilot of the scheme from April ...

Thousands of primary school children will get a free meal, whilst parents will receive at least 30 minutes of free childcare, ...