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Plans to restore landfill site in Barrow may take three more years

PLANS to restore a landfill site near Barrow may take three more years as over 10,000 tonnes of material needs to be imported.

FCC Environment has sent an application to Westmorland and Furness Council to extend the period to complete the restoration of Bennett Bank Landfill Facility.

READ MORE HERE: Plans to restore landfill site may take three more years

The Beast of Cumbria - Big cat DNA confirmed on sheep carcass

DNA belonging to a big cat has been identified on a sheep carcass found in Cumbria.

Locals have long speculated as to whether the so-called 'Beast of Cumbria' is just one or several big cats that slink in the shadows of the countryside.

READ MORE HERE: 'The Beast of Cumbria' - Big cat DNA confirmed to be on sheep carcass

Barrow grandmother and grandson saved from bedroom window in fire

A GRANDMOTHER and her grandson were dramatically rescued through a bedroom window in Barrow after a fire broke out in the downstairs of their home.

60-year-old Vikki Wearing lives at Langdale Grove with her grandson Layton.

READ MORE HERE: Grandmother and grandson saved from bedroom window as fire rips through Barrow home

Grand Designs Lake District house to close next month

A Lake District guest house of TV fame will be closing its doors for the final time next month.

Dome House in Bowness-on-Windermere earned national attention after it appeared on Channel 4's Grand Designs, showcasing efforts to renovate it and return it to its former glory.

READ MORE HERE: Lake District guest house of Grand Designs fame to close next month

Barrow business helps homeless woman move into new house

A VULNERABLE homeless woman sleeping rough at Furness Abbey has been handed the keys to a new home.

Everyone Matters Homes, based in Carlisle Street, Barrow, has transformed the life of a homeless woman just a month after opening following months of work.

READ MORE HERE: Homeless woman sleeping rough at Furness Abbey given roof over her head

Ignition Cocktail Bar in Ulverston opens new games room

A cocktail bar in Ulverston has revealed their newly renovated second floor space, complete with retro arcade machines, a pool table, darts and more.

A £20,000 investment has transformed the space above Ignition Cocktail Bar into a brand new, high tech games room.

READ MORE HERE: Cocktail bar opens exciting new space with arcade games and ‘classic’ menu

112 mile Fred Whitton Cycling Challenge around the Lake District

Thousands of cyclists take on 112 mile challenge over Lake District fells.

This morning, hundreds of cyclists have set off on a gruelling 112 mile route billed as the ‘hardest day ride in the UK’.

READ MORE HERE: 'Hardest' cycling event in the UK celebrates 25 years of climbing Lake District fells

Millom man left wounded and scarred dogs without vet care – sentence

A MAN whose dogs were found suffering from injuries after the RSPCA investigated potential badger baiting offences has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years.

Reece Robertson, 26, of Cook Road in Millom, pleaded guilty to four offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared for sentencing at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court.

READ MORE HERE: Dogs found in 'very dirty kennels with mouldy faeces inside them'

Nuclear watchdog tells BAE to improve safety at Barrow's shipyard

SHIPYARD bosses have been told to improve safety by the nuclear watchdog.

Following a site inspection, the Office for Nuclear Regulation said improvements were needed to BAE's emergency arrangements at its Barrow site.

READ MORE HERE: Nuclear watchdog tells BAE to improve safety at Barrow's shipyard

New Barrow carbon storage facility to pump £1.8bn into economy

A FORTHCOMING carbon storage facility in Barrow could pump nearly £2 billion into the economy, according to a report.

Spirit's Energy's plan to turn Rampside Gas Terminals and gas fields into a carbon storage cluster is estimated to generate a £1.8 billion boost for the economy by 2050 - and support thousands of jobs.

READ MORE HERE: New Barrow carbon storage facility predicted to pump £1.8 billion into economy