Two schools in Barrow hope to become academies to 'ensure excellence'
Both Greengate Junior School and Ramsden Infant School, which are federated, have applied to join South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust.
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Both Greengate Junior School and Ramsden Infant School, which are federated, have applied to join South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust.
Deaf Awareness Week took place last week, with the academy hosting an activity morning to educate and encourage children in the area.
Simon Fell, the MP for Barrow and Furness, has written to Cumbria Constabulary over his concerns about how the event will be organised.
The 'Wheelbase Fred Whitton Challenge' took place over the weekend, requiring a whole host of volunteers from a local rescue team to get involved.
Head coach Amanda Wilkinson shared her views on what was an improved performance Raiders, but one that did not yield any points.
St Mary's Hospice put the event together, providing a once in a lifetime opportunity for a group of people whilst raising valuable funds for the charity.
The Friends of X112 and Blueworks organise a community bus service across south Cumbria and have since caught the attention of King Charles III.
Liliana Myers was speaking ahead of Dave Day, which is set to see thousands of people coming to Barrow in honour of the TV personality.
Charnley's Home and Garden battled past a 'really tough' field to earn top honours at the North West Family Business Awards.
Greengate Junior School praised its catering team for the work they do that has enabled it to earn the glowing review.
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