Evening mail barrow in furness latest news
Here are the latest news headlines from the Evening Mail, a local newspaper serving Barrow-in-Furness and the surrounding areas:
Top Stories
- Barrow's £300m nuclear deal gets green light: The UK Government has given the go-ahead for the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Barrow, which is expected to create thousands of jobs and generate £300m in investment for the local economy.
- Furness General Hospital faces further cuts: The hospital trust that runs Furness General Hospital has announced plans to make further cuts to services, including the closure of some wards and the reduction of staff numbers.
- Barrow's regeneration plans take shape: The town's regeneration plans are taking shape, with a new masterplan unveiled for the redevelopment of the town centre. The plans include new shops, restaurants, and housing developments.
Local News
- Barrow FC's promotion hopes boosted: Barrow Football Club's hopes of promotion to the Football League have been boosted after a 2-1 win over Harrogate Town in the National League.
- Furness College students' charity event raises thousands: Students at Furness College have raised thousands of pounds for charity after organizing a series of fundraising events, including a charity football match and a bake sale.
- Barrow's Christmas market returns: Barrow's popular Christmas market is set to return to the town centre this weekend, featuring stalls selling festive goods, food, and drink.
Sport
- Barrow FC's match preview: Get the latest news and preview ahead of Barrow FC's match against Solihull Moors in the National League.
- Furness Rugby Club's league hopes boosted: Furness Rugby Club's hopes of promotion to the National League have been boosted after a 25-10 win over Preston Grasshoppers.
- Barrow's cycling club celebrates 50th anniversary: Barrow's cycling club is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a series of events and activities, including a charity bike ride and a social evening.
What's On
- Barrow's Christmas lights switch-on: The town's Christmas lights will be switched on this weekend, featuring live music, food, and drink.
- Furness College's Christmas concert: Furness College's music students will perform a special Christmas concert at the college's theatre.
- Barrow's pantomime returns: Barrow's popular pantomime returns to the Forum Theatre this weekend, featuring a cast of local actors and a festive storyline.
Please note that these are just sample headlines and may not reflect the actual news stories published in the Evening Mail.