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A round road sign with the 20 in black on a white background with a red circle around the edge. The sign is in front of another identical one, which is blurred in the background in front of lots of trees.

Speed limits lowered to 20mph in 20 areas

A council says 20 of its proposed schemes will go ahead based on feedback from residents.

Man standing at cash point in front of the Post Office branch on a sunny day.

MP urges locals to help save town's post office

The site is one of 115 branches the Post Office is considering the future of.

Simon Case in chequered white shirt. He has a beard and square glasses and is looking at the camera. He has a shaved head and is smiling.

Ex-cabinet secretary takes town regeneration job

Overseeing a £200m budget, he says Barrow is a "fantastic town" but not "without its challenges".

A blue recycling box on the ground outside house and against a brick wall. It is full of plastic bottles, tins and cardboard.

More than 40% of town's recycling not recycled

An FOI reveals 41.5% of Barrow resident's recycling was sent to landfill or incinerated last year.

Ruins of ancient monastery in the background to yellow daffodils

Abbey volunteers 'dismayed' by winter close plans

English Heritage, which runs Furness Abbey, says it is operating in a "challenging environment".

An artist's impression of the camping barn and cafe which will be built at the hub. The building has numerous windows to allow customers to look out.

Work on £2.6m nature centre to begin

The hub will be a focus for visitors exploring the environment around Earnse Bay in Cumbria.

The Debenhams store is a multi-storey brick building. It has a grand arch window with a sign reading "Debenhams" on it.

Debenhams site to become VR defence training base

BAE Systems says it is "extremely proud" to contribute to the "Barrow town centre regeneration".

Hairy Biker Si King on his motorbike at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull during Dave Day. Next to him is another rider who is raising his arm and pointing his index finger in the air. Behind them are other bikers.

Bikers for Dave Day 2 asked to register

Thousands are again expected to pay tribute to the late TV chef, Hairy Biker Dave Myers.

A black-and-white photograph of two men holding Tommy the pigeon wearing a medal. One of the men has round glasses and is in uniform, the other is wearing a three-piece suit.

Bravery medal awarded to pigeon sold for £30k

The Dickin Medal awarded to a pigeon called Tommy is purchased by a museum in Barrow.