The Dickin Medal, often known as the Victoria Cross for animals, was given to him in 1946 and has been bought by the Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness. The grandson of Tommy's owner, who was at the ...

A military medal awarded to a racing pigeon for his heroic wartime exploits is coming home to Furness after it was bought on behalf of the ...

BAE SYSTEMS’ plans to use the former Debenhams in Barrow as an ‘experiential’ learning facility have been given the green light.

The Dickin Medal, often known as the Victoria Cross for animals, was given to him in 1946 and has been bought by the Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness. The grandson of Tommy's owner, who was at the ...

A military medal which was awarded to a Cumbrian racing pigeon who assisted the Dutch Resistance during the Second World War has been sold at auction and will return to his local area.

With the special celebrations set to return to Furness in June, organiser Jason Woodcock shared an update on what people can expect.

travelling towards Furness via the M6 toll - with all bikers permitted to use the motorway free of charge for the event. Once the bikers have made it to Barrow there will be a charity concert in ...

which was seized by Westmorland and Furness Councillor, Roy Worthington, with help from the Maritime Trust. With a winning bid of £30,000, they were able to secure the medal, which will now have a ...