Barrow-in-Furness has crumbled since the end of the Cold War. Will growing military threats revive the nuclear ...

“I am fearful of the effect that the redundancies will have on the fabric of life in my community,” John Hutton, a former MP for Barrow and Furness, said in an ominous plea to Parliament in ...

Barrow-in-Furness may be the model ... who owns a nearby fabrics and sewing supplies store. A gift shop opened a year and a half ago near the old Debenhams, spurred by the news of BAE’s plans.

A new community café will open its doors in Barrow Town Hall today. The Town Hall Coffee Shop is part of arrangements ... Westmorland and Furness Council announced in January that facilities ...

The ball of yarn is running out for an iconic fabric and craft retailer. Joann will permanently close all its stores by May 31, including its locations in Washington. Joann shuttered 255 ...

The death of Joann fabrics is turning out to be a big gain ... discount retailer Burlington Stores—formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory—is moving to scoop up dozens of leases from former ...

Indigo Hippo is often thought of as an art supply thrift experience, unique from a standard craft supply store. “With the loss of a fabric resource like Joann Fabric, we are hoping to spread more ...

With the closure of Joann Fabric stores all over the state, we have a list of local fiber shops to check out for your next project. KURIER; 247B Congress St., Portland; 772-2222; [email protected] ...