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7 days ago
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Submarine builds to bring 'prosperity to Barrow'
A defence firm has said the decision to build up to 12 new attack submarines is in response to the "increasingly uncertain world we're living in". The prime minister announced earlier that the new conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines would be built at Barrow shipyard. Submarine builder BAE Systems said it "welcomed" the defence spending, while MP for Barrow and Furness Michelle Scrogham said the move would "safeguard jobs" and provide huge opportunities for local people. BAE employee, Mark Early, said it was "the best thing ever" and would bring prosperity to the area. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said it expected a new submarine to be built every 18 months with a "major expansion of industrial capability" at the BAE Systems' site. The review is expected to recommend the armed forces move to "warfighting readiness" to deter growing threats to the UK. BAE said it welcomed the government's "commitment to the largest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War". "The review recognises the increasingly uncertain world we're living in and the capabilities the UK needs to defend our freedom and strengthen our national security now and into the future," chief executive Charles Woodburn said. Mr Woodburn said the "clear demand signal gives our sector the confidence to invest in boosting capacity". Meanwhile Mr Early said it would create "massive improvements". "I know lads that travel up from Lancaster every day to work here," he said. "The more money we spend, the more people will come to the town, bringing prosperity. "It's the best thing ever." Antony Goldsmith, who also works at BAE, said: "It's good for the town. "Obviously I've got a lot of years left in there so brilliant news for us." Defence Secretary John Healey MP said: "The people of Barrow and Furness are right to be proud of their role in keeping this nation safe over many decades. "Our commitment today to expand the attack submarine fleet is the start of the next chapter of Barrow's illustrious history." Scrogham said: "This will safeguard jobs, provide huge opportunities for local people and be the driver for our local economy across south Cumbria." Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines Nuclear submarine port to be granted royal title BAE Systems
BBC News
7 days ago
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Submarine builds pledge to bring 'prosperity to Barrow'
A defence firm has said the decision to build up to 12 new attack submarines is in response to the "increasingly uncertain world we're living in".The prime minister announced earlier that the new conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines would be built at Barrow builder BAE Systems said it "welcomed" the defence spending, while MP for Barrow and Furness Michelle Scrogham said the move would "safeguard jobs" and provide huge opportunities for local employee, Mark Early, said it was "the best thing ever" and would bring prosperity to the area. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said it expected a new submarine to be built every 18 months with a "major expansion of industrial capability" at the BAE Systems' site. The review is expected to recommend the armed forces move to "warfighting readiness" to deter growing threats to the said it welcomed the government's "commitment to the largest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War". "The review recognises the increasingly uncertain world we're living in and the capabilities the UK needs to defend our freedom and strengthen our national security now and into the future," chief executive Charles Woodburn said. 'Massive improvements' Mr Woodburn said the "clear demand signal gives our sector the confidence to invest in boosting capacity".Meanwhile Mr Early said it would create "massive improvements"."I know lads that travel up from Lancaster every day to work here," he said."The more money we spend, the more people will come to the town, bringing prosperity."It's the best thing ever." Antony Goldsmith, who also works at BAE, said: "It's good for the town."Obviously I've got a lot of years left in there so brilliant news for us." Defence Secretary John Healey MP said: "The people of Barrow and Furness are right to be proud of their role in keeping this nation safe over many decades. "Our commitment today to expand the attack submarine fleet is the start of the next chapter of Barrow's illustrious history."Scrogham said: "This will safeguard jobs, provide huge opportunities for local people and be the driver for our local economy across south Cumbria." Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
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College to receive £470k to improve buildings
A college is set to receive £470,000 in efforts to improve its facilities. Barrow's Furness College is in line to get the government funding as part of a national £302m scheme to fix, maintain and improve further education buildings. As part of the national funding scheme, Cumbria's further educational colleges are due to be awarded £10m in total. MP for Barrow and Furness Michelle Scrogham said she was "delighted" to see the college benefit, adding "the success of the college was vital for the future of our young people and for economic growth locally". In 2013, the college reopened its doors following a major refurbishment which involved building its main teaching area, dubbed "the copper box". The funding is the first capital investment for further education colleges in two years and the government said it would bolster its mission to break down the barriers to opportunity, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. Skills minister Jacqui Smith said further education colleges were "vital" in the government's aims grow the economy. "They are at the heart of training the next generation of skilled workers who will drive forward our plan for change." Scrogham said: "I am delighted that Furness College will benefit from this new investment into college buildings. "The success of the college is vital for the future of our young people and for economic growth locally. "We need to make sure young people are given every chance to succeed and investing in the college buildings is an important part of that." Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. College awarded £1.9m grant to improve campuses College opens doors to the public Furness College Local Democracy Reporting Service
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03-04-2025
- Politics
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Far-right group visit to mosque site condemned
The visit of a far-right group to the construction site of a mosque has been condemned, including by the MP who said such groups were "not welcome" in the area. A group of Muslim doctors at Barrow's Furness General Hospital spearheaded plans for the South Lakes Islamic Centre in Dalton-in-Furness because the nearest mosque was 50 miles away. Britain First held a demonstration outside the Ulverston Road site, where the co-leaders held a banner reading "no mosque here". The group's petition to revoke planning permission received more than 70,000 signatures but Anti Racist Cumbria urged the local community to "stand against" misinformation about the development and Muslims as a group. Labour MP for Barrow and Furness, Michelle Scrogham said: "Britain First, which emerged from the old British National Party, are not welcome in Barrow and Furness where, for generations, we are proud to have a community which supports one another." Westmorland and Furness Council Conservative deputy leader Matt Brereton said there was a "sizeable Islamic faith community" in the wider Furness area. "I don't really see there should be an issue in terms of them having somewhere they can celebrate their faith," he said. The South Lakes Islamic Centre charity believes the prayer rooms and community centre in Dalton would prove beneficial for local Muslim families and visiting tourists. Planning approval was originally granted in December 2022 with the group previously stating the space would cater for the 40 to 50 practising Muslim doctors at Furness General Hospital and their families. Managing director of Footprint Design Architects Yaqoob Malik said the controversy had led to some local suppliers pulling out of the project. Mr Mailk said: "Supply chains were hesitant being involved in such a project. "I don't believe there was any discrimination from their own part, I think more so they were concerned about the repercussions that it may have to their business." The site has also been subject to misinformation, including that it is a "mega mosque in the Lake District" - when it is a 33ft (10m) tall and 98ft (30m) long building, an hour's drive from Windermere. Misinformation prompted Westmorland and Furness Council to release fact-checking guidance. It was never the case that an application for a children's home had been turned down at the site, the local authority said. The council said the then Barrow Council received 47 responses to the proposals at the time. Of those 21 were objections, 18 were in support and eight were neutral comments. A council spokesperson added: "Our role as the statutory planning authority has been to determine whether the application aligned with planning policy and to make a decision in accordance with planning rules. "This procedure was followed correctly, democratically and legally, and there are no grounds to rescind this planning application.'' Additional reporting by Dan Hunt, Local Democracy Reporter Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
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03-04-2025
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Far-right group visit to Dalton-in-Furness mosque site condemned
The visit of a far-right group to the construction site of a mosque has been condemned, including by the MP who said such groups were "not welcome" in the area.A group of Muslim doctors at Barrow's Furness General Hospital spearheaded plans for the South Lakes Islamic Centre in Dalton-in-Furness because the nearest mosque was 50 miles First held a demonstration outside the Ulverston Road site, where the co-leaders held a banner reading "no mosque here".The group's petition to revoke planning permission received more than 70,000 signatures but Anti Racist Cumbria urged the local community to "stand against" misinformation about the development and Muslims as a group. Labour MP for Barrow and Furness, Michelle Scrogham said: "Britain First, which emerged from the old British National Party, are not welcome in Barrow and Furness where, for generations, we are proud to have a community which supports one another."Westmorland and Furness Council Conservative deputy leader Matt Brereton said there was a "sizeable Islamic faith community" in the wider Furness area."I don't really see there should be an issue in terms of them having somewhere they can celebrate their faith," he said. The South Lakes Islamic Centre charity believes the prayer rooms and community centre in Dalton would prove beneficial for local Muslim families and visiting approval was originally granted in December 2022 with the group previously stating the space would cater for the 40 to 50 practising Muslim doctors at Furness General Hospital and their families. 'No grounds to rescind' Managing director of Footprint Design Architects Yaqoob Malik said the controversy had led to some local suppliers pulling out of the Mailk said: "Supply chains were hesitant being involved in such a project."I don't believe there was any discrimination from their own part, I think more so they were concerned about the repercussions that it may have to their business."The site has also been subject to misinformation, including that it is a "mega mosque in the Lake District" - when it is a 33ft (10m) tall and 98ft (30m) long building, an hour's drive from prompted Westmorland and Furness Council to release fact-checking was never the case that an application for a children's home had been turned down at the site, the local authority council said the then Barrow Council received 47 responses to the proposals at the time. Of those 21 were objections, 18 were in support and eight were neutral comments.A council spokesperson added: "Our role as the statutory planning authority has been to determine whether the application aligned with planning policy and to make a decision in accordance with planning rules. "This procedure was followed correctly, democratically and legally, and there are no grounds to rescind this planning application.'' Additional reporting by Dan Hunt, Local Democracy Reporter Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
