You are here > Home Saturday 22nd November 2008 The Furness area is the home of world class manufacturing companies and service businesses. Click Here to access Business Support through Furness Enterprise. If you move to or live in Furness on the edge of the Lake District, you can enjoy a great lifestyle, access to top quality education, health, leisure facilities and the Lake District National Park. Find out more in this section.   22/10/2008 Dockland revamp plan moves closer The redevelopment of a Cumbrian docklands has moved a step closer with news a Carlisle firm has been chosen to lead the construction programme. Full Story08/09/2008 Why we love Barrow – Barrow is in the top 20 happiest places to live in the UK IT may not be so grim up North after all. For university researchers have concluded what many of us already know – that Barrow is one of the happiest places to live in Britain. (NW Evening Mail, 29 August 2008) Full Story More News For today's Evening Mail News, click here    Great cities with easy reach Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle. More The Lake District on your doorstep. More Jobs for all Read about job opportunities for your partner and family here. More Homes to suit every taste The Furness area has a wide range of houses and homes.More Superb schools & higher education With 9 universities in the North West of England.More Health Care The 404-bed Furness General Hospital provides the areas main health care facility.More Sport In towns you will find leisure centres, where various sporting activities can be enjoyed.More 24hr shopping Speciality and designer fashion is well catered for in South Cumbria.More The Business Park Locate and develop on The Waterfront Jobs and contractors The Marina and Marina village Waterfront seminar gallery Visit the website More More More Contact Us Useful Links This website and initiative is jointly funded by WLR and NWDA. Some funding comes from ERDF This website is managed by Furness Enterprise Ltd on behalf of West Lakes Renaissance in association with provider by Furness Internet Ltd. Copyright 2008 © by Furness Enterprise Ltd Disclaimer ¦ Privacy Statement Powered by: