Earworms! Why songs get stuck in our heads!

Have you had a tune in your head all day that you can't seem to get rid of? You are not alone! Read on to find out why!

Did you wake up with a song on your mind that you just can't seem to get out of your head? Its OK you are not alone! I often find tunes popping into my head for no reason, only today I had Ed Sheeran 'The A Team'... [more]

Make work pay or prepare to face a backlash....

UPDATED! If you have been watching the news this week you will know that a number of high profile businesses have pulled out of the governments work experience scheme for the long term unemployed. Tesco, Argos, Maplin, Waterstones have all pulled out of the scheme amid concerns that the scheme is unfair. This blog finds out why and discusses... [more]

A way to go!.... on the right track to success

So I hear that Transpennine Express has been carrying out further improvements at Barrow Station?- I wondered why they had them big grey metal gates up! It is surely great news for train travellers who use the station regularly to get from A to B. Barrow Station may not be as big as the likes of Lancaster or Preston stations, but it surely... [more]

Dog Dirt Dodging-an Olympic Sport?

If dog dirt dodging was an Olympic sport Barrovians would be pretty good at it! Judging by the amount of dog dirt on Barrows Streets lately we will have enough practise before the games even begin!

I don't know if anyone has noticed this but there seems to be a really big problem with the amount of dog dirt on our streets lately, left... [more]

Are smartphones taking over our lives?

Are smartphones taking over our lives? With the rapid increase in he smartphone market and in particular, mobile internet usage, are our smartphones taking over our lives? This blog discovers why smartphone usage is increasing and uncovers how smartphones are impacting on our daily lives.

If like me, you own a smartphone you will more... [more]