BARROW Borough Council has temporarily suspended its special collection service after 'high volumes of demand'.

The council has announced it has suspended taking bookings after experiencing a high demand for its collection service.

All available slots are booked up until tomorrow.

A spokesman said: "We are experiencing high volumes of demand for this service and all available collection slots are now booked until April 1.

"Therefore, we have temporarily suspended taking bookings. If you want to dispose of any large item and are able to do so, please take it to the Household Waste Recycling Centre at Walney Road.

"Please do not leave large items outside the boundary of your property as it will be classed as a potential fly tip and you will be liable for a fine."