VAL Holden clearly loves Barrow. Spend just a few minutes with her and you soon learn she is passionate about the place and its people.

• Talkin' about regeneration
• Key player
• The logo man (1 comment)
• We came for three years, and we’re still here 25 years later
• A real colourful take on our life

SHIPYARD boss Murray Easton is an enthusiastic Love Barrow supporter.

• Working together improving our lives
• Community full of spirit and life... thanks to people like Gemma
• From nuclear subs to toilet rolls - Barrow makes it all
• One of the best areas for fresh food in UK
• It's academic
• Islanders dance troupe

BARROW’S “Mr Regeneration” has yet to see the ghosts of the Hovering Milkmaid and the Headless Monk that inhabit the environs of his home.

• Let's shout about Barrow
• Indoor market's healthy choice
• Love Barrow and Love yourself
• How can you improve your health?
• Jewels in our crown
• Wonderfully windy Walney

I HAVE been writing about Barrow’s arts scene for nearly 20 years and have been struck by the variety of skills, talent and ideas constantly flowing from so many people.

• City in Barrow
• Putting the heart into Barrow
• Everyone is left in our wake
• It's not all power and speed down Barrow docks