26/06/2006
Preparing for Astute
A state-of-the-art dredger working in the Walney Channel is another sign that the return of nuclear submarines to Barrow is drawing nearer. Source: NW Evening Mail, 26th June 2006

25/06/2006
Ministers seek Trident replacement
MINISTERS will this week try to thrash out a timetable for replacing the ageing Trident deterrent in an effort to bolster Britain's nuclear status. Source: Brian Brady, Westminster Editor, 25th June 2006

24/06/2006
Trade Unions support Vanguard class replacement
At BAE SYSTEMS shipyard the manual workers union leader Keith Pearson welcomed Mr Brown's statement. Source: NW Evening Mail, 24th June 2006

22/06/2006
BAE will greet nuclear decision with open arms
The decision to renew Britain's nuclear deterrent will be welcome news for BAE SYSTEMS. Source: James Boxell, Financial Times, 22nd June 2006

22/06/2006
KOFAC welcomes Chancellor's news
Keep Our Future Afloat Welcomes Chancellor's view on retaining our independent nuclear deterrent 22nd June 2006, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

21/06/2006
USA view on Trident replacement submarines
Prime Minister Tony Blair said the U.K. will decide before the next election whether to replace Trident nuclear missiles and submarines Source: Mark Deen in London at markdeen@bloomberg.net. Last Updated: June 21, 2006 12:27 EDT

02/06/2006
Senior royal set to launch Astute seven weeks early
The Queen could launch Barrow's first Astute-class nuclear powered submarine next summer. Article by John Simpson, NW Evening Mail, 2nd June 2006

02/06/2006
A great day for the town
Four years later than originally scheduled but seven weeks earlier than expected. Source: NW Evening Mail, 2nd June 2006

01/06/2006
Astute to launch early
THE first Astute-class nuclear submarine will be launched seven weeks early next year. Source: NW Evening Mail, 1st June 2006

01/06/2006
Launch date for nuclear submarine
A launch date has been announced for Britain's latest nuclear submarine, which is being built in Cumbria. Source: BAE SYSTEMS