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Jailed: Robber threatened to throw ammonia in shop worker’s face

The Dock Museum

The Dock Museum

Cultural attractions

Why Barrow's Dock Museum is closed this weekend

the Bee Monument recently visited Barrow and knives handed in during this most recent amnesty.

the Bee Monument recently visited Barrow and knives handed in during this most recent amnesty.

Police visit schools as dozens of knives handed in during amnesty

Iconic Bluebird K7 to be piloted by son of World Water Speed Record holder

Police make arrest following night time thefts

Police make arrest following night time thefts

Man arrested and property recovered after string of night time thefts

Police issue new warning over scam callers targeting Cumbria

Police issue new warning over scam callers targeting Cumbria

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Police issue new warning over scam callers targeting Cumbria

Street performers Danielle Delawonk and Darryl J Carrington at last year's event

Street performers Danielle Delawonk and Darryl J Carrington at last year's event

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Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival makes decision amid weather warnings

School closed due to icy road conditions

School closed due to icy road conditions

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Cumbria school closed after 'collisions' on icy roads

Cumbria holiday let named best in the UK for pet-friendly breaks

Cumbria holiday let named best in the UK for pet-friendly breaks

Lake District holiday let named among the best for pet-friendly breaks

Konstantinos Kalpaxis has been jailed

Konstantinos Kalpaxis has been jailed

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Man jailed for drug offences after vehicle search

Kendal Calling has sold out its in fastest record time ever

Kendal Calling has sold out its in fastest record time ever

Kendal Calling breaks its own record and sells out 20th event in fastest year to date

Check out these two Lake District properties to appear at auction

Check out these two Lake District properties to appear at auction

Two Lake District homes to appear at upcoming auction

Santa is coming to Ford Park in Ulverston

Santa is coming to Ford Park in Ulverston

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Santa will be visiting Ford Park in the run up to Christmas

Special Care Baby Unit staff organise event for World Prematurity Day

Special Care Baby Unit staff organise event for World Prematurity Day

Hospital staff ‘blown away’ by turn out for walk for premature babies

Award-winning bookshop owner visits hometown for ‘special’ event

Award-winning bookshop owner visits hometown for ‘special’ event

Award-winning bookshop owner visits Cumbrian hometown for ‘special’ event

Burton House Farm, Skelsmrgh, Near Kendal

Burton House Farm, Skelsmrgh, Near Kendal

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Grade II listed farmhouse doer-upper in South Cumbria boasts three acres

Four gorgeous dogs are waiting for loving homes

Four gorgeous dogs are waiting for loving homes

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Meet the handsome hounds hoping to find loving families

Hairy Biker Dave Myers tribute pops up at hometown pub

Hairy Biker Dave Myers tribute pops up at hometown pub

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Dave Myers tribute mural pops up at hometown pub

Cherry Blossom on Infield Park

Cherry Blossom on Infield Park

Local government

Investigation works to take place where trees were previously earmarked for felling

The Westmorland General Hospital

The Westmorland General Hospital

Local government

Councillors to discuss proposed closure of a ward at Westmorland General Hospital

The former chippy

The former chippy

Planning and development

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Plans lodged to convert former Barrow chippy into part of a house

Duke Street in Barrow

Duke Street in Barrow

Beauty of Furness captured in 2025 calendar

Mark Davyd (left) CEO of Music Venue Trust and Rob Dunphy (right) receiving the Music Venue Trust Outstanding Contribution to Grassroots Music Award for Barrow Underground Music Society.

Mark Davyd (left) CEO of Music Venue Trust and Rob Dunphy (right) receiving the Music Venue Trust Outstanding Contribution to Grassroots Music Award for Barrow Underground Music Society.

Society ‘proud’ to receive award for outstanding contribution to grassroots music

An emergency food parcel

An emergency food parcel

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Data reveals shocking increase in emergency food parcels in Westmorland and Furness

Kristen Downing sentenced after he was caught drug driving on Cavendish Street in Barrow

Kristen Downing sentenced after he was caught drug driving on Cavendish Street in Barrow

Man, 36, disqualified after he was caught driving while over three times drug limit

A hospital ward

A hospital ward

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Fears patients face 'unmanageable' journeys for 'essential' service

Afghan refugee Aziza with her sewing machine

Afghan refugee Aziza with her sewing machine

Refugees and immigration

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Afghan refugees who fled the Taliban sew to help premature babies in Cumbria

Suggestions include a tax on overnight stays, a visitor vehicle levy charge, a visitor parking charge, or the development of a tourist improvement district.

Suggestions include a tax on overnight stays, a visitor vehicle levy charge, a visitor parking charge, or the development of a tourist improvement district.

Friends of the Lake District

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Tourist tax could be imposed on Lake District visitors, says new report

Luxury camping will be on offer at Base Camp Festival

Luxury camping will be on offer at Base Camp Festival

'UK's friendliest outdoor festival' returning to the Lake District

Nethertown railway station

Nethertown railway station

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Two Cumbrian locations in top 10 'least used' railway stations across the North West

Nominate a charity for Benefact Group's 12-day Christmas giveaway

Nominate a charity for Benefact Group's 12-day Christmas giveaway

Nominate a charity to help them get a share of £120,000

Martin Cooper, fundraising officer for the Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team

Martin Cooper, fundraising officer for the Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team

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Lake District holiday park supports mountain rescue team

Oranges, lemons, pears and other produce are now available to buy loose

Oranges, lemons, pears and other produce are now available to buy loose

Aldi now selling more loose fruit and veg in trial

Royal Lancaster Infirmary Emergency Department

Royal Lancaster Infirmary Emergency Department

Patients rate experience at Morecambe Bay hospital A&Es

Enterprising Cumbria

Enterprising Cumbria

Economic Summit set to host more than 300 business leaders

As airlines continue to reduce their luggage allowance, with major airlines charging fees of up to £65 for oversized baggage

As airlines continue to reduce their luggage allowance, with major airlines charging fees of up to £65 for oversized baggage

Travellers planning Christmas getaway issued £65 charge warning - how to avoid

Freeview update sees 'important' changes made including launch of new channel

There are few greater joys at Christmas than timing a supermarket for when there's no queues, the shelves have been restocked and you can grab a yellow sticker bargain

There are few greater joys at Christmas than timing a supermarket for when there's no queues, the shelves have been restocked and you can grab a yellow sticker bargain

Best time to do your Christmas shopping at every supermarket revealed

A jury in civil court has found mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor guilty of rape and has been ordered to pay damages.

A jury in civil court has found mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor guilty of rape and has been ordered to pay damages.

Civil Court Jury finds Conor McGregor raped woman in hotel

Top left Antonia Baja and right Ioam Iovi; bottom row, from left, Ion Baban, Florina Manole and Miriam Avramoaie

Top left Antonia Baja and right Ioam Iovi; bottom row, from left, Ion Baban, Florina Manole and Miriam Avramoaie

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Couple confronted by masked burglary gang as they walked into house

James Barr is on trial at Preston Crown Court accused of engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour in an intimate/family relationship

James Barr is on trial at Preston Crown Court accused of engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour in an intimate/family relationship

Man accused of manipulating ex-girlfriend says he was victim of ‘numerous’ assaults

Overview of BAE Systems

Overview of BAE Systems

BAE apprentice taken to hospital after 'medical incident' at skills academy

Weather warnings have been issued across Cumbria

Weather warnings have been issued across Cumbria

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Storm Bert: Weather warnings for snow, rain, ice and wind across Cumbria

Cote Ley Crescent where the man threw a brick at a car bonnet

Cote Ley Crescent where the man threw a brick at a car bonnet

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Police appeal after biker throws brick at a car bonnet in Barrow

Keeping your pet safe this winter and how to include your fur baby at Christmas

Keeping your pet safe this winter and how to include your fur baby at Christmas

Keeping your pet safe this winter and how to include your fur baby at Christmas

Enjoy a seasonal evening at Barrow Market

Enjoy a seasonal evening at Barrow Market

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Special evening of seasonal shopping celebrates market opening

Sport

Iconic Bluebird K7 to be piloted by son of World Water Speed Record holder

Dalton St Mary's girl's football team win county cup

Dalton St Mary's girl's football team win county cup

Team of 'unbeaten' girls bring home county football cup

Emile Acquah has been a big miss for Barrow, having been sidelined since October.

Emile Acquah has been a big miss for Barrow, having been sidelined since October.

Barrow boss Stephen Clemence gives the latest on the injury front

Barrow boss Stephen Clemence will be hoping to end his side's winless run on Saturday.

Barrow boss Stephen Clemence will be hoping to end his side's winless run on Saturday.

Stephen Clemence previews this weekend's trip to Chesterfield

Barrow AFC head coach Stephen Clemence is staying positive

Barrow AFC head coach Stephen Clemence is staying positive

We're not that far off, says Barrow boss Stephen Clemence

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National Sport

Luke Littler was in imperious form as he destroyed Rob Cross at the Players Championship Finals (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Luke Littler was in imperious form as he destroyed Rob Cross at the Players Championship Finals (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Luke Littler continues scintillating form by thrashing Rob Cross

Conor McGregor and partner Dee Devlin leave the High Court in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

Conor McGregor and partner Dee Devlin leave the High Court in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

Conor McGregor to appeal after woman who said he raped her wins civil claim

Gary Neville questioned the professionalism of Marcus Rashford and Casemiro (PA)

Gary Neville questioned the professionalism of Marcus Rashford and Casemiro (PA)

We have to set better standards – Amorim on Rashford and Casemiro’s USA trips

Ruben Amorim believes he is the right manager for Manchester United (Simon Peach/PA)

Ruben Amorim believes he is the right manager for Manchester United (Simon Peach/PA)

I believe I am the right guy for Manchester United job – Ruben Amorim

Will Rowlands accepts it is a tough time for Wales (Joe Giddens/PA)

Will Rowlands accepts it is a tough time for Wales (Joe Giddens/PA)

Will Rowlands backs Wales to break out of ‘brutal situation’ in Springboks clash

Conor McGregor and partner Dee Devlin leave the High Court in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

Conor McGregor and partner Dee Devlin leave the High Court in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

Nikita Hand wins civil rape case against MMA fighter Conor McGregor

Pep Guardiola celebrating with Phil Foden (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola celebrating with Phil Foden (Martin Rickett/PA)

Phil Foden: I’m forever grateful for the opportunities Pep gave me at young age

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Nostalgia

Soldiers on parade at Devonshire dock in 1914

Soldiers on parade at Devonshire dock in 1914

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Historic photos of Barrow during the First World War on Remembrance Sunday

The Corvette was donated to the museum by Stuart Wilson

The Corvette was donated to the museum by Stuart Wilson

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Rare sports car is star exhibit at Lakeland Motor Museum

A group of woman huddle on the corner of Sloop Street with one man sweeping in front of the 'old dock buildings'.

A group of woman huddle on the corner of Sloop Street with one man sweeping in front of the 'old dock buildings'.

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Early 20th century street scenes in Barrow show just how much life has changed

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Business

Cumbria holiday let named best in the UK for pet-friendly breaks

Cumbria holiday let named best in the UK for pet-friendly breaks

Lake District holiday let named among the best for pet-friendly breaks

Mark Davyd (left) CEO of Music Venue Trust and Rob Dunphy (right) receiving the Music Venue Trust Outstanding Contribution to Grassroots Music Award for Barrow Underground Music Society.

Mark Davyd (left) CEO of Music Venue Trust and Rob Dunphy (right) receiving the Music Venue Trust Outstanding Contribution to Grassroots Music Award for Barrow Underground Music Society.

Society ‘proud’ to receive award for outstanding contribution to grassroots music

Nominate a charity for Benefact Group's 12-day Christmas giveaway

Nominate a charity for Benefact Group's 12-day Christmas giveaway

Nominate a charity to help them get a share of £120,000

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Opinion

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech to the Labour Party Conference

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech to the Labour Party Conference

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Labour has been in government for 100 days - here's what we've done

Suicide is a hugely sensitive, complex issue.

Suicide is a hugely sensitive, complex issue.

Charity Fundraiser

I'm heading to Norway to raise money for the fight against suicide - here's why

Neil Pollard took this photo just an hour before the incident

Neil Pollard took this photo just an hour before the incident

Readers react to 'tragic' passing

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National News

Gatwick Airport’s south terminal was shut for more than four hours (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Gatwick Airport’s south terminal was shut for more than four hours (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Police conclude investigation into report of suspect package at Gatwick Airport

The King arrives for the Royal Variety Performance (Toby Melville/PA)

The King arrives for the Royal Variety Performance (Toby Melville/PA)

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King laughs at British comedian’s impression of Donald Trump at Royal Variety

The role is described as ‘principal adviser to the Prime Minister and the minister for European Union relations’ (PA)

The role is described as ‘principal adviser to the Prime Minister and the minister for European Union relations’ (PA)

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Ministers seek EU negotiator to lead reset talks

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor and his partner Dee Devlin leave the High Court in Dublin ( Brian Lawless/PA)

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor and his partner Dee Devlin leave the High Court in Dublin ( Brian Lawless/PA)

Conor McGregor to appeal after woman who said he raped her wins civil claim

Nikita Hand, 35, spoke outside court after the jury returned its verdicts (Brian Lawless/PA)

Nikita Hand, 35, spoke outside court after the jury returned its verdicts (Brian Lawless/PA)

Inside Court 24: How the case against Conor McGregor played out

Amanda Holden and Alan Carr arrive for the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London (Ian West/PA)

Amanda Holden and Alan Carr arrive for the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London (Ian West/PA)

Stars arrive at the 2024 Royal Variety Performance after Queen pulls out

Russian President Vladimir Putin has apparently threatened Western military facilities (Vyacheslav Prokofyev/AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has apparently threatened Western military facilities (Vyacheslav Prokofyev/AP)

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UK will stand by Ukraine despite Putin’s ‘irresponsible rhetoric’, vows minister

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