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Barrow mum and daughter join farmers 'invasion' of London
A FURNESS mum and her daughter joined thousands of farmers who rallied in London to protest proposed changes to inheritance tax. The chancellor’s budget included reforms to agricultural property relief (APR) to inheritance tax, which applies when
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Teenager banned and fined for drink driving on A590
A TEENAGER has been sentenced in court after he was caught driving while over twice the legal alcohol limit on the A590. Harvey Gibbons-Rossall, of Birchwood Drive, Ulverston, admitted the offence at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on November
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Councillors to discuss proposed changes to Furness General Hospital
COUNCILLORS are set to discuss proposed changes to Furness General Hospital at a meeting next week. Members of the health and adults scrutiny committee for Westmorland and Furness Council will consider the proposed reconfiguration of the Barrow
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Land with potential for new build housing available for offers in region of £800,000
AN IDEAL investment opportunity has arisen for a developer to purchase a plot of land with over two acres of land. Corrie and Co Estate Agents are advertising the sale of a 2.33-acre plot near Grange-over-Sands which has potential for a new build
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Man accused of manipulating ex-girlfriend says he was victim of ‘numerous’ assaults
A MAN accused of being in an abusive relationship with his ex-girlfriend has told a jury he was the victim of 'numerous' assaults. James Barr is currently on trial at Preston Crown Court charged with having allegedly engaged in controlling/coercive
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Vintage café in heart of the Lake District wins national award for third year running
A VINTAGE café in the heart of the Lake District has won a national award for the third year running. Mr H’s, located on Old Bank House, Lake Road, Ambleside, was named a Good Food Award for Cafes Gold Seal winner for achieving consistently high
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Council welcomes £4m government bus fund
THE COUNCIL has welcomed the government’s announcement it is investing £4 million into improving bus services in Westmorland and Furness. The government has pledged to invest £955 million to support bus services nationally, with £712 million going
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Plans submitted to repair South Cumbrian signal box
PLANS have been lodged to repair a grade II listed signal box at a railway station in south Cumbria which is currently in ‘poor condition’. Network Rail have submitted a planning application to the Lake District National Park Authority to carry
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Kents Bank art gallery to offer free Christmas treats
A gallery is set to offer free homemade cakes, mince pies, and mulled wine. The Beach Hut Gallery, based at Kents Bank railway station, is looking to add a 'touch of seasonal cheer' to its new exhibition on Saturday, December 14. As well as
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Buses return to Millom and Haverigg as new routes announced
Millom and Haverigg residents can catch the bus again after Stagecoach reinstated previously axed routes. The company has introduced new timetables and routes, including the reintroduction of service seven, which provides three journeys a day from
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South Cumbria restaurant named among UK's best for Sunday roast
A restaurant in Newton, Cartmel has been named one of the best in the country for its Sunday roast. Heft has been included in the Good Food Guide's list of the Top 50 Best Sunday Roasts 2024. The Good Food Guide was first compiled by Raymond
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MP urges transport secretary to intervene over Cumbrian rail
An MP has called on the transport secretary to intervene over rail services in Cumbria. According to Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, he has secured a promise from transport secretary, Louise Haigh, to address the performance of railway
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£13,000 raised for cancer charity at anniversary event
An anniversary event has raised £13,000 for a cancer charity. CancerCare, which provides therapy and support for people dealing with cancer and grief, received the funds thanks to a culinary party event in Ulverston. More than 140 people attended
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Student conservationist inspires young people with talk
A student conservationist has inspired hundreds of young people with his talk. Lyndon Howson, from Grange-over-Sands, a passionate conservationist and master's student at the University of Chester, recently spoke at the Cheshire Schools Sustainability
