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Lancashire to pilot new scheme to help chronic sick back to work
LANCASHIRE and South Cumbria is one of 15 areas of England chosen to pilot a £64million government plan to help the long-term sick back to work. The new programme announced today (TUESDAY) aims to deliver joined-up work and health support.
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Lake District homes given the green light despite objections
PLANS to build homes in a Lake District village have been given the green light despite receiving objections. Members of the Development control committee for the Lake District National Park Authority have approved proposals from Shape Design Studios
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RSPCA remind public how to report animal cruelty after anonymous notes
RSPCA Furness have reminded the public about the correct way to report animal abuse following notes posted through their door. The branch, located on Church Street in Barrow, has urged anyone who wishes to report animal cruelty or concerns to
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‘The fans made the difference’ - Barrow Raiders Paul Crarey reflects on Battley win
BARROW Raiders head coach Paul Crarey praised his side as they returned to winning ways by beating Battley Bulldogs 24-14 in the Betfred Championship. The Raiders came into the match at the Northern Competitions Stadium on Sunday having previously
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Barrow MP Simon Fell visits Ulverston's upcoming community hub
Barrow and Furness MP Simon Fell has paid a visit to Ulverston this weekend to what is hoped to be its next community hub. The community is rallying together to create the new space which will be nicknamed 'The Spot' after many have been lost including
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Council agrees new five-year strategy for homelessness and rough sleeping
WESTMORLAND and Furness Council has agreed a new five-year strategy for homelessness and rough sleeping. At a Cabinet meeting earlier this week, a new plan, which sets out how the council will work with partners and take action to support those
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Pictures by The Mail’s talented Camera Club
THESE are the latest shots taken by The Mail’s talented Camera Club. If you would like to see your pictures published in print and online, along with your byline, join The Mail Camera Club Facebook group and submit your images. Please include
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Six Springtime pictures from The Mail’s talented Camera Club
THESE are the latest shots taken by The Mail’s talented Camera Club. If you would like to see your pictures published in print and online, along with your byline, join The Mail Camera Club Facebook group and submit your images. Please include
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Meet our Pets of the Week
To celebrate the joy our pets bring us on a daily basis, we have a space dedicated to Pets of the Week. We want to hear from you, nominate your best friends for the coveted title of: The Mail’s Pet of the Week, send us a picture and see them in
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Fire crews respond after person gets trapped under fallen roof slate
A PERSON was taken to hospital after construction materials fell on them. Fire crews from Milnthorpe, Kendal and Ulverston all responded to the incident in Grange. The individual was reported to have been trapped underneath a crate of
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Council clamp down on bad Bank Holiday parking in Elterwater
A number of visitors to the Lake District over the Bank Holiday will be going home with more than they bargained for. Westmorland and Furness Council shared on Saturday that their Civil Enforcement Officers were busy handing out fines for bad parking
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New study highlights threat coastal erosion poses historic Cumbrian landmark
A NEW report, revealing the true cost of coastal erosion to the UK, has pointed at a historic and well-loved site in Cumbria. Among a list of places under growing threat, the report named Piel Castle, on the coast of Barrow-in-Furness. As well
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Cumbrian author launches new book from railway station platform
A Barrow based author is launching his brand new locomotive biography from a Cumbrian railway station. The story of a steam locomotive, written by Peter Skellon will be launched at the library on Kents Bank Station. A book titled " Bahamas”
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Barrow Raiders back to winning ways against Batley Bulldogs
BARROW RAIDERS 24 BATLEY BULLDOGS 14 BARROW got back to winning ways with a hard-fought victory over the Bulldogs in a game that could have gone either way. In the absence of the suspended Ryan Johnston, Paul Crarey moved Matty Costello
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High Sheriff of Cumbria is taking on the Cross Bay Walk
The High Sheriff of Cumbria, Chris Holmes, is inviting people to join him as he takes on a Cross Bay Walk challenge. The walk across Morecambe Bay on Saturday, 29 June will be led by the King's Guide to the Sands, Michael Wilson, who will help
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School children put together book about their beautiful home
Pupils from South Walney Junior School have put the beauty of their island into words and pictures in the latest edition of a much-anticipated book. Lost Words of Walney is a compilation of poetry and watercolour illustrations to celebrate the
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Baby season for one of the largest herds of Alpaca in the Lake District
As we head into the warmer months of Spring and Summer, babies are popping up across the countryside. As well as calves and lambs in the fields, you may come across some more unexpected bundles of fluff… For one Cumbrian attraction, the changing
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Council green light for Holker Hall to convert Grade II listed stables into offices
PLANS to convert part of a grade II listed building currently used for flats into office space in south Cumbria have been given the green light. Westmorland and Furness Council has approved proposals from Holker Estates Limited to transform part
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Fundraiser goal hit and thousands on their way - Barrow gets ready for Dave Day
Ahead of Dave Day in June, the fundraising efforts of the organisers have already reached their charity goal. On Saturday, June 8, thousands of people are expected to come to Barrow in hour of Dave Myers, who called the town his own. Myers
