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Cat's Life: Eight species in South Cumbria's most successful wildlife stories
South Cumbria has a number of wildlife havens that hard working volunteers and organisations work to protect. Some species are either endangered or are fighting their way back from extinction with only 10% of Lake District in favourable condition
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Police appeal for public's help in locating Barrow man wanted on recall to prison
UPDATE: The man has been found. CUMBRIA Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating a man who is wanted on recall back to prison. Anyone who has any information on his whereabouts should contact police by calling 999. To report
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Call 999 if you see this wanted Barrow man
Cumbria Police are appealing for information about a man from Barrow wanted on recall back to prison. Daniel Young, 22, is described as medium build with short dark brown hair. Officers are appealing for information that could help to locate
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'Mystical' Lake District caves among 'top 15 most beautiful places in the UK'
'Mystical' caves in the Lake District have been named among the most beautiful areas in the UK by the travel magazine Time Out. They called on "our network of expert travel writers" to compile the definite list of the top 15 most beautiful areas
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Woman arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated assault in town centre
A WOMAN has been arrested after an alleged assault in Barrow. Police are investigating an assault that occurred on Cavendish Street on Saturday April 27 at 4.11am. The incident involved two men and a woman. The victim, a 26-year-old man, suffered
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Lake District hotel closes permanently
The Fisherbeck Hotel in Ambleside has closed permanently. Described as a scenic, four star B&B, The Fisherbeck was advertised as the perfect place to stay and explore the Lake District. The 17th century hotel on Lake Road belongs to a private
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Woman airlifted to hospital after sustaining several injuries
A WOMAN was airlifted to the hospital after sustaining several injuries. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team responded to their 26th incident of the year at 11.20am on Monday after a woman slipped and tumbled down the stone steps on Latterbarrow.
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Best CBD Gummies: Discover the UK’s Top 10 for 2024
CBD gummies are sweet treats with well-being advantages. It’s no wonder these tasty edibles are in such high demand with people looking to improve their physiology. Take a look online, and you’ll see dozens of brands offering CBD gummies, so which
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Gary Barlow brands M6 stop as 'Rolls Royce of services'
Gary Barlow is getting ready for a flurry of gigs this month in his hometown of Manchester. But the Take That star still had enough time to catch a break at one of Cumbria's most popular stops. On Monday, May 6, Barlow took to social media
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Plans to convert Bowness building into staff accommodation
PLANS have been lodged to convert part of a property in the Lake District into staff accommodation. Wiltel Limited have submitted a change of use planning application to the Lake District National Park Authority to convert part of a property on
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Amateur Rugby League Round-Up: Tigers miss out on semi-finals
HINDPOOL Tigers failed in their bid for a place in the semi-finals of the North West Men’s League's Trophy competition. They came face to face with the holders Bank Quay Bulls at Brisbane Park, and were ahead 22-6 going into the final 15 minutes
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'Had enough' - Residents' message to council after work left homes with damp issues
RESIDENTS of a street in Barrow say they have 'had enough' after an eight-year battle with the council over an issue that has left them living in damp homes with major structural problems. Fed-up inhabitants of Rawlinson Street are urging the council
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'He had more pulses than ordinary men' - The times Winston Churchill visited Barrow
It has been almost 84 years to the day since Sir Winston Churchill visited Barrow's shipyard to launch aircraft carrier HMS Indomitable. According to the diaries of Barrow housewife Nella Last, when the former prime minister arrived on Saturday
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Submarine crews take on shipyard staff in historic Lake District challenge
CREWS from the UK’s two newest submarines will take on the people who built their vessels in a charity challenge this weekend. Sixteen submariners from HMS Agamemnon and Agincourt – the sixth and seventh Astute-class boats which have been built
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Drink driving, drugs, stalking & more – South Cumbrian defendants jailed in April
IT’s been another busy month of covering both Magistrate and Crown Court cases in South Cumbria. We’ve rounded up the stories we published throughout April on defendant’s that were jailed. Leigh Bond jailed for playing loud music in Barrow
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'Needs must' - restaurant announces price increases due to 'ridiculous' bills
RESTAURANT bosses say they have been forced to increase prices to deal with a 'ridiculous' rise in their bills. The owners of Da Vinci Ristorante, in Millom's Market Square, took to social media share the news. They said: "As you all know,
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‘We’re totally blown away’ – Family-run sourdough bakery named Retailer of the Year
A FAMILY-run artisan sourdough bakery were ‘totally blown away’ when they discovered they'd been named Retailer of the Year at one of the country’s most prestigious food and drink awards. Lovingly Artisan Bakery also fought off strong competition
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Business in Barrow to host charitable Biker's Breakfast for Dave Day
An eatery in Barrow will be hosting a Biker's Breakfast as part of the town's Dave Day celebrations. Bumblebee at the Hive, found on Scott Street, will open its doors at 9am on June 9 to play host to the thousands of visitors expected to travel
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Prolifc criminal, 39, sentenced after threatening to ‘smash’ bus driver’s head
A PROLIFIC offender has escaped immediate jail time for threatening to ‘smash’ a bus driver’s head and for stealing nearly £2,000 worth of clothing items. David Gillam, 39, was previously convicted of two counts of using threatening, abusive,
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'This week dreams came true' - Girl from Dalton earns Manchester United call up
A YOUNG girl from Dalton has seen her dreams come true after earning a call-up to Manchester United's ranks. Following an 'unbelievable amount of work', Thea McKenna was offered a place in the football club's girls academy from next season.
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Man, 30, facing jail after breaching wound/inflict GBH suspended sentence order
A BARROW offender is facing a likely term of imprisonment after breaching a previously imposed suspended sentence order. Jordan Barnes, 30, was given a second chance by a judge after he caused permanent damage to PC Jackson whilst resisting arrest
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Church in Barrow will ring its bells in honour of Dave Myers for Dave Day
A church in Barrow will be ringing its bells in honour of Dave Myers as part of the Dave Day celebrations. St James' Church, found on Blake Street, will ring a special quarter peal between 2pm and 3pm on June 8. Read more: Dave Myers: Barrow
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Community look to buy historic pub to preserve its legacy
Residents hoping to buy a much-loved village pub for their community have received national backing. CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale), the pub industry campaigning group, is supporting the residents of Dentdale who are hoping to buy the ancient The
