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Drug dealer jailed for supplying heroin and crack cocaine in Barrow
A county lines drug dealer operating in Barrow has been sentenced to four years in prison. Zaki Roberts, 25, of Rawlinson Street, Barrow was jailed today (8 May) at Preston Crown Court for possession with intent to supply class A drugs. The
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Morecambe Bay celebrates its nursing workforce for International Nurses' Day
Nurses at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) are being celebrated. This comes in the lead-up to International Nurses’ Day, which takes place annually on May 12, the date of legendary nurse Florence Nightingale
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Man charged with stealing bin bags from Home Bargains
A MAN is to appear in court charged with stealing bin bags from a popular variety store chain. Timothy Leary, 48, of Millstone Avenue in Barrow, is said to have stolen Antihistamines and bin bags belonging to Home Bargains in Barrow on April 13
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Cumbrian who won British Life Photographer of the Year extends exhibition
Due to overwhelming demand, an outdoor exhibition displaying photography from a Cumbrian artist will be extended. A ‘stunning’ display of pictures taken at Forty Farms by British Life Photographer of the year winner Amy Bateman will now run until
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TSB to close 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs - see the full list
Banking group TSB has announced plans to close 36 bank branches across the UK in a move that will see 250 jobs cut across the business. TSB is the latest high street bank to announce branch closures. The banks will begin closing their doors
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Cumbria Freemasons ‘honoured’ to host event of national and historic importance
Cumbria Freemasons are orchestrating an event of national significance to mark an important historical occasion. On June 6, 2024, they will host an event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day when the allied troops of World War Two landed
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Disparity in life expectancy between richest and poorest men in Barrow grows
The life expectancy of the most deprived male residents in Barrow has fallen behind their wealthier neighbours, new figures show. It comes as a leading health professional has written to dozens of MPs in the worst-affected areas, including former
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Lake District pub reveals expansion plans
A Lake District inn has lodged plans to add a bike storage facility as part of plans from the venue to encourage ‘sustainable tourism’. The Inn Collection Group has submitted a planning application to the Lake District National Park Authority to
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'Unprecedented' number of objections to Roanhead lodge plan - campaigners
CAMPAIGNERS against a proposed holiday resort on the Furness peninsula said the number of objections against the development is ‘unprecedented’ for the region. Members of the Save Roanhead campaign said they ‘publicly thank’ all the businesses,
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Furness boxer brings the fight to Slovakia as part of global farewell tour
A boxer from Askam was in Slovakia over the weekend as part of a global farewell tour. Lee Kellett, 45, is approaching retirement at long last following a career that has spanned over three decades. Lee was able to earn a win in the third round
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Pub in Dalton gets ready to host its first ever beer festival
A pub in Dalton is getting ready for its first ever beer festival at the end of the month. The Clarence Pub on Ulverston Road will be hosting the event across the next Bank Holiday weekend between May 24 and 27. Visitors will get to enjoy a
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Cumbrian country house hotel in top 10% on TripAdvisor
A hotel in the heart of the Lake District has been named in the top 10% of establishments on TripAdvisor. The owners of the Lancrigg in Grasmere shared the news on Tuesday that the business had been given the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
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Social club in Furness to provide free camping accommodation for Dave Day
A social club in Askam is hoping to help some of the thousands of visitors coming to Furness next month for Dave Day. With the influx of people travelling to Cumbria to pay their respects to Dave Myers, the fight for accommodation has been a tough
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Man left without electricity more than five times in a week
A MAN has complained after his house was left without electricity more than five times in a week. Leonard Case, who lives in Harrel Lane, Barrow, contacted The Mail after his house was affected by several power cuts in the same week. He explained
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Over 2000 visitors and £80,000 sales - record breaking festival for Ulverston
A well-loved festival returned to Ulverston over the weekend and smashed its previous records. The Coronation Hall once again hosted Printfest for what was the 21st edition of the festival between May 1 and 5. Read more: Printfest 2024 returns
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Boy, 16, convicted of raping and sexually assaulting underage girl in Barrow
A BOY has been convicted of rape and sexual assault after trial. The 16-year-old from Barrow, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty of raping an underage girl contrary to section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. The teenager
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Fitness enthusiasts look forward to opening new healthy dining option in Barrow
A PAIR of fitness enthusiasts are are due to open a new shop promising tasty and healthy food options. Dumbbell Dining is aiming to welcome its first customers to the shop in Barrow's Cavendish Street at the start of July. The project is being
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Grade II listed bank in the heart of Furness market town to go under the hammer
A former bank located at the heart of Ulverston is set to go under the hammer at the end of this month. The Old Natwest Bank on Queen Street is described as an ‘imposing’ Grade II listed building with considerable potential for development.
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Man caught driving while nearly ten times over drug limit
A MAN was caught driving on the streets of Barrow while nearly ten times over a specified controlled drug limit, a court heard. Ricky Lamb, 47, of Goldsmith Street, Barrow, was stopped by road traffic officers whilst drug driving in his Mercedes
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MP hits out as YouTuber describes Barrow as 'worst town in Britain'
BARROW'S MP has called on people to stop 'talking down' the town after a YouTuber described it as Britain's worst. In a video viewed nearly 30,000 times, YouTuber The MacMaster highlighted empty shops in Barrow town centre saying: 'It's sad to
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Hospice hopes to use sporting memories to help old people in Cumbria
A hospice in Ulverston is trying a new tactic to empower people in Cumbria. St Mary's Hospice are launching a Sporting Memories club from next month, working in tandem with a charity that helps older people to 'reminisce, replay and reconnect through
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Departing defender George Ray wishes Barrow AFC nothing but the best
FORMER Barrow AFC defender George Ray says he wishes the club nothing but the best despite being released at the end of the season. The centre-back was hoping to extend his stay at Holker Street for another term, but says there are no hard feelings
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Walney Island to get 'better, more reliable' broadband this summer
Residents in Walney are one step closing to getting an improved broadband network. Rural broadband specialists Voneus are working with Simon Fell, the MP for Barrow and Furness, to roll out gigabit broadband across the island. The delivery
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Girlguides badge designed to promote mental health in memory of leader receives award
A GIRLGUIDING group received an award for their new challenge badge in memory of a much-loved leader who took her own life. South Cumbria Girlguiding is celebrating after their badge Twinkle for Heather was presented with the Flamingo Award - showing
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Cruiserweight boxing legend to visit Cumbria
FORMER Cruiserweight World Champion Jonny Nelson MBE will visit Ulverston for a weekend in May. Nelson will be discussing 'all things boxing' at the Red Rose at 6.30pm on Saturday, May 25, and then lead an training master class the next day at
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Politician 'disappointed' new tourism attraction plan approved
THE South Lakes MP said he was 'disappointed' plans to turn a section of Elterwater Quarry into a zip-line attraction were given the green light. Last week, members of the Lake District National Park Authority development control committee narrowly
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Bakery outlets in Lake District receive makeover
Two Lake District outposts of Cornish Bakery temporarily shut up shop for refurbishment. After an extensive remodelling, the Bowness-on-Windermere location officially reopened its doors on May 3, with the make-over of the Keswick bakery set to
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'End of an era' - Shop closing after owner's death
A MUSIC shop set up in the 1990s is set to close down after the owner's death. The Music Room in Ulverston will be closing on May 22 after owner Paul O'Connor died on New Year's Eve from cancer. The shop opened in 1995 on Queen Street and originally
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Protocol to protect missing veterans adopted by Cumbria Constabulary
Cumbria Constabulary is implementing an initiative to assist in the timely locating of missing veterans. Known as the Forcer Protocol, it is a tool used to ensure key information about veterans is readily available to the police should former service
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Engineering solutions firm opens up senior position
Engineering solutions business, Forth, is opening up a senior position to join its booming Barrow operation, amidst its ongoing expansion plans. Now in its 25th year, Forth creates bespoke answers to industry challenges, including within the nuclear
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Chinese takeaway branded 'inadequate' by food hygiene inspectors
INSPECTORS ordered a Barrow takeaway to make immediate improvements after being given a two out of five food hygiene rating. Concerns have been raised over food hygiene at the Chinese takeaway Great Wall following an inspection on March 12.
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Plans unveiled for new coffee bar in Barrow town centre
PLANS have been unveiled for a new coffee bar in Barrow town centre. Coffee D'ash is set to expand its business from its beloved coffee van pod into a retail unit on Portland Walk. Speaking to Simon Fell, the MP for Barrow and Furness, in a
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Barrow serviceman recovering from PTSD publishes debut thriller novel
AN EX-SERVICEMAN from Barrow says he wrote a thriller novel as a means of recovering from his depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The author, who goes by the pseudonym of Kaber Barras, did not want to give his real name, but
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Training sessions will be put on for budding beekeepers
FURNESS and District Beekeepers' Association will be running training sessions starting this season. The charity runs training apiaries - a place where bees are kept - in Outcast near Ulverston and Haverthwaite. Sessions for beekeepers of
