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Gary 'G-Dog' Neville hopes to 'just press play' at surprise Kendal Calling gig
Gary 'G-Dog' Neville has revealed he "hopes to press play" when he takes to the summer stage at Cumbria's Kendal Calling. The former Manchester United player spoke to Geoff Shreeves on his podcast, Football, Music and Me. The pair touched on
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UPDATE: Missing person appeal
POLICE searching for a missing man from west Yorkshire have found a man’s body. READ MORE: Body found in the Lake District by police searching for missing man
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Police investigate criminal damage to car after group were 'throwing traffic cones'
THE Police are investigating an incident of criminal damage to a car in Daltongate, Ulverston. The incident occurred during the evening of April 27 at approximately 9pm, according to the police. A small group of males and one female were
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Police investigate assault that left man with 'bleed on the brain'
THE Police are investigating an assault that left a victim with two black eyes and a 'small bleed on the brain' when he went to the hospital. The assault occurred on May 5 between 10pm-11pm in Barrow town centre. Anyone with any information
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CCTV stills released by police investigating car break in
THE Police have released CCTV stills to the public as part of an investigation into a car break in. An orange Vauxhall Corsa was broken into on Rayrigg Road in Bowness between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Sunday, April 21. Items were stolen from the vehicle
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Tiny Cumbrian church houses 5,000 small figures for community art project
A tiny church in the Lake District is bursting with a congregation 5,000 strong as part of a community art project. The Methodist Church in the Square at Hawkshead will be filled to bursting with thousands of small salt dough figures throughout
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Everything you need to know before going camping with your dog
Have you ever wanted to take your furry family member camping? As the warmer months roll around, there’s never been a better time to try it! Camping can be the ideal getaway for you and your dog, exploring a new place is a great activity for active
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Vet discusses vaccines, snoring, allergies and camping
Dear PDSA Vet, I'm taking my dog camping for the first time this summer. What should I pack other than the obvious poo bags and food? Thanks, Hazel Hi Hazel, whenever you leave the house with your dog you should carry a doggy
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It’s still Eastertide… and it always will be
In the unlikely event of your asking someone in the street “Which is the longest season of the Church’s year?”, they would probably respond by grabbing you by the collar and shouting for the nearest police officer. If they did reply, it would no doubt
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'Impressive' Lake District hotel named among the 34 best hotels in the UK
An 'impressive' hotel in the Lake District has been named among the 34 best hotels in the UK and Ireland. If you're looking for a reason to get away, then look no further. The suns back out and no one will judge. Glamour magazine said: "The
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BAE Systems eyes 'positive momentum' from UK defence spending commitment
BAE Systems has said a UK Government commitment for defence spending by 2030 and the recent US military aid deal for Ukraine should give the defence giant "further positive momentum". It came as the boss of the firm, which has a base in Barrow,
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Meet the sweet rescue dogs ready to find a loving home
Four lovely pooches, currently in the care of Animal Rescue Cumbria, are ready for rehoming. Are you ready to meet them? Animal Rescue Cumbria and The Wainwright Shelter take in, rehabilitate and rehome 350 cats and dogs every year. Once a dog
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Grade II listed church on the Cumbrian coast wins £20k grant for revamp
A Grade II listed church in Cumbria has won a £20,000 grant from the National Churches Trust. Grange Methodist church will benefit from the investment as the money will go towards updating the facilities. At over a century old, the church has
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Plans revealed to expand Barrow town centre bar featuring VIP area
PLANS have been lodged by a Barrow bar owner to connect the property with a neighbouring former takeaway restaurant and make several changes to the venue. Adam Healey has submitted a planning application to Westmorland and Furness Council to integrate
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Why this brave mum jumped out of a plane from 14,000ft
The mother of a little boy with additional needs has jumped out of a plane at 14,000ft and raised over a thousand pounds towards his school. Samantha Smith took on a ‘terrifying’ skydive to help raise funds to build a sensory room for Chapel Street
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Double delight in T20 competition for Cumbria's county side
DOUBLE delight saw Cumbria County Cricket Club fire themselves into the T20 Super 12s. The Cumbrians overpowered Cheshire in both of their matches in the group stage of this year’s National Counties Cricket Association (NCCA) T20 competition.
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Farmer's tourism diversification plans approved as rural grants end
PLANS to build two shepherd’s huts on the Furness peninsula that will have ‘spectacular views’ over the Duddon Estuary have been given the green light. Westmorland and Furness Council has approved proposals from Emma Knight for two huts to be used
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Man, 56, caught drink driving without licence or insurance
A MAN has been sentenced for drink driving and other motor related offences. Nigel Dawson, of Greystoke Gardens in Barrow, was stopped by road traffic officers on Hawcoat Lane in Barrow on April 6 this year while driving a white and black Renault
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Three Barrow establishments served new food hygiene ratings
NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to three of Barrow establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. Women's Community Matters at The Nan Tait Centre, on Abbey Road, Barrow was rated five out of five on April 15. This means
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Family business looks to the future after nearly 50 years of service
A family-run business in the Lake District is looking to the future after nearly 50 years of operation. Coniston Stonecraft, which makes handmade products out of locally quarried slate, has been working in Cumbria since 1976. Read more: Lake
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'Anyone who has pulled on a Raiders shirt' - Barrow to honour former players
Barrow Raiders will be using an upcoming match to honour all of their former players. The rugby club announced on Tuesday, May 7 that their double header against Featherstone Rovers on Sunday, May 26 will act as their 'heritage fixture'. With
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Award-winning author presents wartime story set in Lake District
An author has released a new children's book connecting the Lake District to World War Two. Tom Palmer has penned 'Angel of Grasmere', which hit the shelves on Thursday, May 9 after being published by Barrington Stoke. The story starts in June
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JAILED: Man, 28, assaulted police officer in ‘unprovoked attack of a serious nature’
A MAN has been jailed for spitting at an emergency worker in an ‘unprovoked attack of a serious nature’. Liam Christian, 28, assaulted a police officer in Kendal on March 10 this year by beating him while he was acting in the exercise of his functions
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Mayor successfully endures ice bath to raise money for charity
The mayor of Barrow successfully braved a tub of icy water to raise money for charity last month. Councillor Chris Altree took the plunge during Barrow AFC's final home game of the season on April 27. During half-time, he and AFC mascot Bluey
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Camping site to give back to charity for Dave Day visitors
A camping site in Ulverston is hoping that it can use its services for a good cause on Dave Day. Camping at the Hayfield have been inviting visitors travelling to Barrow on June 8 to stay with them as the fight for accommodation ramps up. With
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‘Blight on the county’ - Man jailed for role in Class A county lines drug operation
A TOP police officer has described county lines drug operations as a ‘blight on the county’ after a man was sentenced for supplying Class A drugs to the streets of Barrow. Zaki Roberts was jailed at Preston Crown Court after pleading guilty to
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Company reinvents itself with new 'bigger' shop
A technology company in Ulverston is hoping to reinvent itself as it gets ready for the opening of its new shop. The team at TechMend, previously found on King Street, will be opening the doors to its new shop on The Gill on May 22. The business
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The butcher on the hunt for a banger with 'ultimate sausage making contest'
A butchers is turning to the public as they hunt for the next great banger. Mark Duckworth from Dales Traditional Butchers, which operates on Market Street in Kirkby Lonsdale, is spearheading the 'ultimate sausage-making contest'. The winner
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How two ex-army members and a Ghostbusters car raised money for charity
Two former Royal Engineers in the British Army completed an international journey in truly paranormal fashion Steven Haslam and close friend Roy Mowbray drove 3,400 miles from Barrow to Gibraltar towards the end of last year. To do so, they
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Holker Hall Spring Fair bringing weekend fun for families
Holker Hall is set to celebrate the season with its Spring Fair event. With attractions ranging from circus workshops in partnership with performer Andy Jester, to live music by the Cumbria Collective, organisers are expecting to attract up to
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Barrow to bask in sunshine as temperatures rise higher than Crete this weekend
A WARM spell will hit Barrow this weekend as the town will enjoy better weather than top European holiday destinations such as Crete. Temperatures in Furness are set to reach 21 degrees Celsius by the late afternoon and there will be sunshine
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'Lucky' people rescued after becoming stranded on the sands
A CALL from a fisherman led to Duddon Inshore Rescue members rescuing five people who were stranded on the sands. Team member Ian Standing said in 48 years of volunteering for the service he had not rescued five people at once. The fisherman
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Supporting a great Cumbrian tradition
BAE Systems is proud to sponsor the Keswick-to-Barrow and Coniston-to-Barrow challenge – always a key date in the calendar for the people of Furness. Thankfully, the 2023 event enjoyed wonderful sunshine and the K2B/C2B continues to build numbers
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Annual King Alfred Charity singles bowls tournament raises funds for local causes
The annual bowls event The King Alfred Charity Singles has resulted in £300 being raised for local charities. Held on April 30 the bowls competition was a success, taking place at King Alfred Bowling Club, Furness, with sponsorship from MKM Building
