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Plans to amend part of Kendal flood defence scheme deferred
A DECISION on plans to amend part of Kendal’s flood defence scheme has been put on hold - with one councillor labelling the proposed wall as the towns ‘own mini-Berlin Wall’ which would ‘sever’ the conservation area. Members of South Lakeland local
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Pictures of breath-taking Northern Lights spotted across Cumbria last night
Readers have sent in their pictures of the stunning light display seen across Cumbria last night. From around 11pm, the Northern Lights were seen dancing across the sky as the biggest solar storm in 20 years hit the UK. The Northern Lights,
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Six pics 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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TV star Peter Andre will visit Cumbria to share timeless music
Television star Peter Andre will appear at The Forum Theatre in Barrow next year. He will visit the town on Sunday January 26 to perform in an award-winning West End musical as part of a major UK tour. The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four
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Meet the cute cats hoping to find new, loving families
Animal Rescue Cumbria and The Wainwright Shelter take in, rehabilitate and rehome 350 cats and dogs every year. Once their cats are ready to find a new family, they can be advertised for adoption. Meet the lovely felines currently looking for their
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Dozens cross Morecambe Bay to raise money for school
Friends of Sandside Lodge School challenged themselves to complete this year’s first walk across the sands of Morecambe Bay. The Guide over Sands Trust helped 65 people, including parents, teachers and members of staff from the school, navigate
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Coastguard rescue team called out after backpack found on cliff edge
WHITEHAVEN Coastguard were called out after a backpack was discovered on a cliff edge. The team searched the area but no one was found and they were later informed that the owner of the bag was safe. A spokesperson said: "We were called out
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Five-a-side football pitches to reopen by summer holidays
FIVE-a-side football pitches in Barrow will be in use for the start of the school summer holidays. Westmorland and Furness Council said it was ‘on track’ to open the pitches, formerly operated by Pulse on Greengate Street, by the start of the school
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Barrow Raiders' Vanessa Temple delighted at making team of the month
BARROW Raiders Ladies star Vanessa Temple determination and her Cumbrian DNA played a part in her return to Rugby League and recent good form. The second-row was named in the Rugby League World team of the month for April after some fine displays
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New off road vehicle in Millom will help firefighters tackle wildfires
Firefighters in Millom showed off the latest vehicle to join their ranks earlier this week. On Thursday, the team at Millom Fire Station put their recently acquired Mule to the test, a form of off road vehicle. This bit of kit will make their
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Supermarkets team up to lend their support for Keswick to Barrow runners
People taking part in the Keswick to Barrow walk this weekend will be able to keep pushing thanks to three supermarkets. On Saturday, countless walkers and runners will be tackling the 40-mile route, as well as the 21-mile long Coniston to Barrow
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Broadway comes to Barrow with 'Guys and Dolls' performances next week
Barrow will be transported back to the 1950s next week as a new show hits the stage. The Barrow Operatic and Dramatic Society (BODS) is returning to wow crowds in Cumbria at The Forum from Tuesday, May 14. Following a fabulous trip down the
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Shop owner takes business to the 'next level' with upcoming expansion
A SHOP owner is taking his business 'to the next level' with his upcoming expansion. TechMend, a repair shop in Ulverston, was officially opened to the public in 2018 by Tyler Mills who runs it on his own. The business is now set to expand
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‘Independent’ pensioner died after going to buy newspaper on cold Boxing Day morning
A PENSIONER described as being ‘independent and well known in the local community’ died in hospital on Boxing Day after going to buy a paper from his local newsagent, an inquest heard. Baden Baxter died aged 85 at Furness General Hospital on December
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Popular countryside venue in the running to be named as best wedding spot
A popular countryside destination is in the running to be named as the best wedding venue. Once again, The Villa Levens has made it as a finalist in the Cumbria category for the North West Wedding Awards 2021. The team at the highly rated venue
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How a primary school helped launch a new book set in the Lake District
Children in the Lake District helped launched a new book set in the region. Pupils at Grasmere School and Nursery have played a key role in award-winning author Tom Palmer's latest offering, 'Angel of Grasmere'. The story, set in 1940, presents
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Olympic athlete helps to inspire pupils to get involved with sport
PUPILS from across Cumbria took inspiration from Olympians and Paralympians at an event in Barrow last week. Five schools from the county made their way to Hoops Basketball Centre for an Inclusive Sports Leadership Day on Thursday, May 2. Most
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Sudden closure of popular castle represents 'devastating news' for locals
Dalton Castle has been closed 'until further notice' over fears surrounding its safety. The Friends of Dalton Castle, a group of volunteers who manage the site on a day to day basis, revealed the news on Thursday, May 9. The group explained
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Woman, 39, caught drug driving whilst 12 times over cocaine limit - sentence
A WOMAN has been sentenced after she made the decision to drive after snorting a Class A drug. Carrie Hartley, of Westway in Barrow, was stopped by road traffic officers when driving her Vauxhall Zafira on Roose Road on November 30 last year.
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Meet Dalton's new Mayor - the man with business at his heart
Residents in Dalton have been saying hello to their new Town Mayor this week. Councillor Neil McDougall was named as the latest person to take on the mantle following his election at the annual meeting of Dalton with Newton Town Council on Tuesday
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Young pupil earns 'great honour' at recent Ulverston festival
A pupil from Barrow earned himself a 'great honour' at a festival that took place in Cumbria last weekend. Jaden Large, a Year Four student at St George's Church of England Primary School, was named as 'Young Printmaker of the Year' at Printfest
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Barrow Raiders Ladies face tough Warrington Wolves test
BARROW Raiders Ladies return to Women’s Super League (WSL) action tomorrow with an away day against Warrington Wolves. It’s been some time since the two sides locked horns, but Raiders head coach Amanda Wilkinson is expecting a tough test.
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Woman, 51, to indicate plea over assaulting and racially harassing police officer
A WOMAN is to appear in court charged with assaulting and racially harassing an emergency worker in Barrow. Wendy Steel, 51, of Beckside Road in Ulverston is said to have caused PC Patlewicz harassment, alarm or distress by using threatening, abusive
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Hospice hopes to get public involved for Dementia Action Week
A specialist team at a hospice in Cumbria are hoping locals will get involved with their work next week. Dementia Action Week is a nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging people to learn how they can enhance the lives of those affected by dementia
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Cumbrian TV personality and Strictly star spotted at popular Lake District spa hotel
CUMBRIAN born TV personality Helen Skelton has been spotted at a popular Lake District spa hotel this week enjoying some relaxation time with friends. Helen Skelton, from north Cumbria, visited the Lodore Falls spa on Thursday, May 9 alongside
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'Breathtaking' 11th-century Cumbrian hotel voted best spa in the Lake District
Looking for a cosy country retreat to leave the world behind? Look no further. An 11th-century hotel in the Lake District has been named the best spa in Cumbria, and let us tell you, that is high praise indeed. There are several high-quality
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Mountain rescue team assist walker who slipped and injured themselves on Haystacks
A MOUNTAIN Rescue team came to the aid of an injured walker. Cockermouth MRT helped to rescue a walker who had slipped on a step at Haystacks and injured themselves. A spokesperson said: "Two walkers were descending Haystacks towards
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We ate at one of the four bars in the world with a champagne vending machine
WE had a meal at one of the only four bars in the world with a champagne vending machine. Errol’s has a feel of an urban cosmopolitan bar that you would find in Manchester or Newcastle, which in some ways differentiates it from rival outlets in
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'Direct link' between algae and tourists as over 300,000 visit Windermere in one day
THE results of a year-long scientific study have established a 'link' between visitor numbers and algal spikes in Windermere. Despite this, the study conducted by Save Windermere with analysis by Map Impact and data from the UK Space Agency did
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Castle threatened by coastal erosion 'an integral part of Furness'
A HERITAGE guide has called an early-14th century castle under threat of coastal erosion 'integral' to Furness. John Murphy said the south-eastern keep of the castle is now only a foot away from the sea. If the keep goes he fears that it will
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Charity wants new hub to become a 'focus point' for the town's community
A CHARITY is launching a hub in an indoor market intending to become a 'focus point' for the town's community. Community Solutions, an Ulverston-based charity that aims to reconnect members of the community through a range of social circle support
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Stile replaced with 'lovely gate' on one of the most famous Lake District walks
THE NATIONAL Trust announced that it has improved a 'popular' Wainwright route up to the Langdale Pikes from its Stickle Ghyll car park. The trust worked with Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team (LAMRT) to replace a 'tricky' stile with a '
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Event featuring live music and DJs will raise money for Medical Aid For Palestinians
AN event that will raise funds for Medical Aid For Palestinians in Barrow will take place on Saturday, May 18. 'Party for Palestine' will be at Barrow Underground Music Society on Carlisle Street. Furness Multicultural Forum will host food
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Kendal Calling crowned as one of the best family-friendly UK festivals
Kendal Calling has been named one of the best family-friendly festivals in the UK. Affectionately nicknamed ‘the mini-Glastonbury of the North’, Kendal Calling has grown from a 900-capacity event in 2006 to a 25,000-capacity 4-day music festival
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Warm-up show prepares metal music fans for town's underground festival
A WARM-UP show is set to take place before the annual underground music festival in town. Funeral Fest Warm-up event is coming to The Meeting Place in Barrow today, Saturday 11. The event will count with performances of the Cumbria black metal
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Cancer survivor's marathon challenge to support charity
David Battersby, a 56-year-old piano teacher, is planning to take part in the Windermere Marathon to give back to charity. Now residing in Milnthorpe, he has taken part in many fundraising challenges including the Yorkshire Three Peaks. The
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Award ceremony rewards Cumbria's tireless wildlife volunteers
Fifteen tireless wildlife volunteers have received the Gold Badger’s Paw Award from Cumbria Wildlife Trust. The award honours the contributions of individuals to Cumbria’s wildlife through volunteering. A ceremony was recently held at the Trust's
