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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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NHS honours dedicated Operating Department Practitioners in Morecambe Bay
NHS healthcare workers in operating theatres across Morecambe Bay were recently celebrated as part of Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) Day. University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) showcased the exemplary work
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Villages' plans to protect, enhance and conserve formally adopted
A community-led neighbourhood plan designed to help shape future development has been formally adopted by Westmorland and Furness Council. The Allithwaite and Cartmel Neighbourhood Development Plan has been created for the two villages and surrounding
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A590 roadworks likely to cause delays this week
Drivers will have several roadworks to watch out for this week. The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways, shows that one already in place is expected to carry on this week: • M6, from 6am April 11 to 6am June 6, moderate
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Coastal erosion on Walney a 'major concern' for council
COASTAL erosion on Walney Island is a ‘major concern’ to the council. Westmorland and Furness Council cabinet member for climate, biodiversity and environmental services, councillor Giles Archibald told members of the authority the issue is of
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Rise in suspensions for racial abuse in Cumbria schools
Schools in Cumbria recorded more suspensions for racial abuse last year, new figures show. The Victim Support charity said schools should be encouraging pupils to develop skills to challenge racism when they see it, so those being targeted feel
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Decision made on plan to install electric car chargers in supermarket car park
PLANS to add a dozen new rapid electric vehicle charging stations at a supermarket in the Lake District have been given the go-ahead. The Lake District National Park Authority has approved proposals from InstaVolt to add 12 electric vehicle charging
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Watch: Storm's intense rainfall overwhelm drains
A STORM brought rainfall that was so quick and intense that it overwhelmed drains in Dalton. The heavy rainfall that began on May 12 overwhelmed drains in the Ulverston Road and Queen Street area. The Clarence Pub, on Ulverston Road, posted
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Plans to restore landfill site may take three more years
PLANS to restore a landfill site near Barrow may take three more years as over 10,000 tonnes of material needs to be imported. FCC Environment has sent an application to Westmorland and Furness Council to extend the period to complete the restoration
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Bring your sparkles - new event for Dave Day will honour Myers' Strictly stardom
A new event has been announced as part of Dave Day, which will require people to put on their dancing shoes. Barrow Bid announced "Dave's Strictly Dash" on Saturday, a coming together of people that will take place on June 8 amidst the wider celebrations
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WATCH: 'Lucky' residents spot dancing dolphins off Piel Island
A number of 'lucky' residents spotted a pod of visiting dolphins off the coast of Piel Island. For one such local, Brenda Lace, it was all about willing the mammals to make an appearance above the water for the rare photo shoot. She added:
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Mayor presents numerous charities with year's worth of fundraising
The Mayor of Ulverston shared the boon of a year's worth of fundraising with charities this week. On Monday, councillor Michelle Scrogham met with representatives of the community groups she had chosen to back across the past 12 months. This
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Volunteers look to make Barrow town centre a greener and brighter place
Volunteers are hoping that they can make Barrow's town centre a much greener place next week. The team at Barrow Business Improvement District is working in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council to 'spruce up' the area. The day of
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Nuclear watchdog tells BAE to improve safety at Barrow's shipyard
SHIPYARD bosses have been told to improve safety by the nuclear watchdog. Following a site inspection, the Office for Nuclear Regulation said improvements were needed to BAE's emergency arrangements at its Barrow site. The watchdog, which regulates
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'Guitarist extraordinaire' - musical performance to wow people in Milnthorpe
People in Milnthorpe will get to experience the talents of a 'guitarist extraordinaire' this weekend. Yorkshire-born Kit Holmes will be playing at the Heron Theatre in Beetham on Saturday, May 18, accompanied by Al Greenwood. In the past, she
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Cinema and restaurant to host first ever 'Green Film Festival' next month
A cinema and restaurant in Ambleside is hoping to inspire visitors to save the planet. Zeffirellis and Fellinis will be hosting their first Green Film Festival to celebrate the Big Green Week between June 9 and 16. This will feature five documentaries
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"A moment I can be proud of" - local captures Hoad Monument and Northern Lights
A resident in Ulverston captured pictures of a lifetime over the weekend thanks to the Northern Lights. Daniel Burgess managed to take the photos at 12:01am on Saturday when the Aurora Borealis was wowing people across the UK. He said: "I was
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Organisers 'emotional' after success of K2B and C2B events
The team behind the 'Keswick to Barrow' and 'Coniston to Barrow' events were left 'emotional' after a successful weekend. On Saturday, May 11, nearly 3,000 people took part in the 40 mile challenge to raise thousands of pounds for various charities
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How you could become the new voice of Barrow AFC from next season
Barrow AFC is on the hunt for the new voice of the football club. They are looking for someone to become the latest PA announcer to greet and entertain fans at the SO Legal Stadium on matchdays. The voluntary role will see the chosen individual
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Woman to be sentenced after Barrow shoplifting spree
A WOMAN who stole several items in a shoplifting spree is due to be sentenced. Maigan Print previously admitted a string of shoplifting charges at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court. The 35-year-old stole food worth £13.70 from Iceland as well
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Delight as Coniston designated open swimming site status
A parish councillor has said she’s ‘absolutely thrilled’ that a water in the Lake District has been granted as a new designated site for swimming. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has designated three sites at Coniston Water
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Refusal for 12 caravan pitch plan in South Cumbria used to generate charity cash
PLANS to create a number of caravan pitches in South Cumbria in a bid to provide additional income to an environmental education charity have been turned down. Westmorland and Furness Council have refused a planning application from Field Studies
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Raiders prepare for Toulouse clash with 'really physical' opposed session
BARROW Raiders have taken part in 'really physical' opposed session ahead of their Toulouse clash. Paul Crarey's Raiders travel to the Stade Ernest-Wallon to take on Toulouse Olympique XIII in their latest Betfred Championship fixture on Saturday
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Paralympic champ's call for adoption of children with disabilities applauded
Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds' call for increased adoption of children with disabilities has been applauded by Cumbria's adoption service, after her Bafta win. The 29-year-old swimmer, recognised for her 2023 documentary Ellie Simmonds: Finding
