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Mini short-film festival to be held at the Roxy cinema this summer
A mini-short film festival is set to come to Ulverston this summer. The Roxy Collective, a group of volunteers who took over the The Roxy cinema to restore its art deco building, has teamed up with the Bay International Film Festival (TIFF).
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New Barrow carbon storage facility predicted to pump £1.8 billion into economy
A FORTHCOMING carbon storage facility in Barrow could pump nearly £2 billion into the economy, according to a report. Spirit's Energy's plan to turn Rampside Gas Terminals and gas fields into a carbon storage cluster is estimated to generate a
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UK’s leading port group hosts second annual Water Safety Day in Barrow
Associated British Ports (ABP) is hosting a Water Safety Day at the Port of Barrow. Following the success of last year's event, they have decided to host a second educational day at the docks on Friday May 17. Their message is aimed at primary
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Vet answers your questions about our animal companions
Dear PDSA Vet, I heard that rapeseed fields can be very dangerous for dogs to run through and cause them burns. Is this true? Mark Dear Mark, extreme reactions to rapeseed are extremely rare, so don’t panic. Some dogs can be sensitive
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Everything you need to know before having a BBQ from a PDSA vet
We know that Brits love a BBQ, but we also love our pets, so considering how to keep our four-legged friends safe during our summer fun is just as important. There can be many hidden hazards unfortunately, explain experts from vet charity, PDSA.
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Searching out our own seeds of war
It’s very easy to feel helpless in the face of current world events, particularly when we hear so much about war and conflict playing out in our daily news-feed. I often feel angry and find myself getting swept along with perhaps over-simplified stories
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History group welcomes new head after chair of 18 years retires
The long-serving chairman of an Ulverston-based local history group has stepped down after 18 years on the job. Until recently, North Lonsdale Local History Society was headed by Jack Rice, a retired school teacher and former Royal Navy officer
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United Utilities posts earnings leap amid fallout from sewage spill
United Utilities has insisted it takes its role in protecting the environment "very seriously" as it revealed annual earnings jumped by nearly a fifth just days after being engulfed in a "scandal" over a massive sewage spill. The water group reported
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Urgent road closure put in place for repairs
Westmorland and Furness Council has put into place an urgent road closure at Askam-in-Furness. Traffic will not be able to pass along Lots Road, from its junction with the A595, extending in a westerly direction for a distance of approximately
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Accountancy firm gifts life-saving defibrillator to Ulverston park
A life-saving defibrillator has been donated to a popular park in Ulverston. Accountancy firm JF Hornby & Co provided the device to Ford Park through its Have a Heart campaign launched in February. It pledged to fund four pieces of the life-saving
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Legacy of 18-year-old who died in crash grows as walkers join Keswick to Barrow walk
One of the biggest groups to take ever part in the K2B walk brought participants from as far as Warrington. A total of 3,000 walkers took on the Keswick to Barrow and Barrow to Coniston routes on May 11. 63 of them were from A Skye Full Of
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Pupils raise money for Furness General Hospital staff who cared for mum with cancer
A group of former pupils are returning to their primary school to hold a fundraiser for hospital staff. Four former pupils of Roose School in Barrow are holding a fundraiser for the Oncology team at Furness General Hospital. The ex-pupils,
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Police continue appeal as man missing for four weeks believed to be in South Lakes
Cumbria police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of missing Nigel Redshaw who has not been seen for around four weeks. Nigel, 55, from Cheshire, was last seen on CCTV at Holgate Caravan Park in Silverdale on 17 April and was also
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Stunning pictures of the Lake District lit up with Northern Lights
Thousands of people across Cumbria were treated to sightings of the brightest Northern Lights display in more than two decades. The Aurora Borealis lit up the sky with shades of pink and green after a solar storm caused it to be the most visible
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School heads back to the 1950s to celebrate milestone
A popular Walney school is marking a milestone 70 years of educating pupils this week by turning back the clock. South Walney Infant and Nursery School will celebrate on Friday (May 17th) with a family event in the afternoon where pupils and staff
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Shop in Barrow aims to support Dave Day with commemorative bracelets
A shop in Barrow is hoping to pay tribute to the life of Dave Myers with commemorative bracelets. The items have been specially made for Dave Day, which will take place on Saturday, June 8 to allow thousands of people to remember and celebrate
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Wordsworth Trust 'honoured' as King Charles continues patronage
HRH King Charles III has made the decision to continue his royal patronage of the Wordsworth Trust in the Lake District. His Majesty The King has been a patron of the organisation since 1996 with the trust confirming on Tuesday, May 14 that the
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Woman breached court order a day after it was made
A woman has admitted to breaching an order just one day after it was made. Samantha Singleton, of Schooner Street in Walney, was handed a domestic violence protection order on May 10 by South Cumbria Magistrates Court. On May 11, however, the
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A celebration of the K2B and C2B runners who raised money for hospice
ST MARY'S Hospice has paid tribute to the large number of people who ran in its name this weekend. This year's Keswick to Barrow and Coniston to Barrow walks took place on Saturday. The 40 and 21 mile challenges encourages people to raise money
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"The Barrow people have been phenomenal" - Dave Day organisers provide update
The people of Barrow have been branded as 'phenomenal' by the organisers of the upcoming Dave Day event. Jason Woodcock, who was tasked by Dave Myers' widow Liliana and best pal Si King to spearhead plans for the tribute to Barrovian, provided
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Knutsford Services to allow bikers to park for free on Dave Day
The motorbike enthusiasts riding from London to Barrow for Dave Day have been supported by a service station along the route. Knutsford Services, which will act as one of the main stops during the commemorative ride, will allow those taking part
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School in Barrow earns highest horticultural recognition for childrens' gardens
A school in Barrow has earned the highest recognition possible for the gardens its pupils have created. Dane Ghyll Community School and Nursery said that its gardens had received the Royal Horticultural Society awards up to level five. The
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Woman stole from Tesco, B&M, Iceland and Currys in shoplifting spree
A WOMAN who stole from several big-name chains in a month-long shoplifting spree has been jailed. Maigan Print was jailed after she committed a string of shoplifting offences - taking mostly alcohol and food from Tesco, B&M, Aldi, Iceland and
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School in Barrow needs your help to encourage children to read
A school in Barrow is hoping that someone from the local community can help encourage its children to read. Newbarns Primary and Nursery School on Rising Side has put out an appeal for a new volunteer to join the team. Newbarns is a part of
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20 metre high communications tower approved in National Park
PLANS for a 20-metre communications tower in the Yorkshire Dales have been given the green light. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority has approved proposals from Three to build a 20-metre lattice tower, three antennas as well as other equipment
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Job boom at holiday parks as Lake District sees £100k investment
After investing almost £100,000 in its four Lake District sites, the UK's largest holiday park operator, Parkdean Resorts, is on a recruiting spree in the region. The holiday giant employs more than 170 during peak season in the Lake District.
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Lake District man's epic 60th birthday peaks challenge
A Lake District man will be celebrating his 60th birthday by taking on the Bob Graham Round. Ant Cornforth is planning to scale 42 peaks in 24 hours, covering more than 66 miles of fell running with an accumulative elevation gain of 8,200 meters
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Wildfires disrupt Lake District book launch with Canadian author
Canada's scorching wildfires have stalled a Lake District literary event. Celebrated crime writer Jonathan Whitelaw was due to travel from Canada to launch his new book, The Concert Hall Killer, at the Burn How Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere.
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Lakes School students turn trash-collectors in Windermere kayaking mission
The Lakes School Kayaking Club students have been clearing plastic pollution from the shores of Windermere. Teaming with Paddle UK's Big Paddle Cleanup initiative, the group paddled from Brockhole to Wray Castle, aiming to collect as much litter
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Low Wood Bay Resort celebrates 40 years of Watersports Centre
Celebrating its 40th summer season, the Watersports Centre at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa is marking its ruby anniversary. The centre started as a small service offering boat hire from a jetty in 1984. It has since grown into a modern hub of
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New plans unveiled to address river overflow woes
Relief is on the way for Cartmel residents affected by overflow problems in the River Eea, following a collaboration between United Utilities and Holker Group. The Cartmel-in-Cark Pumping Station is overflowing into the river too frequently due
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Cumbria charity launches first accommodation for male domestic abuse victims
A Kendal based charity is opening Cumbria’s first male safe accommodation. The initiative has been launched by Springfield, a charity dedicated to helping South Lakeland residents live free from domestic abuse. It has been made possible thanks
