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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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'Magical day' - Hospice arranges wedding for terminally ill man and love of his life
A TERMINALLY ill man married the love of his life after caring hospice staff arranged a wedding as his health deteriorated. Liam, one of St Mary's Hospice's Hospice at Home Patients, tied the knot to Vicki on a 'magical day' at The Dunes Hotel
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Owners of boutique hotel ‘overjoyed’ to win prestigious TripAdvisor award
THE owners of a boutique hotel in Grange-over-Sands are ‘overjoyed’ to be recognised with an award which places them among the world’s best. Grange Boutique Hotel, which won TV Series Four in a Bed in 2021, has earned the prestigious TripAdvisor
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'It's a piece of history' - Volunteers' plans restore vintage phone box
A vintage phone box has been restored. Retired resident Gerard Coldwell came across two men at the old phone box at Rosside Eoad that forks off Kirkby Moor Road. He was told the pair, who had begun a thorough job by stripping the old phone
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Check your change as 20p coin sells for 250 times its face value on eBay
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for 250 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008. The coin was minted without a date due to an error and quickly became a
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Aldi and Tesco say 'do not eat' as unsafe to eat products are recalled
Aldi and Tesco are the UK supermarkets to issue 'do not eat' warnings on some of their products this week. Food recalls have been issued at the leading supermarkets for a variety of reasons, including potential glass in food and incorrect use-by
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Barrow school expands to offer more child care
A popular infant and nursery school is expanding to meet the needs of its community. From September 2024, Ramsden Infant and Nursery School will increase its nursery provision to offer lunch and afternoon sessions, alongside its current morning
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Indoor market gains new community space
A Charity is celebrating the successful launch of a new space that will become a 'focus point' for the community. Ulverston-based charity Community Solutions has opened a hub in the indoor market where they will host group activities. The Hive
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Take a look at this ‘elegant’ extended five bed home with ‘lush’ gardens
Check out this semi-detached family home in Ulverston, boasting five bedrooms, two reception rooms and ‘lush’ gardens. An extended property on St. Davids Road has been added to the market with an asking price of £425,000. Described as a beacon
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Mum and daughter horrified after seeing seagull with bolt through its neck
A mum and her daughter were horrified when they discovered an adult seagull in Barrow with a bolt wedged right through its neck. Victoria Waite and her nine-year-old daughter were walking along Abbey Road behind the Shell garage when they saw
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‘Happy and inclusive’ school receives results of latest Ofsted inspection
Barrow Island Community Primary School has received the results of its first Ofsted inspection in over five years. The school, on Trinity Street, continues to be rated ‘good’ and was described as a ‘happy and inclusive’ place where everyone is
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Cumbria Freemasons donate teddy bears to care homes this dementia week
DURING Dementia Awareness Week, Cumbria Freemasons decided to help sufferers in the area by donating to local care homes. Two care homes in Cumbria have received a gift of teddy bears, colouring books and puzzles to help those affected by the disease
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WATCH: 'David Brent' spotted pulling pints in the Lake District pub
"Me – lager. Finchy – lager. Gareth – lager, sometimes cider. So, different drinks for different needs.” One of the most famous faces of UK comedy has been spotted in Windermere pulling pints. Ricky Gervais' 'David Brent' character became iconic
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Council 'committed to harmonising' recycling across Westmorland and Furness
Proposals to standardise recycling collections have been welcomed by Westmorland and Furness Council. Government set out last week (9 May) more information about its intention to drive ‘simpler’ recycling collections, that will see the same materials
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More than 150 self-harm hospital admissions of young people in south Cumbria
Self-harm resulted in more than 150 hospital admissions of young people in Westmorland and Furness last year, new figures show. Across England, admissions fell by a quarter, but charity Rethink Mental Illness warned many people self-harm in secret
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Criminal jailed for role in supplying cocaine to 'well-paid employees' in Barrow
A third man has been jailed for drug supply offences in south Cumbria. Carl Sumner, 39, of Parker Street, Barrow was sentenced to seven years and two months at Carlisle Crown Court. This follows the sentencing of Michael Fury, 36, of Parker
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Man admits damaging family-run jewellery shop window in Cumbria
A man caused damages worth £500 to a jewellery shop window in Grange-over-Sands. Kevin Smith, aged 41, admitted the offence that took place on Saturday, May 11 at Johnston's of Grange, a family-run business that has been serving the community for
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Barrow man charged with murdering 90-year-old pensioner appears in court
A MAN has appeared in court after being charged with murder following an incident at a home in Barrow. William Prince is alleged to have been involved in an incident with 90-year-old Geoffrey Kershaw on Abbey Road in Barrow on March 17. He died
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Drink driver 'likely to lose job' after driving home from work event
A DRINK driver is likely to be sacked from his job after he made the 'stupid' decision to drive home after a work barbecue, a court has heard. Mark Gascoigne was stopped after police found he was driving his Range Rover in Cartmel without a valid
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Retiring firefighter praised for 40 years of looking after community
A firefighter in Ambleside has called it a day after serving the community for over four decades. Watch Manager Stephen Barton said his farewells to the crew at Ambleside Fire Station earlier this week, bringing an end to 40 years of unwavering
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Fire stations across Cumbria celebrate the LGBTQ+ community
Fire crews across Cumbria have been celebrating the LGBTQ+ community this week. Friday was the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). To mark the occasion, fire stations throughout the country 'proudly' flew
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Record number of food parcels in UK as Barrow foodbank issues appeal for help
A record number of food parcels were delivered across the UK in one year. The Trussell Trust said more than 3.1 million emergency parcels were distributed by its network of 1,300 food banks, a figure double of what was seen five years ago.
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Lake District guest house of Grand Designs fame to close next month
A Lake District guest house of TV fame will be closing its doors for the final time next month. Dome House in Bowness-on-Windermere earned national attention after it appeared on Channel 4's Grand Designs, showcasing efforts to renovate it and
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Two 'unspoilt' Cumbrian spots among top 30 villages free from over-tourism
Two Cumbrian villages have been named among the top 30 'unspoilt' villages to explore in Britain for 2024. By 'unspoilt', The Telegraph referred to the villages as being free from over-tourism. They wrote: "Britain has no shortage of eye-catching
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5 of the best spring walks in the Lake District accessible by bus
We've seen glorious weather in Cumbria and the Lake District over the last week or so. It's been a rocky few months in terms of the climate, but with any luck, it's plain sailing in the sun from now on. There is no better time to be wandering
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Cumbria Police's security advice for residents as burglary rates decline
Cumbria Police are urging residents to step up their security throughout the Spring and Summer. The warning comes as warmer weather often provides opportunities for opportunistic burglars. They significantly emphasise the importance of closing
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Home security advice from Cumbria police as weather warms up
While the warmer weather is a welcome change, it appears that criminals too are enjoying a window of opportunity. Cumbria Police have urged residents to pay extra attention to home security in the coming months, keeping windows and doors securely
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Cumbria named one of the best regions in UK for holiday letting
Cumbria is one of the best places in the UK to own a holiday let, according to a new report. The Holiday Letting Outlook Report 2024 has been unveiled by Sykes Holiday Cottages. It has placed the Cumbrian region in second place for annual profit
