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Chocolate shop up for sale at £90k
A well-established chocolate shop in Ulverston is now up for sale priced at £90,000. Samovar is located at 56 Market Street and is a popular confectionery shop which opened in 2012. The shop has become known locally for its treats which includes
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The North West’s top holiday destinations revealed - how did Cumbria fare?
Holidaying in the UK is on the rise as a result of trips abroad being just as expensive if not more. The biggest pull is its simplicity. Pack up the car - and kids - and head to wherever you fancy. Preferably quiet and green. But where is best
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Reggae DJs to introduce Bob Marley: One Love film in outdoor screening
Reggae DJs are set to precede an outdoor summer showing of the new Bob Marley: One Love film in Ulverston. Plenty of reggae tunes are set to be played before the event which will take place on Saturday August 17 at Ford Park. Alfresco Flicks
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Roxy Collective looking for members to help restore iconic Ulverston building
The Roxy Collective is looking for members to help restore an iconic building in Ulverston. The group of volunteers took over The Roxy Cinema last year to restore its art deco building. It now wants to expand the skillsets of the collective
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Pictures by 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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Things can only get better
‘Things can only get better.’ What does that phrase remind you of? Perhaps it takes you back 30 years to when the pop song was first in the charts? Or the Labour Party election campaign of 1997? Or the Prime Minister’s announcement of this year
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Vet talks about grooming, bee stings, mess and travel
Dear PDSA Vet, we recently got two guinea pigs and my son wants to give them a bath. Do they need to be bathed? Jackie Dear Jackie, guinea pigs shouldn’t need to be routinely bathed. Healthy guinea pigs will take care of themselves
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Police kept busy with third arrest in the run up to annual horse fair
Cumbria Police Rural Crime Team have taken further action following two arrests made on Saturday May 25. In the morning of Bank Holiday Monday May 27 at around 11am, police attended the Great Asby area had seized a suspected stolen caravan.
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Cumbrian chef opens new restaurant in Manchester
The new, solo restaurant of a Cumbrian-born chef and protégé of a three time Michelin Star winner has opened. Barrow-born Tom Barnes, who worked alongside award-winning chef Simon Rogan for 12 years, has thrown open the doors to his own establishment
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Residents win prize on People's Postcode Lottery
Residents of an Ulverston street have bagged a generous prize in the People's Postcode Lottery. Those with a lottery ticket and an LA12 9LN postcode were awarded a £1,000 win in one of the fundraising lottery's daily prize draws. The winning
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Stray cat to be named after two years at Barrow train station
A stray cat that walked into a Northern TrainCare Centre in Barrow two years ago is a whisker away from getting an official name. After enjoying a meal there, the stray decided to stay, and the team adopted her, providing two beds and chipping
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Vet shares everything you need to know about bee stings this Summer
A daily walk (or two!) is vital for our dogs, but while they’re enjoying their outdoor time any owner knows there are all sorts of ways they can get themselves into mischief! Their curious nature and
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Steam engine from the 1940s set to barrel down the Cumbrian coast this weekend
A steam locomotive is expected to make its way down the Cumbrian coastal line this weekend. On Saturday June 1, the Tangmere will barrel the tracks southwards between Carlisle and Carnforth. The 34067 Tangmere was built in 1947 by the Southern
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Hospice gets behind local Britain's Got Talent finalist
A hospice in Ulverston has pledged its support to a local magician after he reached the finals of Britain's Got Talent. Jack Rhodes, 26, won the vote of the British public during semi-final on ITV on Tuesday, May 28 and will now compete against
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"St Mary's isn’t just about dying" - patient pays tribute to hospice
A patient at a hospice in Ulverston has paid tribute to the staff who looked after her. Linda was recently discharged back to her home in Haverigg after having a stint in St Mary's In-Patient Unit. Following the experience, she wanted to reassure
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The roads to avoid in Cumbria ahead of Dave Day
A number of routes in Cumbria are set to be impacted by Dave Day next month. Earlier this week, Westmorland and Furness Council shared details of which roads should be avoided on June 8. Thousands of visitors will be coming to the area to pay
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Football community comes together to remember former manager
The football community in south Cumbria came together to remember a local manager. Paul Cresswell died in September last year having spent a stint at Holker Old Boys during his managerial career. On Saturday, May 25, the club organised a charity
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Hotel donating 10p from every pound made on drinks' sales on Dave Day
A HOTEL is donating money to charity as part of Dave Day. The Holiday Inn Express in Barrow wanted to be able to contribute with donations for the day. The team put their heads together and decided to donate 10p from every pound made on beverage
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Man accused of stabbing female friend multiple times after 'row over wine'
A MAN has gone on trial accused of stabbing a female friend multiple times with a ‘large kitchen knife’ in an alleged row over wine. Ravi Jeyendran, of Schooner Street in Barrow, is charged with unlawfully and maliciously wounding the woman with
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Golf club joins the fight against discrimination in the sport
A gold club in Cumbria has joined a national campaign to stand against discrimination in the sport. On Wednesday, May 29, Ulverston Golf Club announced that it had become a part of the 'Respect in Golf' movement, a scheme working throughout England
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"It's a privilege" - opera singer to star in international festival
An opera singer is hoping to do her hometown of Barrow proud at an upcoming festival. Jess Dandy, 34, will play a key role in the Ulverston International Music Festival, which is set to run between Friday, May 31 and Sunday, June 9. Read more
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Dance group celebrates 10 years of bringing young talent to the stage
A dance group in Dalton is celebrating ten years of nurturing young talent in the area this week. The Elite Dance and Fitness Studio returned to The Forum in Barrow on Wednesday night as part of their 'Stars of the Future' performance. The
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Teacher to play for England hockey team in New Zealand
FUNDS are being raised to support a teacher travelling to New Zealand to play for one of England's Hockey teams. Carole Quill, from Windermere, plays for the England Masters Hockey 050 Women's Team. The 52-year-old, a teaching assistant and
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Man to be sentenced for throwing ‘blood-soaked tissues’ at police officer
A MAN in his twenties with over 30 convictions is to be sentenced after throwing ‘blood-soaked tissues’ at a police officer while in custody. Ross Johnson, of Broad Close in Barrow, was arrested by officers in the early hours of April 15 this year
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Road to close for 3 weeks for renewal works to be carried out
A ROAD is set to close for 3 weeks to enable level-crossing renewal works to be carried out. Cumberland Council is making an order to prohibit all traffic from proceeding along the section of the C4029 near Haverigg, extending for approximately
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More volunteers needed to counter wildlife decline, says RSPCA
The RSPCA is calling for more volunteers, having seen more than 1,000 enthusiasts sign up for its Wildlife Friends initiative since its relaunch in March. First introduced as part of the nationwide Big Help Out campaign last year, it sees volunteers
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Residents concerned over 'noise levels' on Dave Day invited to meeting
RESIDENTS concerned the Dave Day concert are being invited to a special meeting. Barrow Raiders is inviting locals to the meeting on Wednesday June 5 at 7pm at their marquee. On June 8, the rugby club is expecting roughly 5,000 people to arrive
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Special offer sees under 16s swimming for 10p this half-term
Children will be able to swim for 10p at Westmorland and Furness Council's leisure centres during this half-term. 10p swims will be available for those under the age of 16 at various swimming pools across the region, including in Appleby, Barrow
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Armed forces charity plans mountain climb to mark D-Day 80th anniversary
An armed forces charity is set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day by climbing a Cumbrian mountain. Walking With The Wounded (WWTW) will ascend Scafell Pike on June 6, lighting beacons at the peak to symbolise remembrance. WWTW also
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'Bold', 'ridiculous', 'immensely costly' - Candidates react to National Service idea
CONSERVATIVE Party plans to introduce National Service if they win the General Election received mixed responses from candidates and The Mail readers. The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the policy, which would be compulsory for 18-year-olds
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Three-bedroom Barrow property good for renovation project
A Barrow property that would be ideal for someone looking for a renovation project is going up for auction today. The three-bedroom terraced house, located on Harrison Street, Barrow-In-Furness, has a starting price of £40,000. Listed by Auction
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Major supermarket announces recruitment drive amid pay boost
A major supermarket chain is set to recruit 90 members of staff in Cumbria, coinciding with a fresh pay boost this week. Aldi needs new staff at all levels of experience to fill full-time and part-time vacancies across the region. This follows