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Cat's Life : Cumbria wildlife warden spots first Arctic Tern eggs at Foulney Island
The first of this season’s Arctic Tern eggs have been spotted at Foulney Island Nature Reserve. Spotted by Seasonal Warden Will Michaels, the birds make an epic migration all the way from the Arctic circle to the island near Barrow every April.
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Man who became unwell while walking in Lake District assisted by mountain rescuers
A MAN was rescued by a mountain team after feeling unwell on a walk in the Lake District. A couple out walking had just ascended a steep section of the track above Harrowslack on the west side of Windermere when the man started to feel 'dizzy'
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Police issue safety advice following burglary
CUMBRIA Police have issued safety advice to the public following a burglary in the Furness area. Police are investigating a burglary which occurred in the area of Oxford Street in Barrow between the hours of 11.30pm on Saturday (May 25) and 12.30am
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Police investigation launched after 'high value' theft of plant machinery
POLICE are investigating a 'high-value theft' of plant machinery in south Cumbria. Cumbria Police are investigating the theft from Berners Close, in Grange, which occurred at 11.30pm on Sunday (June 2). The force are appealing for any doorbell
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Britain's Got Talent runner up Jack Rhodes wows the judges with his 'top secret' hat
ULVERSTON magician Jack Rhodes said he was 'buzzing' after finishing runner-up in Britain's Got Talent. Sydnie Christmas, from Kent, was the winner of the show, receiving £250,000 and a spot at the Royal Variety Performance. However Jack's
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Row as Labour leader says Barrow shipyard has party's 'full support'
BARROW'S shipyard workers would have the 'full support' of a Labour government, party leader Sir Keir Starmer has said. In a speech in Greater Manchester, Sir Keir announced a commitment to a 'nuclear deterrent triple lock', including building
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We're barking mad for these adorable puppies!
To celebrate the joy our pets bring us on a daily basis, we have a space dedicated to Pets of the Week. We want to hear from you, nominate your best friends for the coveted title of: The Mail’s Pet of the Week, send us a picture and see them in
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Here's the latest from our 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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'Perfectly hopped light beer' will raise money for Windermere pollution campaign
A SPECIAL beer has been created to raise money for a campaign protesting sewage pollution in Windermere. Lakes Brew Co has brewed an 'easy drinking, perfectly hopped light beer' and pledged to donate 10p from every can of Leave No Trace to the
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Ulverston's drive-thru ice cream parlour hailed as 'boosting appeal to tourists'
Ulverston's drive-thru ice cream parlour has been hailed in a national newspaper for boosting tourism. The Mirror named the town the 'party capital' of the country with Cumbria Cow Ice Cream boosting 'its appeal to tourists.' The article also
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Sir Keir Starmer to claim ‘changed’ Labour now ‘party of national security’
Sir Keir Starmer will pitch Labour as the “party of national security” as he seeks to switch attention to defence matters during the General Election campaign. The Labour leader is expected to meet with forces veterans and a group of his party’
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Teacher from Ulverston launches first children’s book
A teacher from Ulverston has published his first book, which is made up of a collection of poems for children. John Svatins, who teaches at Castle Park in Kendal, released ‘There's a Mole in my Bucket' on Thursday May 9. After teaching for
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Rhinos condemn Barrow Raiders Ladies to heavy defeat
THERE was no happy return for Amanda Wilkinson as Barrow Raiders Ladies were on the receiving end of a heavy defeat away to Leeds Rhinos. Raiders head coach Wilkinson started out at Leeds as the club’s first women and girls’ development officer
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Barrow AFC boss keen to tie down defender James Chester
BARROW AFC head coach Stephen Clemence is keen to persuade James Chester to extend his stay with the club. Clemence was unveiled as the new Bluebirds boss on Friday and had to speak to any of the current crop of players. The new head coach
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Barrow AFC boss says work has started on bringing in new faces
THE hard work starts now that was the verdict of Stephen Clemence after his unveiling as the new Barrow AFC boss. The Bluebirds released 10 players following the end of the 2023/24 season, and Clemence is well aware that means that some rebuilding
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The Mail's 'Best Chippy 2024' awards - Ulverston shop aims to get your vote
Say hello to one of the local fish and chip shops trying to win your vote as the best in south Cumbria. Last month, The Mail launched the 'Best Chippy 2024' award with readers subsequently nominating their favourites. From this, the ten finalists
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Hundreds of road casualties in Westmorland and Furness last year
HUNDREDS of people were injured on Westmorland and Furness roads last year, new figures show. Provisional figures from the Department for Transport suggest there were 560 road casualties in Westmorland and Furness in 2023. In Westmorland and
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"I want to make this man proud" - Liliana Myers on the busy Dave Day week ahead
The wife of Dave Myers has opened up about her feelings as Dave Day fast approaches. On Saturday, June 8, thousands of people will be coming to Barrow to celebrate the life of the Hairy Biker, with widow Liliana discussing her nerves ahead of the
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The Mail's Best Chippy awards 2024 - the ten finalists revealed
The ten finalists have been revealed in The Mail's search for the best fish and chip in the region. Last month we launched the 'Best Chippy 2024' award with readers nominating their favourite to make the coveted shortlist. After a week of campaigning
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BAE worker volunteers at St Mary's Hospice in memory of his uncle
A BAE worker has been giving up one of his days a week to lend a helping hand to a local hospice. Jamie Williams has taken to spending his Sundays working at St Mary's Orangery Cafe in Ulverston. He is sharing his story in Volunteers Week,
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These are the best court stories you might have missed from last week
THESE are the best court stories you might have missed online and in print in last week's The Mail. Barrow driver refused to provide breath sample A MOTORIST who abandoned his car after driving straight over a junction failed to provide a
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Traders sell out within hours as thousands get together for a Retro Rendezvous
MANY of the traders sold out in the first hours of this year's Retro Rendezvous and Velo Retro in Ulverston - as thousands enjoyed the sunshine. The two events, which Velo Retro organiser Alan Brenton calls 'sister festivals', celebrate cars and
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These are the inquests to be heard this week
THESE are the inquests that will be heard this week in Cumbria. Inquests seek to determine the cause of unexplained deaths by gathering evidence through fact-finding at The Coroner's Court in Cockermouth. Tuesday, June 4 10.00am Wendy
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'Completely unique' inquest will be concluded nearly 32 months after it was opened
A 'COMPLETELY unique' inquest will finally be concluded this week nearly 32 months after it was opened. Barrow man Christopher Crosthwaite, 40, died on October 12, 2021. His inquest was opened shortly after at Cumbria Coroner's Court in Cockermouth