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Young girl, 9, to sing in Barrow town centre in memory of her nana
A YOUNG girl will be singing in Barrow town centre in aid of a charity which cared for her nana. Grace Shimmin is taking her speaker, microphone and St Mary's Hospice bucket to Portland Walk in Barrow today (July 13) to sing and raise funds for
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Police respond to reports of suspicious behaviour in Kendal
Police remind residents to lock up after reports of a suspicious man trying handles. South Lakes Police are appealing for information following a number of reports of a male trying car door handles. The suspicious behaviour was reported in
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Call 101 if you have seen missing Brian Sinclair
POLICE are appealing for help finding a man missing from Dalton. Brian Sinclair is 67 years old and from Dalton. He has been missing for more than a week, having last been seen in his vehicle – a grey Peugeot 3008 car with the reg BR61LLL -
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Kendal 'mini-Glastonbury of the North' Calling among the most popular festivals
According to a new study, Cumbria's Kendal Calling is one of the most popular festivals in the UK. Sweepstake casino site Vegas Gems investigated which UK festivals are the most popular. The study looked at 59 UK festivals and nine different
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Police launch appeal after man suffers head injury
Police are appealing for information after a man in his 60s was left with a head injury. Barrow police shared an appeal from Lancaster Area Police who are looking for a man who may have been involved in an altercation in Lancaster. The incident
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Euro 2024: Where to watch England v Spain in south Cumbria
England go head-to-head against Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday (kick off at 8pm). Pubs are expected to be packed with fans hoping Gareth Southgate and his players bring it home. Here’s a list of pubs and clubs across Cumbria who are
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Chance to doodle on a car in Barrow town centre this month
If you've ever caught your children doodling on things they shouldn't then this may be the perfect opportunity for them to have fun. Returning to this year's Festival of Transport is the BarrowFull Art Car. Located on the Town Square, the Art
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Tebay Westmorland revealed to be the best British service station for dogs
A service station in Cumbria has been named the very best in the UK for dogs. More people than ever are planning to travel with their dog this summer and searches for ‘driving with dogs’ have soared 200% in the last 12 months. Since the pandemic
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Chetwynde School students enjoy prom at Abbey House Hotel
Prom season for South Cumbria is well under way as Year Eleven students celebrate the end of their exams. On Wednesday June 26, fifty pupils from Chetwynde School in Barrow celebrated their prom at Abbey House Hotel. Headteacher Steve Jefferson
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Six 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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Temporary traffic lights to be in place on Barrow road for over 100 days
Maintenance work in Barrow is expected to last for over 100 days once it begins next week. Cadent informed residents living around Dalton Lane that they will be working on the gas mains from Monday July 15 for approximately 15 weeks. The company
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‘Clash of the Titans’ boxing competition to take over pub
A popular pub in the heart of Ulverston will host an evening of epic boxing matches. Personal trainer Jason Moore initially set up Titan Training during the Covid-19 Lockdown. He started providing part-time personal training sessions and weekly
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Ford Park launches survey after planning permission for new community room granted
BOSSES at Ford Park in Ulverston have set up a survey for the community to have their say on what they want to see a new building used for. Planning permission to build a new community room was granted by Westmorland and Furness Council last month
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Barrow dancers put on summer show as teacher steps on stage for the final time
Dancers took to the stage for their Summer Show at The Forum Theatre in Barrow. Around a hundred members of Kreativ Dance came together to perform the show, called ‘The Final Bow’, in tribute to dance teacher Lewis Campbell-Smith, who took to the
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Youngest member of in-shore rescue team arrives to prom in unique way
Haverigg Inshore Rescue Team came together to escort the youngest member of their crew to his high school prom. Year Eleven pupil Finley Wilson arrived at Millom School prom in style, riding in the 12m-long rig more commonly used in rescues.
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Barrow AFC head coach Stephen Clemence building up to new season
BARROW AFC head coach Stephen Clemence says momentum is building ahead of the start of the season. The Bluebirds take on FC United of Manchester tomorrow in their second pre-season friendly. FC United’s Broadhurst Park is something of a home
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Three Cumbrian rugby stars head overseas for European Championship
England Lions has confirmed the Under 19s squad who will head overseas to compete in the 2024 European Championship. The Rugby League team includes three Cumbrian lads - Daniel Knott from Dalton Dragons, Joshua Blinkhorn from Millom RLFC and Tom
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Environment assessment not required at site planned for BAE 'future development'
INITIAL plans from BAE Systems to demolish a former gas and fuel storage facility in Barrow to support the ‘future development’ of the site have taken a step forward. Westmorland and Furness Council has determined an environmental impact assessment
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Man, 52, ‘evasive’ towards police after refusing to provide alcohol breath test
A FORMER member of the British Army refused to co-operate with a police line of inquiry into a suspected drink driving offence, a court heard. Andrew Robinson, 52, of Mill Bank in Barrow, pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to failing to provide
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New service providing free food launched in south Cumbria
A new charity service has launched in south Cumbria providing free food for people who need it in the area. The Millom and Around the Combe Community Group (MACCG) officially started this week, hosting its first day of charity work on Tuesday,
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Historic rushbearing procession in village to welcomes visitors this weekend
THE historic rushbearing procession in a Lake District village is set to welcome visitors this weekend. The 400-year-old tradition in Grasmere will see the annual procession winding its way through the village to St Oswald’s Parish Church.
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New heritage trail will unlock the history of Barrow area like never before
A new heritage trail in Barrow will unlock the rich history of one of its wards. In December last year, the Newbarns Community Group revealed that they had received a grant worth £2,000 from Westmorland and Furness Council following their 'Micro
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Dad of girl with Down Syndrome creates cafe to offer disabled people a place to work
A DAD is creating a cafe to offer people with disabilities a place to learn and work. Simon Donnelly, from Millom, is the man behind Willow of Millom, a community interest company where people with disabilities can find a range of work from employment
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Five-day roadworks for urgent utility works to be completed
ROADWORKS are set to be in place to enable utility works to be completed. A section of the road will close to enable Network Plus to carry out urgent utility works. Cumberland Council prohibits with immediate effect the passage of vehicular
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Lake District café praised in new food hygiene inspection
A LAKE District café has been praised in a new food hygiene inspection. Bellis Café & Bistro at Central Buildings at Market Cross in Ambleside was given a score of four after five after assessment. Inspectors from Westmorland and Furness rated
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Author releases latest book inspired by her hometown of Barrow
An author from Barrow has released her latest book which is largely in tribute to the town she lives in. 'Halfmoon Lane' is the fifth offering from Paula Hillman, building upon her debut novel 'Seaview House' and subsequent stories 'The Cottage
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Thief, 57, stole alcohol from Booths to fund her Class A drug addiction
A THIEF stole more than £300 worth of booze from a high-end supermarket chain in Ulverston to fund her drug addiction, a court heard. Julie Cottier, of Risedale Road in Barrow, was captured on CCTV at Booths in Ulverston on May 19 placing bottles
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Parents banned from school sports day - here's why
PARENTS have been banned from Ulverston Victoria High School's annual sports day to ensure 'safeguarding is not compromised in any way.' Evening fixtures can still host parents however the school has taken the decision not to allow adults into