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Appeal launched after moped gets stolen in Barrow
The public are being urged to help after a moped was stolen in Barrow last month. The incident took place on the morning of June 22 at around 1.30am. The Neco moped, with the registration PE23 JVN, is black with yellow, red and green coloured
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Barrow Raiders share condolences after death of former club director
The former director of Barrow Raiders has died, the rugby club confirmed on Saturday. Michael Ashton, aged 83, passed away peacefully at Abbey Meadow Nursing Home on Thursday, July 4. He leaves behind his beloved wife Sandra, children Peter
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The ten stories you read the most this week with The Mail
It has been yet another busy week at The Mail, with our reporters providing the local news that interests you the most. These are the ten articles that proved to be the biggest hits with our readers over the past seven days. Engineer injured
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New project looks to transform Morecambe Bay into home of exercise
A new project has been launched to encourage people to use Morecambe Bay more regularly for exercise. The 'Ways Around The Bay' initiative aims to make the area a new centre for walking, cycling and exploring the Bay in low carbon ways. To
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Rare King Charles £20 note sells for £7000 - how to tell if you have one
A rare £20 King Charles III banknote has sold at auction for £7,000. The new banknote bearing the face of the recently crowned monarch sold at a charity auction held by Spink and Son on behalf of the Bank of England on Thursday (July 11), The Sun
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Steve Backshall: Dangerous animals migrating to UK is 'definite possibility'
BBC presenter Steve Backshall has warned that dangerous animals migrating to the UK is a 'definite possibility'. The beloved wildlife presenter was questioned on whether Global Warming will see the UK, a country renowned for being relatively safe
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FOUND: Search starts as child goes missing from home in Barrow
Found: The child listed as missing has now been safely found. The police and The Mail would like to thank you for your support for the appeal. A child has gone missing from his home in Barrow, with the police now appealing for any help from the
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Animal rescue owners to create Bob's Community Garden in honour of local man
The owners of a local animal rescue are creating a community garden and are reaching out to the public to get involved. Cumbria Animal and Hen Rescue are creating a shared community space in North Scale in Walney not far from the airfield.
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Barrow-in-Furness death notices and funeral announcements from The Mail
The Mail has published 14 death notices this week. Every week, The Mail publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain
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Cloudy day ahead for Barrow - today's weather forecast
It is looking like a dry but grey day ahead for Furness today, though there will be sporadic pockets of sunshine. This is the weather forecast for Barrow-in-Furness for Saturday, July 13. 10am: 15 degrees, sunny intervals, light winds, no chance
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We caught up with Barrow's new MP after her busy first week in Westminster
Labour's Michelle Scrogham has had a busy first week as Barrow's newly elected MP. She was among the many new faces to pile in at Westminster after Labour secured a landslide victory in the general election on July 4. Mrs Scrogham achieved
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Long-time member of Rotary Club honoured with British Empire Medal
A LONG-running member of the Rotary Club of Furness has been presented with a British Empire Medal. Peter Garwood has been recognised for his work in the community and his role in organising the COVID vaccination programme at the Alfred Health
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CAMRA celebrates soon-to-be reopened ‘notable’ Cumbrian pub
The Campaign for Real Ale has lauded plans to reopen an historic south Cumbria pub. The General Burgoyne in Great Urswick has been taken over by new management. The Church Street pub has closed and reopened several times over the last few years
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Barrow Raiders face Bulldogs test without Wigan youngsters
BARROW Raiders face another tough day out on the road when they take on Batley Bulldogs tomorrow. They go into battle minus their Wigan loan players - Harvey Makin, Jacob Douglas and Ryan Brown, who have been recalled this week due to Wigan having
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Ofsted rates Westmorland and Furness Council's children’s services as 'good'
The education watchdog has rated children’s services in Westmorland and Furness as good. Ofsted inspected Westmorland and Furness Council’s children’s services for the first time between April 22 and May 2 this year and determined the provision
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New festival celebrating south Cumbrian town a huge success on debut
A new festival celebrating a town in south Cumbria has been branded as a big success following its debut. Millom Fest arrived in the county for the first time on Saturday, July 6, taking place at Millom RLFC with a number of local businesses and
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School kids in Barrow raise 'amazing' amount for local hospice
School kids in Barrow have raised an 'amazing' amount for a local charity with the help from a Cumbrian business. St Mary's Hospice said Year Four pupils at Victoria Academy had donated £1,200 to support their work. Read more: Barrow pupils
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School in Barrow to allow pupils to arrive late on Monday after Euros final
A school in Barrow is celebrating England's progress to the Euro 2024 final by giving its pupils a bit of a lie in. With kids expected to have a later night than usual on Sunday to watch the Three Lions take on Spain, Greengate Junior School made
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New banking hub officially opens its doors in town centre
A NEW banking hub has officially opened its doors. In April, former MP for Barrow and Furness Simon Fell announced that Ulverston's new banking hub would be located at 1-3 Market Street. The second hub to open in Cumbria opened its doors on
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‘Vicious attack’ – Teenager, 18, punched stranger to back of head following argument
A TEENAGER punched a stranger to the back of the head in a ‘vicious and unprovoked attack’ in Barrow, a court heard. Tommy McGladdery, of Barnfield Lane in Barrow, threatened to kill the complainant outside a takeaway on Cavendish Street on March
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Nearly 1,000 nominations submitted as The Mail searches for the best pub
There is still time to have your say as The Mail continues its search for the best pub from across Furness. Earlier this week we launched our latest campaign with the 'Best Pub 2024' award. Our readers were invited to put forward the names
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D-Day celebrations in Cumbria see surge in donations to armed forces charity
People in Cumbria have been showing their support to the Armed Forces after being inspired by the D-Day events in the county. In June, residents came to together to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, a pivotal moment in the Second
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New 'companionship cafe' to open in south Cumbria for lonely people
A new 'companionship cafe' service is launching in south Cumbria at the end of the month. Organised by Home Instead South Lakes, the cafe is designed to provide a space for isolated and elderly people to meet up and find others to talk to.
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Beatrix Potter's farm opens up to the public for first time
The first farm bought by Beatrix Potter is being made available to the public for the first time. The National Trust said the 'Hill Top Herdwick farm tours' were now open for booking. On the outskirts of Ambleside, these tours will introduce
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Pub served 'Good' food hygiene rating from council inspectors
A PUB has been served a new food hygiene rating from inspectors. The Ferry, on the Promenade on Walney, was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment. Inspectors rated the business on June 6, the Food Hygiene Rating website shows.
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Businessman punched former employee who 'had affair with his wife'
A BUSINESSMAN launched an unprovoked attack on a former employee who he believed had an affair with his wife, a court heard. Scott Burgess, of Ramsden Street in Barrow, punched the complainant to the face at Central Preston Street Working Men’s
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'Best time of my life' - diver describes his role in new TV series set in Cumbria
A DIVER from Ulverston has described his role in Channel 5's upcoming show on Cumbria and the Lake District. Darren Fine, along with his friend and fellow diver Duncan Scott, were involved in a production where they looked for evidence in Windermere
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Cumbrian pubs open Chef Academy applications for new talent
Three Lake District pubs, owned by The Inn Collection Group, have opened their applications for aspiring chefs looking to enter the sector through the second Chef Academy programme. The award-winning hospitality company has invested £9,000 into
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Celebrations to mark 400 years since birth of early Quakers founder
Quakers at Swarthmoor Hall, Ulverston, will honour the life of early Quakerism founder George Fox with a week of free events, 400 years after his birth. Starting on July 16, the Quakers will join others from across the world in celebrations.
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Inspiring eight-year programme concludes in Barrow
A Barrow project has empowered 1,700 children over the last eight years. The Inspiring Barrow Kickstart programme, run by Cumbria CVS, closed this month with a celebration evening, bringing together previous participants, school staff, funders