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Barrow Raiders Ladies grab much-needed win over Giants
BARROW Raiders Ladies were rewarded for their efforts as they picked up a vital 26-14 victory away to Huddersfield Giants Women. Speaking ahead of the game, Raiders head coach Amanda Wilkinson has classed the encounter with the Giants as a ‘must-win
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Millom claim Barton Townley Final victory with superb try
MILLOM 18 ULVERSTON 10 A SPECTACULAR try six minutes from time sealed a record 11th victory for the Millom in the Barton Townley final at Craven Park. Ulverston came within a whisker of taking the lead one minute earlier, but were denied
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Battling Barrow Raiders lose out away to Batley Bulldogs
BARROW Raiders put up a brave show at Batley Bulldogs losing 22-2. The Raiders were still in contention going into the final minutes before conceding a further 12 points. Barrow took an early lead with a Ryan Shaw penalty goal before the Bulldogs
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Council event looks to understand public opinion on how to improve Barrow
Residents in Barrow will have the chance to share how they think Barrow should be improved. As part of Westmorland and Furness Council's 'Local Plan', a public event is being held at The Forum on Tuesday, July 16 between 10am and 4pm. Read
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Cat's Life: 'Rolled up like sausages' - Osprey 'Bobs' get their ID bracelets
The two 'Bobs' at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve have now grown big enough to get their new blue fancy ID bracelets. The five-week-old chicks were carefully lifted from their nest to the ground and checked over, identity tagged, weighed and measured
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Five planning and development stories that piqued your interest this week
We have yet again been covering a number of planning and development stories this week. Here are just five articles that we reported on, with the submissions hoping to make key changes to the south Cumbria area. First look at proposed library
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A wet and cloudy week for Barrow - a look at the days ahead
Whilst Sunday looks set to be dry for the most part, the same cannot be said for the rest of the week in Barrow. Here is a look ahead at the weather forecast for the week commencing July 15. Monday: Highs of 20 degrees, dark clouds, light rain
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Fan zone sold out as Barrow looks to roar England towards Euros glory
The fan zone at Barrow Raiders has officially sold out ahead of England's clash against Spain tonight. Roughly 2,000 people will be watching the final of the Euros 2024 at Craven Park as they look to roar the Three Lions towards glory. Doors
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Charity calls out Lake District litter ahead of summer of action
A charity has highlighted the effects of litter in the Lake District as it looks to encourage people to change their behaviour. Friends of the Lake District are spearheading a summer of action to protect the region from the harshest impacts of
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The court and crime stories you might have missed this week from The Mail
Once again, our reporters have been busy covering events in the local court system. Here are ten stories you might have missed recently, representing just a selection of what has been reported on. Chef spat at police whilst intoxicated
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Six shots 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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What we know so far about the Donald Trump assassination attempt
US presidential candidate Donald Trump was shot and injured at a campaign rally, which also saw a spectator and the gunman killed. Mr Trump was giving a speech to supporters in Butler, Pennsylvania when the incident occurred. He was seen ducking
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One dead after assassination attempt as Donald Trump is hit by bullet at rally
Sir Keir Starmer said he was “appalled” at the shooting at a campaign rally for former US president Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. Mr Trump, who was “safe” according to a spokesman, said on his Truth Social media platform that a bullet had “pierced
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Barrow's unique buildings throughout the years including a house with 12 chimneys
Barrow has many examples of unique architecture with the Furness region lucky enough to have the remains of ancient ruins and castles. Local photographers the Sankeys managed to capture many of its elegant and quirky structures in the early 20th
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Where are the top restaurants in Cumbria? Top 10 revealed in new study
A new report has ranked the highest-rated restaurants in Cumbria, based on Tripadvisor reviews. Cumbria has a vast amount of beautiful restaurants, and they don't taste too bad either. Whatever dish is tickling your fancy, we can bet at least
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Drop-in sessions to be held for first look at new plans for community space
COMMUNITY drop-in sessions are set to be held to share evolving plans for a new community space focused on connecting people with nature and the outdoors. Earnse Bay, on Walney Island, is set to become home to a new community space and beach school
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Campaigners say Roanhead still 'under threat' a year on from protest
A year since campaigners gathered on a south Cumbrian beach to protest against proposals for a holiday resort on the Furness peninsula – environmental groups say the area is still ‘under threat’. In July 2023 landscape charity Friends of the Lake
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'Exciting times' - Plans submitted for outdoor classroom in Barrow
PLANS have been lodged to convert part of a former bowling green in Barrow into an outdoor classroom for a nursery. Kerry Griffin has submitted a planning application to Westmorland and Furness Council to transform part of the former bowling green
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New tattoo studio planned in south Cumbria
PLANS have been lodged to convert a shop in the Lake District into a ‘high quality’ tattoo studio. Richardson-Gittins Ltd has submitted a planning application to the Lake District National Park to convert the former Lady K Jewellery on Longlands
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"It's heartbreaking" - Barrow MP backs Labour plans to tackle water pollution
The new MP for Barrow and Furness has backed nationwide plans to tackle water pollution. Michelle Scrogham, who rose to her new position following the latest General Election, was responding to a recently announced 'crackdown' on water companies
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Meet the winner of the The Mail's Best Hairdresser and Barber award
MEET the winner of The Mail's Best Hairdresser or Barber - as voted by readers. In June The Mail launched a new award to celebrate this ever-growing industry. Our readers were involved, nominating their favourite local businesses, the places
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Councillors approve 'very reasonable' increase in allowance
COUNCILLORS have approved a £500 increase in their allowances. Westmorland and Furness councillors voted in favour of recommendations made by the independent remuneration panel (IRP) to raise the basic allowance from £13,000 to £13,500 a year.
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New football trophy will honour the industrial heritage of Barrow and Teesside
A new football trophy has been created to honour the industrial heritage of Barrow and the northeast. Holker Old Boys will be representing the Cumbrian town on Saturday, July 20 as they take on Redcar Athletic to be crowned as the first winners
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Chef assaulted and spat at police officer whilst intoxicated in South Cumbria
A CHEF who assaulted and spat at a police officer while in custody has been sentenced. Scott Bibby, 33, was on Market Street in Flookburgh in the early hours of June 11 this year when he kicked PC Sproat three times to the chest, South Cumbria
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Jailed: Man, 33, caused ex-partner to contemplate suicide following abusive behaviour
A BARROW man has been jailed after his 'degrading and humiliating' behaviour resulted in his former partner contemplating suicide. Jordan McHugh, of Newton Road, assaulted his ex-partner on multiple occasions and took control of every aspect of
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Cost of council's preferred option for Ulverston library service revealed
THE council’s preferred option for the delivery of a library service in Ulverston has been revealed. According to Westmorland and Furness Council, an independent assessment found the remodelling of The Coronation Hall to create a café, meeting
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Residents come together to celebrate their hometown in Cumbria
Residents of a town in south Cumbria came together to pay tribute to their corner of the county. 'Celebrate Dalton Day' made its debut last year and returned to the area on Saturday, July 13. Read more: First edition of Celebrate Dalton Day
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Lake District property billed as 'ideal' investment opportunity
A three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Windermere has been listed on the property market for offers in the region of £350,000. The traditional property has recently undergone a refurbishment and is within walking distance of all local amenities.
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Derailed and damaged train moved across the country to be repaired
A TRAIN that derailed in Grange has been moved across the country to be fixed. Residents took photos of the front unit of the train being hauled out of Ulverston. It came off the track on March 22 but was too damaged to be moved back to a
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Sketch of castle reveals life of Cumbrian teenager from over 200 years ago
A SKETCH of Millom Castle made for the 'amusement' of a dying teenager 200 years ago has been uncovered from archives in Carlisle. The sketch was drawn in 1795 by John Wilson, an artist from Whitehaven, who copied an earlier engraving of the castle
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Euro 2024: Furness backs England as pubs prepare for a busy weekend
FOOTBALL fans across Furness are getting behind England as Gareth Southgate's team is just one game away from making history. Millions across the nation will tune in to watch England play Spain in the Olympiastadion, Berlin, on Sunday at 8pm.