Archive
-
Date
Brits choose the Lake District as the attraction they are most proud of
A survey has found that the Lake District is the attraction that Brits are most proud of. Commissioned by leading peer-to-peer campervan rental company Camplify, it found that 40% of British residents have refrained from visiting more tourist destinations
-
Date
Tim Farron pictured as Nigel Farage in House of Commons website gaffe
A MIX-up on the official House of Commons website saw an image of Nigel Farage under the name of south Cumbrian MP Tim Farron. The Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale was accidentally pictured as the Reform leader. A spokesperson
-
Date
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
-
Date
Barrow school kids create logo for Home Office initiative
Pupils at a school in Barrow-in-Furness have designed the branding for a Home Office initiative. Year 5 pupils at St James’ CofE Junior School in Hindpool created a logo and name that reflected the initiative's objectives for ‘Happy Hopeful Hindpool
-
Date
Making the right – or the wrong – decision
I hate making decisions, even little ones. I can always see arguments on both sides. Even on the allotment I find myself questioning whether I should be pulling out flowering weeds in a time of climate catastrophe – don’t the pollinators need them
-
Date
Jailed: Police made drug discovery after stopping car on the M6
A DRUG courier has been jailed for three years after he was stopped on the M6. Dylan Hayes, 23, of Harris Road, Glasgow, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs – heroin. The court heard how officers
-
Date
New landlady of iconic village pub revealed
The new landlady of a historic South Cumbrian pub has the full backing of the local community. The General Burgoyne in Great Urswick revealed on its social media that it had been taken over by new management. Denise Chamberlain, chair of Urswick
-
Date
Scoreline not a true reflection says Barrow Raiders head coach
BARROW Raiders head coach Paul Crarey felt the final scoreline away to Batley Bulldogs wasn’t a true reflection of his side’s performance. Raiders went down 22-02 at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium, but Crarey did take some consolation from the shift
-
Date
Barrow Raiders Ladies head coach Amanda Wilkinson delighted with win
BARROW Raiders Ladies head coach Amanda Wilkinson praised her squad after they secured a vital away win. Speaking ahead of the trip to take on Huddersfield Giants Women, Wilkinson had described the clash as “must-win” And win they did as they
-
Date
Things to work on says Barrow AFC head coach Stephen Clemence
BARROW AFC head coach Stephen Clemence gave an honest assessment after the 3-0 win over FC United of Manchester. Clemence said there were positives to take from how the Bluebirds performed at Broadhurst Park. But the head coach also felt that
-
Date
Hope and despair: What it was like at Barrow fan zone for the Euro 2024 final
It may have ultimately ended in disappointment but it was still a night to remember at the Northern Competitions Stadium on Sunday night. Hoping to cheer on England to glory against Spain in the Euro 2024 final, 2,000 people made their way to the
-
Date
How a club from humble origins in Barrow is still thriving 80 years on
A group in Barrow is getting ready to celebrate 80 years of socialising through card games. The Barrow Bridge Club, formerly known as Barrow Contract Bridge Club, was first formed under the shadow of war on November 5, 1944. From the humble
-
Date
New food hygiene ratings served to five south Cumbria establishments
NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to five south Cumbria establishments. Westmorland and Furness inspectors were busy rating food businesses in the county, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. The following ratings have been given
-
Date
WATCH: Girl sings in town and raises hundreds for hospice that cared for her nana
A YOUNG girl raised hundreds after singing in Barrow town centre in aid of a charity which cared for her nana. On Saturday (July 13) Grace Shimmin took her speaker, microphone and St Mary's Hospice bucket to Portland Walk to sing and raise funds
-
Date
Family-friendly agricultural show with giant tortoises coming to town
THE countdown is on to the return of a family-friendly agricultural show. Ulverston and North Lonsdale Show will take place on Wednesday, July 31 at Lindal Cote Farm, Lindal in Furness, offering a wide range of events and activities. The popular
-
Date
Man who accused police of 'heavy-handed’ arrest tried to open van door and cage
A MAN attempted to open a police van to set free a person who had been arrested in Barrow, a court heard. Joel Whalley, of no fixed abode, was sentenced at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty at the first opportunity to obstructing
-
Date
Why a Furness group has backed one school's special education efforts
A group in Furness has supported a Barrow school's efforts to cater for its children with special needs. Members of the Rotary Club of Furness visited St Pius X Catholic Primary School on Schneider Road. The school's headteacher Kevin McGoldrick
-
Date
Building in 'prominent location' used by beauty salon for sale at £65k
A BUILDING that is home to a beauty salon is now up for sale for £65,000. Feel Fabulous is located at 4 Tudor Square in Dalton and offers hair and beauty treatments. The property was put on the market by agents Corrie and Co and advertised
-
Date
Residents recreate their town in miniature - with one landmark still needed
Residents in Ulverston are being encouraged to take part in a new art project that will see the town recreated in miniature. The 'Model Town Ulverston' scheme was launched by The Coro last month with the team lauding the number of entries that
-
Date
Golf captain gets the ball rolling for year of fundraising for local charity
The captain of a golf club in Barrow is supporting a local charity for a year after they cared for his father-in-law. Jason Jefferson took on the role at Furness Golf Club back in March and will be using his time in the position to raise money
-
Date
Dealers jailed for roles in ‘sophisticated and profitable’ Class A drugs conspiracy
EIGHT people have been jailed for their roles in a ‘sophisticated and profitable’ county lines conspiracy which saw large quantities of Class A drugs supplied between Manchester and Barrow. John Thompson, 44, Kirsty Davidson, 36, Latham Burke,
-
Date
Man supervising driver with provisional licence admits being over drug limit
A BARROW man who was supervising a driver with a provisional licence admitted he was above the legal limit for benzoylecgonine. Jake Watson, 27, of Hawcoat Lane, was in charge of an Audi A3 on the A590 at Arrad Foot with benzoylecgonine in his