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Mayor's 'massive disappointment' over council's library plans
A MAYOR said he was ‘massively disappointed’ with the council’s preferred option for a library service in Ulverston. Councillor Graham Scrogham has labelled Westmorland and Furness Council’s preferred option of a co-located library service at the
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Cyclist airlifted to hospital after crashing and hurting hip
A CYCLIST was airlifted to hospital after crashing and hurting her hip near a Lake District tarn. Coniston Mountain Rescue was called on Tuesday (July 16) at 12.06pm after a couple were cycling along a track heading past Blelham Tarn when the woman
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James Chester leaves Barrow AFC to sign for Salford City
DEFENDER James Chester has joined Salford City on a one-year deal. The former Wales international made 38 appearances for the Bluebirds last term as they narrowly missed out on a play-off place. Chester previously had spells with clubs including
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Visiting suspended at hospital ward after norovirus outbreak
VISITING has been suspended on Ward 6 at Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow after a norovirus outbreak affecting patients and staff. University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust said to keep everyone safe, the suspension of
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Summer of music at Barrow Vue kicks off with BLACKPINK tour
Music fans have a lot to look forward to this summer, as K-Pop's number one girl band arrives at Vue Barrow. Three exciting titles will hit the big screen – including BLACKPINK’s latest concert film. BLACKPINK’s BORN PINK tour, which captivated
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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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Georgia Stanway and England make it to Euro 2025 after Sweden draw
Georgia Stanway and her England teammates will look to defend their title after making it to Euro 2025. The Lionesses secured automatic qualification to next year's tournament following a nervy 0-0 draw against Sweden on Tuesday night. With
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Emergency road closure in place following burst water main
A road in Dalton has been forced to close after a burst water main damaged the surface. Westmorland and Furness Council shared on Tuesday night (July 16) that Coronation Drive would be blocked from public use following the incident. Network
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Award-winning children’s author 'furious' over situation of Barrow school
An award-winning children's author has used his social media platform to draw attention to a Barrow primary school. Frank Cottrell-Boyce expressed his fury after an Ofsted inspection of Sacred Heart Primary School in Barrow. Pupils of the school
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Barrow AFC may need to play waiting game says sporting director
BARROW AFC sporting director Iain Wood admits they may have to play the waiting game when it comes to more new additions. The Bluebirds have brought in six new players so far this summer, and while Wood would prefer to have all the transfer business
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Barrow AFC may need to play waiting game says sporting director
BARROW AFC sporting director Iain Wood admits they may have to play the waiting game when it comes to more new additions. The Bluebirds have brought in six new players so far this summer, and while Wood would prefer to have all the transfer business
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Council approves over £1.7 million in funds to improve bus services in Cumbria
THE council has given the green light for over £1.5 million of government funding to be used to improve bus services in Cumbria. Members of the cabinet for Westmorland and Furness Council approved the allocation of £1.701 million from the Department
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Government inspector turns down plans for lodges in the Lake District
A GOVERNMENT inspector has turned down plans for over 20 lodges on a farm in the Lake District as the proposals would cause ‘harm’ to the character of the area. The Planning Inspectorate has dismissed an appeal by Low Moor Howe Farm Ltd for the
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Algal samples taken from Windermere exceed WHO threshold for recreational use
ALGAL samples taken from Windermere exceed the World Health Organisation threshold for recreational use, according to campaigners. Samples taken by Save Windermere at Waterhead, Ambleside, demonstrated cyanobacteria concentrations that exceeded
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Tens of thousands of patients waiting for routine treatment at Morecambe Bay Trust
TENS of thousands of patients were waiting for routine treatment at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay in May, new figures show. The data comes as health secretary Wes Streeting said the NHS has been "wrecked". NHS England figures show
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Here is how you can help create pollinator-friendly habitants in town
RESIDENTS have been invited to help create a mosaic of pollinator-friendly habitats. On Thursday, July 18, Cumbria Wildlife Trust is planting wildflowers in the new meadow on Lesh Lane field in Barrow. This is part of the Planting for Pollinators
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Numerous complaints of dog fouling near cenotaph
A TOWN council has had 'numerous complaints' of dog fouling near a cenotaph. Millom Town Council used its social media to urge dog owners to clean up after their pets. This follows numerous complaints from the staff and volunteers regarding
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Hotel raises thousands for local organisations through the power of hot drinks
A HOTEL has managed to raise thousands of funds for local charities through the power of hot drinks. Holiday Inn in Barrow started Coffee Club in 2021 where each drink sold sees 20p go to charity - with half going to the St Mary's Hospice and the
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Hundreds of places in children's homes in Westmorland and Furness
THERE are hundreds of places in children's homes in Westmorland and Furness, new figures show. A charity for children in care and young leavers warned too many children are forced to live away from their homes due to an inconsistent supply of care
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Cumbria mountain rescue teams called out nearly 400 times so far this year
CUMBRIA's mountain rescue teams have so far dealt with 392 callouts this year - including 15 deaths. The busiest team is Keswick Mountain Rescue Team with 82 callouts to date where team members have needed to deploy with a further seven where their
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Lakeside distillery offers tours of gin and vodka making process
A distillery is offering bookable tours that take visitors behind the scenes. Set in the heart of the Lake District, Grasmere Distillery sits alongside Grasmere Brewery and first launched in 2021. The first of its grain-to-glass spirits were
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Dangerous driver led police on high-speed chase as people did Christmas shopping
A HIGH-SPEED chase through Barrow during the Christmas shopping period could have led to 'horrific' consequences, magistrates said. Roscoe Cowsill, 32, of Parker Street in Barrow, admitted dangerous driving, not having insurance and failing to
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Regional hub to boost foster care recruitment
A new recruitment hub has been launched to find urgently needed foster carers across Cumbria and Lancashire. The Regional Fostering Recruitment and Retention Hub, part of a £1.2 million regional bid involving Blackburn with Darwen Council, Blackpool
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Furness favourites join high seas finale at northern music festival
Furness-based bands Boom Dang and Blast Furness Street Band are set to grace the Kendal Calling music festival stage for the first time next month. Two long-standing community bands from Furness will grace one of the north's best-loved music festivals
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Barrow man accused of making hundreds of indecent photographs of children
A BARROW man accused of making indecent photographs of children has denied all charges against him. Scott Hall, 47, of Pennine Gardens, faces three charges relating to making indecent photographs of children between April 2021 and July 2022.
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Brainfools brings Lucky Pigeons circus show to Ulverston in August
A much loved circus company is bringing their Lucky Pigeons show to Ulverston next month. This summer, Brainfools, a renowned circus company, is touring with their production, Lucky Pigeons, reaching Ulverston on August 10. Offering a thrilling