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Best of Barrow Soul will raise money for boxing charity
Best of Barrow Soul will raise money for boxing charity. YouthAbility Youth Services are throwing an event called Summer Soul in the Park. The free event will see the best of Barrow soul music. There will be DJ’s playing all the top tunes
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Mayor joins in community effort to clean up town centre ahead of major event
Volunteers were joined by the mayor in a community litter pick to clean up Barrow. Dozens of people donned a high-vis and picked up a bin bag to wage war on rubbish and clean up the streets on Thursday afternoon. The Mayor of Barrow Judith
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'My dog ate a sock and needed £2,000 emergency surgery'
The owners of a dog requiring emergency care have launched a fundraiser to help pay for medical bills. Adele Holdforth, from Barrow, has set up a fundraising page to get her dog the emergency care he needs. Casper, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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Barrow Raiders bring in Wigan Warriors youngster Reagan Sumner
BARROW Raiders have brought in 20-year-old Reagan Sumner from Wigan as they take on Sheffield Eagles at the Northern Competitions Stadium kick off 3pm. The young flyer will take over the wing berth from Andrew Bulman who left the field at Batley
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24-hour casino could be coming to Barrow town centre
A 24-hour casino could be coming to Barrow. Luxury Leisure has submitted a planning application to Westmorland and Furness Council to convert the former Shoezone on Dalton Road into a 24-hour Admiral-operated adult gaming centre. Planning documents
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‘Ulverston deserves better’ - Town council slams 'breakneck speed' of library plans
‘Ulverston deserves better’. That’s the view of the town council in response to a preferred option to co-locate the library service at the Coronation Hall. Ulverston Town councillors spoke at the South Lakeland locality board meeting to urge
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Plans for permanent GP surgery for thousands of patients submitted
PLANS have been lodged for a permanent GP surgery in the Lake District after the practice received an eviction notice from its former premises last year. Oakbank Surgery Ltd has submitted a planning application to the Lake District National Park
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Installation of new quiet area in park will take weeks to be constructed
A NEW quiet area is being installed at a park and construction will take weeks to be completed. Millom Town Council issued a statement on their social media about a new quiet area being installed in Millom Park. The council apologised for the
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Pupils use football and dance to raise money for community centre
Pupils in Furness have been celebrated after using football and dance to raise money for charity. Askam Village School shared on Thursday that its Year Five students had £400 for the local community centre through the Bright Stars initiative.
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The places in Cumbria where blue-green algae has been detected
Blue-green algae has been detected in various locations across Cumbria in the past few months. It is a naturally occurring environmental phenomenon which becomes more likely during periods of warm, dry weather. Read more: Warning to dog owners
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New guided walks open up the Lake District like never before
A business owner in south Cumbria has started a new venture to explore the Lake District. Adele Mundy runs Kelker Well Roundhouse, a glamping service near Carnforth that is found on her dad's farm. Through that business, she has come to love
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Wallace and Gromit creators coming to Cumbria to inspire aspiring filmmakers
Aardman, the animation company famed for bringing Wallace and Gromit to life, is coming to south Cumbria next week. Its academy is hosting free stop-motion workshops at Stott Park Bobbin Mill, near Newby Bridge, for young people aged between 11
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BGT finalist Jack Rhodes supports hospice event in Ulverston
Jack Rhodes, a local star after appearing on Britain's Got Talent, is hoping to use his new found fame to support a charity event. The magician, who came second in the latest series of the reality TV show, will be entertaining crowds at St Mary's
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Two bridges in south Cumbria could be demolished
TWO bridges over the A591 that were closed due to ‘structural concerns’ could be knocked down. Westmorland and Furness Council are considering possible short-term solutions after Brigsteer and Underbarrow bridges over the A591 were closed on June
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Meet your favourite Barrow AFC stars ahead of the new season
You could meet some of your favourite stars from the Barrow AFC squad next month. For the first time in the 2024/2025 season, the football club will be hosting an open training session at the SO Legal Stadium on August 2. The free to attend
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'Magnificent' Cumbrian village is one of the best places to live by the sea
The Times has singled out an area in Cumbria as one of the 'best places to live by the sea in the UK'. Facing heavy competition, the quaint village won the travel writers' favour for several reasons. Price, location and more importantly, the
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The 10 best free kids activities in the Lake District for the summer holidays
With a heatwave expected to hit the UK over the next few weeks - we hope - now’s the perfect time to get your children excited about the summer days to come. The increased cost of living has made it tougher for parents to plan activities while
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Man admits stealing a bag of frozen chips and pizza from ASDA
A MAN has admitted stealing a bag of frozen chips and frozen pizza to the value of £4.45 from an ASDA in Barrow. Carl Ward, whose address was listed as HM Prison Preston on court documents, admitted stealing the items on February 10. The 32
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Pensioner jailed for possessing extreme pornographic images involving a dog
A BARROW pensioner has been jailed for possessing extreme pornographic images involving an animal. Trevor New, of Rustlings Court, had an image involving a person performing a sexual act on a dog 'in an explicit and realistic way.' Between
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Man admits damaging internal door of housing association property
A BARROW man has admitted causing criminal damage to an internal door of a housing association property in Millom. Darren Nagar, 43, of Worcester Street, pleaded guilty to a charge accusing him of causing £150 worth of damage to a property at
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Predator told police sexual conversations with child decoys were 'banter'
A BARROW pervert caught talking to two teenage decoys set up by separate online paedophile hunter groups simultaneously has been jailed. Steven Hodgson, 61, of Middle Hill, was handed a 42-month sentence, half of which will be served on licence
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Love Windermere has announced MD as its new chairman
Love Windermere has revealed its new chairman. The Love Windermere partnership has selected businessman Nigel Wilkinson MBE as its new independent chairman. The partnership, comprising organisations across the South Lakes area, is dedicated