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These are the ten most read stories in the Mail this week
HERE are the 10 most read stories this week in the Mail. These are the ten articles that proved to be the biggest hits with our readers over the past seven days. 1. South Lakes Safari Zoo inspection found ‘major causes for concern A ZOO
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Jockey in intensive care after fall at Cartmel
A JOCKEY is in intensive care after a fall at Cartmel Races on Saturday. 21-year-old amateur jockey Alice Procter was flown to Royal Preston Hospital after coming down on Uggy Uggy Uggy in a female riders' handicap hurdle. A statement from
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Barrow AFC suffer heavy friendly defeat away to Kilmarnock
BARROW AFC suffered a heavy defeat on the road as Kilmarnock ran out 5-0 victors. Speaking after the game Bluebirds head coach Stephen Clemence admitted to being disappointed at the result, and said there were lessons to be learned. But there
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Stockport County pull plug on friendly against Barrow AFC
BARROW AFC friendly at home to Stockport County tomorrow night has been cancelled. The visitors pulled the plug after what they described as a “change in our training schedule” The Bluebirds released the following statement: “We are extremely
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Appeal for witnesses after 'thousands' worth of damage caused to golf course
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after 'thousands' worth of damage were caused to a golf course. Barrow Police published on their social media a public service announcement which stated that damage was caused to Walney Golf Course. The post
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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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Cinema makes a 'modest' increase to price of their admission tickets
A CINEMA is making a 'modest' increase to the price of its admission tickets. The Roxy Cinema in Ulverston stated on social media that the team 'reluctantly' decided to make a 50p increase to the tickets. This brings the cost of an adult ticket
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Check out the latest results from Auction House Cumbria
Dozens of properties across Cumbria went under the hammer this week. Here’s what happened to homes that were sold successfully. Auction House Cumbria held an event on Thursday July 18 at The Halston Hotel on Warwick Road in Carlisle. Lot
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Barrow school receives result of first Ofsted inspection in four years
Brisbane Park Infant School in Barrow has received the results of its latest Ofsted inspection. The school, on Blake Street, has been rated ‘Good’ across all areas. Inspectors visited the school for the first time in over four years on June
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Meet the new landlady of the soon-to-reopen Cumbrian pub famous for pie and peas
MEET the new landlady of The General Burgoyne in Great Urswick. Jo Ritchie said she had wanted to run a pub for years but it had never been the right time until now. She said: “I’m so excited I have taken the plunge and been given this opportunity
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Check out a cheap, middle-priced and most expensive property
A number of properties have been added to the market this week, here are the latest homes for sale in Ulverston across a range of different prices. We’ve rounded up three Ulverston properties, from cheapest to most expensive… For our cheapest
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Armed police responded to dozens of incidents in Cumbria last year
Firearms officers responded to dozens of incidents in Cumbria last year, new figures show. While police officers do not routinely carry guns in the UK, forces may use specially-trained firearms officers in response to some crimes. The Gun Control
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Convicted child sex abuser died after health failed in Cumbria prison
A man who sexually abused two young girls died in HMP Haverigg of natural causes, a report has found. Colin Cambray, from Bolton, was first jailed in 2017 for sexually abusing a girl in the early 2000s and was sentenced again in 2020 when it emerged
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Council grant helps 'kickstart' economic recovery of Lake District village
A COUNCIL grant has enabled a Lake District village with links to Beatrix Potter to ‘really kickstart’ its economic recovery. Westmorland and Furness councillor Suzanne Pender (Coniston and Hawkshead, Lib Dems) spoke at the South Lakeland locality
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Barrow pre-school throws festival themed party for teacher
A Barrow pre-school held a special event to celebrate one of its teachers' 20th year working there. The Old Vicarage Day Nursery marked this milestone with a fun-filled festival themed party for Rachel Spencer, a well-respected early years educator
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New charity finds permanent base to support south Cumbrian community
A charity that launched this month has now moved into its new permanent home. The Millom and Around the Combe Community Group (MACCG) officially started work on Tuesday, July 9. Read more: Barrow, Millom Tesco support new south Cumbria charity
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History aficionado, 80, publishes book about curiosities of the Duddon Sands
AN HISTORY aficionado has launched a new book about the curiosities of a Furness estuary area. Duddon Sands of Time is a 288-page illustrated book written by Lex Ward. The book is a collection of curiosities from the top end of Duddon Sands.
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Teenager with rare disorder becomes football team's supporter of the year
A BOY with a rare disorder has been named supporter of the year of an amateur football team. Brandon Wright, from Barrow, has a rare neurodevelopmental disorder called Lamb-Shaffer syndrome. The 14-year-old goes to Barrow Wanderers games every
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Runners reveal their secrets to success after smashing Lake District record
Two of the UK's leading ultra runners have smashed a long standing record in the Lake District. Hugh Chatfield and Keith Wigley sliced more than half an hour off the record held by Ambleside AC’s Gavin Dale in the '23 before Tea' challenge.
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Hundreds of classic and historic cars to be showcased in south Cumbria
A LONG established not-for-profit annual show will showcase hundreds of classic and historic vehicles. Classics over Sands is coming to Grange on August 11 on the town's recreational field with both modern classics and historic vehicles entering
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GALLERY: Pictures from the Festival of Transport in Barrow
VEHICLES lined the streets of Barrow as crowds flocked into the town centre for the popular event. The Festival of Transport took place throughout Barrow town centre on Saturday (July 19) offering visitors the opportunity to see and learn about
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Vehicles line the streets of Barrow as crowds flock into town centre
HUNDREDS of vehicles rode into town in a popular event which brought crowds into the town centre. The Festival of Transport took place throughout Barrow town centre on Saturday (July 19) offering visitors the opportunity to see and learn about
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Woman drove a car with cocaine in her blood
A BARROW woman who drove a car with cocaine in her blood has received a 12 month ban. Fiona Robson, of Thrums Street, admitted driving a Kia Cee'd on Longway with cocaine in her system on January 29. The 45-year-old gave her guilty plea when
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Former soldier releases poetry book about mental health after serving
A FORMER soldier will launch a poetry book in Ulverston inspired by relationships, his service and his battles with severe mental health issues. Tim Leeson, from Ulverston, is releasing his first solo project called 'The Nightmare' with the poems
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Pair accused of causing unnecessary suffering to a dog
TWO people have been accused of two charges related to causing unnecessary suffering to a dog, and another charge related to animal welfare. Anthony Collingwood, 25, and Chantelle Fitzpatrick, 28, both of Egerton Court, Barrow, have been accused
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Woman admits multiple charges related to theft from cars
A WOMAN from Walney pleaded guilty to nine charges related to theft, failure to surrender to court and criminal damage. Michaela Gallagher, 34, of Dominion Street, admitted stealing four cans of Stella Artois and a Ford car key, Joop aftershave
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Ford Fiesta driver led police on drug-fuelled car chase in Cumbrian town
A DALTON man has been given a suspended sentence and a driving ban after he led police on a drug-fuelled car chase. Christian Brand, of King Street, appeared before South Cumbria Magistrates in Barrow on July 18. Brand, 28, was charged with