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Will the Northern Lights be visible in Cumbria tonight? What the Met Office say
Parts of Cumbria may be in for a treat tonight as a geomagnetic storm hurtles towards Earth. Bringing with it dazzling Northern Light displays across much of the UK and North America. Locations like Northern England and Northern Ireland are
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Three charged with drug supply offences including 16-year-old
Three people have been charged following an investigation into drug supply in Barrow. Kerry Mallett, 51, of Hall Street, Barrow and Jhamari Warrington, 18 of Littleford Drive, Dursley, were charged with being concerned in the supply of class A
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Two Barrow residents charged following 'series of burglaries'
Two people from Barrow have been charged by police following a series of burglaries in the area. Darren Hughes, 51, of Low White Close in Barrow, was charged with burglary and two counts of receiving stolen goods. Lisa Beattie, 36, also of
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Mountain biker dies in Lake District after 'serious medical issue'
A MOUNTAIN biker has died after a 'serious medical issue' in the Lake District. Mountain rescuers and paramedics were called to Monk Coniston Moor before 4.30pm on Sunday. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team said the mountain biker could not be
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SO Legal extends Barrow AFC stadium sponsorship
LAW firm SO Legal has extended its sponsorship of Barrow AFC's Holker Street ground. The club's ground will bear the company's name for another two seasons. The last two seasons at the SO Legal Stadium have seen the Bluebirds secure two of
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One driver discharged from hospital after A590 crash with other man 'stable'
ONE of the drivers involved in a crash on the A590 has been discharged from hospital. Police are appealing for witnesses after the crash near Backbarrow at around 5.50pm on Monday, July 22. Read more: A590 crash: Confirmed details so far after
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Hospital services under 'extreme pressure', trust warns
SOUTH Cumbria's hospitals are under 'extreme pressure', bosses say. The trust that runs hospitals in the area said the pressure on service was currently significant. The Morecambe Bay NHS Trust announced it was on the highest level of alert
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Walkers assisted by mountain rescue team after being 'lost in the mist'
WALKERS who were 'lost in the mist' assisted by a mountain rescue team. Cumbria Police received a call on Saturday (July 20) after two walkers who were lost at Mickledore in Scafell Pike were attempting to descend to Wasdale Head. The Team
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Cumbria's towering swimming pool among the best 'and tallest' in the country
Summer took its sweet time, but it appears it has finally arrived. As forecasters flirt with the idea of a heatwave, the thought of going for a swim in the sunshine is now more appealing than ever. But where? Well, funnily enough, local swimming
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Swimmer airlifted to hospital after injury jumping into Lake District pool
A SWIMMER was airlifted to hospital after jumping into a natural pool in the Lake District. Wasdale Mountain Rescue was called by Cumbria Police about a swimmer who had jumped into the water at Tongue Pot Pools in Eskdale and sustained a 'very
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Cumbria Police officer facing sack over alleged off-duty theft from supermarket
A CUMBRIA Police officer is facing dismissal over allegations of off-duty theft from Carlisle's Kingstown Asda. 'Officer A', whose name has yet to be released, is accused of 'deliberately removing price and security tags' from clothing, placing
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'It's losing too much money' - Iconic cinema to close as council seeks new tenant
AN ICONIC cinema built in the 1920s could soon be closing down. The leaseholder of The Royalty Cinema in Bowness has announced he will soon be surrendering the deal he has with the council to run the business. The historic Lakes cinema has
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Transfers can be like a beauty contest - says Barrow AFC chairman
BARROW AFC chairman Paul Hornby says doing business in today’s transfer market is a bit like trying to win a beauty contest. The Bluebirds supremo revealed that the club is now trying to win over potential signings that can help to take them to
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Man, 35, died in Nepal after completing trek to Mount Everest base camp
A BARROW-born man died in Nepal after completing a trek to Mount Everest base camp with his partner, an inquest was told. Cockermouth Coroner’s Court heard Callum Michael Clarke, aged 35, died on May 21 this year. Ms Margaret Taylor, an assistant
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Family raises 'phenomenal' amount of money in memory of beloved businessman
A family in Windermere have raised a 'phenomenal' amount of money in memory of a beloved local businessman. William Derek Moore, known affectionately as Derek, died in June 2020 following a five year battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
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Take a trip down memory lane after Walney school closes for final time
A school in Barrow has closed for the final time. North Walney Primary and Nursery School sent off its pupils for the summer holidays on Friday, July 19, bringing to an end its long-standing place in the community. We've taken a look back in
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Pub announces summer entertainment series
Furness will be coming together from next month as a pub hosts a series of summertime events. The Ship 1961 of Kirkby-in-Furness announced the schedule for the coming series on Monday, July 22. This will see a number of local businesses partner
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The best baristas from south Cumbria and north Lancashire revealed
The best baristas in south Cumbria and north Lancashire have been named. In an attempt to shine a light on the industry, Farrers Tea and Coffee - based in Kendal - launched the Barista Championship for the first time back in February. This
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Lake District restaurant named among one of UK's 100 best
A restaurant in the Lake District has been included in this year's Good Food Guide top 100 for the UK. The updated list was revealed today [Wednesday, July 24] in what has become a hotly anticipated moment every year on the food calendar. Out
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Business owner supports men's mental health with fundraising success
A business owner in Dalton has been raising money to support men's mental health in the area. Last month, Sian May, a massage therapist, launched a competition on social media that saw one lucky winner win a free two-hour massage session and two
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The Mail's 'Best Pub 2024' awards: Couple has targets set on victory
A couple in Ulverston are hoping to add yet another title to their repertoire as they compete with others pubs in the region. At the start of the month, The Mail launched the 'Best Pub 2024' award with readers subsequently nominating their favourites
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Man who 'approached children' claiming to be a pro footballer spoken to by police
POLICE have spoken to a man who allegedly approached children claiming he was a professional footballer. A football club raised concern after the man was thought to have approached youngsters at Ormsgill playing fields in Barrow. Parents were
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'A really positive and sensible step' - MP reacts to new Barrow solar farm
An MP has added his support for a new solar farm that is expected to be running in Barrow later in the year. Earlier this month, it was revealed the site at Sandscale Park should be complete and operational by September 19. Read more: Solar
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Primary school site might not fully reopen for five years
A PRIMARY school site might not fully reopen for up to five years, according to the latest update from the Department for Education (DfE). Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School on Lumley Street, Barrow, has already been closed since January 2023
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Mum with two toddlers told she would have to wait 'three weeks' for gas after leak
BRITISH Gas has apologised to a mum with two toddlers after telling her she would have to wait three weeks for hot water and heating. Jade Roy, who lives in Barrow, had a gas leak and had to ring an emergency engineer to shut off the supply on
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Lake District summer holiday fun for all the family with the National Trust
The National Trust is ushering in the summer holidays with plenty of entertaining activities in the Lake District for every family member, come rain or shine. From nature trails and water sports to self-guided exploration and cultural heritage
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Conversion of 'perfectly viable' pubs into HMOs 'unfortunate'
THE Furness Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has called the process of turning 'perfectly viable' pubs into houses of multiple occupancy (HMO) 'unfortunate.' CAMRA records pubs as permanently closed when planning permission change of use is granted