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Walney Island gets gigabit broadband with new wireless tech
Walney Island residents are now connected to a wireless technology that can deliver broadband speeds of up to one gigabit. Designed by rural broadband specialist Voneus in partnership with Cambium Networks, the project has been the largest 60 GHz
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Newly reopened South Lakes pub will host travelling catering business
After recently reopening for the first time in four months, The General Burgoyne in Great Urswick has teamed up with a local pop-up catering company. The pub will welcome Broughton-based private dining company Knife & Sole Ltd for a Burger Night
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Barrow woman returns after completing 11 month race around the world with mum
A woman from Barrow has returned after completing an around-the-world yacht race alongside her mum. Megan Allpress, 27, and her mum Amanda Shehab, 57 returned to Portsmouth after completing the Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race. Megan
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Missing man has not been seen in four days
HAVE you seen missing Gary Valentine from Barrow? Gary is 44-years-old and has not been seen since 29th July 2024. Officers are concerned for his welfare and are encouraging anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward. Gary
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Firefighters train at 'local risk site' to be prepared for future emergencies
Firefighters in Ulverston have been making sure they are ready for any potential emergency at a 'local risk site'. The on-call team were granted access to GSK's factory on North Lonsdale Road on Monday night (July 29) for a change in scenery for
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The Mail's 'Best Pub 2024': still time to vote for your favourite local
There is still time to cast your vote to crown the best pub in Furness. Since the start of July, The Mail has been spearheading the 'Best Pub 2024' award with readers nominating their favourite haunts in the region. Following this, a group
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Revealed: Number of agency staff hired to work at Furness General Hospital
THE number of agency workers hired at Furness General Hospital in the last three years has been revealed. Figures revealed in a Freedom of Information submitted by The Mail show 236 agency staff were recruited to work at the Barrow hospital.
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Drink driver in court after shopper saw her leave Tesco with bottles of wine
A DRINK driver has lost her licence after a member of the public called the police when they became concerned about her driving. Melissa Sutton, 52, pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle while over the legal alcohol limit when she appeared
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Here is how you can join a heritage trail tour of a Lake District town
A heritage trail tour of a Lake District town is taking place next week. The Heritage Walking Tour of Ambleside was created by volunteers at The Armitt Museum, Gallery, and Library, inspired by the Heritage Trail leaflet produced by the Ambleside
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Barrow Raiders unlock 'sporting memories' for older residents
Older residents in Furness have been reminiscing about their favourite sporting memories thanks to Barrow Raiders. The rugby club conducted a special tour of the Northern Competitions Stadium on Tuesday, July 30 in partnership with St Mary's Hospice's
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What we learned this week in Cumbria: The Lakes and Coast
The third episode of Channel 5's 'Cumbria: The Lakes and Coast' once again showcased the county in all its glory. The five-part series returned on Wednesday night (July 31), putting the beauty of Cumbria and the uniqueness of its people front and
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Cumbrian boy who bagged over 600 mountains reaches new summit
A CUMBRIAN boy who has bagged over 600 mountains might have been the youngest to climb Pillar Rock. Frankie McMillan, eight, known to be the youngest Briton to ascend the Mytikas summit on Mount Olympus, might have reached another record - but
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Apprentices 'spruce up' Ulverston ahead of award campaign
A team of apprentices have been going to the effort of 'sprucing up' Ulverston town centre this week. The group of 12 from Siemens Energy have been repainting benches in the area, weeding certain patches of pavement, and generally making the town
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Owners reveal date for exclusive opening of new coffee bar in Barrow
The date has been set for the exclusive opening of a new coffee bar in Barrow town centre. Coffee D'ash announced earlier this year that it was expanding its business, moving away from being a solely mobile and pop-up service. Owner Ashley
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Former Barrow MP explains why he thinks Tories lost election
THE former Barrow MP has explained why he thinks the Conservatives fell to a heavy defeat in the general election - and revealed his pick for the next party leader. Simon Fell, who served as the MP for Barrow and Furness for nearly five years before
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Coroner's concern over 'similar' deaths of two women after leaving hospital
A CORONER has sounded the alarm over the 'remarkably similar' deaths of two women who died a day after leaving hospital. Dr Nicholas Shaw, an assistant coroner for Cumbria, urged the trust that runs Furness General Hospital to make changes following
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Farm lodges plan for storage units in light of rising costs
PLANS have been lodged to place self-storage units on farmland in Walney in a bid to generate income in the face of ‘increasing input costs’ associated with the business. David Slone has submitted a planning application to Westmorland and Furness
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"Now our work truly begins" - new charity becomes official in Cumbria
A new charity in south Cumbria has vowed the work is only just starting after being officially certified. The Millom and Around the Combe Community Group (MACCG) revealed on Wednesday that it had been named as a CIC (Community Interest Company)
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Event coming to Barrow for people inspired by Dave Day and Hairy Bikers
An event is coming to Barrow later this month for people who were inspired by Dave Day. Back in June, thousands of motorbike enthusiasts travelled from London to Barrow to celebrate the life of Barrovian Dave Myers. Read more: Dave Myers: '
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'Someone will get hurt' - photo captures 'dangerous' bike riding in Barrow
PHOTOS have captured 'irresponsible and dangerous' bike riding in the centre of Barrow. Driver Keith Hardman's dashcam captured the biker in the morning of July 31 on Abbey Road. He said the rider was on the wrong side of the road, on one wheel
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Sun shines for historic agricultural show on the Furness peninsula
ONE of the hottest days of the summer blessed the Ulverston and North Lonsdale show. The annual agricultural show dates back to the nineteenth century - offering farmers a chance to show the public what they do through sheep dog demonstrations,
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Runner collapses in the Lake District while competing in long distance race
A RUNNER collapsed during an organised long distance race - leading to a response from Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team and a Coastguard helicopter. The mountain rescuers were alerted by Cumbria Police at 1.07pm to a man who had been unconscious
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School celebrates tenth anniversary with unique picture
A SCHOOL in Windermere celebrated its tenth anniversary since opening by all the current pupils and staff forming the number 10. Windermere Junior School and St Mary's Infant School amalgamated into St Martin and St Mary's a decade ago. The school