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Five people excluded from Cumbria after slew of arrests
Cumbria Police has revealed that several arrests have taken place this week. The Rural Crime Team was called into action as arrests and vehicles seizures took place. Officers from both response and operational support teams reacted to reports
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Lost walkers found taking refuge in a tent
Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was called out in the middle of heavy rainfall to help a group of four walkers. Incident number 45 of 2024 was recorded at 10:29pm on Friday August 2, with 13 volunteer team members in attendance. The walkers had
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Barrow's Vattenfall 'Tour de Furness' charity cycle ride open for entries
The beloved Tour de Furness charity cycle ride is set to return to Barrow for its 29th year. The event will be continuing its tradition of combining community spirit with charitable giving. Taking place on Sunday, September 1, this year's event
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Ulverston Hoad monument turns pink in support of those affected in Southport
Ulverston Town Council has announced that the Sir John Barrow Monument will light up pink in support of those affected by the incident in Southport. The Hoad will join other National monuments in turning pink after Monday's knife attack left three
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Can you slow down before a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how it works
Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK are fined for speeding every year, and some might wonder if they can avoid falling foul of the law if they slow down just before passing a speed camera. There are more than 7,000 speed cameras in the UK
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Locations of Cumbria Police camera vans this weekend
Cumbria Police have revealed the whereabouts of their Road Safety Camera vans. Today, police have set up Road Safety Camera vans on the A6 between Kendal and Penrith. They will also be operating on the M6 J40 – J37, the A66 west of Penrith,
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From hairdryers to loungers - See the Aldi Specialbuys products for August
From hairdryers to garden loungers, Aldi has unveiled its Specialbuys highlights for the month of August. The brand has continued its outdoors theme with a selection of items suited to the garden and keeping pesky bugs at bay being among the highlights
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'Do not eat': Morrisons and Hovis crumpets may contain 'pieces of metal'
Popular Morrisons and Hovis brand crumpets have been recalled because they may contain small pieces of metal. Various Rathbones Kear crumpets are “unsafe to eat” due to the presence of metal. The affected products are the Morrisons Crumpets
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Take a look at a cheap, middle-priced and expensive Barrow property
A number of properties were added to the market on Tuesday July 30, here are the latest homes for sale in Barrow across a range of different prices. We’ve rounded up three Barrow properties, from cheapest to most expensive… For our cheapest
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Family-run garden centre on the market as owners plan retirement
A FAMILY-RUN garden centre that was established over 20 years ago is coming to the market ahead of the owners' retirement plans. Plumpton's The Pot Place Garden Centre, started by Paul Thomas and Kevin Roper, has been placed on the market by property
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See inside the 'delightful’ Victorian guest house for sale for £1.35m
The Coppice guest house in Windermere has been added to the market with an asking price of £1,350,000. This ‘delightful’ detached Victorian property was originally constructed in 1832 as a vicarage for St John's Church. The hotel, on Brook
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'It would be such a loss' - Objectors oppose plans to demolish empty Barrow pub
OBJECTORS to a scheme to knock down a derelict pub that dates back to the 1850’s and construct an apartment block in its place said the architecture is from a time when ‘Barrow was the powerhouse of the world’. Westwise Development Ltd has submitted
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Final call to vote for your favourite pub in Furness
A number of pubs are now facing a nervous wait as voting closes for the best in Furness. At the start of last month, The Mail launched the 'Best Pub 2024' campaign, building upon the success of previous searches for residents' favourite chippy
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Tradition dating back to Elizabeth I still going strong in Furness
A tradition dating back to the reign of Elizabeth I is still going strong in Furness. The village of Broughton and its residents came together for what was the 431st time on Thursday, August 1 to witness the Lord of the Manor proclaim the annual
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Why one dad's legacy is inspiring his family's fundraising efforts
A DAD is still inspiring his family and colleagues to raise thousands for charity a year after his death. Sean Tyson, from Barrow, died in 2023 following a prolonged battle with cancer in which St Mary's Hospice in Ulverston cared for him.
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Musicians from across the globe to perform at town's classical music festival
MUSICIANS from across the globe are set to perform at an annual classical music festival in town. Barrow Classical Music Foundation (BCMF) summer festival will be taking place between August 16 and 19. The concerts will be hosted at St Mary's
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South Cumbria producers win esteemed Great Taste Award
THE Guild of Fine Food has released the results for the Great Taste 2024 with many South Cumbria retailers winning an award. The Great Taste Awards claim to be the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme, dubbed the
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Man, 37, caught driving whilst eight times over drug limit
A MAN has lost his licence after getting behind the wheel while eight times over a specified controlled drug limit. Khyl Haines, of Marsh Street in Barrow, was arrested after providing a lowest drugs wipe reading of 16 ug/L of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
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Free summer football sessions coming to Barrow for young people
A new series of free football sessions has arrived in Barrow this month for younger people in the area. Westmorland and Furness Council is working alongside Barrow Park Leisure Centre and the Furness Youth Work Partnership to run the sessions that
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Man, 34, sentenced for ‘racially aggravated hostility’ towards male victim
A WINDERMERE man has been ordered to pay over £1,000 after he admitted his actions had caused another male harassment, alarm or distress. Thomas Walker, of Orrest Drive, pleaded guilty to racially / religiously aggravated intentional harassment
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Business in Barrow supports 'fantastic work' of hospice with donation promise
A business in Barrow has pledged its support to a local hospice as a way of thanking them for their 'fantastic work'. The Wet Room, based on Rawlinson Street, has become the latest member of St Mary's Hospice's Compassionate Companies Network.
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Recreation centre praised for changes to keep children safe after Southport stabbings
A RECREATION centre is being praised for implementing changes to help keep children safe. Millom Recreation Centre, a sport and leisure facility, said 'in light of recent events' they have conducted a review of their risk assessment for all children's
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Memorial clock dedicated to war heroes will tick again soon
A MEMORIAL clock dedicated to heroes who served in World War One is planned to be up and running by September. The clock above Roose Primary School in Barrow was installed on April 30 1921 with a plaque underneath bearing the names of those who
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Hayfever and suncream - Met Office prediction for Cumbria this weekend
Here is the weather forecast across Barrow this weekend, according to the Met Office. Saturday August 3 is predicted to see sunny intervals, which will later change to a partly cloudy sky by nighttime. After sunrise at 5:30am, the sun will
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Cumbria star helps Team GB qualify for quarter finals at Paris Olympics 2024
A CUMBRIAN hockey star at the Paris Olympics 2024 has made it to the quarter-finals. Fiona Crackles and Team GB's women's hockey side beat the USA 5-2 on Thursday to ensure their spot in the knockout round before their final group game in Pool
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School's out: Vue Barrow invites families for summer movie lineup
School's out and Vue Barrow is welcoming families with a host of fan-favourite films this summer. The line-up includes new releases and classic hits, providing entertainment for the whole family. Hits such as Despicable Me 4 will be gracing
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Ex-offenders doing unpaid work did 'half a job' after cuttings left for 10 days
A WALNEY resident said it was 'pathetic' that cuttings were left in his garden 10 days after community service workers chopped back his tree. David Crawford, from Walney, said it was 'ridiculous' that they had not been picked up and accused the
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Crimestoppers launches major North West campaign to tackle drug supply
Crimestoppers has launched a major campaign to combat drug supply and related crimes across the North West of England and North Wales. The independent charity is seeking anonymous tips from the public as part of a bid to "stop the harm" brought
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The top 10 best dog-friendly walks in the Lake District according to AllTrails
The Lake District has an abundance of incredible walks that promise to transport you away from the foibles of life for an afternoon. But surely you'd agree that if your dog can't come, then what is the point? Luckily, Cumbria's crown jewel
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From Jedi to zombies and Doctor Dolittle - Cumbria's relationship with Hollywood
In this day and age of VFX, green screens and CGI, you rarely see films shot on location. And we think that's a shame. When it comes to showcasing beautiful scenery on the big screen, Cumbria has a wealth to offer. With its rolling hills, historical
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Market charter ceremony marks 431st year with proclamation reading
A 431-year-old ceremony to renew a town's market charter took place on August 1. Broughton-in-Furness's August Fair was attended by townsfolk and representatives from Westmorland and Furness Council, Duddon Parish Council, and Lancashire County
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Charity opens dedicated youth hub for mental wellbeing
Wave Forward, a South Lakes mental health charity, has triumphantly launched The Helm, a youth hub dedicated to young people’s mental wellbeing. Following the success of their schools-based Wellbeing Ambassador programme and recent community open
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'Ground-breaking' wireless tech brings gigabit speeds to residents
Residents of Walney Island are now using high-speed broadband, thanks to a 'ground-breaking' system of wireless technology. The technology, which offers speeds of up to one gigabit, was installed and connected in just eight weeks. It uses existing
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Historic village chapel turned residence hits the market
Former Wesleyan Chapel in the heart of Hallbankgate is up for sale with a guide price of £239,950. The Chapel, dating back to 1817, was used as a Wesleyan Methodist Chapel until around 1980 and has since been repurposed as a residential home and