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Busy Cumbrian bypass will close for five nights while work is carried out
Westmorland and Furness Council have announced that Kendal bypass will close for up to five nights. Starting on Monday August 5, nighttime closures of the bypass will be in place from 8pm to 6am. The notice is in place to enable Westmorland
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Man arrested after bike rider airlifted to hospital with serious injuries
Police are appealing for witnesses following a two-vehicle collision on the A684. The collision occurred shortly before 8:45am this morning, Sunday August 4, between Weathercock Lane and Shacklabank Lane, near Sedbergh The collision involved
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Three sweet dogs looking for their forever homes
Three lovely pooches, currently in the care of Animal Rescue Cumbria, are ready for rehoming. Are you ready to meet them? Animal Rescue Cumbria and The Wainwright Shelter take in, rehabilitate and rehome 350 cats and dogs every year. Once a dog
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Fiery sun lit skies across Cumbria - six stunning pictures
THESE are the latest shots taken by The Mail’s talented Camera Club. Six pictures show the sky ablaze with shades of orange as the sun rises and sets over Cumbria. If you would like to see your pictures published in print and online, along
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Police 'concerned' for welfare of missing Barrow man
Cumbria Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a man from Barrow. Police are looking for a missing man called Gary Valentine. Gary is 44-years-old and has not been seen since Monday July 29 2024. Officers are concerned
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Setting deliberate fires will be dealt with 'robustly' warn police
South Lakes Police have warned people about the dangers of starting deliberate fires. Police have been made aware of four young teens starting a fire at the rear of the old Arnside boat house at around 8pm on August 1. In a post shared on their
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Cat's Life: The Cumbrian businesses committed to helping local wildlife in 2024
A SOUTH Cumbria dental practice has pledged to plant a tree for every dental implant they place this year. As supporters of Cumbria Wildlife Trust (CWT), Crossbank Dental Care has recognised that trees are a vital part of the landscape and that
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Cumbria road could be closed for 'sometime' after crash
4:15pm According to the AA, the road has reopened and traffic is able to move through.
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Super hero will meet fans at double headed match day
Barrow Raiders have announced that a special guest will be attending the 'double header' today. They will be joined by Batman! The Caped Crusader will be available for photos with any kids (or adults) who want to meet him. Sunday will see
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Rescue team's third callout in 24 hours after mountain biker crash
Coniston Mountain Rescue Team were called out to assist a crashed mountain biker. North West Ambulance alerted the team to the incident which occurred in Grizedale Forest on Saturday August 3. Two Land Rovers were deployed plus two local members
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Magnificent wing of historic castle with former dungeons for sale for £1m
A rare opportunity to own a private wing of a Grade II listed castle with its own moat has become available. A wing of Thurland Castle in the Lune Valley is on the market through Savills with a guide price of £1million. (Image: Savills)
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Rescue team assist woman having medical issues in the Lake District
Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was called into action to assist a woman who was having medical issues at Tarn Hows. The team was called out by North West Ambulance Service at 12:31pm on Saturday August 3. Two Land Rovers were dispatched and
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Postcards from the past containing fascinating messages for Barrovians
Postcards were created in 1870 and shot to popularity as a means of cheap, quick communication. This, along with a craze to collect them, sparked the height of postcard sending from the early 20th century through to the First World War. Local
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Check out these three 'impressive' and 'delightful' Ulverston properties
A number of properties have been added to the market this week, here are some of the latest homes put up for sale in Ulverston. We’ve rounded up three Ulverston properties, which all joined the market on Tuesday July 30. A ‘delightful’ cottage
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Award-winning Cumbrian florist shortlisted for national title
The Bloom Room in Millom has been shortlisted for the British Florist Association (BFA) Retail Florist Of The Year 2024. Recognised by the Good Florist Guide as one of the UKs leading florists, The Bloom Room has become synonymous with ‘quality
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Popular South Lakes festival reveals theme for 2024
Ulverston Lantern Festival aims to captivate thousands of people and inspire hundreds of lantern makers with a ‘Story Time’ theme for 2024. Organiser hope to see wonderful heroes, hissable villains, spacemen, super heroes, kings and queens, dogs
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Museum and library in the Lake District launch digital trail
A MUSEUM and library in the Lake District has launched a digital trail. The Armitt Museum and Library in Ambleside created Amble with The Armitt - a digital trail website dedicated to putting artefacts, documents and pictures back in their original
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Barrow veterans take on high ropes challenges
ARMED Forces veterans from Barrow travelled to Windermere to rekindle some of the physical challenges many of them experienced when serving. The latest event by Barrow Veterans aimed to bring together ex-service personnel to socialise and share
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17 items from Cumbrian businesses shortlisted for National Food Awards
The shortlist for this year’s Great British Food Awards has now been revealed - and there's a strong Cumbrian contigent. The Great British Food Awards were launched in 2014 specifically to celebrate the very best artisanal produce in the food and
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Mountain rescue volunteer receives national recognition for 20 years of service
A VOLUNTEER has received a long service award from Mountain Rescue England and Wales to recognise his dedication to saving lives on the Lake District fells. Nick Wright, who combines his hobby of mountaineering with his career as a Mountain Medicine
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Council encourage people to check out ‘renewed buzz’ around Kendal markets
Westmorland and Furness Council are encouraging people to ‘drop in’ to Kendal indoor and outdoor markets as they enjoy a ‘new lease of life’. Due to work Kendal College is carrying out on level 3 of the shopping centre, there have been some changes
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The best gyms to work out at in Furness, according to Google reviews
Whether you're looking for somewhere to lift weights, take an exercise class or race through the water, here are the best places to work out... Get your blood pumping and feel the burn, we've rounded up the best exercise facilities in Furness..
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Former Gentleman’s residence turned B&B for sale - see inside
A ‘glorious’ Victorian guest house with ‘wonderful’ views of Windermere and the ‘majestic’ fells behind is for sale. Blenheim Lodge in Bowness-on-Windermere is ‘spaciously’ laid out over three floors and occupies a ‘lovely quiet’ position on the
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Dog walking enclosure plans turned down
PLANS for a new dog walking enclosure in south Cumbria have been turned down with one committee member branding the proposed location as ‘totally wrong’. Members of the planning committee for the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA)
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BAE Systems' plans to 'greatly improve' Barrow building approved
BAE Systems has been given the green light to carry out repairs to a grade II listed building in Barrow. Westmorland and Furness Council has granted listed building consent for the company to carry out repairs to BAE’s building A43 on Michaelson
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Barrow impresses RHS judges and is entered into Cumbria in Bloom 2024
Barrow has officially been entered into Cumbria in Bloom 2024. Westmorland and Furness Council, Barrow Business Improvement District, Barrow Town Council and charitable organisations including Mind in Furness and Love Barrow Families welcomed
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Man smashed deer ornament and picture frame after ex-partner stopped contact with son
A MAN with an extensive criminal record has been fined for recklessly damaging two household items. Stephen Dixon, of Mardale Grove in Barrow, pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to criminal damage to property valued under £5,000. Lee Dacre
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Man, 35, sent ‘barrage of unwanted messages’ to victim after he assaulted her
A DALTON man has been ordered to complete a community order after he admitted to assaulting and harassing a female. Craig Palmer, of Tudor Square, pleaded guilty to charges of assault by beating on September 27 2023 and harassment without violence
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Number of homes built each year in Westmorland and Furness could double
CHANGES to the planning system could see the number of homes built each year in Westmorland and Furness nearly double. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has launched a consultation on proposed reform of the National Planning
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Burglary, drugs and sex offences – South Cumbria criminals jailed in July
THE Mail reported on court cases last month which saw 12 defendants from South Cumbria jailed for burglary, drugs supply, harassment and sex offences. Here are the stories we covered. Barrow man jailed for 'degrading and humiliating' ex-girlfriend
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Uncle who took challenge in memory of his niece 'gutted' for not completing trail
AN uncle who embarked on an ultra challenge in memory of his niece was 'gutted' for not completing the trail. Tim Miles planned to do Brecon Beacons 105k on Saturday, July 27, for his niece Alyx Edwards, who died of sepsis when she was just 17
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Driver, 30, disqualified for nearly four years following drink driving incident
A MAN has been disqualified from driving for almost four years after he was caught drink driving in Barrow. Max Douglas, of Market Street, Dalton, was driving his Audi A5 when he was stopped by police on Cloisters Avenue on June 30 this year.
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New Covid memorial created in Barrow to remember hundreds who died in pandemic
A memorial has been built in Barrow to remember the lives of local people who died as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The mosaic was revealed at Barrow Park by Mayor Judith McEwan and her husband Councillor Bill McEwan. They were also joined
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Britain's Got Talent act to perform at Barrow pub
Two performers who wowed crowds on Britain's Got Talent are coming to Barrow later this year. Bosom Buddies, who made it to the semi-finals of ITV's hit show in 2013, will be performing at The Farmers Arms in Newbarns on Hollow Lane. The pub
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Show will depict infamous nineteenth century crimes from the Scotland Yard files
A SHOW presenting stage adaptations of true-life nineteenth century crimes from the files of Scotland Yard will be coming to The Coronation Hall in Ulverston. Viewers will 'encounter many nefarious individuals from late Victorian London' such
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Mother of toddler with rare condition 'so thankful' after huge donation
THE mother of a toddler with a rare condition has expressed her gratitude after a large donation means that she will be able to participate more in nursery. Mìa Amor Morgan, three, from Barrow, has hydrocephalus which is when a baby is born with