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'It’s a great club’ - Former England international delighted to sign for Barrow AFC
BARROW AFC have announced the signing of a former England international defender on an initial five-month contract. Chris Stokes joins the Bluebirds having played the vast majority of pre-season with Stephen Clemence’s side in the absence of captain
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Ryan Shaw delivers with the boot as Barrow Raiders earn draw
RYAN Shaw stepped up to deliver as he helped Barrow Raiders secure an excellent 24-24 draw with Bradford Bulls. Earlier in the game, the Raiders man didn’t have the best of luck in front of goal as a few chances went begging as he battled with
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Barrow AFC boss Stephen Clemence has headache over selection following Wigan win
BARROW AFC head coach Stephen Clemence is pleased to have a headache when it comes to selecting his first starting XI for the opening match of the season next week. It comes after the Bluebirds edged past Wigan Athletic in their final pre-season
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Windermere aviation exhibition highlights historic first flights
The first permanent exhibition on Windermere's crucial role in the evolution of aviation is set to officially open this month. It outlines how the first flights taking off from water in the UK happened on the lake and how this later led to the
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This little pup tucks herself into bed - Our Pets of the Week
To celebrate the joy our pets bring us on a daily basis, we have a space dedicated to Pets of the Week. We want to hear from you, nominate your best friends for the coveted title of: The Mail’s Pet of the Week, send us a picture and see them in
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Unique opportunity to purchase your very own Pier on the Furness Peninsula
A pier overlooking the Duddon Estuary with views to the Irish Sea and western Lakeland fells is for sale. A piece of commercial land, including a pier, in Askam-in-Furness has joined the market and will appear at auction next month. Askam Pier
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Saddle up and check out the stunning pictures from popular South Lakes horse show
This weekend, horses and riders came together to compete for winning titles across a number of equine events. Ulverston and District Equine Club held their annual Championship Sash Show on Sunday August 4. Take a look at some of the amazing pictures
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South Lakes pub celebrates official grand reopening
It’s been ‘one hell of a week’ at The General Burgoyne in Great Urswick ahead of the official grand reopening. The pub welcomed customers back with open arms this weekend and held a celebration on Saturday. After ‘quietly’ hosting a soft opening
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Cumbrian magician welcomed into world famous secret society
A CUMBRIAN magician has been formally accepted into world-famous secret society, The Magic Circle. Stuart Hodgson, from Bowness-on-Windermere, has been performing as a full-time professional entertainer for more than 19 years. Earlier this
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Man, 22, disqualified and fined over £500 for drink driving
A MAN has lost his ability to drive after being caught drink driving in Barrow. William Bamford, of Latona Street on Walney, was stopped by road traffic officers in his Volkswagen Polo on Hindpool Road on June 29 this year. The 22-year-old
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Convictions for South Cumbrian’s guilty of drink and drug driving in July – round-up
IT’s been another busy month of court cases which resulted in South Cumbria residents being prosecuted for drink and drug driving, as well as other motoring related offences. Here is a round up of all the stories we covered in July. Man crashed
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"Hell on Earth" - residents' despair at housing development disturbance
Residents in Ambleside believe their slice of the Lake District has been turned into 'Hell on Earth'. Work is ongoing between Loughrigg Park and Borrans Road to build 40 new houses - including 22 affordable homes - by Atkinson Building Contractors
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Woman 'no longer feels safe in her own home' after businessman stalked ex-girlfriend
A BUSINESS owner sobbed as he appeared in court for assaulting his ex-girlfriend before stalking her over three months. Aiden Cupid, of Cheltenham Street in Barrow, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on August 2 after pleading guilty to charges