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Dispersal order issued in Barrow town centre
A dispersal order in Barrow has been issued by Cumbria Police. The dispersal order for the town centre and surrounding areas will be in place from 10am on Saturday until midnight. Additional powers have been put in place to provide officers
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Barrow AFC issue statement regarding intolerance ahead of new season
BARROW AFC have sent a message to supporters in light of the recent troubles on the streets of the UK. A joint statement from chief operating officer Alisha Henry and community engagement officer Emmanuel Allen-Burnett on the club’s official website
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£400 worth of footballs and lawnmower keys stolen from Barrow Celtic Football Club
£400 worth of footballs and a set of keys to a lawnmower were stolen after a burglary at Barrow Celtic Football Club. Cumbria Police are investigating the incident which took place between August 4 at 2pm and August 6 at 1pm. READ MORE: Barrow
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Man suffers 'serious injuries' after street 'assault'
A man has been left with 'serious injuries' after he was allegedly assaulted in Ulverston. Cumbria police are appealing for witnesses to the assault which took place on Brogden Street. The incident occurred between 10:30pm and 11pm on August
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Dave Myers getting back on his beloved motorcycle up for TV moment of the year
A scene featuring Dave Myers is on the cusp of being named as the TV moment of the year. The clip is from The Hairy Bikers' 'Coming Home for Christmas', which aired in December last year. Just two months later, Dave died following a battle
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Residents re-assured after toy 'shotgun' incident on Barrow street
Cumbria police has re-assured residents after what was believed to be a firearms incident in Barrow. Residents in Holker Street and Chatsworth Street were alarmed after a heavy police presence at a property on Wednesday (August 7). An officer
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Youngest competitors steal the show at rotary club's bowling competition
TALENTED youngsters stole the show at Barrow Rotary Club's annual crown green bowls competition to raise money for worthy causes in the community. The event was held at the Co-op Sports and Social Club green on Dane Avenue in Barrow on Sunday July
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Heat health alert issued across the UK as temperatures set to reach 33C
A yellow heat health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as temperatures are set to soar across the UK. The UKHSA said the high temperatures could cause significant impacts across the health and social care sector.
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Warning to drivers as many caught speeding 100 metres after speed cameras
New research has revealed that almost one in ten drivers were found to be speeding just 100 metres after passing a speed camera. The study found some drivers were guilty of doing as much as double the speed limit in the short stretch of road after
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55-year-old man dies during walk in Lake District
A 55-year-old man died after collapsing while on a walk. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team said they were called by the Northwest Ambulance Service (NWAS) at 9.53am on August 6, reporting a 55-year-old man having collapsed at Cat Gill, with CPR being
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Everyone is up for the fight, says Barrow AFC skipper Niall Canavan
BARROW AFC skipper Niall Canavan says everyone is determined to push on again this season. The Bluebirds entertain Crewe Alexandra at Holker Street tomorrow, and Canavan says the whole squad has a fire in their bellies for the new League Two campaign
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Bluebirds are ready for Crewe visit says boss Stephen Clemence
WE are ready to go – that’s the verdict of Barrow AFC head coach Stephen Clemence on the eve of the new season. The Bluebirds host Crewe Alexandra at Holker Street tomorrow as they kick-off their 2024/25 campaign. Having taken over as head
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Indie-rock band from Barrow play ‘gig of their lives’ at Kendal Calling
AN indie-rock band from Barrow fulfilled their dreams by playing at Kendal Calling. Five-man-band The Silver Bars was put forward for a prestigious spot on the Calling Out Stage by BBC Introducing, a platform that promotes unsigned talent.
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‘Abandoned’ villagers finally receive promise of reliable broadband
Many villagers living in South Cumbria have endured longstanding issues with their broadband connection - but there's good news on the horizon. A £108 million broadband scheme to improve connectivity is rolling out to several areas across rural
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'Economically unviable’ to not demolish historic Barrow pub to make way for flats
THE developers behind plans to knock down a derelict Barrow pub and construct an apartment block in its place said keeping the original building would be ‘economically unviable’. Westwise Development Ltd has submitted proposals to Westmorland and
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Man found dead in his flat after concerns were raised for his welfare
A MAN with a ‘complicated medical history’ likely died from cocaine use or epilepsy - but a cause of death could not be established. Darren McCullough was found dead at his flat in Barrow by police after concerns were raised for the 47-year-old
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Nearly a third of Barrow criminals reoffend within a year
Nearly a third of criminals in Barrow reoffended within a year of their conviction or release from prison, new figures show. Charity Catch-22 said reoffending highlights the challenges within our criminal justice system which struggles to "effectively
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Town council opposes 'redevelopment' of Lake District inn
A TOWN council has labelled the proposed refurbishment of a Lake District Inn an ‘overdevelopment’. Greene King Brewing & Retailing Ltd submitted a planning application to the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) in June to carry out internal
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High-end car service centre launches major expansion in Carnforth
A £2.3 million car workshop has opened in Carnforth. Born out of the success of the Porsche Centre South Lakes after its relocation, the facility will answer increased demand for sales and servicing. In 2021, Porsche Centre South Lakes moved
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Cancer survivor to represent trust at Barrow Tall Ships Festival
A cancer survivor from Barrow-in-Furness will represent the charity that supported her at the upcoming Barrow Tall Ships Festival. Louise Currie, 32, was supported by the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust after her treatment for medulloblastoma, a type
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Network Rail to safeguard Cumbrian coast with viaduct upgrade
Network Rail is investing £4.5 million in the Cumbrian coast by upgrading Eskmeals viaduct. The project aims to safeguard the area against climate change by replacing the existing hardwood timber beams with material that will double the life expectancy
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Pop-up pump track to bring freewheeling fun for four days
A pop-up pump track is coming to Walney Island for four days of freewheeling fun. From Tuesday, August 13 until Friday, August 16, the track, at Vickerstown Park, will be open 24 hours per day and free to use. The track is designed for all
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HMRC targets small businesses in regional crackdown
Small and medium-sized businesses in Cumbria are being targeted as part of a crackdown by HMRC on possible non-compliance with the National Minimum Wage. Cumbria is one of 11 locations across the UK being looked at by the tax authority. Businesses
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Grand vessels to transform quayside as tall ship festival returns
A maritime celebration will take place this weekend, with an array of ships and boat attractions on offer. The Barrow Tall Ships Festival in Barrow-in-Furness will transform the town's quayside, next to Morrisons, from 11am to 17:30pm on Saturday
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Barrow Male Voice Choir's 2024 annual concert is coming soon
The Barrow Male Voice Choir's 2024 annual concert will kick off next week. Scheduled for August 16, the popular event will start at 7.30pm at the Baptist Church on Abbey Road. Tickets are available from choir members or at the door. The