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Man, 29, arrested after allegedly sending police false info of men brandishing knives
CUMBRIA Police have arrested a Barrow man as part of an investigation into false information regarding an alleged incident in the town centre. Officers were contacted at 3am on August 10 alleging an incident where a group of men were in Cavendish
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22 agricultural shows to come across Cumbria including Westmorland County Show
Agricultural shows are an important part of Cumbria's rural tradition and provide a much needed boost for the county's economy. During the Covid-19 pandemic, they were sorely missed with many returning after a three-year-hiatus to record crowds
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Rightmove name two Cumbrian coastal towns among the cheapest seaside locations
Two seaside spots in Cumbria have been named among the cheapest areas by the coast in the UK. After something of a washout summer, many of us have been treated to the arrival of some warmer weather. Which naturally had us dreaming of heading to
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Victorian home with sauna and gym area on the market
A grand Victorian family home with its own sauna and gym is now on the market for £750,000 in Dane Avenue, Barrow. The detached house, which is double-fronted and sits on an 'enviable' plot, offers 'a sense of grandeur' with a plethora of original
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Demonstrators stage 'Unite Rally' in Barrow town centre
5:04pm Around 100 people gathered outside The Spirit of Barrow statue on Dalton Road this afternoon to peacefully show
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Barrow MP Michelle Scrogham issues statement ahead of 'Unity Rally' in town centre
NEWLY elected Barrow and Furness MP Michelle Scrogham has given a stark warning to anyone contemplating thuggery or the spreading of hate crime either online or in the town centre today. The Labour MP said anyone involved in criminality at the
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‘Incredible’ £1m property for sale is a ‘dream come true’ for horse lovers
An equestrian facility complete with an ‘impressive’ farmhouse within 25 acres of land is for sale. The equestrian property on the outskirts of Ulverston includes sables, grassy paddocks and outbuildings for horse riding equipment. It was added
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Cumbrian ‘blessed’ by two huge awards for independent shop
A bookshop owner from Cumbria has been presented with two ‘huge’ awards for her independent business. Freya Blyth, from Kendal, has won the Rising Star Award from The Bookseller as well as the TikTok Book Award for Indie Bookshop of the Year.
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Willy Wonka style Golden Ticket competition with a chance to win £170 launched
Grasmere Gingerbread is launching ‘Golden Tickets’ that will deliver cash prizes of £170 to customers during their 170th anniversary celebrations. Three special green and gold coupons will be hidden inside 12-piece tins of Grasmere Gingerbread.
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Amateur Rugby League Preview: Millom and Island lock horns
LOCAL teams Millom and Barrow Island lock horns at Devonshire Road in the Second Division of the Conference. Playmaker Jonathan Hodgson returns from the Italian Riviera to lead his troops as the Woolybacks seek to complete the double over the Island
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Skipper Jarrad Stack is back to boost Barrow Raiders
SKIPPER Jarrad Stack is on the verge of a return for Barrow Raiders’ trip to Halifax Panthers in the Championship. He is joined in the squad by Greg Worthington, Roman Silva and Furness Raider, Finn McMillan, who come in for the injured trio Ryan
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Barrow Raiders Ladies look to bounce back against Wolves
BARROW Raiders Ladies are hoping to bounce back when they host Warrington Wolves Women at the Northern Competitions Stadium today (12pm kick-off). Raiders suffered a heavy 64-6 defeat away to St Helens last time out in the Women’s Super League.
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‘Thriving’ and ‘well established’ business in the heart of town for sale
A ‘charming’ restaurant in the centre of Barrow, renowned for its warm, inviting atmosphere, diverse menu and prime location, is for sale. Business brokers CoGoGo has brought Ma's Kitchen, a thriving and fully licensed eatery at the ‘bustling heart
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See inside Barrow Market one last time before major refurbishment
THE doors to the current Barrow Market will close today as a major refurbishment begins. Traders are preparing to relocate to their new units in the mall and on the outdoor market while work is carried out. We spoke to some of the stallholders
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Plans for zip wire attraction, homes and cafés approved in Lake District in 2024
A series of major applications which could bring a zip wire attraction, new homes and cafés to the Lake District have been given the green light so far this year. Here is a lowdown of major planning applications which have been approved by the
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Who were the Sankey photographers that captured Barrow's best and worst moments
A treasured photography archive taken by a Barrow family is about to re-imagined by artists as part of a brand new project this month. Local charity Signal Film and Media has created the Sankey: Lives Through the Lens Project, which is a specially
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Ill feeling towards second homeowners is at 'all-time high' in The Lake District
Before lockdown, just three per cent of Britons had a retreat in the countryside or the coast. Since then, every rich city-dweller has seemingly made the move to greener pastures. However, not everyone is delighted with that. Excessive
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Objectors say car storage plans would compromise 'beauty' of Lake District village
THE ‘natural beauty and tranquillity’ of a village would be compromised by a storage compound for hundreds of cars, objectors say. Lloyd Motor Group submitted a planning application to the Lake District National Park Authority in June to provide
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Pensioner disqualified and ordered to do unpaid work after drink driving on A590
A PENSIONER has lost his licence after he was caught drink driving in Ulverston. Andrew Watson was driving his Mini Cooper on the A590 on July 15 this year when he was stopped by road traffic officers on mobile patrol. Court documents show
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New engagement officer at Barrow AFC hopes to improve local people's lives
A new recruit at Barrow AFC has set himself the goal of improving everyone's lives in the local area. Emmanuel Allen-Burnett - also known as Mannie - was announced as the club's full-time Community Engagement Officer in May and is now getting ready
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"We feel so honoured" - charity responds after Dave Day donation made
A national charity said it was 'honoured' after receiving its donation from the Dave Day celebrations. Thousands of people made their way to Barrow on June 8 to honour the life of Dave Myers, the Hairy Biker who died earlier this year and called
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Returning road race gets ready to test runners from across the country
A popular race in Cumbria is looking to build upon the 'tremendous success' of its predecessors as it gets ready to return. The Ulverston summer 10k road race, along with a one-mile fun run, will once again see people putting their pace to the
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Man, 46, harassed victim by shouting racial slurs and sending offensive messages
A BARROW man will be punished in the community for assaulting a police constable and racial harassment. David Hill, of Andover Street, pursued a course of conduct that amounted to the harassment of a male and female in Barrow between June 26 and
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You could be entitled to inherit a fortune from an unclaimed estate - see the list
YOU could inherit a fortune from one of your ancestors if you have one of the surnames listed on this unclaimed estates list. The list of 19 estates in across Cumbria was released by the Treasury earlier this month - and one could be yours.
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Cumbria crime tsar 'sickened' by 'disgusting' riots
CUMBRIA'S police and crime commissioner has blasted the riots seen in some UK towns and cities and declared 'there is no place for hatred' in the county. David Allen criticised the 'dreadful scenes of violent disorder' that have led to hundreds
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Arrival of 2024/25 season marks brave new dawn for Barrow AFC
IT has been a summer of change for Barrow AFC. The Bluebirds and former boss Pete Wild decided on a parting of the ways, and that as they say was that. It may not have been the way anyone expected it to end, and the timing of it probably wasn
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New Barrow 'energy cafe' provides space for people to discuss financial worries
A new series of support sessions is coming to Barrow to help people with their financial concerns. The 'energy cafes', run by the Green Doctor Cumbria, are set to start in September and will take place every Friday at the 'Furness 4 U' Connect
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App makes it easier than ever to donate to the Barrow Foodbank
The Barrow Foodbank has signed up with a new scheme to make it easier than ever to receive vital donations. The charity is now a part of the 'BanktheFood' app which provides daily updates so that residents can see which food items are needed the
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Celebrations to take place in Cumbria town to mark legacy dating back to 1280
Plans have been revealed for the returning celebrations to mark an ancient tradition of a Cumbria town. Ulverston Charter Day commemorates the awarding of a charter by King Edward I in 1280, which allowed the town to hold markets. Organised
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A 'magical place' uncovered in this week's Cumbria: The Lakes and Coast
The penultimate episode of Cumbria: The Lakes and Coast proved what a 'magical place' the county is. The channel 5 series began last month, shining a light on the people and practices that set Cumbria apart from the rest of the country. Catch
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Rural broadband company B4RN with new CEO
B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North) has appointed a new chief executive officer. The appointment of Tom Rigg as the new CEO comes as Michael Lee announces that he will be stepping down. Mr Lee will continue to be part of B4RN's Board of Directors
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Community art project creates mini models of town centre
Visitors to Ulverston can now explore a giant model of the town centre in Coronation Hall, created as part of a community art project. The model, called Model Town Ulverston, includes a scaled-down version of landmarks such as the Roxy Cinema,
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Residents of this Cumbrian town have among the most envied lifestyles in the UK
Before the pandemic, urban living, particularly in bustling cities like London, was often viewed as the pinnacle of a sophisticated lifestyle. The allure of dynamic city life, world-class entertainment, culinary excellence, and lucrative career
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Historic pleasure craft celebrates 75 years on Windermere
A historic Windermere pleasure craft is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The Queen of the Lake has been a permanent resident on England's longest lake since it was built in 1949. The only time it ever left its Lake District home