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Details of inquests taking place across Cumbria next week
THESE are the inquests that are scheduled to commence at Cockermouth Coroners’ Court next week. Tuesday, August 13 - Coroner: Mr Robert Cohen 10:00am Paul Ian Marsh Age 68 from Kendal Date of Death: March 22 2024 Place of Death
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Long delays and miles worth of congestion after crash on M6 Northbound - check route
THE National Highways Agency have warned motorists to plan ahead as a result of a road traffic collision on the M6 this afternoon. There are currently 60 minutes’ worth of delays within J31 of the M6 northbound at Preston. National Highways
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List of top ten performing stories of the week from South Cumbria
HERE are the top ten best performing stories of the week based on web hits produced by reporters from The Mail. Full list of unclaimed estates in Cumbria for August 2024 YOU could inherit a fortune from one of your ancestors if you have one
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ABH, obstructing police, racial abuse & more – round-up of weekly court cases
HERE is a round-up of all the court sentences published over the last week in ascending order that you may have missed. Aiden Cupid caused ‘significant bruising’ to ex-girlfriend A BUSINESS owner sobbed as he appeared in court for assaulting
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'The turnout has been super’ - Locals bask in the sunshine at Tall Ship Festival
THOUSANDS of locals flocked into town to bask in the sunshine at the annual Barrow Tall Ships Festival. On a beautiful summer’s day in Barrow, families and maritime enthusiasts alike were able to climb aboard and explore the Pelican of London and
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'We won’t be divided as a community’ – Campaigners gather to show unity
AROUND 100 campaigners gathered peacefully in the town centre this weekend to stand against racism and to protest against the far right. Barrow & South Cumbria Unite Against Fascism group organised a ‘Unity Rally’ outside the Spirit of Barrow statue
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Check out these free activities in Cumbria for Summer 2024
The summer holidays are here! Playdale Playgrounds have put together a list of eight free activities around Cumbria to ensure you can keep your children entertained without breaking the bank this summer. Visit some Roman remains The Lake District
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Death notices and funeral announcements from The Mail
The Mail has published 11 death notices in the last 7 days. Every week, The Mail publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will
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Summer signing Theo Vassell heads Barrow AFC to winning start
BARROW AFC 1 CREWE ALEXANDRA 0 STEPHEN Clemence celebrated his first victory as Barrow boss thanks to a first-half goal from one of his new boys. For a third success year, the Bluebirds won their opening day fixture as Theo Vassell scored
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Horse rider will raise money for disabled children at South Cumbria country estate
A horse lover will ride over 15 miles next month when she takes part in a charity event at a South Cumbrian country estate. Kirsty Brown, from Barrow, will ride a 17-mile course around Holker Hall in September to raise money for charity. Kirsty
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Barrow Raiders Ladies head coach pleased as they win ugly
BARROW Raiders Ladies head coach Amanda Wilkinson was pleased with her side’s 32-14 victory over Warrington Wolves. Wilkinson said the Women’s Super League clash was always easy on the eye. Speaking to the club’s official Facebook page, she
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Morecambe Bay trust hits A&E waiting time targets
More than three-quarters of people who arrived at accident and emergency last month at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay were seen within four hours, new figures show. The NHS standard is for 95% of patients to be seen within four hours
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Parish council labels Lake District village store plans 'excessive'
A PARISH council has branded plans for a new SPAR store and a petrol station in the Lake District as ‘excessive’. In April James Hall & Co submitted a planning application to the Lake District National Park Authority for the construction of a convenience
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What major decisions have the council taken in 2024?
A series of major council decisions have taken place this year affecting bus services, council tax and taxi fares. Here is a lowdown of some of the key decisions taken by Westmorland and Furness councillors in 2024. READ MORE: What bus services
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Parish council and Ruskin Museum back plans for new car park
A PARISH council, a major tourism attraction and residents have backed plans for a new car park in a Lake District village. In April, Phil Johnston lodged a planning application with the Lake District National Park Authority to create a new coach
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Plans to convert former café into restaurant would 'disrupt quiet enjoyment of area’
A PARISH council has opposed plans to convert a former café into a restaurant in the Lake District due to concerns it would ‘endanger walkers’ and ‘disrupt the quiet enjoyment of the area’. Grove Farm Partnerships submitted a notice of intention
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Movie filmed in the Lake District picked up for UK's biggest horror festival
An independent movie that was filmed across the Lake District is starring at the UK's biggest horror film festival. 'The Freaks of Fancy' was created by Elliott Leon and involves cast members from the northwest, largely from around Cumbria.
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Lake District farm lodges plans to restore 18th century chapel
PART retrospective plans have been lodged to restore a chapel in the Lake District that dates back to the 18th century. John Hadwin has submitted a planning application to the Lake District National Park Authority for planning permission to restore
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Suspected drink driver stopped by police had never held a licence
A SUSPECTED drink driver stopped by police had never held a driving licence, a court heard. Barrow man Ethan Edney was driving on the A592 near Newby Bridge when he was stopped by police officers who claimed he was swerving over the road. Checks
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Bathrooms boss left former business partner with 'significant' wound after assault
A BARROW businessman has admitted assaulting his brother-in-law and former business partner in an incident that left the victim with a 'significant' wound. Paul Russell pleaded guilty to causing actual bodily harm after he admitted recklessly pushing
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Drink driver, 59, fled from crash on major Cumbrian road
A MAN who was ‘significantly over’ the drink-drive limit fled from the scene of a crash, a court heard. Stephen Richard Dodd, of Castlefield, Ambleside, pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to failing to stop after a road accident and driving
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"We're absolutely made up" - meet the winner of The Mail's 'Best Pub 2024'
The winner of The Mail's 'Best Pub 2024' campaign can now be revealed. Last month, The Mail launched a competition to find the best place to grab a pint in Furness with our readers coming out in their droves to nominate their favourites. Around
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Achieving entrepreneurial success: Strategies for hitting your financial targets
In the world of entrepreneurship, setting ambitious financial goals is not just routine; it's essential for growth and survival. Yet, the journey from goal setting to goal-reaching is often fraught with challenges. For many business owners,