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Bomb squad called out after 'military-looking' explosive found at slag bank
A BOMB squad was called out after a 'military-looking' explosive was found at a slag bank. Cumbria Police were contacted at around 11.15am on Sunday (August 11) by a member of the public who found a suspected ordnance in an area of the slag bank
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Police search for woman with blonde hair in a bob after racially aggravated incident
Police are investigating a racially aggravated incident at a bus stop in Barrow. The incident happened on Cornwallis Street between 6am and 6:15am on Thursday August 8. Officers described the suspect as being around 5ft 2ins tall and around
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Police appeal for witnesses after A590 crash
POLICE are urging anyone who witnessed a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the A590 between Dalton and Lindal to come forward. The collision, at 12.30pm on Saturday, involved a red Range Rover Evoque towing a caravan and a silver Mercedez-Benz
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Looking out across Cumbria - six pictures of the coast
THESE are the latest shots taken by The Mail’s talented Camera Club. If you would like to see your pictures published in print and online, along with your byline, join The Mail Camera Club Facebook group and submit your images. Please include
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Inquest to open into death of 16-year-old boy
AN INQUEST will be opened on Tuesday into the death of a teenager in the Lake District. Abuzr Mirza's body was recovered from Windermere last month. An inquest into the 16-year-old's death on July 25 will be opened by Robert Cohen at Cockermouth
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Coastguard team called out to report of three children cut off by tide
A COASTGUARD team was called out to a report of three young children cut off by the tide. Furness Coastguard was tasked with three separate incidents on Sunday (May 11) including a report of three young children cut off by an incoming tide at
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Three boys, 15, arrested after report of church burglary
THREE boys have been arrested after a report of a burglary at a church. Barrow Police said three 15-year-old boys were arrested on Sunday (August 11) following a foot chase by the community beat officers. This was after a report of a burglary
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Theatre company outlines why refunds for asbestos cancellation shows may 'take time'
Walney Musical Theatre Company (WMTC) has informed customers that have requested refunds for shows cancelled due the discovery of asbestos why the refunds may 'take time'. The toxic substance was found on July 26 in the backstage area of The Forum
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GALLERY: Red Arrows soar through the Cumbrian skies
TAKE a look through our gallery as the famous Red Arrows soared through the skies above Cumbria this weekend. The pilots started their flight at the Blackpool Air Show around 5:42 pm on Saturday. They then soared over the South Lakes past Penrith
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"We have been robust" - six people arrested in connection to Barrow AFC game
Six people have been arrested in connection to Barrow AFC's opening home fixture of the season. On Saturday, August 10, a dispersal order was issued by Cumbria Police from 10am until midnight to help officers deal with potential disorder in the
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Pets: Could this be the cutest week yet?
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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Barrow Raiders suffer away defeat against Halifax Panthers
HALIFAX PANTHERS 38 BARROW RAIDERS 12 In searing heat in Yorkshire, Barrow Raiders put up a brave show despite the scoreline as Halifax completed the double. Barrow went into action with the withdrawals of skipper Jarrad Stack and Ramon
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Let's use win to kick on, says Barrow AFC boss Stephen Clemence
NEW boss Stephen Clemence wants to use Barrow’s opening-day win as a catalyst for more. Summer signing Theo Vassell got off the mark at the first attempt as his first-half effort earned the former Gillingham chief victory in his first game in charge
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Businessman fully restores vintage car after purchasing from South Cumbrian family
A VINTAGE car enthusiast has purchased and fully restored a 1987 Opel Blue Manta which had been on show at the Lakeland Motor Museum for ten years. Paul Hammonds, 56, from Leek in Staffordshire, first registered his interest in purchasing the vehicle
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Hotel doorman 'sucker-punched' by dad on golfing weekend trip
A HOTEL doorman suffered a chipped tooth after being punched in the face in a Lakes town. A court heard how Nick Coolican punched out while on a night out with friends during a golfing weekend. The 41-year-old dad of two admitted assaulting