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The best spots for Afternoon Tea in Cumbria or 'the perfect places to catch up'
Afternoon Tea is a quintessentially British and wholesome tradition. Traditionally, it consists of a selection of sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and a variety of sweet treats in the form of pastries and cake. 'Tea week' takes
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12 walkers lost on Lake District summit
MOUNTAIN rescuers were called out to 12 lost walkers on a Lake District summit. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team were called by Cumbria Police initially reporting a group of 12 walkers lost on Swirl How. One of the walkers had reportedly a cramp.
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Man taken hospital after collision between a motorbike and car in Barrow
A man was taken to hospital this morning (August 14) following a two-vehicle collision in Barrow. The incident happened just before 10am involving a motorbike and a car on Salthouse Road. Eyewitnesses reported a North West Air Ambulance arriving
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Woman tumbles down bank and sustains 'possible' spinal and head injury
A WOMAN was rescued after tumbling down a Lake District bank and sustaining a 'possible' spinal and head injury. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was asked to assist North West Ambulance (NWAS) service with the evacuation of a lady who had tumbled
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Check out these stunning pictures of Cumbria
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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Motorcyclist in his 20s taken to hospital after Barrow crash
12:26pm Not further information has been provided for this incident so we'll bring an end to the live blog now - thanks
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Famous comedian visits Cumbria chippy
A well-established chippy in South Lakes got an unexpected visit from one of the north's most famous comedians. Jingling Lane Fish and Chips in Kirkby Lonsdale welcomed none other than 53-year-old Johnny Vegas, known for Benidorm, Ideal, Still
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Universal Credit and PIP warning ahead of payment change next week
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments arrive earlier than expected next week. Monday, August 26, is a bank holiday, meaning payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won’t be made on this day.
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Warning issued to Brits hoping to swim in lakes and rivers this summer
As summer arrives, the temptation to wander out into nature and play around in the countryside can prove sorely tempting. Swimming in a lake on a hot day appears extremely appealing, but it poses a real threat. There are numerous examples of
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Expert reveals pension trick that could earn you £665 a year and stop HMRC tax
A finance expert has explained how you could avoid paying tax and boost your pension by hundreds of pounds a year. People about to claim their state pension may find themselves suddenly paying a large amount of tax thanks to the personal allowance
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Big games ahead for Barrow Raiders admits head coach
BARROW Raiders head coach Paul Crarey says they are all big games from here on in. Raiders are on their travels again this weekend as they face bottom-placed Dewsbury Rams. That game is followed a week later with a home clash against a Swinton
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Schoolboy 'got into difficulty and drowned' on trip to the Lake District - inquest
THE inquest into the death of a 16-year-old boy who appears to have drowned on a school trip to the Lake District has been suspended pending the outcome of investigations by Cumbria Police. Abuzr Mirza, from Burnley, died on July 25, 2024, while
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Local businesses 'suffering' due to bridge closures - parish councillor claims
TRADE has ‘gone through the floor’ at village pubs due to the bridge closures over the A591, it has been claimed. The chair of Helsington Parish Council Jamie Sunderland said local businesses in the Lyth Valley were ‘suffering’ due to the closure
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16 volunteers clean up litter in Ulverston ahead of Britain in Bloom judges' visit
16 volunteers took to the streets of Ulverston at the weekend to clean up litter ahead of Britain in Bloom judges next week. A post created on the Ulverston Business Improvement District Facebook page on Sunday (August 11) thanked the volunteers
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Young artists tasked with recreating favourite buildings from south Cumbria
Young artists across south Cumbria have been set the challenge to recreate their favourite buildings from the region. Organised by Westmorland and Furness Council, the competition is open to all junior school-aged children (seven to 11). Whether
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Event in Barrow to raise funds for parents who have lost their children
An event in Barrow will aim to raise money for grieving parents next month. Hosted by Hawcoat Park, the charity fundraiser is set to take place on Sunday, September 29. The money brought in will be going to the Tigerlily Trust, which was established
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Colourful Dave Day shirts to be turned into charity piece in honour of Dave Myers
Shirts worn by people during Dave Day are being turned into a new creation for charity. When the celebrations of Dave Myers' life took place on June 8 earlier this year, those involved were asked to wear their most outlandish Hawaiian shirts in
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Agricultural show with over 85 trade stands returns to Lake District village
AN AGRICULTURAL show is returning to a Lake District village this month. Hawkshead Show will be held on Tuesday, August 20 after a successful return last year which introduced a senior fell race and children’s sports. Visitors will also be
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Event wants to spark passion in the next generation of budding engineers
BUDDING engineers can spark their passion for technology at a new event designed to encourage and inspire young people to consider a career in the discipline. On Friday 30 August, the Barrow District Association of Engineers will be holding a special
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How a homebuilt rig is turning Ulverston into a beacon for radio
A group of amateur enthusiasts have been transforming Ulverston into a beacon for radio signals. Two members from the Furness Amateur Radio Society (FARS) made their way up to the summit of Birkrigg Common on Sunday, August 11. They were keen
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A 'Festival of Bridge' comes to Barrow to coincide with club's anniversary
A club in Barrow is making sure that its anniversary celebrations are extra special by getting involved in a national event. The Barrow Bridge Club was first formed way back in 1944 with eight decades of existence worthy of a party. In the
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Charity tackles cashless society with new supermarket partnership
A supermarket and a charity in Ulverston are working together to find a way around our cashless society. On Monday, August 12, St Mary's Hospice announced that it had forged a new partnership with the Booths branch at Oubas Hill. From now on
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Andy's Man Club reaches new heights in Barrow with first big family event
Andy's Man Club has spread its positive mental health message on a larger scale after hosting its first-ever event. The family fun day took place at Barrow AFC's SO Legal Stadium on Sunday, August 11, with hundreds turning out to support the endeavour
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Town centre shop prepares to open doors after £750,000 relocation
An opticians is set to move down the street following a £750,000 relocation and makeover. Specsavers in Barrow will open the doors to its new premises on Saturday, August 17. The new store, at 174 Dalton Road, will have two additional optical
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The Floyd Effect will play two classic progressive rock albums back to back
A TRIBUTE band with musicians who have played with top artists such as Jon Bon Jovi and David Bowie will play two classic Pink Floyd albums unabridged, back-to-back. The members of The Floyd Effect are embarking on their Dark Animals Tour, which
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Blue plaque in tribute to Riley the Cat finally in place
THE blue plaque in tribute to the memory of a well-loved cat is finally in place, nearly two months after her statue was unveiled. The plaque, which is on a stone next to the statue in Millans Park, Ambleside, reads: "LIFE of RILEY (2011-2024)
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Home of famous poet to undergo long-awaited repairs
The Norman Nicholson House project in Millom has received a £63,741 grant. The funding, awarded by South Copeland GDF Community Partnership, will help the project start long-awaited repairs on the home of the 20th-century poet Norman Nicholson.
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Before and after photos show job gardener did for free for mum with arthritis
A MUM with arthritis was 'over the moon' with the work a Barrow gardener and cleaner did for free as a generous gesture. Adam Casson of GTD Services did the work in the front and back yard of 61-year-old Debra Finley. He ran a campaign asking