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GALLERY: The best pictures from the Barrow Soapbox Derby
CROWDS headed to the town centre to watch the fourth edition of the SBarrow oapbox Derby. Barrow town centre was transformed into a race track for Barrow's Soapbox Derby on Dalton Road today. The event, sponsored by BAE Systems and Barrow Town
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'One man and a dog' take on 177-mile hike whilst wild camping for Alzheimer's
A man from Ulverston has started his training for a 177-mile hike, while wild camping, to raise money for research into Alzheimer's. 63-year-old Roy Harkins is an ex tradesman and HGV driver and will be taking on the challenge with his Jack Russell
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LIVE: Carlisle United v Barrow AFC - as it happens!
2:30pm The Bluebirds were pushing for a late equaliser and briefly thought they had one, only for Dallas' header to be
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Cumbria: The Lakes and Coast shows how county is an 'Aladdin's cave of raw materials'
A DOCUMENTARY series has put the spotlight on Cumbria's rich resources and abundant wildlife. Channel 5 series Cumbria: The Lakes and Coast began last month, shining a light on the people and practices that set Cumbria apart from the rest of the
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Hate-related public order offence reported at McDonald's in Barrow
POLICE are investigating a hate-related public order offence in Barrow. The incident happened on August 16 at approximately 7.56pm in McDonald's on Dalton Road where racial and disability comments were made, officers said. The individuals
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Barrow Raiders suffer fresh injury blows ahead of big game
BARROW Raiders have been dealt fresh injury blows with Max Clarke and Finn McMillan ruled out of tomorrow's relegation battle at Dewsbury Rams. Both came off injured in last week's controversial defeat at Halifax - Clarke came off in the first-half
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Ref got it wrong as Barrow Raiders were made to withdraw player
THE Rugby Football League (RFL) have admitted that the match official Ryan Cox made a mistake to force Barrow to play almost the whole of the second half with 12 men at Halifax last Sunday. A skirmish erupted following Barrow disputing a try in
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Derby clash won't be easy says Barrow AFC boss Stephen Clemence
BARROW AFC boss Stephen Clemence isn’t taking anything for granted ahead of today’s Cumbria derby at Brunton Park. The Bluebirds have enjoyed a good start to the campaign with wins in both the league and the Carabao Cup – against Crewe Alexandra
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Developer lodges plan for seven-bedroom HMO in Barrow
PLANS have been lodged to convert a property in Barrow into a seven-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO). Phantom Property Solutions Ltd has submitted a planning application to Westmorland and Furness Council to convert a house on Ramsden
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American tourist risks Cumbrian wrath with 'Windermerry' and 'Amblessiddy' tour
Have you ever wondered what would happen if Grasmere and Los Angeles met? Well, wonder no more. The ultimate 'worlds collide' finally happened on TikTok (take that with a pinch of salt) when an American tourist visited the 'Lakes District' just
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Young girl to perform at charity event and raise funds in memory of her nana
A YOUNG girl who has raised funds for a hospice through her singing has been invited to perform at an annual charity event. Grace Shimmin, nine, has been invited to sing at this year's Walk to Remember event on September 6 organised by St Mary's
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Special event in Barrow puts hospice care in the limelight
A special event is coming to Barrow later this year to honour the work that hospices do in the local community. Working in partnership with the Furness Dementia Partnership, St Mary's Hospice is hosting the 'Active Minds, Healthy Hearts', a dementia
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Sessions across south Cumbria help kids find their singing voices
CHILDREN across south Cumbria have the chance to fine tune their singing voices next week. Organised by the South Lakes Rock School and done in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council, three 'Sing it Loud' workshops are being put on for
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'It was a very special programme'- Si King reacts to Hairy Bikers TV nomination
Si King has described how 'special' one of Dave Myers' final TV appearances was after it was nominated for an award. The Hairy Bikers' 'Coming Home For Christmas' aired last December on the BBC, but its legacy still lives on almost a year later
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New era dawns at restaurant with arrival of renowned head chef
A man from Ulverston is sparking a 'new era' at a restaurant next month. This comes after the the Black Swan in Ravenstonedale, near Kirkby Stephen, announced on Thursday that Andy Beaton would be taking over the role of head chef there. The
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Dog walkers asked to use Cumbrian beach safely to protect endangered birds
Dog walkers are being asked to treat a beach in Cumbria more carefully to protect endangered birds in the area. Millom Town Council said that new signs had been erected by the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) on Haverigg Beach,
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Two colleagues celebrate 50 years of service at Barrow ASDA
TWO supermarket workers are celebrating after marking 50 years of service. Yvonne Crabtree and Pauline Webster have worked at the ASDA supermarket on Walney Road, Barrow, since it opened in 1974. The store opened in February of that year and
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The areas of Barrow with the most crime, according to new statistics
NEW statistics have revealed a dramatic increase in crime across Barrow in June this year compared to the same month in 2023. Analytics from the Police UK website revealed there were 106 more offences committed – an increase from 499 to 605 crimes
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Ulverston firm helps ensure world's largest hospital vessel is shipshape
An Ulverston company has ensured the electrical systems are in order aboard the world's largest hospital ship. Bender UK recently completed a complimentary service and health check on the medical IT power systems of the Global Mercy. This service
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Six-bedroom townhouse with character and modern updates up for sale
A six-bedroom terraced townhouse located on Abbey Road, Barrow, is available for purchase for a price in the region of £395,000. This property's features are described as a blend of original character and modern updates, including a multi-fuel
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The best black and white photographs taken by our talented readers
THESE are the best black and white photographs taken by our talented readers in The Mail's 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
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The History of Rock will bring the sounds of Led Zeppelin to The Coro
BAND The History of Rock will bring the sounds of Led Zeppelin as their latest tour visits The Coro in Ulverston. The History of Rock, from Soul St Productions celebrates a rock line-up headlined up by one of the greatest bands of all time.
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Archaeology project 'maps out a broader timeline' for area associated with industry
A COMMUNITY archaeology dig involving 32 volunteers will showcase their finds - including a loom weight that could date back to the fifth century. Millom and District Local History Society will hold their Finds Day on Saturday, August 24 from
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NHS to offer Covid, flu, RSV vaccines in North West this winter
Millions of people in the North West will be offered vaccinations for Covid-19, flu, and RSV this winter. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised that adults aged 65 and over, care home residents, and those with underlying
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'Guerrilla gardening' - drain blocked for so long resident puts planters in them
A FRUSTRATED 'guerilla' gardener resorted to putting plants in a lon-gblocked drain as frustration boiled over. The act in Ulverston was given the title by Archie Workman, a lengthsman and 'celebrity drainspotter' who has become known for his