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BBC Countryfile visits one of the 'rarest habitats on earth' in the Lake District
BBC's Countryfile visited England’s largest remaining temperate rainforest, located in the Lake District, in its latest episode, exploring what it says is one of the 'rarest habitats on earth'. Presenter Sean Fletcher takes viewers on an hour long
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Inquest into death of biker in M6 crash suspended as police continue investigation
A WOMAN died after a two-vehicle crash in South Cumbria while travelling by motorbike with her husband to her 'favourite place'. Beverley Hainsworth, a 55-year-old school teaching assistant, was riding pillion on a Kawasaki motorcycle at the time
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Victim left with bruises to the face after racially aggravated assault in Barrow
A person was left with facial bruising after a racially aggravated assault in Barrow. The incident was said to have happened at Barrow Park near the skate park at around 7pm on Thursday, August 15. The incident involved a group of young people
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What 'Back to school' in Barrow looked like in the early 20th century
It's nearing back-to-school season and many parents across Barrow will be preparing to send their children back after keeping them busy during the summer holidays. Photographs contained in the town's much-treasured online Sankey archive show just
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Fightback not enough as Barrow Island lose to Wigan St Jude's
BARROW Island went down 30-18 at home to second placed Wigan St Jude’s in the Conference Second Division after trailing 30-6 at the break. The Jude’s were bigger, faster and alert with ball in hand as they swept the Island away in the first period
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Ex merchant navy worker died from hypothermia in childhood friend’s back garden
A former merchant navy worker was found dead from hypothermia in a childhood friend’s back garden, an inquest heard. Jamie Park, 52, was found by Joanne Hebden on February 17, 2024, outside her property on Walney, the morning after she had given
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RSPCA Furness blast 'irresponsible' cat owners following cat's traumatic birth
The Furness branch of the RSPCA branch has blasted 'irresponsible' owners after a cat's traumatic birthing experience. Pepper, a young cat that came into the branch's care a few weeks ago, was classed as 'semi-feral'. A couple of days ago,
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Charity cricket game sees Barrow AFC boss take on fans
Barrow AFC's head coach Stephen Clemence will be taking on fans for charity later this week. He is getting involved in the annual Barrow AFC vs Bluebirds Trust cricket game, which is happening at Furness Cricket Club on Friday, August 23 at 6pm
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Simon Fell commended for his work in Barrow and Furness by Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak has written to Barrow and Furness' former MP to commend him for his work. Simon Fell received the letter took to social media on Friday (August 16) to share the 'rather lovely' message from the former Tory Prime Minister. Mr Sunak
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"An incredible decade of achievements" - Bluebirds Trust marks 10th anniversary
The Bluebirds Trust, a voice for fans of Barrow AFC, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. It was originally formed back in 2014 following the football club's take over by private ownership, having previously been a members club.
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PICTURES: New festival celebrated Barrow's maritime heritage
A FESTIVAL celebrating Barrow's maritime heritage took place for the first time. Sunday saw the introduction of the Barrow Quayside Festival, organised by Barrow Business Improvement District, on the quayside by Morrisons. Stallholders took
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Teenager drove 100mph the wrong way down 30mph road in drug-fuelled police pursuit
A DRUG-fuelled teenage motorist drove at 100mph the wrong way down a road as he led police in a hair-raising pursuit, a court heard. Bailey Dutton avoided immediate jail time after he sped off from officers and narrowly missed colliding with parked
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Buses to replace trains in September - see all the affected routes and dates
Train services in Cumbria will be disrupted next month due to engineering work in the area. Between September 7 and 9, replacement buses will be running on sections of the Carlisle to Barrow and Barrow to Lancaster routes. The engineering work
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New bus service announced for south Cumbria town
A new bus service for Millom and Haverigg has been announced - re-instating a discontinued route. Cumberland Council ha rolled out a range of proposals that it says are designed to 'transform the bus network'. As part of the plans, Route M1
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Shop in Barrow becomes more 'neuro-friendly' to help visitors
A shop in Barrow has detailed how it is going to become more 'neuro-friendly' going forward. The changes are being made at all TUI branches across the country, with the shop on Dalton Road sharing on Sunday (August 18) how the new appointments
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Charity volunteer faces daunting mountain challenge to raise funds
A volunteer at a charity in Millom is putting herself through a gruelling mountain climb challenge later this week. Julia O'Neill, who gives up her time for the Millom And Around the Combe Community Group (MACCG), will be donating the money raised
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Cat's Life: The strange process of monitoring UK's heaviest ducks on remote island
Endangered ducks on an island in Barrow, which are described as on the 'plump' side, were subject to a strange but harmless practice to ensure their protection. Eiders, which are the UK's heaviest ducks, can be found on Foulney Island Nature Reserve
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New pop up campsite sets up near Ulverston in time for the Bank Holiday
A new pop-up campsite near Ulverston is getting ready for what it hopes will be a busy Bank Holiday weekend. Now entering its second year in business, Rufus Lane Campsite returned to the area earlier this month, offering accommodation on the edge
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Nearly 300 competitors make summer 10k a 'spectacular' event
An annual summer race in Ulverston saw hundreds transform the market town into the quintessential race track. Organised by the Hoad Hill Harriers, the 10k road race saw over 32 clubs represented and nearly 300 people in total get involved on Wednesday
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A chance to 'dust off your glad rags' for charity next month
An upcoming charity event in Millom will give locals the chance to 'dust off their glad rags' to support a worthwhile cause. The summer ball is taking place on Friday, September 6 from 7pm to late at Millom Cricket Club. This is being done
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High Sheriff honours Cumbrian brain injury charity supporter
The High Sheriff of Cumbria has presented a plaque to a supporter of a Cumbrian brain injury charity. High Sheriff Christopher Holmes visited Headway South Cumbria at the St Mary’s Community Hub in Barrow to see how the group supports people with
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'Explosion' in 'pest' Canada Geese at Lake District beauty spot
THERE has been an 'explosion' in the number of Canada Geese in the Lake District, leading to them becoming a 'pest', a resident has claimed. Stephen Melaneffy took a photo of the birds gathering on The Glebe, Bowness. He said the seagulls and
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Young hedgehog conservationist nominated for international award
A student and wildlife enthusiast has been nominated for an international conservation prize. 27-year-old Lyndon Howson, of Grange-over-Sands, is in the running for the Conservationist of the Year - Fauna award at the People of Nature awards, organised
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Designs reveal what Barrow Town Hall could look like after refurbishment
THE inside of the Grade-II listed Barrow Town Hall could be refurbished after new plans were submitted. Westmorland and Furness Council has submitted plans for internal works to the ground floor of the historic building including the creation
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King's fondness for mazes expected to boost Lakeland Maze Farm Park
The Lakeland Maze Farm Park near Kendal is expecting a surge in visitors after King Charles' recent comments about his love of mazes. The park, located in Sedgwick, opened its annual maize maze on July 17. It predicts comments made by King
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5,000 visitors flock to interact with iconic ship at Barrow festival
Around 5,000 visitors interacted with the Pelican of London ship at this month's Barrow Tall Ships Festival. The iconic ship attracted thousands to the quayside of Barrow-in-Furness for a weekend packed with nautical wonders. In addition to