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School praises students for 'achieving their very best' after GCSEs results
A SCHOOL has praised its students for 'achieving their very best' in their GCSEs results. Just like thousands across the country, pupils at Dowdales School in Dalton received their GCSE results on Thursday. Headteacher Emma Aubrey said they
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Officers investigate criminal damage caused to wall and vehicle
OFFICERS are investigating criminal damage caused to a wall and a vehicle. Cumbria Police said the incident took place on Saturday, August 10 at around 11pm on Ambleside Road in Windermere. The suspect is described as a white male and of slim
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Storm Lilian brings down trees, cancels trains and causes flooding in south Cumbria
GALE force winds from Storm Lilian brought down trees, forced trains to be cancelled and caused flooding across south Cumbria. The storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Cumbria leading to disruption to travel and infrastructure on Friday
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Storm Lilian causes disruption to rail services across the North West
Passengers are being urged to check their journeys before travelling due to the aftermath of Storm Lilian. The storm has left fallen trees and high levels of surface water across the North West, causing delays and diversions on some rail services
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Take a look at the Barrow properties heading to auction - including one for £25,000
Dozens of properties across Cumbria will go under the hammer next month. Auction House Cumbria is hosting an event at Halston Hotel on Warwick Road in Carlisle on September 5. We’ve rounded up all the Barrow properties that will be available
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Millom targeting win over Knights to climb the table
ONLY one game takes place due to the Bank Holiday weekend. That game takes place at Devonshire Road where Millom take on Normanton Knights in Division Two of the National Conference. Millom, who occupy second-bottom place in the table, can
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It's about what we do, says Barrow AFC head coach Stephen Clemence
BARROW AFC head coach is expecting another tough test tomorrow when Port Vale visit Holker Street for a second time in a month. The two sides locked horns in the Carabao Cup almost two weeks ago – the Bluebirds emerging 3-2 victors to progress
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Barrow AFC boss urges fans to keep up their excellent support
BARROW AFC boss Stephen Clemence has paid tribute to the blue and white faithful. And the Bluebirds boss has urged them to continue their fantastic support when Port Vale come to town tomorrow. The two sides have already met in the Carabao
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Village pub to throw end-of-summer music festival
A popular village pub is throwing its own festival with live music, beer and food trucks. A 350-year-old pub in Kirkby-in-Furness is getting ready to host its second annual music event. The Ship Inn 1691 is run by landlady Lisa Storey and her
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Woman launches new home support business inspired by caring for her grandparents
A WOMAN is setting up a home support business inspired by taking care of her grandparents. Claire Wood was a carer for her grandparents for five years before they were moved into a care home. After noticing the need for care in south Cumbria
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Section of road in Furness set to close for three days for electricity works
A SECTION of road in Furness is set to close for three days for electricity works. A section of the U5069 on Foxfield Road in Broughton in Furness will be closed whilst Electricity North West works are carried out. This is anticipated to take
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Council wants answers after Cumbrian beach named UK's dirtiest
A town council is on the hunt for answers after a Cumbrian beach was named as the dirtiest in the UK. A recent study was published ranking beaches across the country in terms of water pollution with Haverigg Beach said to have the worst results
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West End star shares support for upcoming Barrow theatre production
A star of TV, cinema and the West End has shared her support for an upcoming theatre production. Shobna Gulati MBE has backed the Barrow Operatic and Dramatic Society's version of 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie', which will be performed at the
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Post office services unavailable at store due to 'unforeseen staffing issues'
POST office services are currently unavailable at a store due to 'unforeseen staffing issues'. The services at Croftlands Park Post Office, on Central Drive, Ulverston, operated by Morrisons Daily, are unavailable. READ MORE: New Morrisons
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Music festival at the heart of the Lake District returns next week
A contemporary music festival is returning next week. Ambleside Days was first brought to life by Derek Hook, of Zeffirellis notoriety, back in 2017 and it is still going strong as it approaches its sixth edition. Taking place inside the auditorium
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New park in south Cumbria starting to take shape after month of construction
A new park area in south Cumbria is starting to take shape after a month of construction. In July, Millom Town Council shared that work was going to start on building a new quiet area at the town's park. The park will be a quiet area for people
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Victim required surgery after being stabbed in the chest in his own home
A JUDGE told a man who had stabbed his victim in the chest that he 'may end up serving a life sentence' if his behaviour boils over again. 26-year-old Corbin Whitehouse left his victim needing surgery after he used a kitchen knife in his Barrow
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Exhibition to showcase traditional art and AI
A new exhibition will showcase the fusion of traditional art and artificial intelligence. The Cook House Crafts gallery in Bowness-on-Windermere is set to host Daniel Cooper's exhibition, Art & AI – Inspired by The Lake District. Running from
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Burnt husk of car 'believed to have been stolen' after burglary
THE burnt-out shell of a car found on Cliffe Lane in Barrow is believed to be the remains of a vehicle that was stolen from an address a day earlier. Cumbria Police were called at 12.40pm on August 15 to the report of a burglary at a property
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Inside safari tents with private hot tubs and dark sky views
A holiday park has opened new safari tents for couples. Skelwith Fold, in the Lake District, has opened two-person safari tents, with each one having its own private hot tub on the furnished balcony. The tents are at one of the highest and
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Train operator offers half-price tickets for Cumbrian students
Northern offers Cumbria students half-price school run tickets for the 2024-25 academic year. The train operator hopes the discount will convince children under 16, along with their parents or guardians, to switch their school commute from road
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Thousands of pounds raised in charity island walk
More than £4,000 has been raised by a charity island walk. CancerCare’s 2024 Chapel Island Walk managed to raise £4,114.28 to help people in the community affected by cancer and bereavement. The walk, which took place on Sunday, August 11,
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Judges to decide Newsquest Cumbria's Business Awards shortlist
Judges are soon to gather to choose the shortlist in Newsquest Cumbria’s prestigious business awards. The three shortlisted businesses and people in each category of the in-Cumbria Magazine Business Awards 2024 will be announced on our in-Cumbria
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Pupils celebrate impressive GCSE results at Lake District school
Pupils at Windermere School are celebrating after achieving an impressive GCSE results haul. The Year 11 students achieved a value-added score of +0.67, meaning they gained an average of two-thirds of a grade more in each GCSE compared to the national
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Restaurant to celebrate 'Local Heroes'
Simon Rogan's restaurant, Rogan & Co., is launching its second instalment of the week-long 'Local Heroes' event. In a 'celebration of all things local', the bi-annual event is set to take place from November 5 to November 9. The restaurant's
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Historic viaduct gets futureproofing treatment
Story Contracting, working with marine specialist contractor GPS Macs, are undertaking scour protection works on the historic Leven Viaduct on behalf of Network Rail. Tasked with futureproofing the viaduct, which carries the Carnforth to Barrow
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England versus Scotland croquet match to be held in Cumbria
Crake Valley Croquet Club will host an England versus Scotland match. The club will welcome Croquet England’s representative select players on August 31 and September 1. They will face off against a Scotland team chosen by the Scottish Croquet