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Incident of disorder involving multiple people that occurred in Barrow
Police are investigating an incident of disorder that involved multiple people yesterday (August 23). The incident occurred at around 9:30pm in the area of Duke Street/Dalton Road in Barrow. A man in his 20s was arrested in connection with
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Coastguard dispatched after 26ft yacht runs aground on Cumbrian Island
Furness coastguard were dispatched yesterday after a 26ft yacht ran aground on a Cumbrian Island. The vessel broke free of its mooring on the Furness coastline yesterday (August 23) and ran aground Foulney Island. Furness coastguard were dispatched
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Barrow panto 'devastated' Christmas production affected by six month closure
A panto production company based in Barrow has said it is 'devastated' following the Forum Theatre's announcement that it will close for six months. Barrow Panto said it was both 'shocked and devastated' to learn of the closure whilst specialist
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Lake District visitors urged to park 'considerately' this Bank Holiday weekend
Visitors to the Lake District are being urged to park 'considerately' this Bank Holiday weekend. A plea was put out by Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service this morning (August 24) on its Facebook page. Bank Holiday weekends are some of the busiest
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Walker taken to hospital after descending Old Man of Coniston following heavy rain
A walker suffered head and knee injuries whilst descending one of the highest fells in the Lake District yesterday (august 23) and was taken to hospital. A man was descending one of the highest fells in the region, Old Man of Coniston, when he
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I'm heading to Norway to raise money for the fight against suicide - here's why
Next month I will be hiking and kayaking through the Norwegian Fjords with a group of incredible individuals. Why? To try and raise as much money as possible in the fight against one of the biggest killers among men, suicide. Someone in the
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Cumbrian trains may be cancelled or delayed due to crew shortage
Cumbrian trains may be cancelled or delayed due to a shortage of train crew. The disruption will occur tomorrow (Sunday, August 25) as Northern Rail says it will not be able to run some train services in the North West. The train operator will
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Council investigates after 'disturbing report' of beach ranked 'dirtiest in the UK'
A local council is to investigate after a Cumbrian beach was deemed 'the dirtiest in the UK'. Retailer Cartridge Save says it recently discovered that Haverigg beach in Millom was the worst in a list of top ten of dirtiest beaches in the UK.
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'Tell the truth about Santa': Hilarious rejected government petitions from Brits
In the UK, Brits can start their own petitions for the things they’d like to change, including anything from ending child poverty to making a verified ID compulsory when setting up new social media accounts. However, some petitions are not accepted
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Check out these Cumbrian properties as we countdown to auction day
The countdown is on as dozens of Cumbrian properties will appear at auction in less than two weeks. Auction House Cumbria is hosting an event at Halston Hotel on Warwick Road in Carlisle on Thursday September 5. We’ve rounded up all the properties
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Barrow AFC boss will leave it late to decide on Feely
BARROW AFC head coach Stephen Clemence says he will make a late decision on whether defender Rory Feely can face Port Vale today. The Bluebirds boss hopes to have Feely at his disposal, but won’t take any unnecessary risks. He told The Mail
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Bring the noise urges Barrow Raiders head coach Paul Crarey
BARROW Raiders head coach Paul Crarey is calling on the rugby league fraternity of the area to get down to Craven Park tomorrow for the visit of fellow relegation candidates Swinton Lions. Crarey said: “I would like all rugby followers to be our
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Cumbrian music shop closes its doors after 26 years of trading
A ‘one-stop’ music shop in Furness is looking for new owners after ‘succumbing to the internet’. After 26 years of trade, The Full Octave in Dalton has closed its doors and will no longer be selling instruments. While the shop on Market Street
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Business in the heart of the Lake District with ‘excellent’ reputation for sale
A commercial business with a ‘prominent’ trading position in the Lake District is for sale. The Original Man Shop in Bowness is looking for an offer of £19,995 plus the value of stock. Blacks Business Brokers have brought the ‘very well known
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‘Very well-known’ pub and restaurant for sale
THE search is on to find a new owner for a south Cumbrian pub The Old Farmhouse in Ulverston, known for offering a range of freshly prepared, traditional pub food, is looking for a new owner. The pub and restaurant business, on Priory Road,
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Fans invited to pay tribute as Barrow AFC stalwart to make final journey past stadium
THE family of Barrow AFC's life president has invited fans to pay tribute as he makes his final journey past the stadium. Brian Keen died, aged 81, surrounded by his family on August 13 and club supporters rallied to share their condolences.
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Runners get ready as 'Halloween 10k' announced in south Cumbria
A club in south Cumbria is combining the spooky season with their love of running later this year. On Thursday, August 22, the Millom Striders Running Club announced that people could now sign up to their Halloween 10k. This will take place
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Section of road to close temporarily for broadband works
A SECTION of a road in the Lake District is going to be temporarily closed for broadband works. A section of Biskey Howe Road in Bowness will be closed Fibrus Networks Limited works are being carried out. This is anticipated to start on August
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Hairy Bikers reunion named as TV moment of the year - watch the clip here
Dave Myers' return to the road has been named as the TV moment of the year. The award comes as part of the Edinburgh TV Festival, which announced the news on Thursday, August 22. The Hairy Bikers' 'Coming Home for Christmas' aired last December
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Travel company offers free rides for men working on their mental health
A business in Barrow is offering up its services for free for men working on their mental health. Getaway Travel, which recently opened a new site on Schneider Road, is showing its support for the Barrow branch of Andy's Man Club. Read more
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Lake District has the most Instagrammable mountains (unlucky Snowdon, Ben Nevis)
The Lake District officially has the most 'Instagrammable' mountains in the UK - was it ever in doubt? The UK is full of breathtaking natural landscapes, with many of us seeking UK staycations and adventures that offer stunning views, filling both
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Anti-social behaviour on housing estate 'grinds down' tenants
A PENSIONER living in a housing association estate says residents become 'ground down' with the amount of anti-social behaviour in their area. The resident, in her 70s, has lived on Cedric Estate in Grange since 2015. She has lodged numerous complaints
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Work to begin on new 1.4 mile cycling and walking route
Works are set to get underway on a new 1.4 mile route for cycling, walking, and wheeling on North Walney, Barrow-in-Furness. From Tuesday, August 27, crews will start work on the scheme by Westmorland and Furness Council. It will create a dedicated
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Shoplifter stole 27 bottles of alcohol worth hundreds of pounds from Booths
A SHOPLIFTER has admitted stealing over two dozen bottles of alcohol from Booths in Kendal. Samantha Quinn, 38, of Car Bank Crescent, Atherton, in Greater Manchester, took 27 bottles of alcohol, to the value of £852, from the supermarket on Wainwright's
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Bowness hotel scores five nominations in luxury travel awards
A hotel in Bowness has been shortlisted in five categories of a prestigious travel awards. Linthwaite House is in the running for Best Boutique Hotel, Best Hotel for Food, Best Hotel for Romance, Best Hotel for Nature Lovers, and Best Hotel for
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Lifelong Lakes local blasts tourists for turning 'Windermere into Blackpool'
A lifelong resident of the Lake District has blasted tourists for turning her beloved Windermere into something resembling Blackpool. Since lockdown, those rich enough started looking closer to home for a second property to spend their holidays
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Housing association tenant caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage to walls
A HOUSING association tenant caused £500 worth of damage to the interior walls, a court heard. Alexander Bunting, 32, of Duke Street, Askam, admitted causing the damage without lawful excuse on February 21. The property belongs to Myspace
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Chief executive of ambulance service to step down
The chief executive of North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is stepping down from his role at the end of November. Daren Mochrie joined NWAS in April 2019 and has since made 'significant' improvements in patient care and staff welfare. Mr Mochrie
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Managing director stepping down after almost 50 years at company
The managing director of MARL has announced his departure after nearly 50 years at the company. Adrian Rawlinson has announced he is leaving the company, alongside his wife Aida, the company administrator, as the company is acquired by Glamox AG