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Barrow AFC get Premier League giants Chelsea in Carabao Cup draw
BARROW AFC got the Premier League draw they hoped for in the Third Round of the Carabao Cup. The Bluebirds' reward for victory over Derby County at Holker Street on Tuesday night is a trip to Stamford Bridge to take on Enzo Maresca's star-studded
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'Tranquil' Lake District pub named among 'the 10 best English foodie inns'
A pub in the Lake District has been named among the '10 best renovated English foodie inns' by the Guardian. Over the next few weeks, nothing will beat a seat in a rustic pub and watching the dusk of summer slowly transform into the dawn of autumn
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Barrow AFC defeat Derby County in Carabao Cup clash
BARROW 0 - 0 DERBY COUNTY Barrow win 3-2 on penalties. Barrow reached the Carabao Cup third round for the first time since 1968 with a famous penalty shootout success over Championship Derby County. Paul Farman’s save from Craig Forsyth
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Ongoing search for missing man now extends into Cumbria
The ongoing search for a missing man from Lancashire has now extended into Cumbria. Carl Joy was last seen at his home in Morecambe on Friday, August 23. Lancashire Police have stated that they are growing 'increasingly concerned' for Carl’
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Stray kitten that 'may have been kicked' or in an accident put to sleep
A stray kitten has had to be put down after RSPCA volunteers believe he 'may have been kicked' or 'in an accident'. The cat was found last week in Ancaster Street in Barrow and was taken into a car by a woman after nearly being knocked over.
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Business owner thanks Furness community after raising thousands for charity
A business owner in Dalton has thanked the local community after raising thousands for charity. Sian May, a massage therapist, has been running competitions over the past 10 months through social media and her business. Read more: Dalton business
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The ten finalists as The Mail searches for the best bakery in Furness
The ten finalists have been revealed as The Mail continues its search for the best bakery in Furness. Earlier this month we launched the 'Best Bakery 2024' award, kickstarting the nomination process just over a week ago. This invited our readers
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Great turnout for Bank Holiday open day at south Cumbria fire station
A team of firefighters in south Cumbria have thanked the local community for making a recent event a 'great' success. Ambleside Fire Station hosted its latest open day on Sunday, August 25 to make the most of the Bank Holiday weekend and lauded
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The golf group working to keep a local hospice in the green
A golf group in Barrow is doing its part to ensure that an Ulverston-based charity remains in the green. Jim Capstick, of the Holker Golf Association, met with representatives from St Mary's Hospice on Monday, August 26 to present a cheque worth
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Father of miracle baby 'overwhelmed' by support of community
A FATHER of a miracle baby is 'overwhelmed' by the support of the community after raising thousands to support families going through miscarriages. Charlie and Lynette Bathgate organised an open-for-all family fun day at Dalton Cricket Club on
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Community centre hopes to secure funding to turn bowling green into sensory trail
A COMMUNITY centre is hoping to secure funding to turn an unused bowling green into a sensory trail and garden. Abbotsvale Community Centre in Barrow is hoping to secure funding for the project Abbotsvale Oasis which will replace the old bowling
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Author gives out free copies of book to inspire love in the Lake District
An author is using her recently published book to promote romance in the Lake District. Eileen Jones published 'Loughrigg: Tales of a Small Mountain' back in June and is now offering free copies of the book to couples who get engaged at the summit
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How a morning of intense exercise is going to raise money for charity
A morning of intense exercise in Barrow will be used to raise money for charity later this year. Organised by Sally Craig, a fitness instructor, the HIIT Company Takeover is happening at Barrow Park Leisure Centre between 10am and 12.30pm on Sunday
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Survey highlights patient care improvement at Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Inpatients at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) have reported positive experiences, as shown by a recent national survey. The study was carried out by Picker, an international charity working across health and social
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Vue offering £4 tickets on National Cinema Day
Cinema fans can watch films at Vue for £4 this Saturday (August 31). Vue is offering the £4 tickets for all films as part of National Cinema Day, although online bookings will incur a 90p fee. There are many films to choose from, such as Alien
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Countdown is on until Furness Abbey medieval fair
AN INSIGHT into how people lived hundreds of years ago is being held this weekend. The medieval fair at Furness Abbey will welcome living history groups, craftspeople and stallholders. The fair will open at 10am on Saturday, August 31, and
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'You've got to clear up after yourself' - tent dumped in iconic Lake District valley
A LANDOWNER in the Lake District said visitors 'really need to understand that you have got to clear up after yourself' when wild camping. Phil Johnston, 71, owns land in the Coppermines Valley, near Coniston. On Wednesday, August 21 he came across
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Cartmel Racecourse reveals 2025 race dates
Cartmel Racecourse has announced the dates for its 2025 racing season. The first race will take place over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend in May, with the final race on August 25. Cartmel Racecourse attracts thousands of visitors each year