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Barrow AFC swoop for Leicester City youngster Chris Popov
BARROW AFC have strengthened their squad with the deadline day signing of forward Chris Popov from Premier League side Leicester City. The Bluebirds have brought in the Wales youth international on loan until the end of the season. A statement
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Matt Costello signs new two-year deal with Barrow Raiders
BARROW Raiders Matt Costello has his sights set on success having signed a new two-year deal with the club. It means that the former St Helens Academy graduate will be with the club until at least the end of the 2026 season. Costello only joined
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Police monitor speeds in a south Cumbria road after complaints from residents
POLICE have monitored speeds on a south Cumbria road after complaints from residents. Following complaints from residents of possible speeding on Priory Road in Ulverston within the 30mph and 40 mph limits, Cumbria Police put their speed indicator
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Police officer to swim Windermere for girl with rare condition
A POLICE officer is set to take on Windermere - the longest swim in England - to help raise money for a colleague's daughter with a rare genetic condition. Andre Cundell, 50, hopes to complete Chillswim Windermere in under eight hours. The
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Sold-out concert of multi-award-winning pop star relocated to new venue
THE concert of a multi-award-winning pop star has been relocated to a new venue after the temporary closure of The Forum. Will Young's sold-out show has been confirmed to go ahead in The Coro on Saturday, September 7 at 7.30pm. The Forum said
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Check out the view from the 'highest point in Barrow'
THESE are the latest shots taken by The Mail’s talented 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 submit your images. Please include
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Woman taken to hospital after injury descending Coniston Old Man
Rescue teams were called upon to help a woman who injured her ankle while descending the Old Man of Coniston. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team were called out to Goat's Water yesterday, Thursday August 29 at 1:47 pm. A group of three women
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Details of the study that found Cumbrian beach to be 'dirtiest in UK'
The data and methodology of a study which deemed a Cumbrian beach to be the dirtiest in the UK has been revealed. A study commissioned by retailer Cartridge Save found Haverigg Beach to be the worst beach in the UK for highest pollution levels.
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'The grandma of Hayes' - Lake District garden centre employee turns 90
A GARDEN centre is celebrating a special staff member as she reaches an impressive milestone. Pat Clavet-Thomson is getting ready to celebrate her 90th birthday – and will finally be hanging up her scanner at Hayes Garden World in Ambleside.
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Check out this ‘exciting opportunity’ to purchase land in South Cumbria
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to purchase a plot of land in South Cumbria. Here is your chance to acquire freehold land in the 'highly sought-after' area of Pennington Close in Dalton. (Image: Rightmove) This piece of land
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Crucial games for Millom and Barrow Island in relegation fight
THE heat is on for Millom and Barrow Island as the National Conference season draws to a close. Two games remain for both clubs as they try to avoid the drop into Division Three. For Millom if they go down it will be a quick return as they
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Two apartments at the heart of the Lake District will be auctioned off
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 Thursday September 5. Here are a couple of residences in the Lake District that
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Mum of teenager who died in crash in Cumbria gets support from crime tsar
A CAMPAIGN launched by the mother of a teenager who died in a crash in Cumbria has received the backing of the county's crime tsar. Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner David Allen met with campaigner Sharron Huddleston to give his support
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One cheap, middle priced and expensive Barrow property
A number of properties were added to the market on Wednesday August 28, here are the latest homes for sale in Barrow across a range of different prices. We’ve rounded up three Barrow properties, from cheapest to most expensive… For our cheapest
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Barrow boss delighted for everyone at club over Chelsea cup draw
BARROW AFC boss Stephen Clemence believes the cup draw against Chelsea is reward for everyone involved with the club. The 3-2 penalty shoot-out victory over Championship outfit Derby County saw the Bluebirds drawn against Premier League giants
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Barrow AFC fans 'buzzing' after landing Chelsea cup tie
BARROW AFC fans are relishing the prospect of going toe-to-toe with Premier League big-spenders Chelsea. The Bluebirds’ reward for knocking out Championship side Derby County in the second round of the Carabao Cup is a trip to the capital to face
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Catching rogue officers shows Cumbria Police is 'good force'
THE county's crime tsar has hailed Cumbria Police for 'not covering up' misconduct within the force and praised it for rooting out bad apples. A number of officers in the country have faced misconduct hearings over the past year but Cumbria's police
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Questions raised over if sewer network can support planned new hotel
A CAMPAIGN group has questioned whether the sewer network will be able to accommodate a planned hotel on the shores of Windermere. Save Windermere has submitted a letter of representation to the planning application proposing to convert Pearsall
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Show to shine a light on 'often overlooked generation'
A show in Barrow will shine a light on the stories of an 'often overlooked generation'. Sinfonia, a production by The Performance Ensemble, features Barrovians aged over 60 telling their real-life stories, interspersed with original music and dance
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Parts of Cumbria among wettest places in the country in August
PARTS of Cumbria were among the wettest in the country in August. According to data compiled by Starling Roost Weather, which collates records from Environment Agency weather stations and maps them, places such as Honister have had 904.4mm of rain
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A foodies’ guide to the 555 by a Cumbria cook and TV star
They say you are never too far from good food in Cumbria, and TV personality and cook Harrison Ward is keen to showcase how visitors and residents can eat their way through the county, enjoying the very best on offer, by following one simple route.
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Football fan donates £1,000 for defibrillator at stadium
A lifelong Barrow AFC supporter donated £1,000 to provide a defibrillator for the club’s So Legal Stadium. Ray Maguire, a loyal fan of the Bluebirds, joined forces with JF Hornby & Co’s Have a Heart campaign to provide the lifesaving equipment.
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Retrospective application to turn guest house into holiday lets could be approved
A RETROSPECTIVE application to change a guest house into five apartments for short-term holiday letting has been recommended for approval by planners. Clark Zhou has submitted plans to turn Claremont House in Ambleside into holiday lets to the
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Museum offering behind-the-scenes tours
The Armitt in Ambleside will offer free entry and behind-the-scenes tours as part of Heritage Open Days. On September 13, visitors will be able to join free 30-minute tours of the museum's storeroom, which is usually closed to the public. These
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Charity issues call for volunteers to match demand
'More families than ever' are facing a monthly bills deficit, according to South Lakes Citizens Advice. The charity, which serves the South Lakes area from its Kendal office, has seen record demand for its services. South Lakes Citizens Advice
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Furness experimental music group Full of Noises celebrates 15th birthday
EXPERIMENTAL music organisation Full of Noises is marking its 15th birthday with a season of concerts, events and films at its newly redeveloped venue in Barrow. Since 2009 Full of Noises (FON) has championed new music and sound art from its base