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A590 blocked after crash involved car and bike
THE A590 is currently blocked both ways at Swarthmoor, near Ulverston after a crash involving a car and a bike. The incident happened between Cross-A-Moor and Daltongate in the construction area, according to the AA route planner. The AA
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Man accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend including spraying Febreeze in her face
A MAN has gone on trial accused of punching his ex-girlfriend in the throat and to back of her head on multiple occasions. Damian O’Sullivan is before a jury at Preston Crown Court charged with two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm
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Drama club congratulated for ‘great’ show despite venue change
AN amateur production company has been praised by the president of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA). Barrow Operatic and Dramatic Society (BODS) welcomed NODA president Christine Hunter Hughes to their dress and tech rehearsal
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Business announces closure after being unable to battle the 'big chains'
A FAMILY-run greengrocers has announced its closure after no longer being able to battle the 'big chains'. Brocklebank's Of Ulverston will trade for the last time on Thursday, September 5. Bosses of the business, on 17 Market Street, said it
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89-year-old dies two days after Cumbria crash
AN 89-YEAR-old man who was a passenger when a car crashed on a Cumbria road died in hospital two days later. Police are investigating the crash that occurred on August 22 on the A685 near to Grayrigg and are appealing for any witnesses to come
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Wanted - police hunt for criminals believed to be in Barrow
THE hunt is on for three criminals who have breached their licence conditions and are being recalled back to prison. All three - Martin Cheung (33), Reece Tar (28) and Nathan Wharton (35), are believed to be in the Barrow area. Cheung was
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Council commemorates Merchant Navy Day at sites across Cumbria
FLAGS are flying high from the top of a number of important buildings in commemoration of Merchant Navy Day. Westmorland and Furness Council are 'proudly' displaying the Red Ensign at Barrow, Kendal and Penrith Town Halls today (Tuesday).
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Man and woman arrested and charged for shoplifting in police crackdown
A MAN and a woman have been arrested and charged for shoplifting as part of a police crackdown on retail theft. Cumbria Police have been 'locating, arresting and charging' more offenders in the South Lakes towns such as Kendal, Windermere and
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Kittens named after Lord of the Rings ready to find homes
Meet the six ‘beautiful’ kittens who have been named after everyone’s favourite epic fantasy adventure. Animal Rescue Cumbria and The Wainwright Shelter take in, rehabilitate and rehome 350 cats and dogs every year. Once their cats are ready to
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See the Red Arrows captured flying over Morecambe Bay
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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'We will miss you forever' - Tributes paid to dad who died in Barrow crash
THE family of a man who died following a collision in Barrow have paid tribute to him saying they will 'miss him forever'. James Scott Coates, 39, who was known as Scott, died following a collision on Park Road at around 10.30pm on August 20.
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Man, 27, found dead in Barrow property
AN INQUEST has been opened into the death of a 27-year-old man who was found unresponsive at his home in Barrow. Joseph Dean Wood was discovered at his property on Thwaite Street on May 4, 2024, the hearing at Cockermouth Coroners' Court was told
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‘Never give up hope’ – missing cat found after 19 months
A missing cat has been on a long journey before finally reuniting with her worried owner 19 months later. Marjory lived as a stable cat with the horses at Seaview Riding School on Walney where she was ‘very well loved’. (Image: Joanne McDonald
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Millom smash Myton Warriors to fight off relegation
MILLOM will be playing Division Two rugby in the Conference next season following their 52-10 win over Myton Warriors. Also destined to retain their place are Barrow Island, who need a point from their last game of the season. They should stave
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Barrow AFC boss Stephen Clemence to shuffle his pack
BARROW AFC boss Stephen Clemence will ring the changes for tonight’s visit of Bolton Wanderers. The Bluebirds play host to Wanderers in the EFL Trophy this season. But with a number of players carrying knocks, Clemence is being forced to shuffle
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Hotel owners ordered to remove 'bland' windows 'harmful to historic character'
A HOTEL group has been ordered to remove ‘bland’ windows from a Lake District property as they are ‘harmful’ to the ‘historic character’ of the building. The planning inspectorate has turned down an appeal by the Inn Collection Group against an
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Round-up of motorists prosecuted for drink driving in South Cumbria in August
THIS is your monthly round up of court cases in August which saw defendants in South Cumbria prosecuted for drink driving, as well as other motoring offences. To read our very best court stories from Preston Crown Court and South Cumbria Magistrates
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National retailer advertising jobs for new Barrow store
A NATIONAL retailer is advertising for jobs for a new Barrow store. Dreams Limited, a bed and mattress store, is set to open in Barrow as sites including Indeed, Total Jobs, Retail Choice and Glassdoor advertise for jobs. According to Total
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Lake District restaurant handed new food hygiene rating
A LAKE District restaurant has been handed a new food hygiene rating. The Butcher and The Baker at Lake Road, Ambleside was given a score of four out of five. The rating was given after an assessment on July 26 by Westmorland and Furness inspectors
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New photo exhibition captures the beauty of hospice care in south Cumbria
A new photo exhibition is coming to Barrow next month to celebrate the work of hospice carers in the region. Organised by St Mary's Hospice, 'Hospice Through The Lens' will take place at the charity's community hub on Duke Street on Friday, October
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Discussions to start over Dave Day's return next year
Discussions are set to start to bring Dave Day back next year. In June Barrow town centre was transformed into a giant tribute to Dave Myers, one half of the Hairy Bikers, after his death in February. The event, which raised over £127,000 for
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Assault, theft and sex offences – Defendants jailed across South Cumbria in August
HERE is a re-cap of the five stories we covered last month which resulted in defendants from South Cumbria being put behind bars. To read our very best court stories from Preston Crown Court and South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court, subscribe to The
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Cyclists take on 50-mile 'Tour de Furness' to support local charities
Cyclists took on a daunting 50-mile challenge over the weekend to raise money for local charities. The 'Tour de Furness', starting at the Roose Conservative Club in Barrow, returned on Sunday, September 1 and was once again well attended by keen
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New digital system set up for all the groups in the area to tackle loneliness
A COMMUNITY digital directory has been set up in a bid to tackle social isolation and loneliness. The Grange and Lakes Community Directory brings together groups, clubs and societies in the South Lakes area. It gives details of what services
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Boss of US Navy praises 'incredible' shipyard workers after visit
THE head of the US Navy praised BAE workers on an 'incredible' visit to Barrow shipyard. Carlos Del Toro, the secretary of the American Navy, toured the shipyard as part of a visit to the UK. Following the visit, he praised the 'highly-skilled
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Beloved charity tractor run rolls out once more across Furness
A beloved charity event involving dozens of tractors returned to south Cumbria this weekend. The Furness and District Tractor Run has grown to be a big and successful spectacle on the local calendar, raising money for St Mary's Hospice. The
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The Mail's 'Best Bakery 2024' awards - the Barrow pies loved by the Hairy Bikers
A pie shop in Barrow singled out by the Hairy Bikers has a chance of winning a new award. Last month The Mail launched the 'Best Bakery 2024' awards in the effort of building upon the recent success of similar campaigns promoting local businesses
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Halloween event for children with special educational needs
An event is coming to Ulverston next month to help children with learning difficulties enjoy the Halloween season. Taking place at Croftlands Community Centre on Central Drive on Sunday, October 27, the session is being organised by Bee Unique,
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Motorcycle enthusiasts use bike rally to support local charities
A group of motorcycle enthusiasts have supported two local charities after a bike rally in Dalton. The Furness Motorcycle Action Group held the Dead End Rally on July 13, and were able to visit the team at St Mary's Hospice in Ulverston last week
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Free family activities coming to Windermere for Comic Art Fest
Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) is returning to Windermere Jetty Museum for the third year running. Slated for September 28 to 29, the museum will offer free comic-themed workshops and activities specifically for families. Each
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Cumberland’s new cookbook supports food poverty initiatives
A cookbook has been launched by the Cumberland Building Society as part of their project to tackle food poverty within the community. The Kinder Cookbook is a byproduct of the Kinder Kind of Kitchen project which was sparked by a growing food poverty
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Music organisation bringing stars to Barrow celebrates 15 years
The experimental music organisation Full of Noises (FON) has been celebrating 15 years with a series of concerts, events, and films. The celebration, which is being held at their newly redeveloped venue in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, commemorates
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Benefit claim process much slower than English average during 'busy time' for council
THE council has pinned its slow processing speed for Housing Benefit claims on it being a 'busy time.' New figures revealed that it took Westmorland and Furness Council an average of 30 days to process Housing Benefit claims in the first quarter