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RECAP: Cumbrian of the Year revealed at Cumbria Life Awards 2024
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Man charged with shoplifting in Kendal and Penrith
South Lakes Police have arrested a man after chasing him through Kendal town centre. Following a report of theft from a town centre shop, officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team attended. Brian Corless, age 41, has subsequently been charged
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Ramon Silva signs new two-year deal with Barrow Raiders
BARROW Raiders star Ramon ‘Razor’ Silva says there’s ‘more to come’ from him after extending his stay with the club. Silva has agreed a new two-year deal with the Cumbrians, which will keep him at the Northern Competitions Stadium until at least
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Auction day results see Barrow properties go under the hammer
It’s Auction Day! This afternoon, dozens of properties across Cumbria went under the hammer. Starting at noon on Thursday September 5, Auction House Cumbria held an event at The Halston Hotel on Warwick Road in Carlisle. We’ve rounded up all
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Replica of 1911 seaplane to take flight in the Lake District this weekend
A replica of the first seaplane to successfully fly in the UK, will take to the air once more this weekend. Members of the public are being presented with an opportunity to see flights of a unique replica of the UK’s first seaplane – Waterbird.
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Cat's Life: Why there's a call for beavers to return to the Cumbrian countryside
Cumbria Wildlife Trust has joined others in making the case for beavers to make a return to England and Wales. The trust called the animals a 'key stone species' and say they are hugely beneficial in terms of their effects on wetlands. They
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Vet shares guide to pet-friendly plants for your home
Houseplants have many benefits to humans - they can purify our air by taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, and some can improve our mood as they can help lower cortisol (the stress hormone). But sadly, some plants can be dangerous
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Vet discusses how to deal with loss, pet friendly gardening and more
PDSA Vet answers your questions. Dear PDSA, I have a cat called Zigzag, however I would like to make my garden friendlier to wildlife, how can I do this so it is still cat-friendly? Jacqui Hi Jacqui, making your garden wildlife-friendly
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Celebrating a notable centenary for the Catholic church
It is probably a sign of my increasing old codgerdom that, if I hear the phrase ‘a hundred years ago’ I immediately think of the 19th century, forgetting that, by the end of next year, we shall be a quarter of the way through the 21st. A hundred years
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Manufacturing operations at GSK will cease after 75 years of delivering medicines
GLAXOSMITHKLINE (GSK) has confirmed that its manufacturing operations will cease next year as its current contract with a pharmaceutical company has not been extended. GSK has been slowly decommissioning its Ulverston site for years, stating back
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Rescuer gifted with Taylor Swift 'Eras Tour' bracelet after finding lost hikers
A MOUNTAIN rescuer received an unexpected gift after finding hikers stranded for 12 hours near Grasmere - a Taylor Swift 'Eras Tour' bracelet. Langdale Ambleside Team member Phil received the memento from the relieved hikers as something to give
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Driver arrested after failing roadside drug wipe by South Lakes police
South Lakes Police have made an arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. In between calls on Wednesday September 4, a vehicle was stopped by Neighbourhood Policing Officers in Kendal. The driver failed a roadside drug wipe
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'Renowned' education expert and author inspires Cumbrian school staff
A renowned educator and author shared his experiences and expertise with staff from South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust to help inspire them at the start of term. Marc Rowland was guest speaker at SCMAT’s learning conference held at Chetwynde School
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Multiple emergency teams called to incident on Walney Channel
Multiple emergency teams attended an incident in Barrow yesterday. Furness Coastguard were called out to a multi agency incident on Walney Channel. The casualty was safely returned to shore by Cumbria Police. They were joined by North West
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Cumbrian riding school to welcome international ‘master’
Harness Change at Bigland Hall in Ulverston will host a series of master classes in Classical Dressage by riding expert, Peter Maddison-Greenwell. With over 25 years of international experience, Peter is renowned for his deep knowledge and passion
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Barrow AFC boss is staying positive after cup defeat
BARROW boss Stephen Clemence was quick to take the positives despite his side’s 3-2 defeat to League One Bolton Wanderers in the EFL Trophy. The Bluebirds had the better chances in the first-half and led through Sam Foley’s finish. But Ian
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Plans for new car park to tackle 'long-standing' parking issues approved
A NEW car park in a Lake District village has been given the go-ahead in a bid to address ‘long-standing’ parking issues. Members of the development control committee for the Lake District National Park Authority have given the thumbs up to plans
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Councillors to make decision on plans to lower number of affordable homes on site
COUNCILLORS are set to make a decision on plans to lower the number of ‘affordable homes’ a developer is required to build at a site in Dalton. Members of Barrow in Furness local area planning committee for Westmorland and Furness Council are recommended
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Police chief says serious violence has 'fallen off a cliff' due to operation
SERIOUS violence and disorder has ‘fallen off a cliff’ in areas targeted by an operation, a police chief has claimed. David Allen, Cumbria’s police, fire and crime commissioner (PFCC), has spoken about the impact of Operation Enhance in targeting
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Drinking establishment in Furness handed new food hygiene rating
A DRINKING establishment in Furness has been handed a new food hygiene rating. Windsors Eating House @ Newton Arms, a pub, at 2-4 Newton Road, in Dalton was given the maximum score of new five-out-of-five food hygiene. The score was given after
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Two Lake District hotels given new food hygiene ratings
TWO hotels in south Cumbria have been handed new food hygiene ratings after inspection. New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Westmorland and Furness’s hotels, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
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The Mail's Best Bakery awards: Shop with the 'best hot cross buns in the world'
A bakery in Barrow promoting Hairy Bikers-approved pies is hoping to add another award to its collection later this month. Back in August, The Mail launched the 'Best Bakery 2024' awards to find our reader's favourite business in Furness. Following
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'We are absolutely gutted' - Grocer to shut up shop after taking over 5 years ago
THE owner of a popular greengrocers is 'gutted' to be shutting down the business after taking over fie years ago. Brocklebank's Of Ulverston announced on Monday that their last day of trade would be on Thursday, September 5. Amy Hemelryk, 35
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Agricultural show in south Cumbria announces huge fundraising success
An agricultural event in south Cumbria has shared its fundraising success after its return last weekend. The Millom and Broughton Show took place on Saturday, August 31, making the most of the sunshine after recent downpours put the event in jeopardy
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New path at park in south Cumbria needs community support for funding
A park in south Cumbria is in need of one final injection of funding to give its latest development the green light. On Monday, September 30, work is set to begin on the construction of a new two-metre-wide permanent path at Ford Park in Ulverston
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Vets in Barrow shows off new look after £1million relocation
A vets in Barrow is purring after opening the doors to its new site following a £1million relocation. Church Walk Vets has been moved one mile west from Crellin Street to a 3,500 square foot building on the Hollywood Retail Park. Read more:
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Community gathers to welcome new mayor in Ulverston
An annual event took place at the weekend to officially welcome the new mayor of a south Cumbrian town. The procession, known as Civic Sunday, happened on September 1 and saw Councillor Graham Scrogham greeted by the Ulverson community after taking
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Hospital trust submits plans for new building in Barrow
A NEW community diagnostics centre could be coming to Furness General Hospital. University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has submitted plans to Westmorland and Furness Council to build a single-storey modular building at the Barrow
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‘I was emasculated, degraded and abused’ – Man denies assaults on his ex-girlfriend
A MAN who is alleged to have assaulted his ex-girlfriend on two occasions has told a jury he was ‘emasculated, degraded and abused in every way possible’ by his former partner. Damian O’Sullivan is accused of spraying Febreze in his ex-partner's
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Former Barrow Raiders star sets up new business in Cumbria
A former Barrow Raiders star has swapped the rugby pitch for cleaning patios. Bradd Crellin has started a new business venture this week, officially launching Powerclean Pressure Washing Services, which will be based in his hometown of Millom but
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Town Co-op reopens today after seven-week programme of works
THE Co-op on Market Street in Ulverston is reopening today after a seven-week programme of works and improvements. The store opens between 7am-10pm daily, with the convenience retailer supporting around 30 local jobs across both its Market Street
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Education trust leader welcomes Ofsted change
The leader of a South Cumbria education trust has welcomed the scrapping of the overall grade in Ofsted inspections. Professor Andrew Wren, chief executive of South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust, believes this change will reduce pressure on schools
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Family bond over musical talent in memorable concert
In a memorable return to music, Michael McGoldrick bridges the generational gap with a family concert involving top musicians. Mr McGoldrick, joined by nieces Catherine, Ciara, and Mairead, and accompanied on guitar by Jimmy Patrick, have come
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Shows successfully relocated amid theatre asbestos work
Amidst asbestos removal work, shows at The Forum theatre in Barrow are being successfully relocated. The Coro in Ulverston has been able to host eight events so far, with a further five being accommodated within other spaces at The Forum, including
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Waterbird to take to skies over Windermere
Seaplane replica, the Waterbird, is set to dazzle spectators from Windermere this week. Crafted as a near-perfect imitation of the UK's first ever seaplane, save for a modern engine, the Waterbird is partly composed of wire and bamboo making it
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Cumbrian children to enjoy dream trip to Dubai
A dream trip to Dubai for children from Cumbria has been made possible by two Cumbrian businesses. The students of Razzamataz South Lakes are preparing for the adventure, organised by the Razzamataz Schools network. It has been made possible