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Barrow Raiders Ladies are Giant slayers in final home game
BARROW Raiders Ladies ran out comfortable 24-4 winners against Huddersfield Giants Women in their final home game of the Betfred Women’s Super League season. The result sees the Ladies secure fifth place in the table in the first season at the
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Passing mountain rescuer helps injured woman
A passing volunteer for Coniston Mountain Rescue Team (CMRT) was called to a job outside of her usual rescue area last weekend. The member works at a nearby location when she was contacted by Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team (LAMRT) around
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Cumbrian town celebrates over 700 years of market heritage
A South Cumbrian town held its annual celebrations yesterday (September 7) of over 700 years of market heritage. Ulverston's Charter Family Fun Day saw all kinds of fun including dog shows, crafts, magic, music and much more. The free event
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The bin services disrupted in South Cumbria this week and when they will be returning
A number of bin services were disrupted in South Cumbria and the surrounding areas this week. Westmorland and Furness Council give a number of reasons on its website as to why bins have not been collected and when the bin men will return. Here
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Owls, swans and butterflies - 6 stunning shots of wildlife in Cumbria
Earlier this week we celebrated National Wildlife Day, a time set aside to focus on endangered species, preservation, and conservation efforts around the world. The day is celebrated annually on September 4, with zoos, aviaries and marine sanctuaries
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Barrow AFC denied the win as substitute outfield keeper beaten by 98th minute strike
BARROW AFC 1 SWINDON TOWN 1 RORY Feely was seconds away from being Barrow’s unlikely goalkeeping hero, but Danny Butterworth broke Barrow hearts with a late, late equaliser. Butterworth’s speculative long-range attempt in the
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All remaining Body Shop stores to stay open as business rescued by acquisition deal
116 Body Shop stores were saved in an acquisition deal by a consortium led by British tycoon Mike Jatania. Mr Jatania’s investment firm Aurea announced the completion of the acquisition on Saturday, with Mr Jatania and Charles Denton, former chief
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See inside South Cumbrian property that enjoys panoramic views across the Bay
A ‘gorgeous’ property with ‘spectacular’ panoramic views over a ‘charming’ market town is for sale. The modern, detached family home on Mowing's Lane in Ulverston features ‘extensive’ views of the coast and the Sir John Barrow Monument on Hoad
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Victorian B&B at the heart of the Lake District hits the market at over £1m
A stunning property and business opportunity in a beautiful Lake District village has been added to the market. Elder Grove is described as an ‘established’ and ‘highly profitable’ bed and breakfast business. With its many charming original
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Barrow Raiders fight until the end in Toulouse defeat
BARROW RAIDERS 24 TOULOUSE 36 BARROW put up a gutsy performance against the French side who had the game wrapped up at half time as they went in at 0-22. Twelve points inside the final four minutes dashed Barrows' hope of causing an upset
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Man, 20, admits his threatening behaviour caused male and female distress
A MAN has been sentenced after admitting his behaviour was likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress towards another male and a woman in Barrow. Kier Hill, of Ayr Street in Barrow, admitted two counts of the Public Order Act 1986 offence at
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Man, 57, sentenced after stealing nearly £200 worth of toilet rolls from DIY store
A BARROW man has been ordered to pay compensation to a DIY store after he was caught stealing nearly £200 worth of toilet roll over a 15-day period. Brian Evans, of Station Road in Dalton, pleaded guilty to theft from a shop at South Cumbria Magistrates
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Woman, 28, admits stealing packets of cheese and dog jackets from supermarket chains
A WOMAN has been sentenced in court after admitted to stealing packets of cheese and dog jackets. Chloe Wilson, of Lord Street in Barrow, appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on August 29 where she admitted two theft offences at the earliest
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Country house hotel in Lake District village rated with new food hygiene score
A COUNTRY house hotel in a Lake District village was rated with a new food hygiene score. Broadoaks Country House Hotel, at Bridge Lane, Troutbeck was handed a four-out-of-five rating. The rating was given after an assessment on July 31 by
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Five moments that made us fall in love with Dave Myers to mark his birthday
It would have been Dave Myers' birthday today, with people in Barrow encouraged to celebrate his life once again. The Hairy Biker, who passed away in February following a two-year battle with cancer, would have been turning 67 today (September
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Woman, 48, ordered to pay compensation after assaulting male by beating him
A WOMAN has been ordered to pay compensation in punishment for assaulting a man in Millom. Vicky Bowman, of Surrey Street in Millom, pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to assault by beating, contrary to section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act
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New group looks to support grieving people one craft at a time
A new group is opening its doors for the first time this month to support people going through grief. Organised by St Mary's Hospice, the Bereavement Craft Group will take place at the charity's Community Hub on Duke Street. The first session
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'Well-loved' fish and chips shop in the Lake District on sale
A 'well-loved' fish and chip shop in the Lake District is on the market. Ambleside Fish & Chips, a 'highly successful' chippy located in the area of Waterhead, Ambleside, has been put on the market by Colliers on behalf of a private client.
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Plans to convert Ambleside guest house to apartments approved by council
RETROSPECTIVE plans to convert a Lake District guest house into holiday apartments have been given the go-ahead. Members of the development control committee have approved retrospective plans from Clark Zhou to convert Claremont House, on Compston
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Plans to convert Ulverston grade II listed building to apartments submitted
PLANS to convert a grade II listed building in Ulverston into several apartments are set to be given the go-ahead by the council. Members of South Lakeland local area planning committee for Westmorland and Furness Council are recommended to approve
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New bar will offer "something different" to customers
A NEW bar could be coming to Bowness which plans claim will have a ‘different’ offering to other drinking establishments in the area. Bowness Bay Investments Ltd have submitted plans to the Lake District National Park Authority to convert part
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MP praises famous Furness sons and daughters in first speech
BARROW'S MP paid tribute to Furness's most famous sons and daughters as she made her maiden speech in parliament. Michelle Scrogham, who was elected for Labour in July's general election, lauded the history of the area as she made her first speech
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'Fairy Tale land' in the Lake District among the UK's prettiest villages
Visitors have compared a small quaint town in the Lake District to a "fairy tale land" which has been named among the UK’s prettiest villages. Where? Ambleside. Naturally. Located at the top of Lake Windermere and built around the Stock Ghyll