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Last ditch bid to defer Ulverston Library relocation to Coronation Hall fails
AN ELEVENTH-hour effort to defer a decision to move Ulverston’s library into the Coronation Hall failed. Members of the cabinet for Westmorland and Furness Council approved the permanent relocation of service into the Coronation Hall at a meeting
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Did my MP vote to cut the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners?
Attempts by the opposition to block the cutting of the Winter Fuel Allowance for pensioners have been defeated. MPs voted 348 to 228 against the motion with opposition parties like the Conservatives, the SNP and Greens voting for the block.
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Tractor pulls out Land Rover 'completely submerged' in Windermere
A LAND Rover had to be pulled out of Windermere by a tractor after it was 'completely submerged.' Cumbria Police were called to the site at 7.14pm on September 7. A spokesperson said two occupants were already out of the car and were fine when
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Michelle Scrogham votes against measure to block cutting winter fuel payments
THE BARROW MP has voted with the Government rejecting a motion that would block cuts to winter fuel payments. An opposition motion to block cuts to the allowance has failed with MPs voting down the motion by 348 to 228 in today's vote (September
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Residents urged to secure rubbish in windy weather after missed collections
Residents of a town in South Cumbria are being asked to secure their rubbish following a missed bin round. Dalton with Newton Council has urged people to secure their recycling after collections of the red bins had to be cancelled on Friday, September
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Barrow AFC boss Stephen Clemence nominated for manager of the month award
BARROW AFC head coach Stephen Clemence has been shortlisted to win the manager of the month award for August. It comes after the Bluebirds boss took nine points from his first four games last month – three of which were clean sheet victories.
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Police appeal for information after motorbike stolen from Barrow
CUMBRIA Police are appealing for information after a grey motorbike was stolen from Barrow. The motorbike is a grey SYM Fiddle 125CC scooter with a classic retro design. It was stolen at some point from Island Road between 9:30 pm on September
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In pictures: Replica of Waterbird takes flight on Windermere
THE sun has set on the stunning annual public flights of the replica of the UK’s first seaplane. Waterbird is now back in its hangar in Liverpool after two evenings of spectacular flights on Windermere seen by hundreds of spectators. “They
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Barrow Mayor opens stunning colourful mural garden made for hospital patients
A STUNNING new colourful mural created by volunteers for patients at a Furness General Hospital ward has opened. The Ramsey unit at Danegarth is an assessment unit for adult patients with illnesses such as Dementia and takes admissions from across
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Barrow Raiders will fight to the last says head coach Paul Crarey
BARROW Raiders head coach Paul Crarey is determined to secure Championship rugby for the town and the club for next season. Raiders 36-24 defeat at home to Toulouse at the weekend means they are still very much involved in the battle to beat the
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Barrow Island beat the drop but it's bad news for Millom
BARROW Island escaped relegation to Division Three of the National Conference following their 34-12 win over Thornhill Trojans at the John Jefferson Stadium. However, their victory and Millom’s 26-18 loss at Pilkington Recs saw the Woolybacks demoted
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Plans to convert fire-damaged flats into HMO approved
PLANS to convert flats in Barrow damaged in a fire last year into a house of multiple occupancy have been given the green light. Westmorland and Furness Council has approved plans from UBK Properties to convert a three-storey building on Storey
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Calling all dog lovers - returning Barrow event puts your pooch to the test
A returning event in Barrow will be giving locals the chance to show off their dogs this weekend. The Barrow Pooch Fest, organised by Barrow Business Improvement District, took place for the first time last year and will be delighting the public
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New community centre in south Cumbria takes one step closer to reality
Plans to convert the Old Mart in Ulverston into a new community centre have taken a massive step towards realisation. Earlier this year the Old Mart Group (OMG) revealed its desires to transform the site into a place for 'diverse and communal activities
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Musician from Barrow gets ready for UK tour after debut album
A musician from Barrow is preparing himself for a UK tour that starts this week. Jimmy Patrick, 29, has been performing alongside the McGoldrick Family Band since 2022 with their debut album - 'One For The Road' - released earlier this year.
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Returning event backs 'cracking' Furness charity ahead of 2025
A returning fundraiser in Haverigg is already setting its sights on next year. The Sea Wall Seven Miler took place at the end of June, breaking a number of records in the process - including the number of people involved and the amount raised for
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Two south Cumbrian businesses shortlisted as British florist of the year
Two businesses in south Cumbria have been shortlisted for a national award. Bluebell and Ivy, which is based in Ulverston, and The Bloom Room of Millom could be named as the Retail Florist of the Year as part of the British Florist Association
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Initial plans lodged for 'extension' of Tebay services
INITIAL plans have been lodged for the ‘reconfiguration’ and ‘extension’ of Tebay’s motorway services. Westmorland Family Group Ltd has requested screening opinions from Westmorland and Furness Council to determine if the proposed ‘reconfiguration
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The Mail's Best Bakery 2024 award: Nationally recognised shop wants more success
A deli in Barrow has been recognised as one of the best bakeries in Furness. In August The Mail launched the 'Best Bakery 2024' awards in an effort to find the public's favourite place for a bite to eat. Readers clamoured to nominate the businesses
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Couple arrive in Barrow as part of UK coastline challenge to remember loved ones
A couple walking the length of the UK's coastline arrived in Barrow last week as part of their national adventure. Carol Deytrikh-White and her husband John have committed themselves to the fundraising mission to raise money for the Motor Neurone
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Barrow performer who has worked on cruises and in Ibiza brings his show to Cumbria
A performer from Barrow is returning to where it all began with a live show later this month. Dave Rawson lived in Barrow from 1982 until 1997 when he performed his sell out show at The Forum and the Coronation Hall in Ulverston. He then moved
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Arts collective to return to the Dock Museum for new exhibition
SOUTH Lakes Arts Collective will run a new arts exhibition called 'Turning Tides' in the Dock Museum in Barrow soon. The exhibition will be on from October 12 to January 5. Caitlyn Woolf has produced a film that will be on show during the exhibition
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Lindeth Howe Hotel to feature at the Westmorland Show
The annual Westmorland Show is set to feature an appealing attraction thanks to the Lindeth Howe Hotel. The historic hotel once a holiday home of Beatrix Potter will be at Stand E187, opposite the WI Tent, offering delights such as homemade shortbread
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Flowers left for 'good dog' Bodie after he fell off jetty as gate fundraiser launches
THE owner of a dog still missing days after falling into the water has started raising money to make changes to the jetty on Roa Island. Daryl Archer is the owner of Bodie, who fell into the water on September 3. Despite a search operation that
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All main Star Wars films to be screened at Vue Barrow
The Star Wars saga is returning to the big screen at Vue Barrow. Film fans will have the opportunity to revisit the iconic science fiction franchise, created by George Lucas, this September and October. The Back on the Big Screen event will
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More than 30 events in Ulverston's The Coro this autumn
More than 30 gigs, comedy shows, plays, workshops, and events will take place in Ulverston this autumn. The Coro is set to welcome thousands of visitors for its busiest season of the year. Rick Holden, general manager at Coro, said: "We are
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United Utilities investigating after 'raw sewage' ends up on street
WATER company United Utilities is investigating after 'raw sewage' flooded onto a Walney road during a recent downpour. Colin Sharpe lives on Black Butts Lane which has had 'consistent' issues with flooding over the years. X account 'Walney
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