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Police apologise to customers waiting for 'nugs' after delivery driver's car seized
Barrow police offered a tongue-in-cheek apology to fast food customers after a delivery driver's car had to be seized. A photograph was posted on the Barrow police Facebook page of the seized vehicle's almost bald tyres. Officers compared the
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Residents win prize on People's Postcode Lottery
RESIDENTS of a Cumbrian street have bagged a generous prize in the People's Postcode Lottery. Those with a lottery ticket and a LA12 9RP postcode were awarded a £1,000 win in one of the fundraising lottery's daily prize draws. The winning postcode
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Police appeal for information about woman missing for five days
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help in locating a missing 28-year-old woman from Barrow. Charlotte Johnston was last heard from on September 6. She is described as being slim with long hair and facial tattoos. It is believed Charlotte
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School tells pupils to lock their phones in pouches during the day
A NEW policy at an independent school in the Lake District means that students must 'lock their phones away' in pouches that can only be unsealed by teachers. In a move set to 'revolutionise the school environment' Windermere School will make
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Best friends from Cumbria win big on BBC quiz show
CUMBRIAN friends won thousands of pounds after appearing on the BBC music quiz ‘The Hit List’. (Image: BBC One) Best friends Iain and Phillip, from Kendal, won almost £10,000 on the popular show, which aired on Saturday. Hosted by Marvin
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Status Quo legend Francis Rossi's visit to Barrow moved to Ulverston
The visit of Status Quo legend Francis Rossi to Barrow has been forced to relocate. With the Forum theatre closed for the next six months, Rossi's 'Tunes and Chat' tour will now be coming to The Coro in Ulverston on Tuesday, November 5 from 7.30pm
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Former Cumbria subpostmaster revisits post office in Mr Bates vs The Post Office show
“Now we are nothing. We don’t have any self-satisfaction in life.” That’s the view of Tony Downey, a former subpostmaster from South Cumbria who recently returned with his wife to their post office in Hawkshead for the first time after fleeing
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Si King makes public appeal after 'really important' bike from Dave Day stolen
HAIRY Biker Si King has asked the public for their help after a 'really important' motorbike used in the Dave Day celebrations was stolen. On Sunday, September 8, Dale Worsley shared that his Royal Enfield Himalayan bike was taken from his driveway
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BMW driver admits driving while more than ten times over drug limit
A MILLOM man has been sentenced after he admitted drug driving while more than ten times over the limit. Liam Mathie, of Palmers Lane, was stopped by officers on the A595 at Whicham Valley while driving his BMW on May 9 this year. The 33-year-old
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New event coming to south Cumbria to celebrate older people in the community
A new community event is coming to south Cumbria next month to celebrate the lives of older residents. Organised by The Coro in Ulverston, 'Silver Sunday' will take place on October 6 between 2pm and 4pm and will be free to enter for all members
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Victim of teen rapist tried to take her own life, court hears
A GIRL attempted to take her own life after being raped and sexually assaulted by a south Cumbrian teenager, a court heard. The boy, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, denied any wrongdoing but was found guilty of rape and two counts of
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Man, 57, jailed after demonstrating ‘flagrant disregard for court orders’
A MAN from Barrow has been put behind bars for breaching the terms of a restraining order. Stephen Harrison, of Duncan Street, admitted at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court that he had without reasonable excuse, communicated, contacted or approached
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The Mail's 'Best Bakery 2024' awards: The family with baking in its blood
A family who run a bakery together are hoping that their local legacy can see them to an award win. Last month The Mail launched the 'Best Bakery 2024' awards, starting the hunt for the best place in Furness for hot food and sweet treats. A
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Celebration of Aston Martin classics comes to iconic Lake District setting
An annual celebration of classic Aston Martin cars is coming to the heart of the Lake District next year. The Peak Classic took place in North Wales 2024 but it will be heading to Cumbria between July 14 and 18 in 2025. This will be based at
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New business service lets you hire a Barrow town centre site for a day
A new business service in Barrow is giving people the chance to rent a prime location in the town centre. At Space Barrow on Scott Street, which opened its doors in January, announced the rent-a-space scheme on Monday, September 9. This will
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Man horrified at dozens of 'fearless' rats in Barrow which ran at mum and child
A MAN was horrified when he came across dozens of 'fearless' rats - some of which ran at a frightened mum and child. The witness said he was walking near the grassy area bordering Abbey Road and Rawlinson Street in Barrow at around 5pm on Saturday
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Park authority 'aware' of tourism tax debate as first UK city backs levy
AS a UK city backs a tourist tax, Lake District bosses said that there are currently 'no plans' to introduce a similar charge despite 18 million visiting each year. The City of Edinburgh Council voted for a visitor levy last month, making it the
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Council looking for contractor for £10M coastal project
A contractor is being sought for the Millom Ironline project. This is part of the Millom Town Deal programme, aimed at improving the area. The Ironline project, which has a budget of £10 million, will enhance the sea wall and coastal lagoon
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Restaurant celebrates five years with special offers
A Lake District restaurant is celebrating five years since opening with a special tasting menu. Henrock, by Simon Rogan, opened in Linthwaite House in 2019 and has since received national acclaim, including recognition in the Michelin Guide.
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New 20km rowing tour to take place on Windermere
A new rowing tour will take place on Windermere this year. RoWindermere is a new recreational rowing tour created by a group of rowing enthusiasts from the North West. The tour will take place on the weekend of September 14 and 15. The
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Limestone habitat and woodlands among new virtual landscape tours
A landscape conservation charity has launched a new set of virtual tours. Friends of the Lake District announced that people can now explore its land from anywhere in the world. Following the successful pilot of the High Borrowdale virtual
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Five Michelin-starred chefs to cook at fundraising event
Five of the Lake District's Michelin-starred chefs are set to come together for a special fundraising evening. The event, named A Five-Star Evening, is scheduled for November 19 at Kendal College and aims to raise funds for CancerCare, a charity
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Cumbrian woman describes 'poorly understood' condition that developed after polio
A WOMAN has spoken out on her experiences with a condition described as 'poorly understood' by the NHS. Zo Rollings, 72, had polio when she was four years old. She now has Post Polio Syndrome, a condition which typically develops 15 years or more