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Vet discusses nerves, vomiting, acrobatics and adoption
PDSA Vet answers your burning questions... Dear PDSA, my youngest of three cats, Hugo, is incredibly nervous around people he doesn’t know – should I be concerned and is there anything I can do? Robbie Some cats are naturally nervous
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Back to school separation anxiety can leave your dog feeling 'out of sorts'
With the kids back in school and the Summer Holidays out of sight, for many of us, September doesn’t just bring a change in the weather. Now the nights are drawing in, your pets, particularly your pooches, can become sensitive to changes to their
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Listening to the light inside
The first panel of the Quaker Tapestry in Kendal features a prism through which the light shines, creating a rainbow. It says ‘the Religious Society of Friends (which is the proper name for Quakers) – might be thought of as a prism through which
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Farmer celebrates 70th in Hollywood style as trailer of film about his life released
The star of a new documentary celebrated his 70th birthday in Hollywood style as a trailer about his life debuted online. Born and bred in the village of Kirkby-in-Furness, farmer Jack Pattinson stars alongside his wife Janice in a feature-length
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No easing up against Saints says Barrow Raiders Ladies head coach
BARROW Raiders Ladies head coach Amanda Wilkinson admits she will have to ring the changes when her side travel to face league leaders St Helens tomorrow night. Raiders secured fifth place with last weekend’s 24-4 win over Huddersfield Giant –
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Barrow to get its very own Top Trumps game
Barrow is set to get its very own Top Trumps game. Artworks Art4all is a small team of volunteers that use art-based projects to raise awareness around mental health and well-being charities The goal of Top Trumps is to win the most rounds
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Cumbrian zoo 'responding constructively' to conditions placed by council
A SENIOR councillor has given an update on how a Cumbrian zoo is responding to directions and conditions placed on the attraction following an inspection that found ‘grave concerns’. Cabinet member for Transport and Regulatory Services councillor
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The Mail's 'Best Bakery 2024' awards: Business battles sister shop for award
A bakery in Walney is competing against its sister shop to be named as the best in Furness. Back in August The Mail launched the 'Best Bakery 2024' awards, celebrating all the sweet treats and delicious food that the peninsula has to offer.
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South Cumbrian village welcomes visitors from twin town in Italy
A SOUTH Cumbrian village welcomed 11 Italians from a medieval hamlet as part of a twin town programme. In 2009, Coniston twinned with Solto Collina, a small town situated on the shores of Lake Iseo in the north-east of Italy - not far from Bergamo
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Commissioner and MP encourage handover of knives following Government crackdown
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner David Allen has joined the MP for Barrow and Furness Michelle Scrogham in encouraging residents to hand in ‘zombie knives’ and machetes. This follows an amnesty surrender scheme put in place by the Government
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Plans lodged to convert car dealership in south Cumbria into a gym
A NEW gym that plans on staying open until 11pm could be coming to Millom. W Milligan & Sons has submitted a planning application to Cumberland Council to transform the car showroom on Market Street into a gym. A Facebook post from the company
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51-year-old man sentenced after driving van while disqualified
A MOTORIST has been handed a further ban for driving while disqualified. Kirk Anthony Woodhouse, of Trinity House, Holborn Hill in Millom, was caught driving a Ford Transit van on Lancashire Road in the town on June 17 this year. Police enquiries
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Emergency services attend coastal area in the early hours of the morning
THE emergency services attended Roa Island in the early hours of the morning. Cumbria Police confirmed they received a call at 4.52am on September 10. The police said that this was a report of a concern for the welfare of a man, and that the
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Road closures in place for Ulverston Lantern Festival
Drivers are being asked to respect road closures for the Ulverston Lantern Festival. On Saturday night, the town centre will be closed to traffic for three hours to ensure the safety of the crowds expected to attend the event. A map of the
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Event offers chance to explore a lesser-known part of Morecambe Bay
A special event will offer people the chance to explore a lesser-known part of Morecambe Bay. Morecambe Bay Partnership is hosting a two-part event in September, focusing on the sands around Chapel Island. The charity has organised a walk on
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'I don't want area to be known for drugs and anti-social behaviour', says councillor
A COUNCILLOR has called a neighbourhood in Barrow 'safe' as the police roll out a crackdown on drugs and anti-social behaviour. Cumbria Police started their 'Happy Hopeful Hindpool' initiative earlier this year. It aims to clear the area of crime