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Foulshaw Moss highlights as the Ospreys fly home after another successful year
The dedicated 24-hour Foulshaw Moss Osprey cam captured the best of the action this year as the West African Ospreys enjoyed another successful year. The pair, known as mum Blue 35 and dad White YW, are now into their twelfth year of breeding
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Naval base's £200m investment to give boost to Barrow-built submarines
SUBMARINES built in Barrow will be able to go through maintenance work faster and redeploy more quickly following major upgrade works at a key naval base facility. The biggest submarine dry dock in the Navy's Devonport base in Plymouth, known as
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Swings at park which were out of use for weeks repaired
THE swings at a park which were out of use for weeks are now repaired. The swing seats and chains at Vickerstown Park on Walney were out of use for weeks to repair damage. Westmorland and Furness Council said works to resurface the safety area
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Cumbria shows off purple thistles, raging sea and dark clouds
Check out the latest pictures taken by The Mail's talented Camera Club. Sunset at Newton-in-Furness (Image: Mark Richardson) Thistles on Channelside (Image: Brian McGrevey) Earnse Bay sea defences (Image: Alan Williamson) Red squirrel (Image
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'Heartwarming,' 'lovely' - fans praise Strictly Come Dancing tribute to Dave Myers
FANS praised the tribute at the end of the first episode of Strictly Come Dancing to Barrow-born Dave Myers and dancer Robin Windsor, who both died this year. Best known for being one half of the Hairy Bikers, Dave also starred in the eleventh
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These adorable pups have been named as our Pets of the Week
To celebrate the joy our pets bring us on a daily basis, we have a space dedicated to Pets of the Week. Check out this week's nominations... Chloe Kyte nominated Bruce and Biggie who are both six months old (Image: Chloe Kyte) (Image: Claire
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Dogs of all shapes and sizes celebrated in town centre event
Dogs of all size, shape, age and ability became the main attraction of the town centre this weekend. Barrow Pooch Fest took place for the first time last year and delighted the public once more on Saturday. Christine Baxter, with her dog,
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There's a belief about Bluebirds, says head coach Stephen Clemence
BARROW boss Stephen Clemence believes his side have the foundations for success this season. The Bluebirds impressed as first-half goals from Sam Foley, from his first league start of the season, and Theo Vassell secured a first win at Grimsby
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Aspiring young chef with street food trailer set to open first restaurant
An aspiring young chef with a successful street food trailer is set to open his first restaurant. Currently The Flavour Trailer, run by chef 23-year-old Harry Andrews, is available for private events such as weddings and serves burgers, pizzas
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Council and MP clash over Ulverston Library re-location decision
THE council has defended itself after the Barrow MP claimed the authority ‘refused’ to defer plans to relocate Ulverston’s library service to discuss a £2 million offer to refurbish the closed-down facility. Members of the cabinet for Westmorland
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Barrow business back in profit after turn-around
BARROW-based marine services firm James Fisher and Sons says it is back in profit after selling off a number of its businesses. The company, which is headquartered in Michaelson Road, made a pre-tax profit of £200,000 in the six months ending June
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Couple opens doors of new shop today offering 'affordable and nourishing' food
A COUPLE is set to open the doors of their new shop today offering 'affordable and nourishing' food. Sangas is a new business in Barrow set up by Michael Russell and Gabriella Kiss-Russell. Michael, who is from the Caribbean, has made use of
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Mum who was out of breath walking up the stairs sheds five stone
A mum says her life has ‘changed so much’ after losing nearly five stone through Slimming World’s food optimisation plan. Sonia Pearson realised her health was deteriorating and affecting her family life when her seven-year-old daughter was diagnosed
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The Mail's Best Beauty Salon award officially launched
THE Mail has begun its campaign to find the best beauty salon in south Cumbria. The nomination process has now started for the Best Beauty Salton 2024 award, the latest in The Mail's campaign to promote the best-loved businesses in the region.