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'Ambitious' vision for Port of Barrow that could provide major boost to town
THE Port of Barrow is due to be transformed in an 'ambitious' plan hoped to 'unlock the town's potential'. Associated British Ports has unveiled a 'visionary' blueprint for its Barrow docks in potential projects it says are designed to drive growth
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Opportunity to look around eagerly-awaited luxury apartments in Ulverston
People are being invited to have a look around eagerly-awaited luxury apartments set to open in Ulverston. Plans were approved in 2023 to convert the grade II-listed Lonsdale House Hotel on Daltongate into 13 suites after the property was bought
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'Idiots' destroy planters and benches in Barrow town centre overnight
A number of planters and benches have been vandalised in Barrow town centre overnight. Local cleaning service company Grimefighters described the culprits as 'idiots' and urged people to come down to help clean up. In June 2023, police condemned
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'Distinctive' Peppa Pig phone handed in to Barrow police
Barrow police are hoping to trace the owners of a mobile phone handed into the police station. The device was found yesterday evening (Monday, September 16) by a member of the public on New Street. The make of the phone is Huawei and there
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Jury clears man accused of rape and sex assaults of all charges
A MAN has been cleared of raping and sexually assaulting an underage girl in Cumbria. Nicholas Peel, whose address was listed as Lapstone Road in Millom on court documents, went on trial at the Sessions House building of Preston Crown Court after
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Town parade commemorates 84 years since largest air battle ever seen
A procession through the streets of Barrow served as a reminder of the brave people who lost their lives protecting our country. This year marks the 84th anniversary of The Battle of Britain, the largest air battle the world has ever seen.
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‘Unique’ adventure sport will return to the Lake District for second event
One of the biggest events of its kind is making a return to the Lake District and will see hundreds of people swim and run against a stunning backdrop. Swimrun is an adventure sport which combines trail running and open water swimming. There
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Barrow Raiders head coach wishes both sides will beat the drop
BARROW Raiders head coach Paul Crarey says he wishes he could pull off a magic trick to make sure both his squad and rivals Whitehaven could beat the drop. Raiders gave their hopes of fighting off relegation a real boost with a 34-14 derby win
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Roose Pioneers victorious but miss out on the play-offs
ROOSE Pioneers rounded off their season in Division Two of the North West Men’s League with a 30-22 victory over a big Waterhead ‘A’ team at Redwaters. However, they failed in their bid to reach the play-offs finishing in fifth position, losing out
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Ty's kick helped me jokes Barrow AFC midfielder Sam Foley
BARROW AFC midfielder Sam Foley joked that his former team-mate helping kick rather than a helping hand in Saturday’s victory over Grimsby Town. Former Bluebird Tyrell Warren left his mark on Foley with a kick that left him with a sore ankle and
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Popular Lakes fudge returns after ingredient prices ‘skyrocketed’ following Covid-19
Lakes Fudge has made a triumphant return following the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown. Founded by Amanda Podmore, Lakes Fudge started out as a hobby but soon amassed a ‘little fan base’. Amanda Podmore (Image: Amanda Podmore) Based in
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‘Proud’ day as six members of Cumbrian rescue team awarded Charles III medals
SIX members of Duddon Inshore Rescue team have been presented with the King’s Coronation Medal. Charles III’s Coronation Medal is awarded to members of the civilian emergency services who have completed at least five years of service. Most
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Teacher to run 57 miles in memory of mum who died of brain cancer
A primary school teacher is getting ready to run a staggering 57 miles over 48 hours in memory of his mum. Nathaniel Norris plans to run the circumference of the Isle of Arran in just two days. The Year Six teacher at St Martin and St Mary
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Nursery's plans to extend age range for free childcare take a step forward
PLANS to extend the age range of a Barrow primary school and nursery in light of a government expansion of free childcare have taken a step forward. Members of the cabinet for Westmorland and Furness Council approved the publication of a statutory
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Town council labels proposed Barrow casino opening times 'totally unacceptable'
A TOWN council has labelled a proposed casino’s plan to open 24-hours a day in Barrow ‘totally unacceptable’. Barrow Town Council said in a planning consultation that they have material objections to the proposed Admiral Casino on Dalton Road.
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Plans submitted for lodges at Lake District caravan park due to 'change in demand'
PLANS have been submitted to build lodges at a Lake District holiday park in response to a ‘change of demand’. Lake District Estates Co Ltd has applied to the Lake District National Park Authority to construct eight lodges on Hill Of Oaks And Blakeholme
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Injured sea turtle found off Walney coast released back into the wild
An injured loggerhead sea turtle has been given a third chance at life following a successful rehabilitation programme. Nazare was discovered washed up on a beach in Barrow on February 4 showing no signs of movement. The creature was severely
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'Embarrassed' benefit fraudster caught out after DWP surveillance caught her shopping
A WOMAN who defrauded the Government of more than £8,000 in benefits was 'devastated' and 'embarrassed' to find herself in court. Annette Phillips was caught out after being seen shopping at a supermarket in surveillance carried out by the Department
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Pensioner, 87, wants to thank walkers who helped him after fall
A PENSIONER who suffered a ‘very nasty’ fall while walking is appealing through the newspaper to find the Good Samaritans who helped him. Graham Stemp, who is three months off his 88th birthday, fell when out walking in Bowness. After falling
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Artist donates his watercolours to help charity's cause
AN artist had donated original watercolours to a charity shop to help with their cause. Local artist and charity ambassador Bob Sutcliffe, of Bob On Paintings, wanted to raise £1,000 for St Mary's Hospice by donating his watercolours to the Grange
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New prom dress boutique opens with styles catering to 'every taste' - and a walkway
A NEW prom dress boutique has opened with styles catering to 'every taste'. Night at the Proms, on Duke Street in Barrow, opened to the public on September 14. The two-level shop offers a wide selection of styles to cater to 'every taste'
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'People really related to the lyrics' - Name of album about town's heritage revealed
THE name of a new compilation album to be released by a Barrow-based record label has been revealed. Ten artists and bands from Seahouse Records have gathered to record a compilation album. Artists include Olivia Dacre, Pearl and the Piano,
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Man who damaged woman's car window fined
A MAN has been sentenced after he damaged a woman's car window. Dayne Routledge was charged with criminal damage after causing £222 worth of damage to the vehicle. The 26-year-old admitted the offence when he appeared before South Cumbria Magistrates
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Woman admits assaulting two police officers
A WOMAN who assaulted two police officers has been given a conditional discharge. Rachel Cowap admitted that she assaulted PC Ellis and PC Santamera in an incident on August 24. South Cumbria Magistrates' Court heard the 49-year-old committed
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Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of over 30% off an annual subscription or £1 for 1 month during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Visitors asked not to feed the wildlife in Lakes tourist honeypot site
A SIGN has appeared in Bowness asking visitors not to feed the wildlife on The Glebe. The sign, attributed to Westmorland and Furness Council, asks 'please don't feed the wildlife' and calls on visitors to 'keep wildlife wild.' The sign says
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Northern blocks dating apps and websites from on-board WiFi
Northern has announced that its on-board WiFi will now block access to dating apps and websites. This means customers across the North of England will not be able to search for a romantic connection while travelling. The train operator explained
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Barrow has one of the biggest decreases in small businesses in England
BARROW has had the fourth highest loss in the number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in England since 2019, according to new figures. There was a net loss of 340 SME businesses in 2023 compared to 2019 according to research from Iwoca
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Primary school launches 'playtime revolution'
St. Paul's C.E. Junior School in Barrow has launched a 'playtime revolution'. The initiative, led by new headteacher Jane Newby, aims to encourage active, outdoor play. Mrs Newby said: "I feel so privileged to be the headteacher of this fantastic