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Teen arrested after cyclist 'deliberately' knocked off bicycle
A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a cyclist was knocked off of his bicycle. Barrow Police are aware of a video that has circulated on Facebook involving a cyclist on Duke Street in Barrow being 'deliberately'
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Man arrested for alleged fraud offence in Cumbria
POLICE in Kendal have arrested a man who was wanted for an alleged fraud offence committed in Workington. He is currently being interviewed at Kendal Police Station. South Lakes Police issued a reminder on how to deal with and prevent fraud
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Cherishing every day as it comes
A certain crispness in the morning air, the Year 7s walking to school in blazers just a bit big for them, the Last Night of the Proms… Summer is fading. The garden flowers start to look like lanky teenagers – just a bit too tall for their green-leaved
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From weird eating habits to crazy moves here's 10 surprising facts about guinea pigs
There’s a lot more to guinea pigs than meets the eye, from having an odd toe count, to lacking vitamin C, there’s plenty of surprising facts about these small creatures! PDSA’s vet team are sharing ten facts about guinea pigs you might not know
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50 years young – South Lakes group keeps on dancing
Crook Folk Dance Group in Kendal celebrated its 50th anniversary over the weekend. (Image: Crook Folk Dance Group) Following a small advertisement in a September 1974 edition of the Westmorland Gazette, ten people met and Crook Folk Dance Group
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Pet expert spills all on 'pet-nups', old age, bath-time and hearing loss
PDSA Vet answers your questions... Dear PDSA, my partner and I recently adopted a dog together, a Crossbreed called Benny, and he’s now our world. We love being pet owners, but after seeing many celeb break-ups in the news, if we
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BBC Escape to the Country searches South Cumbrian towns to find Eurovision fans' home
BBC's Escape to the Country visited South Cumbria to find two Eurovision enthusiasts a home. The series helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country. In episode four of series 25, presenter Denise Nurse shows Mark and Steve
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Teachers at Barrow school lead by example and head back to the classroom
Two teachers from Barrow have achieved leadership qualifications after going back to the classroom. Katie Stepanian and Katherine Parkinson, from Chetwynde School on Rating Lane, have set an example for the children they teach. Katherine Parkinson
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Community puts tonnes of soil back into planters after vandals' overnight rampage
Members of the Barrow community banded together yesterday (September 17) to repair damage done by vandals who went on an overnight rampage Between the hours of 12.30am and 3.45am on Tuesday, five large planters, four small planters and a bench
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Domino’s wants to remain open until 3am every day of the week
A DOMINO’S in Barrow could soon be open until the early hours of the morning. LD4 Trading LTD has submitted an application to Westmorland and Furness Council for a premises licence for the Domino’s Pizza branch on Walney Road. The application
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Ice cream parlour had a 'very successful season' despite the weather
A POPULAR ice cream parlour had a 'very successful season' despite the weather making 'things very difficult'. Cumbrian Cow Ice Cream, on the outskirts of Ulverston, has traded for the last time this year. Co-owner Denise Stable said it had
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Search for lost 'inexperienced' walker ends after he found his way to a pub
A MULTI agency rescue operation was launched after an 'inexperienced' lone walker was lost at a high elevation in Scafell Pike. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team received a call from Cumbria Police about a lone walker who was overdue from a walk up
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Here is how you can donate your unwanted warm coats to help people in need
A CAMPAIGN is running to donate your unwanted warm coats to help people in need. This campaign, titled Wrap Up, is to help men, women, young people, children and babies keep warm this winter. Rotary clubs are collecting good quality, unwanted
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'Means a lot to the team' - members of inshore rescue awarded King's medal
MEMBERS of an inshore rescue have been presented with a King's medal for their service in the community. Charles III’s Coronation Medal is awarded to members of the civilian emergency services who have completed at least five years of service.
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Plans lodged for new communications tower over 20 metres tall in the Lake District
PLANS have been submitted for a taller communications tower in the Lake District in a bid to deliver ‘vital’ mobile connectivity. Cornerstone has submitted a notice of intention application to the Lake District National Park Authority to remove
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Villagers support shop plan for holiday accommodation in bid to 'safeguard' business
VILLAGERS have backed plans from a shop to provide holiday accommodation above their store in south Cumbria. Levens Village Shop has submitted an application to carry out a first-floor extension to the store on Main Street to provide holiday accommodation
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Motorists urged to leave cars at home for World Car Free Day
Motorists are being urged to leave their cars at home for World Car Free Day. The annual event, held on September 22, encourages people to walk, cycle, or use public transport to reduce pollution, congestion, and harmful CO₂ emissions. The
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Campaign group for under-threat rural bus service celebrates 10 years
A GROUP that brought together campaigners and an operator to protect a rural bus service is celebrating its 10 year anniversary. Friends of the X112 started in 2014 when Cumbria County Council announced it would be withdrawing subsidies to rural
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Church transformed by knitted Bible exhibition
A church has been transformed by a knitted Bible exhibition. St Peter’s Church, in Lindal in Furness, is hosting a national touring exhibition featuring 36 scenes from the Bible, all recreated with knitted figures and animals. The unique display
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New student heads promote healthy lifestyles
The newly-appointed head students at Chetwynde School have promised to encourage healthier lifestyles among their peers. Sophie Ackred and Alex Edgar, the head girl and head boy, along with deputies Charlotte Renney and Jacob Moyse, aim to promote
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Five teens join hotel group's culinary academy
Five teenagers from Cumbria and the North West have joined an 'earn-as-you-learn' training programme to become chefs. The five students have signed up to the English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues Culinary Academy, which offers an apprenticeship
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Discover Cartmel Priory School at their Open Evening this September
At Cartmel Priory School, we pride ourselves on the strength of the relationships within our school community and the impact of that on the way our students develop to be respectful, independent and responsible citizens who demonstrate extremely high
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Barrow striker has 'beef' with EA over his video game rating
BARROW striker Katia Kouyate said 'me and EA have beef' after he unveiled his first card for the EAFC 25 video game. In a light-hearted video released by Barrow AFC, the 21-year-old from Manchester took a look at the ranking given by game developer
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Barrow hospital worker reveals why she volunteers as a dementia champion
A Barrow hospital worker has spoken about why she volunteers as a dementia champion. Dani Petrova, a clinical support worker at Furness General Hospital in Barrow, has volunteered as a dementia champion for three years. Dementia champions are
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Knife-wielding dad: 'I'm going to slit your throats - I don't mind doing time'
A FATHER who threatened to slit the throats of his partner and their son has been spared an immediate prison sentence. James Cresswell produced a flick knife, put it at his son's throat and threatened his partner while under the influence of drink
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'Explosion' in littering and illegal camping in the Lake District since lockdown
THERE has been an 'explosion' in illegal camping and littering in the Lake District since the Covid lockdowns, according to campaigners. Walkers took photos of an abandoned tent at School Knott tarn, near Windermere, on Monday 16 September.