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Cloudy and sunny spells across the weekend for Furness
THERE will be cloudy and sunny spells this weekend for Furness, according to the Met Office weather forecast. The rest of today (Saturday) will remain dry after a sunny day, with cloud developing in the evening. Tomorrow (Sunday) will feature
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Critical care unit at Furness General temporarily limited due to staffing shortages
The Intensive Care Unit at Furness General Hospital has been temporarily limited due to staffing shortages. The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust have decided to only allow those into critical care in levels one and two. Level Three
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Hotel in tourist hotspot rated by food inspectors
A HOTEL located in a tourist hotspot has been given a new rating by food inspectors. Merewood Country House Hotel near Windermere was given a score of four out of five food hygiene rating. The rating was given after assessment on August 14,
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Mystery of mannequins that appeared in Cumbrian countryside solved
THE mystery of why mannequins appeared in the countryside just outside a Cumbrian town has been solved. The four figures were photographed by a perplexed passer by at Knottallow Tarn near Ulverston. In the pictures, wooden beams can be seen
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M6 users 'drive with caution' as 12mph wide load travels length of Cumbria
NATIONAL Highways has warned drivers using the M6 today to travel 'with caution' as a wide load travelling at 12mph makes its way across the county. The operation set off from Heysham at 9am, joining the M6 at junction 34, and will take 12 hours
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For sale: See inside gentleman’s residence built in 1883 turned into guest house
A ‘delightful’ Victorian property in the Lake District has joined the market. Number One Park Road is an ‘elegant’ guest house with a ‘fantastic’ trading position at the heart of Windermere. Originally built in 1883 as a gentleman's residence
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In pictures: A look at The Dock Museum's fascinating history as it turns 30
The Dock Museum is set to turn 30 this month. A special new gallery, created by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, will launch on Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29, called The Shipyard Town to celebrate its birthday. The two-year
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Barrow AFC boss hoping to avoid more walking wounded
BARROW AFC boss Stephen Clemence is hoping to avoid any more injuries as the games begin to ramp up. The Bluebirds are without a number of players ahead of today’s home game against Newport County at Holker Street today. And with that shortly
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Lake District chippy at the centre of 'bustling' town for sale
A ‘super’ chippy in the centre of a busy Lake District town is looking for new owners. The Old Smithy Fish and Chip Shop in the ‘beautiful bustling’ town of Ambleside has joined the market. The chippy is being advertised for sale by Everett
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‘Stunning’ property with over half an acre of land in ‘picturesque’ South Cumbria
A property boasting scenic views, a ‘substantial’ plot and a rural village location has been added to the market. This detached property on Lots Road, Askam-in-Furness was listed for sale on Rightmove on Thursday September 19. (Image: Rightmove
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Barrow Raiders swoop for rivals' Aussie ace Ryan King
BARROW Raiders have pulled off a massive signing for next season with the capture of Australian forward Ryan King. Raiders announced last night that the Italian International has signed a one year deal with the club. King averaged just under
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Royal Mail in 'meltdown' after pensioner told to collect own post
A PENSIONER said she was told to collect her own post after she complained about repeated missed rounds. 78-year-old Patricia Tyson, who is retired and lives in Outcast, near Ulverston, said she has complained to the Royal Mail office in Ulverston
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Police crack down on cold callers in south Cumbrian town
Police officers have been working in a south Cumbrian town to reinforce its position against cold callers. The South Lakes Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) partnered with members of Cumbria Fire and Rescue to replace the 'no cold calling' signs
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Business in Barrow gives day's earnings to charity in memory of dad
A business in Barrow is giving a full day's earnings to a local charity in memory of the owner's dad. Ultimate Auto Locksmiths, found on Ashburner Way, will be giving all the money they make on Sunday, September 22 to St Mary's Hospice in Ulverston
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Bellringers 'delighted' to win contest
A TEAM of bellringers was 'delighted' to win a contest in Dent. St Mary's Church Dalton bellringers took the win at The Lancashire Association Furness Branch Striking Competition at Dent Parish Church in August. Four teams competed - Dalton
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Charity gets £10,000 grant to push it one step closer to cafe dream
A charity in Millom is now one step closer to realising its dream after receiving a grant worth £10,000. Simon Donnelly created Willow of Millom with the intention of helping people with disabilities find a range of work, from employment to volunteering
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Barrow singers repay 15 years of support with special performance
Four singers from Barrow are using a special performance to repay a local church for 15 years of support. For over a decade, Voce - a male quartet - have been rehearsing at Abbey Road Baptist Church and will be performing at the venue on Friday
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Roxy Cinema partners with Royal Opera House for new season of performances
A cinema in south Cumbria has partnered with the Royal Opera House to bring its shows to the county. The Roxy Cinema in Ulverston shared this week that it would be screening the new season of performances from the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera,
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Plans to reinstate 'historic family home' in south Cumbria approved
PLANS to reinstate a ‘historic family home’ in south Cumbria and create a ‘sustainable profit-making business’ have been given the go-ahead. Members of the strategic planning committee for Westmorland and Furness Council gave the green light to
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Plans to convert five bedroom house into HMO approved
Plans to convert a five-bedroom property in Barrow into a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) have been approved. Westmorland and Furness Council has given the green light to plans from Ravi Kiran to convert a house on Church Street in Barrow into
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Drug gang member only failed to burn house down due to 'hopeless ineptitude'
TWO members of a gang that flooded Barrow with Class A drugs have been jailed. Between December 2022 and November 2023 25-year-old Al-shakil Sadiq, of HMP Lindholme, ran a drug operation supplying heroin and cocaine called the 'Shakka' line between
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Veterans who fought in World War II given tour of BAE Systems Barrow site
BAE Systems Submarines welcomed D-Day veterans to its Barrow site. The World War II veterans were given a tour of the facilities by managing director Steve Timms, followed by a lunch with BAE Systems veterans and cadets from the area. The veterans
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Dock Museum to celebrate 30th birthday with weekend of events
Westmorland and Furness Council’s Dock Museum will celebrate its 30th birthday, and recent refurbishment, with a special weekend. The museum, in Barrow, will host two days of events at the end of September to mark the milestone and to officially
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New outreach programme launched to get children interested in STEM
BAE Systems is launching a new STEM outreach programme in Barrow. The programme, known as Beacon, is designed for children aged between eight and 11. It utilises augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) tech to aid their understanding of technology
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Drone tested for monitoring water quality at Lake District's Windermere
A prototype drone has been successfully tested for monitoring water quality around Windermere. The project, a collaboration between Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), aims to enhance the precision
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Emergency services stage 'realistic' train derailment exercise
Emergency services came together to stage a train derailment exercise to test their readiness to respond to emergency situations. Operation Salthouse #2 took place on Thursday, September 12 and it included multiple injuries, further complicated