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Faces in the crowd: Barrow AFC v Newport County
ANOTHER game, another Barrow win. The Bluebirds are soaring at the minute and the 2-0 win over Newport County at the weekend sees them currently sat at the top of the League Two table. Elliot Newby and Theo Vassell were on target for Stephen
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Chelsea boss wary of possible Barrow AFC cup upset
CHELSEA boss Enzo Maresca says it would be dangerous to take Barrow’s threat lightly. The Cumbrians visit Stamford Bridge on Tuesday for a Third Round Carabao Cup clash with the London side. For many the Premier League outfit should be comfortable
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Dogs and a baby - how better to start the week?
To celebrate the joy our pets bring us on a daily basis, we have a space dedicated to Pets of the Week. Are you ready for this week's dose of cuteness? Adel Groundwater nominated Nelly the English Bulldog, who is two years old (Image: Adel
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Second person dies after crash at M6 junction in Cumbria
A second woman has died following a crash last week. Christine Dale was a passenger in a Hyundai involved in a crash with a bus on the A684 at Junction 37 of the M6 on Thursday. The 77-year-old, of Thornton-Cleveleys, died in hospital on Sunday
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Air ambulance called after vehicle flips on coast road
A VEHICLE flipped in a crash on the Coast Road leading to the air ambulance being called. A Kia and a Hyundai crashed on the road near Rampside Pitch n Putt at 2.30pm on Friday. The road was initially closed in both directions to allow for
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National Trust launches new membership pass and offers free visits
The National Trust has unveiled a new way for people to visit its historic sites for free. The charity, which has several sites in Cumbria, released its annual report which revealed that visitor numbers have increased by five per cent to 25.3 million
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Long awaited opening of 'unique' healthy bistro announced
After months of build-up, the countdown to the opening of a new, healthy restaurant in Barrow is on. Dumbbell Dining has revealed it has found a premises and will open its doors for the first time around the middle of October. Following problems
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More goals to come says Barrow AFC boss Stephen Clemence
BOSS Stephen Clemence believes the floodgates will open for Barrow once they find their ruthless edge. The Bluebirds created a whole host of chances during their 2-0 victory against Newport County at Holker Street. Elliot Newby opened his account
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Meet the winner of The Mail's 'Best Bakery 2024' award
A bakery in Barrow has earned the right to call itself as the best across Furness. Last month The Mail launched the 'Best Bakery 2024' award, kickstarting a long process to find our readers' favourite spot for a bite to eat. A list of 10 nominated
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New project provides access to affordable technology for those on low incomes
A NEW project to help provide support and access to affordable technology for people on low incomes is operating in Ulverston. Ulverphone, in collaboration with Ulverston-based charity Community Solutions, is based in the Hive Hub in Ulverston
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Mountain rescue team assist biker after sustaining ankle injury
A MOUNTAIN rescue team assisted a biker after she fell off and sustained an ankle injury. The mountain biker had come off her bike on September 21 below Nettle Crag and just off the Walna Scar track on a 'warm but breezy late morning.' Two
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These are the upcoming inquests this week in Cumbria
THESE are the upcoming inquests in Cumbria for this week. Inquests are courts but rather than apportioning blame they seek to determine the cause of previously unexplained deaths. They also find means to prevent future deaths and determine treasure
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'There are huge opportunities for Barrow to lead the way on clean, green energy'
Barrow is well known for many things. We’ve been world leaders in ironworks with the founders of Barrow exporting railways to the world. They understood that for a secure economy we needed more than one industry and created the jute manufacturing
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Under-strength Raiders have no answer to rampaging Trinity
WAKEFIELD 46 BARROW 0 A DEPLETED Barrow side were not disgraced against the Championship leaders, who are set to return to Super-League next season. Raiders head coach Paul Crarey fielded a patched up 17 players for their final away game