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Yours for £5m: Discreet listing for home with 21 beds and 'unparalleled' views
A discreet listing has appeared for a detached house in Ambleside with a whopping 21 beds, on sale for offers north of £5 million. "Perched on a crag with private access," the property's setting is described as one of "unparalleled beauty," with
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Police appeal for information of missing 14-year-old from Barrow
CUMBRIA Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating missing 14-year-old Harvey Lee Queen (also known as Harvey Lee Cheung) from Barrow. Harvey was last seen leaving his home address yesterday (September 27) at around 7:00pm. He is
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Orange skies and dark shadows captured in six photos of Cumbria
Check out the latest stunning shots taken by our talented Camera Club members. As Summer draws to an end and Autumn creeps in, the sun has been rising later and sneaking off earlier. With longer nights approaching, we've put together a collection
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List of the planned power cuts next week in Cumbria – postcode check
ELECTRICITY North West have announced a number of planned power cuts are in place across Cumbria in the week ahead, as engineers work to improve the electricity network in the area. Here are all of the dates and places planned power cuts will take
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National Trust castle in South Cumbria to host free bulb planting event
A FREE bulb planting event is set to take place at Wray Castle estate this autumn to fill the grounds with a stunning array of flowers. The National Trust 19th century building near Hawkshead is hosting the event between October 28 – November 1
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Coffee D'ash opens first shop in Barrow town centre today
A coffee shop is set to open its first bricks and mortar shop on Saturday (September 28) due to the popularity of its events pod. TV star and author Holly Matthews attended a VIP event on Sunday (September 21) which saw food, fizz, live music and
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Cumbria Police confirm locations of road safety camera vans across county
CUMBRIA Police have confirmed their road safety van locations for today (Saturday, September 28). The road safety vans will be operating on the A66 east from Penrith, the A685 between Tebay and Brough, and the M6 between Junction 39 and Junction
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You could face £50,000 fines for breaking these often ignored cinema rules
People can be very unruly in the cinema, but few people actually know the consequences of being disruptive during a film. Whether it’s talking through the movie or vaping in the cinema, Brits should be wary before ignoring these common cinema etiquette
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Woman issues vital hot water bottle warning as she is left 'scarred for life'
A recruitment consultant is warning people to check the expiry date on their hot water bottles - after hers burned the skin off her legs and lap when it burst. Yazmin Hardy says her legs were left 'burning for a week' when her hot water bottle
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First look at Grade II-listed luxury apartments designed for Lake District getaways
HERE is an exclusive look inside the eagerly-awaited Grade II-listed luxury apartments designed for Lake District getaways. The official open day for Lonsdale House Apartments, Ulverston, took place on Wednesday. If you couldn't attend, these
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Final-day victory over Vikings will keep Raiders safe
COMETH the day cometh the hour, tomorrow at around 5pm Barrow Raiders will know if they stay in the Championship for next season or face a play-off with League One’s play off winners. Raiders take on Widnes Vikings where a win will keep them in
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Hospice gives back to the community in annual 'thank you week'
A hospice in Ulverston is giving back to the community for its annual 'thank you week'. The yearly celebration sees St Mary's Hospice turn the tables and give back to the people who have kept the charity running for over three decades. Starting
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Former boxing champion encourages men in Barrow to unlock their creativity
A former Commonwealth boxing champion has been inspiring men in Barrow to unlock their creativity. Matt Windle, who is also a former Birmingham Poet Laureate, joined the Barrow Dreams project earlier this year, working alongside BarrowFull.
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Knife-possessing man, 42, escapes immediate custody due to being ‘vulnerable’
A MAN caught with a knife in Barrow has been handed a suspended sentence after magistrates deemed he was a ‘vulnerable’ individual. Andrew Nelson, of Parker Street, Barrow, was stopped by officers on his residential street on February 9 this year
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Restaurant in Barrow thanks community for ongoing support ahead of anniversary
A restaurant in Barrow has thanked the local community for its support as it approaches its anniversary. Next month will mark six years since Mario House, found on Dalton Road, first opened its doors. There was no guarantee that the Italian
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Bakery in south Cumbria looks to inspire next generation of writers
A bakery with sites across south Cumbria is looking to inspire the next generation of writers. Grange Bakery launched its Halloween competition on Thursday, September 26, which will accept submissions up until Thursday, October 28. The scheme
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Barrow Raiders stars to 'cut off mullets' for cancer patient wigs
Two Barrow Raiders players are 'letting go of their mullets' for charity this weekend. Charlie Emslie and Brett Carter will be getting their hair cut after Raiders' fixture against Widnes Vikings on Sunday, September 29. They are doing this
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Stephen Clemence applauds Barrow AFC fans ahead of latest weekend trip
The support shown by Barrow AFC bans is 'like nothing I've ever seen before', according to head coach Stephen Clemence. Followers of the Bluebirds will have yet another long trip this weekend for the top-of-the-table clash away at Gillingham.
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Lake District bakery creates chocolate bar with famous crumbs
A Lake District bakery has collaborated with a chocolate producer to create a new milk chocolate bar. Grasmere Gingerbread has joined forces with Sheffield-based Bullion Chocolate to incorporate its famous crumbs into a new chocolate bar. Joanne
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Volunteers wanted for congenital heart disease support group
Two South Cumbrians have spoken out on the importance of a volunteer group which supports people born with congenital heart disease (CHD) and their families. The Patient and Public Voice Partner (PPV) group, which was set up at the height of the
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Driver banned after failing to provide sample and using vehicle outside of licence
A driver has been handed a 17-month ban after using a vehicle not covered by his licence and failing to provide a blood specimen. Jordan Trengove, 24, of Longway, Barrow, drove a VW Golf on Walney Promenade on April 28 otherwise than in accordance
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‘Game changer’ customer service expert to headline free Cumbrian event
A globally renowned customer service expert is set to headline a free event at Lakes College next month. Geoff Ramm, deemed a "game changer" by the US business magazine Forbes, has helped small businesses and big brands worldwide stand out by delivering
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Wakesurfing boss slams Save Windermere campaign as customers question: Is water safe?
THE owner of a wake-surfing business in Windermere has called the debate around water quality 'sensationalised' and that none of his customers had ever fallen ill after using the lake. Windermere Wakesurfing is run by Tony Parr at the Marina Village
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Four-bedroom house with Morecambe Bay and Irish Sea views on sale
A four-bedroom detached house with views of Morecambe Bay and the Irish Sea is on the market. The property in Rampside, near Barrow-in-Furness, is on sale for offers in the region of £490,000. Viewing, says agent Corrie and Co, is "strongly
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Barrow pair admit stealing hundreds of pounds worth of items from Morrisons
TWO people have admitted shoplifting hundreds of pounds worth of items from Morrisons in Barrow. Gavin Gorton, 54, and Julie Cottier, 57, both of Risedale Road, admitted two charges of stealing from Morrisons on August 15 and 22. Gorton stole
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Barrow MP who voted with government on winter fuel cuts responds to protest
THE Barrow MP, who voted with the Government on cuts to winter fuel allowance, has responded to a planned protest in the town centre. Pensioner Anne Bispham is staging a demonstration at the town hall on Saturday, October 5. In response,