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Three-bedroom flat listed for online auction with guide price of £5,000
THIS three-bedroom flat in Barrow is going up for online auction with a guide price of just £5,000. The property is located on the second floor of 1F Island Road and features a lounge, fitted kitchen and bathroom. It is being sold by auction
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M6 Southbound: Motorists warned of delays due to car catching fire
MOTORISTS heading southbound on the M6 motorway this afternoon are being warned of 45-minute delays. There is currently a backlog of traffic on the approach between Junction 33 for Garstang and Junction 32 of the M55 due to a car catching fire,
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No happy return for Bluebirds boss Stephen Clemence
STEPHEN CLEMENCE endured an unhappy return to Gillingham as Barrow slipped to a frustrating 2-0 defeat. The former Tottenham and Birmingham midfielder made the move to Holker Street after being sacked by the Gills at the end of last season.
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Readers react to Cumbrian hospital car park being second most affordable in the UK
READERS have been reacting on Facebook to the news we brought you earlier this week of a Cumbrian hospital having the second most affordable car park in the country. It comes after research conducted by Moneybarn Car Finance found parking at Furness
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New research shows dramatic increase in pickpocketing rates in Barrow since 2021
NEW research has revealed pickpocketing rates in Barrow have increased by 400 per cent since 2021. The rise is one of the most significant in the country, according to research carried out by security experts, Get Licensed. Barrow and the Eden
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Mountain Rescue Team successfully rescue injured lone walker on Lake District fell
A MOUNTAIN rescue team took over five hours to rescue a lone walker in the Lake District. Wasdale MRT were paged to the Great Gable Mountain Range in Borrowdale at 3:33 pm on Friday after receiving reports of a man who had taken a tumble and injured
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Take a look inside this modern family home for sale in Barrow
A modern three-bedroom detached house is up for sale in Barrow-in-Furness for £335,000. The property, located on Victoria Road, has been extended and upgraded, offering a contemporary feel throughout. The home is situated in a traditional part
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Cumbria Police pay tribute to fallen officers in National day of remembrance
A DAY of remembrance for all UK police officers is being held today. National Police Memorial Day honours over 5,000 police officers who have been killed or died on duty in the past 180 years. The day serves as a formal recognition to officers
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Inquests: These are the hearings taking place across Cumbria next week
WE’VE rounded up a list of all of the inquests taking place across Cumbria next week. Cumbria-related inquests are held at The Coroner's Court in Cockermouth. Tuesday, October 1 (Coroner: Dr Nicholas Shaw) 11:00 am Deborah Isabelle
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Child sex offences, drugs and knives: 11 court cases you might have missed last week
THESE are the court cases we covered in the Mail from last week. Knife wielding Barrow man brandished knife and threatened two males A MAN in his early twenties has been jailed for brandishing a knife on two male friends in a back alley in
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Emergency crews paged to fire onboard vessel following alert from alarm system
EMERGENCY teams were paged to a fire onboard a vessel on Sunday morning. Furness Coastguard’s vessel crew had been first alerted to the incident by the fire alarm system onboard. The team activated the fire suppressant system and then left the
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Couple’s ‘perfect’ Lakeside wedding had only one guest – their puppy
A couple who decided to elope in the stunning Lake District celebrated their big day with only one guest – their puppy Ozzy. Nina Goudie, a 39-year-old Nurse Practitioner from South Shields, married Gavin Harper, a 37-year-old from Gateshead.
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Concerns voiced over impact of 'explosion' of HMOs in Barrow
A COUNCILLOR has raised concerns about the ‘explosion of HMOs’ in Barrow. Councillor Anne Burns (Old Barrow and Hindpool, Labour) asked the cabinet for Westmorland and Furness Council to have a look at the policy regarding houses of multiple occupancy
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Team 'absolutely blown away' by community support after building opening
The opening of a new set of luxury apartments in Ulverston has left the team behind it 'absolutely blown away'. Lonsdale House finally opened its doors on Wednesday, September 26 to give locals their first look at the renovations that have been
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Woman to appear in court over stalking charges
A WOMAN is due to appear in court charged with causing a male and a female serious alarm or distress. Kayleigh Christopher, of Bath Street in Barrow, is charged with four counts of stalking between May 1 2022 – August 1 2022. Court documents
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Parish council 'delighted' with plans to refurbish train station
PARISH councillors are ‘delighted’ that plans have been lodged to repair ‘structurally significant decay’ at a train station in south Cumbria. Network Rail has lodged plans with Westmorland and Furness Council for listed building consent to carry
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Councillors approve motion condemning removal of winter fuel payments
COUNCILLORS have approved a motion condemning the proposal to remove winter fuel payments and said the authority would make a ‘firm commitment’ to pensioners. Westmorland and Furness councillors approved the motion following amendments from the
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Man, 55, ordered to pay £250 compensation to assault victims
A BARROW man has been ordered to pay compensation to two men after assaulting them. Alan Chapman, of Dumfries Street, pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm when he appeared at South Cumbria
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Notorious shoplifter sentenced after stealing dog treats from Pets at Home
A CRIMINAL with a track record of shoplifting has escaped being sent to prison after he was caught stealing dog treats and other items from shops across Barrow. Matthew Holland, of Gradwell Court, Barrow, was sentenced at South Cumbria Magistrates
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Hospice CEO discusses importance of palliative care in wake of Janey Godley news
The CEO of a Cumbrian hospice has shared how important it is that their work has been put in the spotlight by Janey Godley. Val Stangoe, of St Mary's Hospice, appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live alongside Nicky Campbell to discuss advanced care planning
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Restaurant in the Lake District named in top 10 for pet-friendly spots in the WORLD
A restaurant in the Lake District has been named as one of the best spots in the world to bring your pet. Boardwalk Bar and Grill, found on Glebe Road in Bowness, was recognised as part of TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards, which were revealed
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Speed cameras to be placed at 15 spots along A590 due to number of incidents
New speed cameras are set to be placed along the A590 in the hope of reducing the number of incidents. The 11-mile stretch between Ayside and Brettargh Holt roundabout, which stretches from Cartmel to Kendal, has been identified as having a 'high
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New metal concerts coming to Ulverston and Kendal next month
A new night of metal and rock is coming to south Cumbria next month. Hosted at The Basement Bar in the Sun Inn, Ulverston, 'The Snake Pit' is set to arrive on Saturday, October 19. It will run from 7pm until late featuring classic songs from
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School 'thankful' for emergency services after boat with four pupils on capsizes
WINDERMERE School said it was 'thankful' for the support of the emergency services after a boat capsized during a planned after-school activity. A Coastguard helicopter attended the incident on Thursday evening along with fire crews, ambulance
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Barrow RSPCA halves vet-bill payment after surge in claims from uninsured pet owners
THE Barrow branch of the RSPCA has had to halve the amount of money it gives for vet bills due to the number of uninsured owners asking for help. Member Michelle Round said that the shelter on Church Street has also seen a recent surge of cats
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Month to go until 'most-sought after' Halloween event in the Lake District
IT is a month to go until the 'most sought after' Halloween event in the Lake District takes place. The Brockhole Halloween Experience takes place from October 26 until November 3. The event has sold out for the last five years, according to to