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Barrow BID's Love Actually inspired appeal for people to re-create Christmas video
A famous Love Actually scene has been recreated by Barrow BID to urge people to get involved in recreating one of the most famous charity Christmas songs of all time. The BID's newest member Mike Thompson, who joined in May of this year as a Project
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Walker that felt faint on Old Man of Coniston helped down by fellow walkers
A walker that felt faint and dizzy whilst walking up a famous Lake District fell was helped down by fellow walkers. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team were preparing to help the man located on Old Man of Coniston after they were contacted by North
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Inquest opens into death of man who died in tragic M6 incident
A FULL inquest will probe exactly how a young Scottish football fan tragically died on the M6 in north Cumbria when he was hit by “a number of vehicles” after watching his team play. Glowing tributes were paid to 22-year-old John Burns following
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Couple sentenced for leaving starving dogs in house filled with rubbish and faeces
A couple from Barrow were sentenced after three starving dogs were rescued from a house filled with hazardous rubbish, faeces and urine. Anthony Collingwood, 25, and Chantelle Lyly Fitzpatrick, 28, are originally from Coal Clough Lane, Burnley,
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Lorry overturns carrying 'thousands' of chickens
A LORRY carrying 'thousands' of chickens overturned this morning (October 1) on a busy road crossing the Yorkshire Dales. In the early hours (2.10am) the articulated lorry carrying the chickens crashed near Sedbergh. The Police have closed the
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RAF issues warning to drone users
RAF Spadeadam has issued a warning about the dangers drones pose to military aircraft. The warning comes after a "hobbyist" drone operator admitted to endangering an RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Hurricane aircraft during a flypast
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Barrow pubs captured throughout history by the Sankeys - and what they are now
The Sankeys were a father and son trio who documented life in Furness for over 70 years. Beginning around 1900, the photographers captured the landscape, cultural changes and everyday lives of people until the 1970s. Thanks to a local charity
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Slow traffic on M6 near Kendal due to emergency repairs
THERE are reports of heavy traffic between J36-J37 near Kendal M6 Cumbria this morning due to emergency barrier work." It is not known how long repairs will take today. Traffic Monitoring website Inrix reports: "M6 Cumbria both directions.
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Lorry carrying 'thousands' of chickens closes road after crash
11:59am The lorry was carrying thousands of chickens, which are now being recovered. READ MORE HERE
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Barrow AFC's Theo Vassell is fired up to face Doncaster
BARROW AFC defender Theo Vassell is fired up for tonight’s away clash with Doncaster Rovers. It’s another big game for The Bluebirds and he believes success on the road this evening will put the 2-0 loss away to Gillingham into context. He
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Local amateur awards celebrate success in South Cumbria
BARROW Raiders hosted the annual South Cumbria awards in the Marquee in recognition of services to sport over several decades. The event was held alongside the Barrow and District Amateur Rugby League’s annual award presentations. Guest of
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Luke who is the star at Barrow Raiders awards evening
LUKE Creswell almost swept the board at Barrow Raiders presentation evening in the Marquee following the last game of the season on Sunday. Creswell picked up six awards, while Luke Broadbent picked up a hat-trick of trophies. Creswell had
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Let's take game to Rovers, says Bluebirds head coach
BARROW AFC head coach Stephen Clemence wants his side to take the game to Doncaster Rovers tonight. The Bluebirds boss is in no doubt that tonight’s hosts will be a tough test at the Eco-Power Stadium tonight (kick-off 7.45pm). Speaking to
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Hairstylist overcomes cancer and achieves her dream of opening a clothing shop
A hairstylist from Barrow has overcome cancer to achieve a lifelong dream of opening her own clothes shop. 53-year-old Melanie Dawn Edmondson opened Mella Modelz on the corner of Harrison Street and Rawlinson Street in the summer after a long six
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Two men complete 24-hour loop of Coniston's Old Man ahead of Everest trip
Two men completed an 'incredible' 24-hour loop of Coniston's Old Man as they prepare for a trip to Mount Everest. Mike Browne and Mike Lewis took on the challenge between Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21. In the process, they covered
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'Foolish decision' - Chef, 25, caught drug driving twice within days
A CHEF was caught drug driving twice within days of one another, a court heard. James Feldman was first stopped by road traffic officers while driving his Mini One on Lund Road in Ulverston on March 11, South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court heard.
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Plans lodged to improve Barrow clubhouse
PLANS have been lodged to carry out improvements to a clubhouse in Barrow. Roa Island Boating Club (RIBC) has submitted plans to Westmorland and Furness Council to extend and re-roof the clubhouse on Piel Street to ensure its ‘long-term functionality
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Plans lodged to expand nursery to meet 'desperate need' for additional places
PLANS have been submitted to expand a nursery in Walney as the area is in ‘desperate need’ for additional places. Walney Central Nursery has applied to Westmorland and Furness Council for planning permission to build another nursery room so the
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Unemployed drink driver, 34, crashed into garden of two houses
AN UNEMPLOYED man crashed his car into the front garden of two properties while over twice the legal alcohol limit, a court heard. Jamie White was driving his BMW 330d car on Red Oak Avenue in Barrow just after midnight on September 8 this year
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'Adult panto' goes ahead despite Forum closure thanks to Coro relocation
Another show scheduled to take place in Barrow has been saved following The Forum's recent closure. In August, The Forum announced that its theatre would be closed for up to six months due to the discovery of asbestos. In the wake of this
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‘No provision’ for local offers in estimated cost of library refurb says councillor
A COUNCILLOR has questioned why there seems to have been ‘no provision’ for offers of local support made to carry out work at Ulverston Library in a council estimate for the cost of refurbishing the building. Councillor Ben Cooper (Low Furness,
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Man, 20, admits supplying Class A drugs in Barrow
A CLASS A drug dealer will be sentenced it a crown court next month. Evan Salehi-John, of West View Road in Barrow, pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to being concerned in the supply of cocaine when he appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates
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'Epic' 120km hike sees man walk from Ulverston to Carlisle for UK charity
A man returned to his home county of Cumbria to take on an 'epic' challenge for charity. Alastair Nasmyth, who now lives in Edinburgh, completed the famous Cumbrian Way, hiking across 120km between Ulverston and Carlisle. He set off on Friday
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New salon and spa in Barrow welcomes customers for the first time
A new beauty salon in Barrow welcomed customers for the first time last week. Queen Nails and Spa can be found at 192 Dalton Road and officially opened its doors on Friday, September 27. To coincide with the grand opening, the business is offering
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Deaf street cat used for breeding and rescued from Dubai now up for adoption
A former deaf street cat rescued from Dubai is now up for adoption in Barrow. The feline, named 'Graham', is in the care of volunteers at the RSPCA Furness and Barrow Branch who described him as a 'gorgeous, loving and playful three-year-old lad
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The Mail's Best Beauty Salon: Barrow business up for award a month after opening
A business in Barrow has a chance of picking up an award after only opening its doors in August. Last month, The Mail launched the 'Best Beauty Salon 2024' award to promote the people who are bringing a dash of glamour to Furness. Our readers
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Girl plans to give back to the people who made her footballing dream a reality
A girl from Barrow is raising money for the group that turned her footballing dream into a reality. Gracie Higginson, aged 12, is currently a goalkeeper for the under-14 side at Bolton Wanderers and also trains with Everton and at the future Lionesses
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New Explorer Scout unit launches in Barrow
A new Explorer Scout unit is set to launch in Barrow-in-Furness. The unit aims to provide more teenagers with opportunities to gain skills for life through adventure and unique experiences. The unit is actively seeking new members aged between