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Three youths arrested following 'serious' assault in Ulverston
Several young people have been arrested after a 'serious' assault occurred in Ulverston. South Lakes Police have revealed that three youths have been arrested over the last few days. The trio were arrested in conjunction with a serious assault
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Kendal school throws big, James Bond-themed event to expand nursery
Students are channelling their inner secret agent this weekend, as St Mark’s CofE Primary School in Kendal hosts a 007 themed event. (Image: St Mark’s CofE Primary School) The school in Natland will be putting on a James Bond themed fundraiser
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Woman taken to hospital after crash which closed bypass
A WOMAN was taken to hospital after a crash that closed the Dalton bypass section of the A590. Last night at 5.30pm (October 3) Cumbria Police responded to a crash between a van with trailer and a car. The crash closed the road between Park Road
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Anti-social behaviour in Ulverston targets people in their 'golden years'
People in their 'golden years' living in Ulverston have been the targets of recent anti-social behaviour. The Ulverston and South Lakes Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) revealed that they have received various reports of incidents across the past
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'Bloomin' great time' in town centre with beautiful plants
Members of the local community came together yesterday to refresh the look of Barrow Town Centre. (Image: Barrow BID) A number of people from the 'amazing' businesses surrounding Portland Walk came forwards to lend a green-thumb. Roughly 30
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Meet the gorgeous canines looking for love - one pooch has been waiting over a year
Five lovely pooches, currently in the care of Animal Rescue Cumbria, are ready for rehoming. Are you ready to meet them? Animal Rescue Cumbria and The Wainwright Shelter take in, rehabilitate and rehome 350 cats and dogs every year. Once a dog
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Check out these cheap, average and expensive properties in South Cumbria
Every week, dozens of properties are advertised for sale on Rightmove, we’ve rounded up three Ulverston properties across a range of prices. Take a look at our cheap, middle-priced and most expensive options… For our cheapest property, we have
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Bring the noise urges Barrow AFC boss Stephen Clemence
BARROW AFC head coach Stephen Clemence wants the Bluebirds to bring the noise tomorrow. The Bluebirds boss says the fans have been brilliant since day one, and he wants to give them every reason to keep cheering. By his own mission it’s been
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Jog with your dog and dress up for a fun, festive park run
Mind in Furness is welcoming your gorgeous pooches as they host their first ever festive fun run this December. The mental health service is organising a dog friendly Mental Elf fun run to raise money that will go towards helping local people.
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‘Vibrant and harmonious’ school where pupils ‘flourish’ celebrates Outstanding result
A primary school in Dalton is celebrating an exceptional outcome of their latest Ofsted inspection. George Romney Junior School has been awarded an outstanding result. The school on Cobden Street was found to be outstanding in all areas, including
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Popular South Lakes park ‘excited’ to celebrate a decade of autumn events
Ford Park in Ulverston is excited to celebrate ten years of their ‘fabulous’ Apple Day this weekend. On Saturday October 5 the park will host a free community event in celebration of all things apple. Visitors can bring their own apples to
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Festive fun run combines dogs with mental health awareness
An event in Ulverston hopes to get people talking about their mental health whilst also walking their dogs. The 'Mental Elf Fun Run' will take place at Ford Park on Sunday, December 15 from 11.15am, with registration opening from 10am. All
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‘You have no insight at all’ - Paedophile sent indecent images to child decoy
A PERVERT has narrowly escaped prison sentence after he sent indecent images of himself to who he believed to be a teenage girl. Dale Wadeson sexually communicated with a girl purporting to be 13-years-old between March 5 2023 and March 24 2023
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The Mail's Best Beauty Salon: Barrow business 'thrilled' with award nomination
A business in Barrow has promised that 'exciting times' are ahead after being nominated for an award. Last month, The Mail launched the 'Best Beauty Salon 2024' award to promote the people who are bringing a dash of glamour to the region. Our
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Well-being group to move meeting into Appleby public hall
A well-being group has confirmed that it will be moving its upcoming meeting to Appleby Public Hall. Renew Wellbeing Eden is a local branch of a national registered charity that helps churches open spaces of for over 18s in partnership with mental
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Notice of intention submitted to change guesthouse into home
A GUEST house in the Lake District has submitted plans to change into a residential home. Lynwood Guest House, Windermere, submitted an notice of intention application to the Lake District National Park Authority to change its use into a residential
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LOCALiQ named SEO Agency of the Year at national awards
LOCALiQ has been named the SEO Agency of the Year. The digital marketing agency, which is part of Newsquest Media Group, received the accolade at the 2024 UK Agency Awards. The awards ceremony, which celebrates the work of agencies across the
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Remaining equipment will be removed as playground closes
EQUIPMENT is being removed as a town council proceeds with closing a playground near Bowness. Mill Rise playground is in an residential area at the end of Droomer Lane and sits adjacent to the Lakes Line. Two other small neighbourhood playgrounds
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Barrow teens arrested after reports of threatening behaviour
Two teenagers were arrested after reports of threatening behaviour in Barrow town centre. The pair, both male and in their mid-teens, were caught following a police operation. The arrests came after an incident at 9.14pm on October 1, where
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Group starts to make up to ten thousand poppies to cascade down hill
A GROUP has started to make up to ten thousand poppies which will cascade down the Sir John Barrow Monument on Remembrance Day. Woollen poppies will stream from the top of the 90-foot-high monument on top of the 400-foot hill, which will be seen
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Lake District to host first annual Octoberfest festival
The Lake District is set to host its first-ever annual Octoberfest. Lanty Slee, a multi-award-winning distillery, will present the four-day festival at the flagship venue The Stickle Barn, in The Langdale Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site, from
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Classic Drive and Ride in Day taking place at Lakeland Motor Museum
Classic cars will converge on the Lakeland Motor Museum this weekend. October's Classic Drive and Ride in Day, on Saturday, October 5, promises an 'awesome autumn' meet. The museum has announced a larger outdoor exhibition area for this year
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10p swimming scheme for families set to be extended in Dalton and Barrow
The council is set to approve funds for a discounted swimming scheme in Barrow and Dalton during half term after receiving ‘extremely positive’ feedback from previous roll outs of the initiative. Members of the Furness Locality Board are set to