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Acquah and Dallas put Bluebirds back in top three
BARROW 2, CHELTENHAM TOWN 1 COMETH the hour, cometh the man. Supersub Andy Dallas broke his Barrow duck at the perfect time as he fired the club back to winning ways. It had been a tough ten days in the Bluebirds’ camp with three defeats on
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Barrow AFC reaction: ‘Results don’t come better than that’
Barrow put their mini rut to bed with a dramatic late winner against Cheltenham. The Bluebirds had endured a “tough” fortnight as they were knocked out of the EFL Cup at Premier League Chelsea before back-to-back league defeats on the road at Gillingham
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Barrow on film - beach, planes and bright berry trees
THESE are the latest shots taken by The Mail’s talented Camera Club. This time, we're focusing on the sights found in and around Barrow. BAE Systems across Walney Channel by Martin Millar (Image: Martin Millar) BAE planes coming into land
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Barrow Raiders sign Whitehaven's Curtis Teare for 2025
BARROW Raiders have strengthened their squad for the 2025 campaign with the signing of Curtis Teare. The outside back has agreed a one-year deal and follows Whitehaven team-mate Ryan King in making the move to the Northern Competitions Stadium.
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£20k Barrow property 'in need of full renovation' set to go up for auction this month
A property in Barrow-in-Furness is up for auction this month starting at just £20,000. The three-bedroom home is situated on Anchor Road and is described Auction House Cumbria as 'requiring full refurbishment'. READ MORE: Former Wolftown gin
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Waitrose Christmas delivery slots to open this week including on Christmas Eve
It may still feel a bit early for some, but for Waitrose shoppers, the time has already come to book their Christmas slots. If you’re trying to get ahead with your Christmas planning, it is worth knowing when UK supermarkets are opening their
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Chef reveals secret to 'perfect' crispy roast potatoes - been cooking them wrong?
Crispy roast potatoes are an essential on the Sunday dinner table but have you been cooking them wrong all this time? A foodie professional has shared the secret to a "perfect" crispy spud that lies in the bottom of an air fryer. It’s been
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'You're too old for this', judge tells man who was tasered for his 'wild' behaviour
A JUDGE told a middle-aged Workington man whose 'wild' behaviour led to him being tasered by police officers: “Frankly, you’re too old to be here at the crown court.” Raymond Stephenson, 46, admitted two police assaults. At Carlise Crown Court
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‘Magnificent’ 17th century Lake District guest house with over an acre of land
A ‘lovely’ country guest house with a ‘superb’, elevated position in the Lake District is looking for new owners. Scales Farm Country Guest House in Keswick has been advertised for sale as the current owner’s plan to retire. (Image: Colliers
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Autumn fun on your doorstep – from fireworks to pumpkin carving
An award winning family run holiday accommodation firm has put together a guide to enjoying family fun on your doorstep in South Cumbria and Lancashire this autumn. Holgates Holiday Parks has a packed programme of events lined up for families craving
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Pivotal moments in Millom's history captured in early 20th century photographs
Photos taken by local photographers have captured some of the most pivotal moments in Millom's history in the early 20th century. The Sankeys, a father and son trio from Barrow, documented life for over 70 years capturing life in and around South
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Cumbria nurses sanctioned as number struck off 'skyrockets'
CUMBRIAN healthcare staff are among the skyrocketing number of nurses and midwives struck off from the profession for misconduct in the last years, with figures nearly double what they were in 2021/22. The majority of those removed from practice
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Man, 32, sent ‘grossly offensive’ messages causing anxiety & distress to two victims
A MAN has been sentenced after he admitted his actions caused anxiety and distress to two victims. Anthony McGuffie, of Rawlinson Street appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on October 2 where he pleaded guilty at the first opportunity
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St Mary's Hospice CEO bids farewell after 11 years at the helm
The CEO of a hospice in south Cumbria has bid farewell to her team after over a decade in charge. Val Stangoe had her last day at St Mary's Hospice on Thursday, October 3, which brought an end to an 11-year stewardship. Trustees and staff,
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Series of events look to bring more new businesses to Barrow
A new series of events has been designed to increase the number of businesses in Barrow. Organised by Social Enterprise Cumbria, the free weekly sessions will be hosted by Barrow Cricket Club from Thursday, October 17 up to Thursday, November 21
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Man assaulted ex-girlfriend and threatened to provoke unlawful violence towards her
A BARROW man assaulted and threatened to provoke unlawful violence towards his ex-girlfriend, a court heard. Samuel Jordan, of Rawlinson Street, admitted using threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with the intention of causing his
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Sale of fruit and flowers blossoms into 'marvellous' fundraising success
A group from Barrow has seen their recent fundraiser for a nearby charity blossom into success. This came after members of Barrow Island South Allotments sold their carefully grown fruit and flowers to show their support for St Mary's Hospice,
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Lake District: Premier Inn bid for extra rooms approved by council
PLANS to convert an empty restaurant in South Cumbria into hotel rooms in a bid to meet ‘considerable demand’ for additional accommodation in the area have been given the green light. Westmorland and Furness Council has approved plans from Premier
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Former Barrow bowling green to be converted into outdoor classroom
PLANS to convert part of a former bowling green in Barrow into an outdoor classroom for a nursery have been given the go-ahead. Westmorland and Furness Council has approved plans from Kerry Griffin to transform part of the former bowling green
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Lake District: Bowness guest house plan 'a bar too far' say objectors
A TOWN council has labelled plans to convert a guest house into a drinking establishment in Bowness a ‘bar too far’. Windermere and Bowness Town Council has recommended Lake District planners refuse a planning application from Bowness Bay Investments
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Zeus the van that was 'unofficial member of Furness band' stolen
A FURNESS band praised the response from the community after their van which was an 'unofficial member' was stolen in Manchester. The Native Cult travelled on Thursday, 26 to see Jordan Rakei perform at The Albert Hall. They came back to their
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Barrow bodybuilder comes out of retirement to raise over £1k for local hospice
A Barrow bodybuilder came out of retirement to raise over £1,000 for a local hospice close this his heart. 73-year-old Keith Devlin, who is also owner of Ironwerx Gym in Barrow, chose to raise money for St Mary's hospice in Ulverston. The
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Section of road accessing popular Lakes tourist spot to close
THE road that accesses Lakeside will close for up to one day while works are carried out. The road (C5026) will be closed between 9.30am and 3pm on October 8 from its junction with Woodlands Close, extending in a northerly direction for a distance