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Welsh debut delight for Barrow Raiders star Max Clarke
BARROW Raiders' Max Clarke had a debut to remember as he helped Wales to victory over Jamaica. Clarke started the international friendly on the bench but came on to help the hosts come from behind and claim the win. The game saw Clarke go up against
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Live updates: Flood alerts across Cumbria as Met Office issues rain warning
8:37am Keep up to date with updates from Thursday as new warnings are in place here
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'Predatory' man invited child into his home before sexually assaulting her
A MILLOM man has been jailed after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting a child. Brendan Thompson, of Grammerscroft, had denied two counts of assaulting a girl under the age of 13 by penetration and one count of assaulting a girl under the
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M6: Boys aged 7 and 15 among five dead after head-on crash, police reveal
Investigations are ongoing into a fatal collision on the M6 Northbound past Tebay Services. Officers were called to the incident at 4:04pm yesterday (October 15) following a report of a Skoda travelling Southbound on the Northbound carriageway.
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Late teenager's legacy continues as dog show raises almost £1,000
An Ulverston-based dog trainers has honoured a late teenager's legacy after her beloved dog show was almost cancelled. Puppy Pals Cumbria owner Chris Mancini and trainer Jess Wright stepped in to help save Alice's Dog Show which is dedicated to
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Yellow weather warning issued for parts of Cumbria - here are the areas affected
A yellow weather warning has been issued for parts of Cumbria, with heavy rain potentially leading to disruption. The Met Office have placed the warning from 12 noon until 11.59pm on Wednesday, October 16. At the time of writing, it is anticipated
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Kind-hearted schoolgirl makes jewellery to help baby-loss charity
A SCHOOLGIRL has used her creative talents to support a charity event. Polly Robson, from Chetwynde, held a stall at a special fundraiser at Hawcoat Park for the Tigerlily Trust, which offers support for bereaved parents. The baby-loss charity
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Where to find the best pumpkin patches this October Half Term
As Halloween fast approaches so does the October Half Term break so to keep your family entertained this autumn we've put together everything you need to know about visiting one of the local pumpkin patches. Lakeland Maze Farm Park near Kendal
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How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'
Pensions are set to rise in April next year as the Government is facing an extra £100 million bill following revised figures published on Tuesday, a former pensions minister has said. Under the triple lock guarantee, the state pension increases
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New BBC period drama will see Jane Austen character visit the Lake District
The BBC has announced a new period drama, which will be partly set in the Lakes, based on one of Jane Austen’s most unassuming characters. Viewers will be able to return to the irresistible world of ballrooms and romance with Mary Bennet in The
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Smoking rate in Barrow reaches record low
The rate of people smoking in Barrow reached a record low last year, new figures show. It comes as public health charity Action on Smoking and Health urged the Government to bring forward its bill to end the sale of tobacco and to create a generation
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Councillors to decide whether south Cumbria venue can stay open until midnight
COUNCILLORS are set to decide whether a café in south Cumbria can sell alcohol until 11.30pm. Members of the licensing sub-committee for Westmorland and Furness Council will decide whether to grant a premises licence to Rivers and Roads on Park
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Barrow AFC set to ‘bring the town together’ for Christmas Markets extravaganza
BARROW AFC is hoping to ‘bring the town together’ this December with the launch of the club's inaugural Christmas Markets event in the town centre. The club is working in conjunction with Barrow Business Improvement District and the Barrow AFC
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Cumbria Taekwondo cadet becomes British Novice champion as team win haul of medals
CUMBRIA Taekwondo has a new British Novice champion after a young martial artist claimed gold at the British Kyorugi National Championships in Sheffield. Elliot Fell beat his competitors in style at his first nationals by winning all three of his
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Hospital trust attempts to cut costs amid 'significant' financial challenge
THE trust that runs south Cumbria's hospitals has reduced spending as it battles 'significant' financial challenges. The Morecambe Bay NHS Trust is facing a deficit of more than £16 million, according to its most recent figures, more than £3 million
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Council to sell land in south Cumbria to provide 'much needed' affordable housing
THE council is set to sell land in Kendal to a social housing provider to provide ‘much needed’ affordable homes. Members of the cabinet for Westmorland and Furness Council have approved plans to sell land at High Sparrowmire to South Lakes Housing
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National Trust celebrates 40 years of Sandscale Haws
The National Trust is celebrating 40 years of Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve with a new film. The film, commissioned to mark the anniversary, will be screened at Ulverston and at Kendal Mountain Festival. It aims to reflect on the unique
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'Concerted campaign to remove me' from advisor role - former Barrow MP
THE Government's extremism advisor and former Barrow MP John Woodcock claims there is a 'concerted campaign' to remove him from his role. Mr Woodcock, who took the title Lord Walney when he was made a peer by Boris Johnson in 2020, became a government
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Government pledges to 'invest heavily' in community as well as BAE
THE Government has pledged to 'invest heavily' in Barrow's community as well as developing the shipyard in light of the AUKUS deal. During defence questions in the House of Commons on Monday, October 14, Barrow MP Michelle Scrogham asked parliamentary
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Rick Stein announces 2025 tour - here's how to get tickets
Renowned chef, restaurateur, and writer, Rick Stein, will embark on a tour in March 2025 - and he's stopping in Kendal along the way. The multi-award-winning culinary expert will be sharing his passion and experiences from nearly 50 years in the
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Barrow Music Centre offers 'affordable' music lessons
A music centre is offering 'affordable' music lessons to young people in Barrow. The sessions take place each Monday at The Forum Studio, providing lessons to those aged between four and 16. The centre has three groups, with 'Music Minis' geared
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Section of Furness road off the A590 will close for up to two days
A SECTION of a rural Furness road off the A590 will close for up to two days while works are carried out. Alpine Road at Newland will close from its junction with the U5119, extending in a south easterly direction to its junction with the A590