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Shane Toal extends his stay at Barrow Raiders with new deal
OUTSIDE back Shane Toal has agreed to extend his stay with Barrow Raiders. Toal, who recently completed his 10th season at the club, has signed a new deal that will see him remain at the club until at least the end of the 2026 campaign. And
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Barrow-born Morgan named in England squad to face Samoa
BARROW-BORN Morgan Knowles has been selected for England Rugby League team’s upcoming two-Test series against Samoa. The former Ulverston Victoria High School pupil was named in head coach Shaun Wane's 24-man squad for the games. Knowles, who
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National Independent Lifeboat Association Chairman visits Haverigg rescue boathouse
Haverigg Inshore Rescue Team (HIRT) were visited by the chairman of an independent lifeboat association which saves thousands of lives each year. Neil Dalton is Chairman of the National Independent Lifeboat Association (NILA) which has over fifty
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SAD, nail trimming, fussy eaters and what to do with left over medication
PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing answers your questions. Dear PDSA, my dog Sadie seems to get really depressed over winter, could she be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder? Kelly Dear Kelly, pets don’t really suffer from
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Faith Viewpoint: Still Anarchy
Does it matter if you don’t have any particular faith viewpoint? I don’t, but I do take questions of faith and belief seriously. When I told friend that I had “lost” my Catholic faith and he laughed uproariously, wanting to know where I had lost
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Can pets get Seasonal Affective Disorder? - vet shares everything you need to know
We all know that people can get SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) – sometimes known as ‘winter depression’ – at this time of year and it might seem like our pets feel down too, but how much do the seasons really affect our pets? PDSA Vet Nurse,
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Weather warning for Cumbria heading into weekend - see if you are affected
A yellow weather warning has been issued for the majority of Cumbria. The Met Office have put the warning in place from 3am on Sunday, October 20 until noon on Monday, October 21. The warning is for strong winds that could cause disruption
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Major road to close all weekend as part of multi-million pound investment works
The A595 will be closed this weekend for utility works that are part of a Westmorland and Furness Council's multi-million-pound investment into the route. On Saturday 19 and Sunday, October 20, the A595 will be under full road closure between the
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Westmorland and Furness house prices increased in August
House prices increased by 1.5% in Westmorland and Furness in August, new figures show. The rise contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area grow by 4.2% over the last year. The average Westmorland and Furness
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Historic win for school after being awarded full marks at Cumbria in Bloom awards
A Barrow school has achieved a historic win at the Cumbria in Bloom awards after it was awarded full marks for Best Overall School Garden for the 12th year running. Dane Ghyll Primary and Nursery School once again showed just how gardening is at
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One in 20 people in Westmorland and Furness in contact with mental health services
One in 20 people in Westmorland and Furness were in contact with mental health services last year, new figures suggest. The Mental Health Foundation warned the Government must "shift gears", otherwise people will be left struggling on long waiting
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Group connects refugees with their new home in Furness through the power of food
A group in Walney are aiming to make refugees more comfortable in Furness through the power of food. Art Gene are offering a two-week residency at their outdoor project space, 'Allotment Soup', to an artist to work with the local refugee community
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Competition at The Coro aims to get people in the Halloween spirit
A competition is being run in south Cumbria later this month to get people in the Halloween spirit. Hosted by The Coro in Ulverston, the pumpkin decorating contest will take place on Saturday, October 26 from 9.30am until 12.30pm. The judges
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New cafe scheme in Barrow helps people look to the future
A new cafe service is coming to Barrow next month to help people plan for the future. Organised by St Mary's Hospice, the 'Future Care Planning Café' will be held at the Holiday Inn Express on Market Street on Monday, November 9. The session
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Alleged victim of Furness pensioner extradited to Canada speaks out
A FURNESS pensioner extradited to Canada over fraud charges allegedly ran a Ponzi scheme before trial proceedings were eventually dropped due to court delays, according to a report. Peter Kevin Miller was first accused of running a scheme more
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Government urged to look at 'life-threatening' change to critical care at FGH
BARROW'S MP has urged the Government to address the potentially 'life-threatening' change made to intensive care provision at Furness General Hospital. Michelle Scrogham spoke out in parliament following a temporary decision to stop treating the
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Bee sculpture made of guns and knives to visit Barrow
A STRIKING sculpture made of guns and knives is due to visit Barrow to stand against violence. The Manchester Bee sculpture, created using thousands of weapons, will be on display in the town throughout November. The monument is made from weapons
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Details revealed about new pantomime coming to Ulverston in January
A first look has been shared of a new pantomime production coming to Ulverston at the start of next year. The Ulverston Pantomime Society revealed on Tuesday, October 15 that they will be bringing 'Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs' to
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Mechanic looks to 'provide a legacy' for his family with new Barrow business
A mechanic from Barrow has started a new business in the hope of 'providing a legacy' for his family. Craig Wilson is the mind behind Wilson's Automotive Repairs, which is a mobile service operating in Barrow, Dalton, Ulverston, Askam and further
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Judge refuses to sentence defendant who turned up to court 'blind drunk'
A JUDGE refused to sentence a Barrow man with ‘an appalling drinking problem’ after he showed up to his sentencing hearing ‘blind drunk’. Luke Woodburn, of Salthouse Road, Barrow, was due to be sentenced at Preston Crown Court for two counts of
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Dozens of south Cumbria pubs & breweries included in the Good Beer Guide 2025
THE 52nd edition of CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide for 2025 has been published, with a variety of South Cumbria pubs making the list. The guide surveys the pubs across the UK and offers 'the definitive beer drinker's guide for those seeking the best pints
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Butchers cook up fundraising success with 'banger' competition
A butchers is cooking up fundraising success after launching a 'banger' competition. Dales Traditional Butchers, based in Kirkby Lonsdale, started the 'Sizzle for a Cause' contest back in September. This saw various local businesses submit
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'Things got terribly out of hand' - Knife-wielding man admits GBH charge
A BARROW man has admitted he caused another male grievous bodily harm without intent on Boxing Day last year. Christopher Allen, of Annan Street, pleaded guilty to the section 20 offence when he appeared at The Sessions House, Preston Crown Court
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Governors 'confident' school will improve after inadequate Ofsted report
SCHOOL governors are 'confident' it can improve after being branded 'inadequate' by Ofsted. A monitoring inspection took place at Millom Infant School on Lapstone Road on July 11 and 12 earlier this year after a graded inspection in June 2023.
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Cancer support group donation goes to hospice refurbishment
A group of women from Barrow have put a local hospice one step closer to realising its refurbishment goals. Members of the 'Lookin Good and Feelin Great' team visited St Mary's Hospice in Ulverston to hand over a cheque worth £2,000. The hospice
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Retired lecturer, 79, took his own life after return of polio symptoms - inquest
A RETIRED university lecturer took his own life after suffering from the 'progressive and incurable' effects of a childhood disease, an inquest has heard. Roger Osborne Lindsay, 79, was found dead by his son Toby who was visiting him at his home
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Illegal off-road bikes removed from Barrow streets by police
A new police operation has removed nine illegal off-road bikes from the streets in just a few weeks. Operation Leopard, led by the Barrow Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), is aimed at tackling the anti-social and dangerous use of off-road bikes
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Morecambe Bay Oysters secures Aquaculture accreditation
Morecambe Bay Oysters has been awarded the highly sought-after Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) accreditation. The UK’s largest hatchery, part of the Associated Seafoods group, is now recognised as a leader in responsible practices. The
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Police warn residents of scam winter heating subsidies text
POLICE have warned residents about a scam winter fuel allowance text. Cumbria Police asked residents to not click on a link supplied in a text message which states that the winter heating subsidies will be replaced and encourages those eligible