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Simon Cowell 'heartbroken' as he pays tribute to Liam Payne following his death
Simon Cowell has paid tribute to former One Direction member Liam Payne, following his death at the age of 31. Local police said the singer fell from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel on Wednesday (October 16) in the Palermo
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Simon Cowell 'heartbroken' as he pays tribute to Liam Payne following his death
Simon Cowell has paid tribute to former One Direction member Liam Payne, following his death at the age of 31. Local police said the singer fell from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel on Wednesday (October 16) in the Palermo
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'Act now' - Flood warning issued for Cumbria coastal areas
FLOOD warnings have been issued for south Cumbria coastal areas. The Environment Agency said flooding is expected overnight at Barrow around Biggar, Rampside and Vickerstown and along the coast from Roosebeck to Carnforth. Flood warning for
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Watch: 24-year-old man arrested in early morning police drugs raid
Cumbria police has released dramatic footage of a drugs raid at a home in Barrow this morning (October 18). The bodycam footage shows a 6:19am timestamp as officers in Barrow Neighbourhood Police Team carry out a warrant on Longway in which they
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Nearly £12,000 donated in fundraiser after five people die in M6 crash
HUNDREDS of people have donated money in support of the families of those who died in a crash on the M6 in Cumbria. Nearly £12,000 has been raised after five people were killed in a crash involving two cars that occurred near Tebay Services.
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Barrow Raiders swoop for Cougars star Ellis Robson
BARROW Raiders have swooped for Keighley Cougars Forward Ellis Robson. Robson has signed a two-year deal with Cumbrians and is the club’s third permanent addition since the end of the 2024 campaign. Whitehaven duo Ryan King and Curtis Teare
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Everyone’s favourite marmalade-loving bear is coming to Barrow for Paddington Day
Vue Cinema in Barrow is celebrating the nation's favourite marmalade-loving bear with a special Paddington Day this weekend. To celebrate the release of the franchise's third film Paddington in Peru they have teamed up with the makers of the film
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Nominations still open as The Mail searches for best curry house
Nominations are still open as The Mail continues its search for the best curry house in the area. Earlier this week, we launched the 'Best Curry House 2024' award, giving our readers the chance to promote their favourite places for a bit of spice
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Storm Ashley to batter Cumbria with 70mph gusts
STORM Ashley could bring 70mph gusts into Cumbria this weekend as the Met Office issued a weather warning for most of the county. A yellow weather warning for wind has been put in place from 3am on Sunday, 20 October until 12 noon on Monday, 21
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£500,000 worth of cocaine found in M6 drugs bust
CUMBRIA Police have charged a man after around five kilograms of cocaine was recovered following a drugs bust on the M6 in Cumbria. Officers stopped a white Volkswagen Golf near to Junction 40, Penrith, on October 16. Police believe the drugs
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New benches vandalised in town's 'pocket park'
BENCHES installed as part of a new 'pocket park' in a Cumbrian town have been vandalised. The two benches were part of a resurfaced area at Rusland Drive, Dalton, that was previously a children's play area, but its aging equipment had been assessed
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One house in Barrow has pulled out all the stops for Halloween
The nights are getting longer, the air is getting colder and spooky season is right around the corner... With October 31 fast approaching, we’re getting into the spirit of Halloween. To find out what our readers have planned for the celebration
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Bluebirds working hard to get back on track says boss
BARROW AFC head coach Stephen Clemence believes his side can get back on track after a week on the training ground. With a number of Saturday, Tuesday fixtures in recent weeks, turnarounds after games have been tight for the Bluebirds. But
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Man, 25, appears in court charged with making over 1,000 indecent images of children
A MILLOM man has appeared in court charged with making over one thousand indecent images of children. Cristian Rusu, of Nelson Street, is said to have made 710 category A images - the most serious. The 25-year-old is also alleged to have made
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Man assaulted receptionist at four-star hotel following drunken dispute
A MAN assaulted a receptionist at a four-star hotel whilst intoxicated because he refused to give him a cigarette lighter, a court heard. James Vincent Oldham pleaded guilty to a single count of assault by beating when he appeared at South Cumbria
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New business in south Cumbria helps people 'thrive' in their community
A new business has launched in south Cumbria looking to help people 'thrive' in their communities. The Lakeland Home Help Company, based in Ulverston, began operating last month and covers the surrounding areas including Greenodd, Penny Bridge,
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Event promises 'biggest night of the year' in aid of Bay Search and Rescue
An upcoming event in south Cumbria has promised the 'biggest night of the year' to support Bay Search and Rescue. Hosted by The Red Rose in Ulverston and organised by Playdale Playgrounds, the charity pub quiz night will take place on Friday, October
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New exhibition coming to celebrate Dave Myers and Dave Day
A new exhibition is coming later this month that will honour Dave Myers and the Dave Day celebrations. National Motorcycle Museum Live is coming to Solihull on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27. Dave's widow Lili Myers confirmed that
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Young footballers from Furness to support 'true Askam lad' Neil Jones
A team of young footballers in Furness are doing their bit to help a local man get the 'life-changing' wheelchair he needs. Earlier this year Neil Jones and his partner Emily Blowers, from Barrow, started raising money for an all-terrain wheelchair
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Plans approved to carry out 'critical' repairs to grade II listed bridge
PLANS to carry out ‘critical’ repairs to a grade II listed bridge in south Cumbria have been given the green light. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority has granted listed building consent to Westmorland and Furness Council to carry out
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Community event looks to clean up Lake District trail for runners and cyclists
A community event this weekend is looking to clean up a popular spot for exploring in the Lake District. Organised by Leisure Lakes Ulverston and Ride Bikes, both of whom look to encourage people to get cycling from their bases in Ulverston, the
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Halloween event in Barrow puts local swimmers to the test
A Halloween event this weekend will be putting young swimmers from across the region to the test. The Halloween Sprint Meet of 2024 will take place at Barrow Park Leisure Centre on Saturday, October 19 and has been organised by the Barrow Amateur
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Westmorland and Furness among worst areas for school attendance
PUPILS in the area have one of the worst attendance rates in the country, figures reveal. Secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness have the fifth lowest rate of attendance in England. According to analysis of government data, schools in
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Council chiefs uphold decision to re-locate library service in Ulverston
COUNCIL chiefs have upheld a decision to re-locate Ulverston’s library service despite a consultation being labelled ‘not fair’ or ‘transparent’. Members of the cabinet for Westmorland and Furness Council ratified the decision to move the library
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Plans to convert Lake District guest house into bar turned down
PLANS to convert a guest house in Bowness into a bar have been turned down. The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) refused a planning application from Bowness Bay Investments Ltd to convert part of the grade II listed Laurel Cottage
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Council submits revised plans for 'tremendously exciting' project on Walney
REVISED plans for a nature hub in Walney reflect the views of the community, says the council. Westmorland and Furness Council has submitted revised plans for the Earnse Bay Outdoor Centre after a period of review and further input from the local
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Business owner gives up day's earnings for hospice who cared for his dad
A business Barrow has raised over £1,500 for a local charity after giving up a day's earnings. The team at Ultimate Auto Locksmiths, based at Ashburner Way, gave all the money brought in on Sunday, September 22 to St Mary's Hospice of Ulverston
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Emotive new film encourages potential foster carers to step forward in Cumbria
Cumbria Fostering has released an emotive new short film ‘Everything’, which shows the transformative effect of fostering on children and young people, to encourage potential carers to come forward in Cumbria. The new film, created in collaboration
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Recycling cancellations in Furness blamed on 'staff sickness'
THE council has blamed issues with recycling collections in Barrow this week on 'staff sickness.' Barrow Town councillor Paul Griffiths shared an email from a council officer apologising for cancelling the recycling rounds in his ward in Roose
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Millions of litres of sewage 'illegally dumped' in Windermere
Water company United Utilities has been accused of failing to report more than 100 million litres of raw sewage that it illegally dumped into Windermere over a three-year period. Analysis by the BBC found that the company, which serves seven million
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One Stop convenience store opens in new location
A new convenience store has opened in Millom. The One Stop franchise on Lapstone Road opened its doors on October 10, in partnership with independent retailer Umang Patel. There was a special launch for the store, attended by members of the
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Bowness Bay Brewing announces first-ever Christmas market
A brewery has revealed plans for its first-ever Christmas market. Bowness Bay Brewing, based in Castle Mills, Aynam Road, Kendal, will be hosting the event. It is set to take place from 11am on Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17