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WATCH: Kite surfer found 'clinging to buoy' after 20 minutes in water before rescue
Barrow RNLI’s volunteer crew launched their inshore lifeboat this afternoon (Sunday) in response to reports of a person in the water. The request for assistance was received from HM Coastguard in Holyhead at 2.15pm. The information received was
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Storm Ashley: Thousands without power in Cumbria
THOUSANDS of homes in Cumbria are without power tonight. Here's a list of areas affected: 1252 in Dalton. Estimated time of restoration - midnight. Engineers are on their way. Postcodes affected: LA15 8LT, LA15 8FG, LA15 8PX, LA15
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Eggs thrown at cars in spate of ASB in south Cumbria town
POLICE have launched an investigation after a spate of criminal damage in a south Cumbrian town. Eggs have been thrown at cars and homes and rubbish has been dumped on vehicles in Kirkby Lonsdale, said police. A spokesman for South Lakes Police
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Storm Ashley: Rescue team called out to save storm-chasing kite surfers
A KITE surfer had to be rescued after getting into trouble off the southern tip of the Furness Peninsula during Storm Ashley. Just after 2pm on Sunday, members of the RNLI were called out to save a kite surfer who suffered an ‘unfortunate situation
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Storm Ashley: New flood warnings issued for early hours of the morning
A new set of flood warnings for the high tide overnight are in place across eight areas of Cumbria. Storm Ashley has arrived, bringing heavy rain, large waves and strong winds. The Environment Agency has issued eight flood warnings in Cumbria
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22 takeaways in Barrow with a five star hygiene rating
We’ve rounded up the best rated takeaways in Barrow, according to the Food Standards Agency. Here is a list of all the establishments in Barrow with a five-star hygiene rating. All 22 which are considered ‘very good’ by the FSA... AJ's
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Six shots show off the beauty of Cumbria - from sunsets to leaves
Check out the latest pictures taken by The Mail's talented Camera Club. Our members have been busy capturing stunning shots of Cumbria, from the Autumnal colours of the leaves, to the clouds in the sky and the amazing examples of nature on our
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Lethal cocktail of drugs led to son's tragic discovery
A DAD was found dead in his own bed by his son after taking a toxic cocktail of drugs, an inquest has heard. Jonathan Wren, 51, was found by his son, who had gone to wake him up, on the afternoon of April 5, 2024 at his home on Drake Street in
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Three Barrow properties for sale for under £100,000
TAKE a peek at these houses advertised for sale for less than £100,000. We’ve rounded up three houses in Barrow which have been recently advertised for sale on Rightmove. A three-bedroom, mid-terrace property on Ainslie Street, is looking for
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‘Special’ technology helps hundreds of school children connect with Faith
Hundreds of schoolchildren have been using digital technology to learn more about of faith. Since March, the Diocese of Carlisle has been working alongside the Christian charity Counties UK to bring their special Life Exhibition to four venues
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Storm Ashley: Five areas of Cumbria told to 'act now' over flood fears
FLOOD warnings are in place for five areas of Cumbria. Storm Ashley is arriving today - bringing heavy rain and winds of up to 80mph for coastal areas. The Environment Agency has issued five flood warnings in Cumbria. Read more: Storm Ashley
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RECAP: Storm Ashley batters Cumbria
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Man arrested and sent to prison as police recover stolen quad
A man has been jailed after stealing a quad bike. Cumbria Police Rural Crime Team successfully recovered the stolen vehicle and had the offender arrested within two hours of the offence taking place. A quadbike was stolen from an area near
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Harry Potter Day celebrations take over Cumbrian town with book shop event
Dalton’s new bookshop Ever After Books has organised a magical monster hunt inspired by a popular creature from the world of Harry Potter. This follows Bloomsbury’s annual Harry Potter Book Day which was officially held on Thursday October 17 this
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M6 closed due to car stuck on bridge following crash
A part of the M6 is fully closed as multiple emergency services attend the scene of a crash. Cumbria Police and other agencies are currently dealing with a road traffic collision which involved a single vehicle. The incident occurred in the
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See inside Lake District guest house for sale as owners plan to retire
A ‘wonderfully spacious’ guest house in the heart of the Lake District has joined the market after 24 years of trade. Lakes Lodge Bed and Breakfast, in the centre of Windermere, is looking for new owners. (Image: Colliers) The small, family-run
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Barrow property to go under the hammer for £20,000
A three-bedroom, mid-terrace property in Barrow is for sale by public auction. Number 43 on Anchor Road requires a full renovation and refurbishment and is positioned close to a number of local amenities, transport links and BAE Systems, said a
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'Hidden treasure' hotel with over five acres of gardens for sale for £1,450,000
A ‘historic’ Grade II listed hotel in the Lake District, boasting more than five acres of garden and woodland, is looking for new owners. Overwater Hall, north of Keswick, has been advertised for sale with Colliers who described the property as
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Couple tie the knot in the Lake District after healing from tragic loss
A bride and groom celebrated their ‘magical’ wedding in the Lake District after healing from a tragic loss. Emma Jane Blackburn, a 28-year-old spa owner, tied the knot to Adam Edgar Dean, a 33-year-old estate agent. (Image: Julie Robinson
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Lake District holiday parks clean up coastline in annual beach clean
Team members and local volunteers took part in the Marine Conservation Society’s annual Great British Beach Clean organised by Fallbarrow and Gatebeck Holiday Parks in the Lake District. The sites in Windermere and Kendal joined thousands of volunteers
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Barrow Lifeboat receives £600 from Furness Fishing Association fundraising event
The team at Barrow Lifeboat has been handed a £600 cheque from the Boat Section of Furness Fishing Association (FFA). The RNLI is a charity that saves lives at sea and relies entirely on donations to fund its work. Each year, the FFA Boat Section
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Three fabulous Furness properties with a range of prices
Every week, dozens of properties across Furness are advertised for sale on Rightmove, we’ve rounded up three properties across a range of prices. Take a look at a house in Ulverston, a property in Barrow and an option from Askam… The cheapest
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New Fell Top Assessors join Lake District National Park ahead of winter season
The Lake District National Park has welcomed two new faces to its Fell Top Assessor team. Paddy Cave and Jim Evans are the latest recruits to join Zac Poulton in hiking Helvellyn every day throughout winter. (Image: Newsquest) The trio will
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'I can't believe this is the same bar' - Sports bar reopens after £15k transformation
A sports bar in Barrow has re-opened after a £15,000 transformation. The Knights Sports Bar on Dalkeith Street has been serving locals since 1920 with locally sourced ales, wines and wide range of spirits. Its second floor houses both a former
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Brewery co-founder wins council by-election in south Cumbria
A BREWERY co-founder said it was ‘quite humbling’ after winning a council by-election Tim Bloomer, the Liberal Democrat candidate, has been elected in the Grange and Cartmel ward on Westmorland and Furness Council after winning the by-election.
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Government inspector refuses appeal for M6 storage facility in south Cumbria
GOVERNMENT inspectors have turned down plans to create a storage and welfare facility off the M6 after an appeal was lodged. The Planning Inspectorate has refused an appeal by L.& W. Wilson Ltd to use a site just off Fairthorns Road near junction
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Plans to convert Lake District house into holiday lets refused by planners
PLANS to convert a house in Ambleside into holiday apartments have been turned down over concerns the proposals would cause ‘noise and disturbance’. The Lake District National Park Authority has refused a planning application from Mr C Wear to
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Residents warn garden plans will block 'safe access' to village hall
PROPOSALS to create private garden space at a former pub in south Cumbria would block ‘safe access’ to the village hall and would pose a ‘significant danger’ to pedestrians, residents have warned. Members of the South Lakeland local area planning
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Dangerously out of control dog injured woman in Barrow
A BARROW dog owner has had his sentencing date fixed after admitting his pet injured a woman while dangerously out of control. Nathaniel Shaw conceded that his brown Mastiff Cross had injured a woman in Chester Street, Barrow, on March 29 at South
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Seven community groups benefit from nearly £10,000 worth of funding
An Ulverston-based business has supported seven community groups working in the local area. The Hornby Foundation, which is the charitable branch of JF Hornby & Co, donated £9,800 in its latest batch of grants earlier this month. This means
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Woman, 34, ordered to pay compensation to female police officer after assaulting her
A WOMAN has been ordered to pay compensation to a female police officer following an assault in Barrow. Kelly Wilson, of Lord Street, Barrow, admitted she assaulted PC Dowden by beating her when she appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court
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Man, 34, sentenced after being caught drink driving
A BARROW man has been ordered to pay over £1,200 to a court after he caught driving while over twice the legal alcohol limit. Craig Mcilvogue, of Moor Tarn Lane on Walney, pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to drink driving when he appeared
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Walk to Remember makes hospice history with £130,000 success
A HOSPICE charity event has made history by raising over £130,000. The 2024 Walk to Remember, organised by St Mary's Hospice, took place in September, selling out for the first time. The charity has now announced the event, by raising a total
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Si King to open new restaurant taking people 'down memory lane'
Si King has announced plans to open a new restaurant that could welcome guests by the end of the year. The Hairy Biker shared the news alongside venture partner Richard Marsden, managing director of Building Design Northern (BDN) Ltd. The restaurant