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Barrow Raider's ace Clarke in squad for crucial Wales clash
BARROW Raiders Max Clarke will be hoping he can help keep Wales’ World Cup dream alive tonight. Clarke is in the 20-man squad which faces Serbia tonight. The Welsh know they need to win at Stade d'Albert Domec, Carcassonne in France this evening
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Power restored and debris removed after Storm Ashley battered Cumbria
THE power is back on and tree debris is being removed after Storm Ashley battered south Cumbria. There were still four flood warnings and three flood alerts in place in south Cumbria on Monday but it appears that most were unscathed after the
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Showing our senior dogs some love this week
To celebrate the joy our pets bring us on a daily basis, we have a space dedicated to Pets of the Week. This week we're focusing on our senior dogs, who are well loved in their elderly years. Are you ready for this week's dose of cuteness?
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Lake District mountain rescue team kept busy over the weekend with two call outs
A mountain rescue team in the Lake District were kept busy this weekend following two separate call outs. Langdale and Ambleside MRT attended two incidents on Saturday, October 20, firstly at Loughrigg Fell near Ambleside and Brant Fell near Windermere
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‘Well established’ café known for gluten-free options looking for new owners
An ‘established and profitable' breakfast and brunch café in the centre of a busy Cumbrian town has joined the market after more than a decade of trade. The Cottage Kitchen in Kendal, which became the town’s first gluten-free chip shop in 2010,
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‘Traditional’ mill turned into a dozen ‘deluxe’ apartments for sale
A set of modern, deluxe serviced apartments on Barrow’s waterfront are for sale. The Waterview Deluxe Apartments on Michaelson Road opened in March 2014 and includes 12 fully furnished living spaces. (Image: Colliers) The property is listed
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Halloween house decorations delight ‘hundreds’
A house in Barrow has shot to local fame with ‘hundreds’ of visitors coming to marvel at the brilliantly spooky Halloween display. Reg Yarwood, who lives at Number One, Newbarns Court, has attracted quite a crowd with his seasonal decorations.
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'Unique slice of paradise' in the Lake District for sale
A ‘rare’ opportunity to acquire several ‘beautiful’ acres of land in the Lake District has become available. (Image: Corrie and Co) (Image: Corrie and Co) (Image: Corrie and Co) Two acres of land in Barbmire Woods have been advertised for sale
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Barrow AFC boss sounds rallying call for Notts clash
LET’S show them what we are about – that’s the rallying cry from Barrow AFC head coach Stephen Clemence ahead of tonight’s home game. The Bluebirds host Notts County at Holker Street this evening on the back of a recent run of bad results.
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‘Stunning’ Cumbrian B&B in Victorian seaside town joins the market
A four-star hotel at the heart of a ‘picturesque’ Victorian seaside town is for sale. Grange Boutique Hotel in Grange-Over-Sands recently underwent a ‘substantial’ restoration and refurbishment and is now looking for new owners. (Image: Colliers
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Guest house in ‘popular’ Lake District village to go under the hammer
A guest house in Bowness-on-Windermere is going for sale at public auction next week. With a guide price of £425,000, Lake View Guest House on Belsfield Terrace is going under the hammer with Auction House Cumbria. (Image: Auction House Cumbria
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Animal rescuer awarded £10,000 after wrongful arrest for stealing a chicken
An animal rescuer has been awarded £10,000 from the police after he was wrongfully arrested for stealing a chicken. Edward White, of Walney-based Cumbria Animal and Hen Rescue, was arrested in June 2021 after taking in the bird that a member of
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Man, 37, sentenced after taking and driving vehicle without permission of owner
A MAN is to be punished in the community for driving a vehicle without an owner’s consent. John Burns, of Mill Lane on Walney, took a Mercedes Benz van between April 20 and April 21 2024 in Barrow. The 37-year-old was stopped in the vehicle
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The Mail's Best Beauty Salon 2024: Meet the business that won your vote
A business owner in Millom said picking up an award 'means the absolute world'. The Beauty Hub, found on Wellington Street, has been crowned The Mail's 'Best Beauty Salon' of 2024. This came after readers of The Mail voted across two weeks
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Roundup: Five-star food hygiene ratings recently given to south Cumbria eateries
EIGHT eating establishments in South Cumbria have been awarded a new five-star food hygiene rating, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. The following ratings have been given to restaurants and cafes in Westmorland and Furness: Rated
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Prolific shoplifter back in court after stealing clothes
A PROLIFIC thief previously banned from all shops in Barrow town centre was back in court after she stole again. Nicola Duke has dozens of previous convictions and was previously banned from entering shops in Barrow's town centre and retail parks
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'Significant' issues with brick footbridge means it will be replaced
A BRICK footbridge in Ulverston that has been closed for over a year will be replaced with a timber structure due to 'significant' issues, the council says. Dragley Beck footbridge was closed in June 2023 after council officers inspected it and