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Police appeal after man with 'military style haircut' steals cash from home
Cumbria police are investigating a burglary at a home in Barrow. Cash was stolen from a property on Devon Street between 2:45pm and 3:30pm on September 22. A police spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward
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Winger Charlie Kirk delighted to sign Barrow AFC deal
BARROW AFC new boy Charlie Kirk is delighted to have joined the club. The 26-year-old joins The Bluebirds on a deal until the end of the season with the option of a further year. He told the club’s official YouTube channel: “I’ve been training
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Yorkshire Auctioneer Angus Ashworth 'delighted' to auction rare £1 found in Cumbria
A TV antiques expert has said he was 'delighted' to be approached to sell a one-of-kind coin found in a post office in a Cumbrian town. Angus Ashworth, also known as the Yorkshire Auctioneer from the show The Yorkshire Auction House, auctioned
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Draw a step in right direction says Barrow AFC boss
BARROW boss Stephen Clemence stressed Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw against Notts County was a “step in the right direction” despite an historic win slipping through their fingers. The Bluebirds came within a whisker of a first win over the Magpies
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Calls for council to revoke licence of Cumbria zoo
WESTMORLAND and Furness Council has responded to calls to shut down Dalton's zoo after new claims of animal welfare issues. An online petition has amassed more than 32,000 signatures following claims of animal neglect made by ex-employees of the
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Motorbike rider taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' after crash
A MOTORBIKE rider was taken to hospital after a collision with a car. Cumbria Police said a blue Ford Fiesta and a red Honda motorbike were involved in a collision in Barrow on Tuesday evening. Officers are appealing for information on the
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Trainline announces Railcards will no longer work on all trains
Trainline has issued an update for customers with a Railcard to help them avoid being fined when travelling on trains. In the update, Trainline explained that passengers cannot use their Railcard on all trains. Customers will need to check
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Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert top tips for making £1,000 before Christmas
With Christmas around the corner, many of us will be turning our attention to our bank accounts ahead of the heavy period of spending to come. To help you with your Christmas coffers, Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team have found a number
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The new rare 50p coin in circulation selling for more than 200 times its value
The Royal Mint's rarest coin in circulation has sold for more than 200 times its face value on eBay this week. The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p sparked a mini bidding war amid coin collectors on the auction site, as 16 bids were made on
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Police name Skoda driver killed in M6 crash
Cumbria Police have confirmed the identity of the Skoda driver killed in a crash on the M6. The collision occurred at around 4:04pm on October 15 after the Skoda was reported to be travelling southbound on the northbound carriageway, near Tebay
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Missing man, 69, last seen at 3am this morning
Cumbria Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing man. 69-year-old Steven Thornton was last seen at Ribble Gardens on Walney at around 3am this morning, Wednesday October 23. Steven is described as 5ft 11ins, average build. It is believed
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Why condensation is forming on your windows and how to stop it
Condensation can damage your windows and furniture, and it can also cause mould which could be detrimental to your health to form. With winter fast approaching, many of us will be noticing condensation on our windows as we try and cut down on the
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Rare £1 coin discovered in post office fetches £1.2k at auction
A rare £1 coin discovered by a Cumbrian postmistress has fetched twice what it was estimated to be worth at auction. 62-year-old Diane Bath, who runs The Post Office in Broughton-in-Furness, discovered the 'one-of-a-kind coin' that was accidentally
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New project calls for memories from the shipyard to bring history to life
Barrow Shipyard workers and local veterans are being urged to share memories, stories, and items as part of a new project. The Memory Lane Project, by Westmorland and Furness Libraries, aims to capture and preserve the personal experiences of local
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Government minister visits Barrow to see regeneration efforts
Barrow's potential, including ongoing regeneration efforts, was showcased to a Government minister. Key members of Team Barrow presented their vision for the town to Alex Norris MP, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of
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Man with ‘sexual interest in the abuse of very young children’ is jailed
A JUDGE has jailed a man who he said has a ‘sexual interest in the abuse of very young children’. Scott Hall, of Pennine Gardens, Barrow, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court after pleading guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children
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"Keep your eyes open!" - Si King teases Dave Day future
Si King has teased that 'something' is being planned after speaking about Dave Day. The Hairy Biker was speaking to Chris Evans on the Virgin Radio breakfast show ahead of the release of the latest cookbook created by Si and the late Dave Myers
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Christmas event in south Cumbria cancelled due to club 'losing members'
A popular Christmas event in south Cumbria has been cancelled due to the organisers not having enough people to make it happen. The Ulverston Rotary Club has said its annual Santa Run would not be happening this year. The event usually sees
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Jack Rhodes 'repays community support' with one-off hometown gig
MAGICIAN Jack Rhodes will be performing a one-off homecoming gig in Ulverston later this year as a way of thanking the community. The Britain's Got Talent runner-up announced his debut comedy magic show will be coming to The Coronation Hall on
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Community events tackle litter 'grot spots' across south Cumbria
Two community events this week will attempt to tackle litter 'grot spots' in a town in south Cumbria. The autumn community litter picks will take place in Ulverston on Thursday, October 24 and the Croftlands area on Saturday, October 26. Organised
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Properties to be affected by planned power cut - check the postcodes
PROPERTIES are due to be left without electricity as part of a planner power cut. Electricity North West said 22 properties in Barrow were due to temporarily left without power to allow work to take place. It said properties in the Ormsgill
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Barrow-built Cold War submarine enters final dismantling phase
A BARROW-built submarine is in the final stages of being dismantled and recycled more than 50 years after it left the shipyard. HMS Swiftsure, active during the Cold War, is one of a series of vessels built in the town which are now being recycled
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'Queen of the West End' Kerry Ellis comes to Barrow next year
The 'Queen of the West End' will be coming to Barrow for a special performance next year. Kerry Ellis will be appearing on stage at The Forum on October 11 2025 as part of her newly announced national tour. The Forum announced the show on Monday
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Plans to convert house in Cumbrian village into children's home approved
PLANS to convert a house in a Cumbrian village into a children’s home have given the go-ahead. Westmorland and Furness Council has granted a lawful development certificate to Therapeutic Care Ltd to convert a property in Endmoor into a children
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Halloween event looks to help 'restore and revitalise' Roxy Building
An upcoming Halloween event is hoping to help 'restore and revitalise' the Roxy Building in Ulverston. Taking place at the Laurel and Hardy Museum, the spooky bingo night will be happening on Wednesday, October 30 from 7.30pm, with doors opening
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The new shop with 'Willy Wonka vibes' and a record-breaking biscuit
A new shop is bringing 'Willy Wonka vibes' to Cumbria - along with a record-breaking biscuit. Cheryl Hamilton, born and raised in South Africa before moving to the county, is the mind behind 'Fudge My Life', a business that has been providing locals
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Critical restoration underway following water damage at historic Holker Hall
CONSERVATION experts have been tasked with critical restoration work at Holker Hall. The Grade II listed building has suffered water damage affecting silk wall-linings, wallpapers, decorative ceilings, and timber panelling in the Drawing Room and
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South Cumbria care staff trained to give Covid and flu jabs
Care home staff in South Cumbria have been trained to deliver Covid-19 and flu jabs to residents. This is part of an effort by NHS staff in the North West, who have managed to deliver more than one million Covid-19 and flu vaccinations since September
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Land identified to establish 'community orchard' in the Lake District
LAND has been identified for a community orchard in Coniston which has been 'an ambition of many local people.' Coniston Parish Council said finding the land had 'always been a struggle' but now the project can move forward to the planning stage
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Illegal vapes seized and arrests made in police operation to tackle retail crime
Illegal vapes were seized and arrests were made during a police operation to tackle retail crime. Neighbourhood policing teams across the county took part in Safer Business Action Week (SaBa Week) from October 14 to 19. The operation saw officers
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New scheme to assist Cumbria foster carers and children launched
A new initiative to assist foster carers and looked-after children has been introduced in Cumbria. The Mockingbird scheme, led by The Fostering Network, is now being implemented by Cumbria Fostering. This award-winning programme, which partners
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Operation Merlin: 20 arrests made across Cumbria
A police operation has resulted in the arrest of 20 people across Cumbria. Cumbria Police's Operation Merlin targeted people who are wanted by officers for a range of offences and who have failed to attend court. The four-day operation, which
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The Meeting Place announces its Christmas line-up of events
ONE of Barrow's main music venues has announced its Christmas line-up of events. The Meeting Place, on Duke Street, will host shows for much of December over the Christmas and New Year period. This is what will be happening: Sunday,
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Enterprise hub assists more than 150 companies in going green
The Westmorland and Furness Green Enterprise Hub has reflected on its efforts to help more than 150 businesses in the region to become more sustainable. With funding from Westmorland and Furness Council, and the support of partners, the Hub seeks
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Barrow-based nuclear ship embarks on pioneering green shipping initiative
A purpose-built ship, based in Barrow-in-Furness, was recently fitted with a new sail technology. Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) has become the first nuclear transport operator in the world to install and trial new sail technology on its ships