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One lane closed on M6 in southbound direction after accident
An accident on the M6 this afternoon has forced one lane to be closed in a southbound direction. The incident was first reported at around 2.50pm on Friday, October 25, with slow traffic said to be partially blocked. Commuters are largely impacted
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Traffic Alert: A5074 closed near Levens after accident
MOTORISTS are warned to stay away from A5074 near A590 Levens after an accident reported just after 12pm. (Friday October 25) Emergency services are in attendance Traffic monitoring site Inrix states: "A5074 in both directions closed, heavy
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Woman targeted by racially aggravated offence in Barrow
A woman from Barrow was the target of a racially aggravated offence in Barrow yesterday. The incident took place in a businesses premises on Cavendish Street on Thursday, October 24 at around 1.15pm. The police are now looking for help from
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Final refurbishments to Jubilee Bridge to take place after years of repairs
THE finishing touches are due to be made on a project that has seen a bridge undergo more than 1,000 repairs. After years of work - and disruption to motorist and pedestrians at points - the final refurbishments are being made to Walney's Jubilee
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Mayor presents Barrow school pupils with historic award for 'best garden in Cumbria'
The Mayor of Barrow visited a school in Barrow to present them with a special award for their garden - and also got a chance to see it. Councillor Judith McEwan and her Consort Cllr Bill McEwan went into the morning assembly to present Dane Ghyll
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Pupils enjoyed fun, educational day learning about biodiversity
GREEN-FINGERED children from South Walney Infant and Nursery School learned about nature during a visit to Allotment Soup. (Image: SCMAT) More than 50 pupils braved the rainy weather to enjoy time at the Allotment Soup project on Walney.
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New supernatural photography exhibition by young artists at Furness Abbey
A new photography exhibition inspired by the supernatural has been created and installed at Furness Abbey in Barrow. In a series of workshops funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, students, artists and academic experts came together
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‘Traditional’ lakeside villa with sauna advertised for over half-a-million pounds
A ‘remarkably large’ property in the Lake District has been added to the market with a price tag in excess of half-a-million pounds. West View Villa is a ‘perfect’ family home on the shores of Windermere, for sale with an asking price of £550,000
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See inside a bungalow, town house and detached family home for sale in Ulverston
Check out these three, fabulous Ulverston properties that have been recently advertised for sale… Take a look at this ‘excellent’ semi-detached bungalow on Appletree Road, which is listed with an asking price of £195,000. (Image: Rightmove
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Skipper thanks fans for backing on his return from injury
BARROW AFC skipper Niall Canavan has thanked fans for his reception in the midweek clash with Notts County. Captain Canavan, who has signed a new contract with the Bluebirds running through until the summer of 2026, has spent some time on the sidelines
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Plans submitted to convert only pub in Cumbrian village into houses
NEW plans have been lodged to convert the only pub in a Yorkshire Dales village into housing. Paul and Carole Wilson have submitted a planning application to the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority to convert the Pheasant Inn in Casterton,
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The rare Beatrix Potter 50p coin with a £10,000 asking price
A 50p coin depicting a beloved Beatrix Potter character has been given an asking price of £10,000. The item is being sold on eBay for 20,000 times its original face value and is located in Doncaster. The coin features Mr Jeremy Fisher, whose
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Motorist fined after speeding at 35mph in 30mph zone
A MOTORIST has been fined by a court after he was clocked driving at 35mph in 30mph zone. Richard Sheppard, from Ulverston, was said to have driving over the speed limit on a road near Chester. According to papers from Warrington Magistrates
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Residents in Cumbria hit big jackpot with share of over £450,000
Residents in Cumbria have hit the big jackpot this month after winning a share of over £450,000. This came through October's premium bond prize draw, with 34 people in the county taking home sizable amounts. Out of that group, four lucky Cumbrians
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‘Belligerent’ man with ‘appalling drinking problem’ jailed after spitting at police
A ‘BELLIGERENT’ man with ‘an appalling drinking problem’ has been jailed for several assaults on emergency workers in the form of spitting. Luke Woodburn, of Salthouse Road, Barrow, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on October 24 after admitting
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Cumbria 'needs more police officers' as 'stark' figures revealed
CUMBRIA needs more police officers, it has been said, after figures revealed there were just 20 bobbies on the beat for every 100,000 residents. The chair of a group representing the county's rank-and-file officers said there were 'insufficient
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Lake District company strikes gold with 'prestigious' award win
A Windermere-based travel company has struck gold after picking up an award victory this week. Mountain Goat, which runs tours across the Lake District and the rest of the country, received the prestigious Visit England Gold Accolade for 'outstanding
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"Needed it more than ever" - Festival boasts best donations 'in nearly a decade'
The Ulverston Lantern Festival has received its highest amount of donations in 'nearly a decade'. The annual event returned in September, with organisers sharing the good news this week. Online donations through the festival's JustGiving page
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Beatrix Potter's house gets 'TLC' to preserve it for future generations
Beatrix Potter's home in the Lake District has recently been getting an 'important' upgrade to preserve it for future fans. Since last week, the property in Near Sawrey was treated to a 'little TLC' to keep it in 'great shape for generations to
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Handkerchiefs worn by Dave Myers turned into remembrance poppies
Handkerchiefs worn by Dave Myers are being transformed into remembrance poppies to raise money for charity. Lili, Dave's wife, shared on Thursday, October 24 that she would be making the special creations herself, building upon last year's success
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Lake District: Green light for new 24 metre phone mast to improve connectivity
PLANS for a taller communications tower in the Lake District have been given the go-ahead in a bid to deliver ‘vital’ mobile connectivity. Lake District National Park Authority has approved a notice of intention application from Cornerstone to
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Council secures funding to clean chewing gum off streets
THE COUNCIL has secured tens of thousands of pounds in funds to clean chewing gum off streets. Westmorland and Furness Council is one of 54 across the country that have successfully applied to the chewing gum task force, now in its third year,
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Lake District Hotel's eco-friendly wedding gift for couples
A Lake District hotel is helping newlywed couples make a permanent mark on their wedding day while assisting the environment. Wild Boar Estate, nestled within 72 acres of rural woodland, has come up with a memento for couples married at their venue
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Mystery man found on shore still unidentified after international searches - inquest
A CORONER has called it a 'matter of some sorrow' that the identity of a man who washed up on the shore in Barrow 18 months ago is still unknown. A white male, thought to be aged between 50 and 60, was spotted off the western shore of Roa Island
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Officers given 'life-saving' antidote to prevent fatal opioid overdoses
Frontline police officers in Cumbria are being equipped with a 'life-saving' antidote to help prevent fatal opioid overdoses. Naloxone, the antidote, is administered as a nasal spray and is now part of the emergency first aid response. Patrol
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Newbarns Primary School staff begin Makaton signing classes
Staff at a Barrow school are learning Makaton to support children with learning and communication difficulties. A team of 16 staff from Newbarns Primary and Nursery School have started learning Level 1 of the programme, which uses signs, symbols
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Girls, 7 and 10, raise £110 for hospice by selling handmade bracelets
FOUR girls from Dalton raised £110 for St Mary's Hospice by selling handmade bracelets. The kind-hearted girls are sisters Hallie (10) and Ruby (7) Heywood and their neighbours Neveah Barker (10) and Isla Phillipson (7). Hallie and Ruby's mum
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Swimming pool may return to town after seven years under new plans
MILLOM may soon get a new swimming pool over seven years after the last one was closed. The plans are being delivered by Cumberland Council and were submitted to the planning office on October 23. They outline a new community leisure centre
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Barrow MP Michelle Scrogham joins defence select committee
THE Barrow MP Michelle Scrogham has been announced as one of the members of the new defence select committee. Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, the MP for Slough, was elected as chair of the committee in September in a secret ballot. The parties have since
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'We have learnt from our mistakes' - Indian restaurant recovers food hygiene score
THE boss of an Indian restaurant said it has 'learned from our mistakes' after improving its food hygiene score. Fahsin Ahmed, the manager of Taj Mahal on Cavendish Street, Barrow, admitted they have 'not had an easy time' after receiving a one
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Top tips to prepare your pets for Bonfire Night
Cumbrian dog owners are being urged to prepare their pets for Bonfire Night. The loud flashes and bangs from fireworks can cause 'high anxiety and distress' for pets. Scarlett Betts, an in-house pet specialist at WCF Pet & Equestrian, which