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MP Michelle Scrogham calls for urgent action over coastal erosion on Walney Island
Barrow and Furness MP Michelle Scrogham is calling for urgent action to address severe coastal erosion at Earnse Bay on Walney Island. Furness took a pounding when Storm Ashley blew in last weekend, with the island’s exposed western flank feeling
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1km of South Cumbrian river restoration completed to improve town's drinking water
A massive project saw 1km of rivers restored to improve drinking water to a Cumbrian town after South Cumbria Rivers Trust teamed up with United Utilities. This summer saw a significant river restoration project in the Poaka catchment which sits
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Check out this beautiful four-bedroom property on the market for £1,000,000
THIS beautifully presented four-bedroom semi-detached property in a highly sought-after location is on the market for one million pounds. The property, located on Millans Park in Ambleside, features four reception rooms including a cosy sitting
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Local charity welcomes donations from spooktacular Halloween house
DO you fancy being spooked this Halloween whilst also supporting a great cause? Reg Yarwood is hoping to raise over £100 for the St Mary’s Hospice this year for his spooktacular display of Halloween decorations outside his home at Number One, Newbarns
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Thief ordered to pay compensation after stealing over £40 worth of chocolate bars
A THIEF has been sentenced after he admitted he had stolen over £40 worth of chocolate bars from a discount retail store in Barrow. Dale Smith, of Worcester Street, Barrow, pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to one count of theft from a shop
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Moped driver caught driving around town centre while under influence of diazepam
A BARROW scooter driver has lost his license after he was caught behind the wheel of his moped whilst under the influence of anxiolytic drug. Timothy Leary, of Low White Close, Barrow, was stopped by road traffic officers whilst driving his SYM
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Cumbria Police confirm locations of road safety speed camera vans across county
CUMBRIA Police have announced the location of their speed camera vans today (Saturday, October 26. The road safety vans will be operating on the A66 east from Penrith, the A65 between Kirkby Lonsdale and Kendal, the A685 between Tebay and Brough
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Search & Rescue team paged to ‘pitiful and helpless’ sheep stuck in quicksand
A SEARCH and Rescue Team successfully rescued two ‘pitiful and helpless’ sheep which had become stuck in encased concrete quicksand on the bay yesterday. Bay Search and Rescue (BSAR) were paged to rescue the two animals after the team received
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Three properties in the Lake District have sold at auction
Dozens of properties across Cumbria went under the hammer this week. Starting at noon on Thursday October 24, Auction House Cumbria held an event at The Halston Hotel on Warwick Road in Carlisle. We’ve rounded up all the properties in the Lake
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Half term events for children across South Cumbria including for Halloween
If you're looking for things to do with the kids this half-term, South Cumbria has many events running from now to the beginning of November. The spooky season is upon us and as such, there plenty of creepy and creative events to attend. If
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Check out these three Furness properties with a range of price tags
Dozens of properties across a range of different prices are put up for sale every week, take a look at some of the most recent additions to Rightmove. We’ve rounded up three Furness properties, each from a different price bracket. Take a look a
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We need to stand up to test, says Barrow boss Clemence
BARROW AFC head coach Stephen Clemence says his side will have to stand up to a physical challenge at Hayes Lane today. The Bluebirds face a long trip south to take on Bromley FC in League Two (Kick-Off 3pm). The hosts go into the buoyed by
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The 10 finalists revealed as The Mail searches for the best local curry house
The ten finalists for the 'Best Curry House 2024' can now be revealed. Last week The Mail launched the new award to find the best takeaway or restaurant across south Cumbria that is satisfying residents' need for a bit of spice. Our readers
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Icons of rock T-Rex return to Ulverston for live performance
T-Rex, icons of the glam rock world, are set to return to Ulverston later this year for a live performance. They will once again be taking to the stage at the Roxy Cinema, with their show in 2023 proving to hugely popular. The performance will
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Halloween event in Ulverston repeats fundraising success for 'vital' service
A returning Halloween event in Ulverston has repeated its fundraising success, with donations ticking over £16,000. The annual spooky soiree organised by Stollers took place last weekend at the Coronation Hall, with the community once again coming
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Bake Off winner and special guests help Lakeland mark 60 years in Windermere
Lakeland are celebrating and reflecting on 60 years of business next month - with help from a Bake Off winner. The kitchenware brand will be marking the milestone birthday on Thursday, November 7 at their flagship store in Windermere. The evening
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Care service opens new office in Barrow to help people across South Lakes
A care service aiming to help people in the South Lakes area has opened the doors to its new office in Barrow. All Healthcare Service, which manages centres across the UK, shared that its new base in Cumbria at 102 Duke Street was ready to welcome
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Driver in his sixties caught nearly three times over legal drinking limit - sentence
A MAN has been sentenced in court after he was caught nearly three times over the legal drink driving limit. Graham Wilding, of Devonshire Road, Ulverston, was driving his Vauxhall Astra Club on Lightburn Road when he was stopped by road traffic
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Recurring sinkhole problem forces car park closure in south Cumbria
A recurring sinkhole problem in south Cumbria has resulted in the closure of a car park. Millom Town Council shared on Friday, October 25 that the car park at Haverigg Park will be closed for the 'foreseeable' future as a result of the issue.
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Man, 36, sentenced for racially aggravated harassment offence to cause alarm/distress
A MAN has been ordered to pay over £1,000 to a court for racially aggravated harassment. Karl Jackson, of New Market Street, Ulverston, pleaded guilty on the day of his trial to using racially aggravated threatening or abusive words or behaviour
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Ford Park 'ready for the weekend' after £40,000 development
Ford Park is ready to welcome back runners and visitors this weekend after a development worth over £40,000. A new perimeter path at the site in Ulverston has been in the works since September, with the team sharing that the weekly park run would
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Plans for new homes approved in south Cumbria village
PLANS for three homes in a south Cumbrian village have been given the green light by the council. Members of South Lakeland local area planning committee for Westmorland and Furness Council approved plans from Holbeck Homes for the houses to be
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Third generation of family joins West Cumbrian fire team
THREE generations of a family have served Seascale Fire Station for 45 years collectively. The trio have attributed this to their 'camaraderie' and 'community spirit.' George Steele became the family’s third generation of On-Call Firefighters
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Lake District: Eight holiday lodges near Newby Bridge refused
PLANS to build lodges at a Lake District holiday park have been turned down due to concerns the proposed development would lead to the ‘deterioration of an irreplaceable habitat’. The Lake District National Park Authority has refused proposals
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Prolific offender with track record of assaulting emergency workers jailed
A KENDAL man who spat and kicked a police officer was told his diagnosed behaviour issues were not a “get out of jail free” card. Scott Graham, 36, apologised for his latest criminal conduct at Carlisle Crown Court on Friday as he was handed an
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Four people in court accused of involvement in alleged bogus call scam
THREE men and a woman have appeared in front of a Carlisle Crown Court judge after being charged as part of a probe into bogus telephone calls allegedly made by people pretending to be police officers. The three males: Bilal Akhter, aged 39, Amir
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Former shipyard workers asked to share memories for social history scheme
FORMER Barrow shipyard workers and veterans are being asked to share their memories and stories as part of a social history project. This will be for Westmorland and Furness Libraries' memory lane project. "All kinds of stories, from funny
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Barrow house for sale in quiet cul-de-sac
A spacious, semi-detached home in a quiet cul-de-sac in Barrow is up for sale with a guide price of £400,000. Located on Kempas Avenue, the four-bedroom property is described as 'deceptively spacious' and 'beautifully maintained' throughout by
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The Ryebeck Hotel, home to the Giddy Goose Bar and Grill, announce reopening
Welcome to the newly refurbished Ryebeck Hotel, home to the fabulous Giddy Goose Bar and Grill. The new owners have embarked on a major refurbishment during the 3 years of closure, creating an updated version of the old classic country house with
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'Small but mighty' Cumbrian village among the 'best places to live in UK'
A 'small but mighty' Cumbrian village has been named one of the best places to live in the UK. Part of Muddy Stiletto's 'Top 300 Places to Live series', the quaint little haunt in Cumbria was showered with adoring praise. Where exactly? Cartmel
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This is when your child can swim for 10p over half-term
LEISURE centres across Cumbria are offering 10p swims for children over half term. Young people aged 16 or under will be able to take advantage of offer at Westmorland and Furness Council-owned swimming pools in Appleby, Barrow, Dalton, Kendal
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Affordable Halloween activities for families in South Cumbria
With Halloween fast approaching, a mother has shared a guide to affordable family-friendly activities across South Cumbria. Laura Earl, from Linstock near Carlisle, has thousands of followers on Instagram, where she's known as 'The Hiking Household
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Former MP says code of conduct complaint has been dismissed
A FORMER Barrow MP who is now in the House of Lords has said that a code of conduct complaint against him has been dismissed. John Woodcock, who takes the title Lord Walney, said that he had been informed by the standards commissioner that a complaint
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American tourist continues to wind up Lake District locals
Prepare yourself, she's back. Three things are certain in this life: Death, taxes and a TikToker winding people up. User farawaylucy is no stranger to the Lake District, previously visiting 'Amblesiddy' and 'Windermerry' back in the summer.