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Brothers 'groomed and exploited' girls over several years
Three brothers have been found guilty of child sex offences in Barrow and Leeds. Shaha Amran Miah, 48, Shaha Alman Miah, 47, and Shaha Joman Miah, 38, were convicted of child sex offences that occurred between 1996 and 2010. Amran Miah sexually
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Person 'clinging to boarding ladder of boat' rescued from Walney Channel
A person who was found 'clinging to the boarding ladder of a boat' was rescued from Walney Channel. Barrow RNLI’s volunteer crew launched their lifeboat after reports of a person in the water came in from HM Coastguard in Holyhead at 11.40am on
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A591 collision leads to 'physical altercation' between driver and biker
Two men have been left with facial injuries after a crash led to a physical altercation, said police. The incident occurred at around 1:50pm on Sunday, October 27 on the A591 near White Moss in Grasmere. A black Honda motorcycle was involved
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'Very special' documentary about Dave Myers and Dave Day coming to BBC
A special documentary about Dave Myers and the Dave Day celebrations is coming to the BBC later this year. Titled 'The Hairy Bikers: You'll Never Ride Alone', the bulk of the programme will follow the 46,000 motorbike enthusiasts who travelled
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Government calls pollution in Windermere 'outrageous' and agrees meeting
THE Government has called pollution in Windermere 'outrageous' and has agreed a meeting with United Utilities, representatives of the Lakes tourism industry and the local MP. The Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron led a Westminster Hall debate
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Lake District parkrun organisers campaign to save event from ‘tragedy’
The organisers of Ambleside’s Rothay parkrun are campaigning to save the event after United Utilities announced their previous location may not be available from next year. United Utilities intends to use Miller's Field to carry out works and have
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New Cumbrian business launches female football brand for 'Girls with goals'
A new business in Furness has launched a female football brand that is about ‘more than just fashion’. As well as clothing and sportswear, Goal Girl aims to create a community of football loving girls and inspire the next generation. (Image
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Take a look at these two properties in Kendal sold at auction
Last week we saw dozens of properties across Cumbria go under the hammer at public auction. 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
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Cat's Life: Why volunteers appear to have been 'bodyboarding on dry land' in Walney
The past few weeks have seen some rather unusual sights of people appearing to 'bodyboard on dry land' along the coast of Walney. Cumbria Wildlife Trust revealed on Friday (October 25) that work is currently taking place to revive vast seagrass
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Hawcoat Park prove too strong for Windermere to claim win
HAWCOAT PARK 22 WINDERMERE 5 AFTER a most frustrating start to the new season the maroon and whites had their first meaningful home game when Windermere made the short trip to Hawcoat Park. New skipper Jack Shannon and his team looked splendent
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Behind the scenes at Witherslack Orchards in autumn
Production is in full swing at Witherslack Orchards where every apple that goes into their juice is picked and cleaned by hand. From first visiting in the spring, Sarah French returned to see autumn operations Sam Reynolds is arm deep in apples
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Winger Ryan Shaw signs new deal with Barrow Raiders
WINGER Ryan Shaw has extended his stay with Barrow Raiders for what could be his final season. Shaw has penned a new one-year deal with the club which run until the end of the 2025 campaign. Speaking to the club’s official website, Shaw said
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Garden plans in Cumbrian village approved despite concerns over alleged footpath
PROPOSALS to create private garden space at a former pub in south Cumbria have been given the green light despite concerns it would block ‘safe access’ to the village hall. Members of the South Lakeland local area planning committee for Westmorland
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Ulverston-based business expands with second site in the UK
A business in Ulverston has announced its plans to expand with a second site in the UK. Caine Performance, which specialises in automotive tuning services, will be announcing the location of the new shop later this week. The business, found
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South Lakes group get official charity recognition to help expand their service
A group in Grange-over-Sands is now able to expand its services after being officially recognised as a charity. The Charity Commission for England and Wales has now recognised South Lakeland Phoenixes, which provides mental health support across
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Council faced with several different recruitment challenges
HOUSING affordability and competition from local employers have been earmarked as challenges for the council’s recruitment and retention of staff. A report prepared for the audit committee for Westmorland and Furness Council said the authority
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Barrow singers present 'popular music with a classical mix' in Millom show
A group of singers from Barrow will be performing popular songs with a 'classical twist' in Millom next month. Voce - a male quartet - will be taking to the stage at the Millom Palladium on Saturday, November 9 from 7.30pm. Read more: Barrow
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Pub in Ulverston aims to 'help families' with free meals for children
A pub in south Cumbria is doing its bit to help families in the region by providing free meals for children. The Kings Arms, found on King Street in Ulverston, announced the new deal on Friday, October 25. A spokesperson said: "We like to help
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New community shop promises 'exciting future' after opening its doors
A new community shop aiming to help locals has opened its doors in south Cumbria. Millom and Around the Combe C.I.C, established in July this year, celebrated the grand opening of their second donation shop at 32 Lapstone Road on Friday. This
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Manchester City star supports Ulverston hospice with signed shirt
A Premier League star is gifting one of his shirts to help raise money for a south Cumbrian hospice. Rico Lewis, a full-back for Manchester City and England, has signed and donated a shirt to be auctioned on behalf of St Mary's Hospice. The
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Ambleside gets ready for Christmas as organisers begin light installation
A town in south Cumbria has started getting into the Christmas spirit this weekend ahead of annual event. Volunteers from the Ambleside Christmas Lights switch-on started work on Sunday, October 27 to set up the installations and make sure the
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The Mail's Best Curry House 2024: New owners of Askam restaurant aim for award
The new owners of an Indian restaurant in Askam are hoping to pick up an award within a month of taking over. Earlier in October, The Mail began its search for the best curry house of 2024, building on the success of other recent award campaigns
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"Dave Day 2025 is a go!" - Organisers confirm Dave Myers tribute will return
The organisers of Dave Day have confirmed the massive event will be returning next year. The original celebration, designed to honour the life of Dave Myers, took place in Barrow on June 8 with locals and fans alike wondering whether a second edition
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Properties and businesses flooded after overnight deluge
AN OVERNIGHT deluge combined with a high tide flooded properties and businesses in Ulverston and blocked roads. Up to 15 properties flooded after heavier-than-expected rainfall and debris accumulation early Monday morning (October 28). There
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Immigrant took his own life over 'worries' of being forced back to Ghana
A ‘FINE, friendly’ Ghanaian man 'seeking greener pastures' in Cumbria took his own life over worries about his family being forced to return to their native country amid difficulties over their immigration status, an inquest heard. Albert Mensah
