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BAE fire 'could have been so much worse' without emergency 'team effort'
THE fire at BAE's Barrow shipyard 'could have been much worse' if not for the quick response from emergency services, Cumbria's crime tsar has said. Cumbria and Lancashire fire crews and paramedics responded to the incident, working alongside
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BAE Barrow fire: Investigation will look into 'root cause' of shipyard blaze
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing following the fire at Barrow's shipyard. Only essential workers are being allowed to return to Devonshire Dock Hall where the blaze broke out in the early hours of Wednesday. BAE has said it would not comment further
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Vet shares guide on how to know if your pet is a healthy weight
PDSA Vet Nurse answers your questions... Dear PDSA, can I tell at home if my dog is too fat? My Labrador, Charlie seems to have gained a bit of weight recently. Thanks Isla Hi Isla, dogs come in all different builds and sizes
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Mythbusting - vet explains five of the myths and superstitions surrounding our pets
There’s plenty of myths and superstitions out there, and superstitions about pets go way back, yet only very few have any sound reasoning behind them. They are both very different things - a myth is a widely held but false belief or idea, or misrepresentation
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Should we be facilitating suicide?
Parliament is considering a Private Members’ Bill to allow terminally ill adults assistance “to end their own life”. Do Catholic Christians like me have anything distinctive to say about this? The answer is both No and Yes. Whatever the language
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In pictures: Autumn Fest attracts crowds to Barrow town centre
An event celebrating Autumn with a host of fun, family activities took place in Barrow town centre this weekend. Autumn Fest returned to the streets of Barrow on Saturday welcoming more visitors than last year's spectacle Take a look at some
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Barrow head coach won't rule out any more new arrivals
BARROW AFC boss Stephen Clemence refused to rule out more new additions, but says any deal would have to make sense. The Bluebirds recently strengthened their ranks with the addition of free agent Charlie Kirk. And Clemence told the Mail that
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'Up theirs' - Roy Chubby Brown's video message after being 'barred from Forum'
Controversial comedian Roy 'Chubby' Brown has recorded a message for Barrow ahead of an upcoming charity gig. In August it was confirmed the comedian will be at the Cloud Nine and the Lounge nightclub on Dalkeith Street on December 5 in an event
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The Mail's Best Curry House: Thai restaurant that turned passion into success
A THAI restaurant in Dalton believes it must be 'doing something right' after it received an award nomination. Earlier this month, 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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Kids put in 'fantastic effort' to clean up Askam in support of local dad
Young footballers have cleaned up their town to help get a local man the wheelchair that could change his life. Members of Askam United Junior Football Club were out and about with their litter pickers on Saturday, October 26. This was done
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Man ordered to pay nearly £6,000 in child support
A MAN has been ordered by a court to pay nearly £6,000 in child support. Gage Gelling was brought before magistrates after he failed to pay £5,863.61. The 29-year-old faced the prospect of jail time or having his driving licence revoked when
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Tickets on sale for Christmas party 'with a twist' after previous sell out
Tickets are now on sale for a festive party in Barrow after its previous edition turned out to be a sell out. Organised by At Space Barrow and hosted by Tailors Bar and Lounge on Dalton Road, the Dance Anthem Night will take place on Saturday,
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Christmas community event in Ulverston saved thanks to 'massive' public support
A popular festive community event in south Cumbria has been saved following 'massive' public support. Last week the Ulverston Rotary Club shared that their annual Santa Run would have to be cancelled due to them not having enough members to make
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Restaurant launches 'pay it forward' scheme to help struggling locals
A fast food restaurant in Millom is encouraging customers to 'pay it forward' to help people who are struggling to get by. MMM Hungry, found on St George's Terrace, announced its plans to adopt the initiative this week, which will come into effect
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Hairy Bikers cookbook reaches top spot as thousands of copies sold
Si King said Dave Myers would be 'as proud as punch' after the success from the latest Hairy Bikers cookbook. 'Our Family Favourites' was released on Thursday, October 24, serving as a 'tribute' to Dave following his passing earlier this year.
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South Cumbria Music Festival gets society backing in memory of founding member
A group in Millom is once again supporting an annual event in Ulverston to honour one of their founding members. The Norman Nicholson Society will be sponsoring the South Cumbria Music Festival (SCMF) for two set-piece poetry recitation classes
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Fortunes and Trems to play Barrow Forum next year
Two iconic bands from the 60s will perform in Barrow next year. The Fortunes and The Trems, featuring former Tremeloes member Jeff Brown, will take to the stage at The Forum on Thursday, April 3. The concert, part of the 'Step Inside the 60s
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Charity set up in teenager's memory celebrates raising £50,000 for young people
A CHARITY set up in a teenager's memory is celebrating raising £50,000 for children and young people since it was founded. A Skye Full of Stars was set up by the mum of 18-year-old Skye Mitchell eight months after her death in July 2017. Skye
