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Delays expected of at least 30 minutes on A590 over next month due to gas works
THESE are the current road closures affecting motorists in South Cumbria this week. One is expected to cause delays of at least 30 minutes. • A590, from 8pm October 14 to 4pm November 15, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A590 eastbound and
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Remembrance Sunday: Barrow procession and service timings
BARROW Town Council have said they would be ‘honoured’ if clubs, organisations and societies in the town gathered together this weekend for Remembrance Sunday. Members of the public are asked to gather no later than 10:20am at Barrow’s Town Hall
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Blue green algae spotted in Windermere
THERE has been a confirmed sighting of blue-green algae in Windermere. The UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology confirmed the presence of the algae in a section of the lake near Waterhead on November 2. The location of the blue green algae
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American star to bring ‘powerful’ live performance to the South Lakes
A musician from America is set to bring his ‘powerful’ live performance to the Coronation Hall in Ulverston. Live music fans can enjoy a night of soulful blues rock, brought over the water directly from Texas, this week. Hamilton Loomis has
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Woman airlifted to hospital with ‘serious’ injury following A590 crash with HGV
A WOMAN has been airlifted to hospital with a suspected serious lower leg injury following a three-vehicle collision involving a HGV on the A590 earlier today. Cumbria Police also confirmed a man was taken to hospital by ambulance with a shoulder
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Plans lodged to convert 'fire damaged' Barrow building into 10-bedroom HMO
PLANS have been lodged to convert a ‘fire damaged’ property in Barrow into a house of multiple occupancy (HMO). Mr G. Wenner has submitted a planning application to transform a property on 31 Hartington Street into a ten-bedroom house of multiple
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A590 closed after crash - diversion in place
A SECTION of the A590 in south Cumbria is closed after a crash. According to the AA, the eastbound carriageway at the Gilpin Bridge Inn is blocked at the A5074 Bowness / Windermere turn off. Reports online say an air ambulance has just left
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Barrow Raiders announce five departures from first-team following end of season
BARROW Raiders have confirmed the departure of five first team players following the conclusion to the season. Departing the club are Ellis Gillam, Max Clarke, Greg Burke, Adam Jackson and Mike Ogunwole. Gillam established himself as a key
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Grizedale's 'masterpiece of mixed woodland' ranked among the best in the UK
When it comes to fantastical, lore-inspiring forests, the Lake District arguably does it better than most. Woodland and forestry currently cover 13% of Cumbria's crown jewel which, considering its overall vastness, is some margin. There are
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Four pictures show off our adorable picks for Pets of the Week
To celebrate the joy our pets bring us on a daily basis, we have a space dedicated to Pets of the Week. Are you ready for this week's dose of cuteness? Trish Mary shared a picture of Lady with her newborn babies (Image: Trish Mary) Nikki
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11 reasons why now is the 'perfect time' to visit the Lake District
The Telegraph recently declared that now is the 'perfect time' to visit the Lake District, and we agree. While Cumbria's crown jewel is never empty of visitors, in autumn there are certainly fewer, which means fewer people to dodge. Some of
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MP will 'fight for compensation' for WASPI women after Westminster protest
An MP has pledged to 'continue to fight' for the WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) women in Barrow. Barrow and Furness MP Michelle Scrogham met with the local campaign group, which formed in 2015, on budget day in London. The
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15 Cumbrian schools awarded plaques for providing equal access to sport
SCHOOLS in the Furness area have been recognised for their work to provide equal sporting opportunities. More than a dozen local schools will be receiving a plaque to mark their achievement of providing equal access to girls’ football over the
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Tributes pour in for well-respected musician and musical theatre director
Tributes have poured in for a well-respected musician and musical director from Barrow. Andy Sproxton, who also went by the name of Lionel Bernglet on social media, died on September 28 at age 76. He leaves behind his two daughters Adria Wright
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The Mail's Best Curry House: Takeaway feels 'privileged' with award pick
A family-run takeaway in Barrow is feeling 'privileged' after the public gave it the chance of winning a new award. Last 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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Biological association calling for citizen scientists for next Big Windermere Survey
THE Freshwater Biological Association is calling for citizen scientists for its next Big Windermere Survey on Sunday, November 17. The goal of the survey, an initiative by the Freshwater Biological Association and Lancaster University, is to carry
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Cumbria Wildlife Trust releases 'Creature Comforts-style' shorts on flood management
A NEW series of 'Create Comforts-style' animations on natural flood management have been launched using the voices of Cumbrians involved in groups protecting rural spaces. The films are narrated by a cast of woodland creatures: Twiggy the Red Squirrel
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'We are very pleased' - 20mph signs go up in town centre
A COUNCILLOR said he was 'very pleased' to see 20mph signs up in Ulverston. Westmorland and Furness Council installed the signs after it approved measures to lower the speed limit in busy areas such as Market Place, New Market Street, Daltongate
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Decline of unique Windermere fish 'largely unnoticed by the public'
THE decline of a fish species that has been in Windermere since the last ice age has gone 'unnoticed' by the public, scientists say. The lake is home to one of England's few Arctic charr populations, a cold fish normally found in sub-Arctic regions
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Farm announces when it will be opening Christmas trees section
A FARM in the South Lakes has announced when it will be opening up for people to buy their Christmas trees. Stribers Farm in Haverthwaite will open on Saturday, November 23. Opening times will be announced nearer the date. The farm said that
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These are the best court stories you might have missed
THESE are the best stories in the courts you might have missed after another busy few days. See below the cases we covered last week. Barrow man demanded £1,000 from lost dog owner - jailed for blackmail A MAN from Barrow has been jailed
