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Wilkinson signs new one-year deal with Barrow Raiders

LOOSE forward Tom Wilkinson has signed a new deal with Barrow Raiders. Wilkinson has penned a one-year contract keeping him at the Northern Competitions Stadium until at least the end of the 2025 campaign. Speaking about the deal with the club

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Emergency services called to ‘serious’ collision in Kendal

Emergency services were called to the scene of a ‘serious’ incident in Kendal, earlier today. The collision involved a single vehicle and occurred on Natland Road. It was reported to Police at 11.25am on Thursday November 7. The road was

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Live: M6 reopens both ways following 10-vehicle crash

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Serious crash closes road in Kendal

1:54pm An update from Cumbria Police said the road has now reopened.

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We will remember them

‘We will remember them.’ Those words will be uttered this weekend by hundreds of thousands of people, young and old, throughout the United Kingdom and further afield, as Britain and the Commonwealth nations remember our war dead. They are taken from

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Award-winning Barrow writer Phil Pearson releases new book of ten years of his work

An award-winning Barrow writer has released a new book of his plays and screen scripts from the past 10 years. Phil Pearson, 57, a former deputy editor of the Mail and a sub-editor with the BBC and The Guardian, is now based in South Manchester

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Vet discusses poisoning, fireworks, epilepsy and colder weather

PDSA Vet Nurse answers your questions... Dear PDSA, a friend’s cat died last year, vets said they think she had anti-freeze poisoning. Is there anything I can do to protect my own cat Ally from this over winter? Marshall Dear Marshall

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Over 30 acres of land in the Lake District is up for grabs

A large expanse of land in the Lake District has been advertised for sale on Rightmove. Three plots of land, located at Ayside in Grange-Over-Sands, have recently joined the market. (Image: Rightmove) The land is said to offer ‘good prospects

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Keep doing the right thing urges Barrow AFC head coach

BARROW AFC head coach Stephen Clemence says his side have to keep doing the right thing as they look to turn their form around. The Bluebirds exited the FA Cup at the First Round stage last weekend – losing 1-0 at home to Doncaster Rovers.

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'Highly toxic' household substance can prove fatal warns PDSA

Leading vet charity, PDSA, is warning motorists to clear up any anti-freeze spills as they prepare their cars for winter. The solution is highly toxic to animals if ingested. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “Ethylene glycol is the active component

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'Rare opportunity' to buy 12 acres of land including bluebell woods for £100,000

A ‘rare opportunity’ to buy a plot of woodland on the edge of the Lake District has been advertised. (Image: Rightmove) (Image: Rightmove) Lime Kiln Wood, at Grange-Over-Sands, is being marketed by H&H Land & Estates and has been listed for

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'Urgent need' to install new island sea defences

A WALNEY councillor has urged the council to find the funding to install ‘desperately needed’ sea defences on the island. Councillor Frank Cassidy (Walney Island, Labour) told members there is an ‘urgent need’ to upgrade the rock armour at the

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Community foundation marks 10 years of support and £50,000 success

A business in Ulverston has been celebrating a decade of community support. J F Hornby and Co's Hornby Foundation was set up to make a difference to the lives of people in the towns and villages it serves. The foundation has donated hundreds

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Dog trainer uses Christmas and school visits to support local animal charities

A dog trainer in Barrow is offering her services for free to support two animal charities in Cumbria. Lindsay Hampshire, who runs Landing On Your Paws, is planning on running her child and dog safety talks for schools and nurseries at no cost until

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The Mail's Best Curry House: Takeaway keeps customers coming back for more

A takeaway in Dalton that has customers 'coming back' for more has been nominated for an award. Last month, The Mail began its search for the best curry house of 2024 - building on the success of other recent award campaigns. This saw readers

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South Cumbrian café granted permission to stay open until 10.30pm every day

A CAFÉ in south Cumbria has been granted permission to serve alcohol until 10pm in a bid to make the business ‘viable’ despite concerns from residents about noise and anti-social behaviour. Members of the licensing sub-committee for Westmorland

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Domino's in South Cumbria applies to stay open until 3am every day

A DOMINO’S in South Cumbria has lodged plans to stay open until 3am every day. LD4 Trading Ltd has submitted an application to Westmorland and Furness Council for a premises licence to be granted to the Domino’s Pizza branch on New Road in Kendal

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Football club gets nearly £20,000 to improve participation and facilities

A football club in south Cumbria has been backed by nearly £20,000 worth of funding to improve its facilities and general participation. Millom AFC shared the news on Monday, November 4 that they had received £19,490 through the UK Shared Prosperity

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Ulverston business becomes 'compassionate company' to support hospice

A business in Ulverston has become the latest in the area to shape itself as a 'compassionate company'. St Mary's Hospice revealed on Tuesday, November 5 that Furness Environmental Services had joined the scheme. The compassionate company network

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Plans for adventure golf course in south Cumbria given the go-ahead

PLANS for an 18-hole adventure golf course in the Lake District have been given the go ahead despite concerns it would affect the ‘safe operation’ of a nearby school. Members of the development control committee for the Lake District National Park

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New business in Barrow offers fun for little ones across Furness

A new business in Barrow is hoping to provide an element of fun for 'little ones' across Furness. Pitter Patter Soft Play Hire introduced itself to the local community last week and is hoping to become the go-to place for children's entertainment

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Bonfire night celebrations raise funds for new mountain rescue base

Bonfire Night celebrations in Ulverston have lit up success for a local mountain rescue team. The event, hosted by the White Hart Inn, was raising money for Duddon and Furness MRT as they look to create a permanent base for their operations.

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Nominations revealed for this year's Barrow Christmas Lights Switch-on Star

The nominations for this year's Barrow Christmas Lights Switch-on Star have been revealed. Organisers of the annual event have shared the shortlist with the public now deciding who gets the honour of taking centre stage on the night. Voting

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Cumbria Constabulary has highest number of sackings in six years

EIGHT police officers from Cumbria Constabulary were sacked or barred in 2023-24, new figures have found. Statistics from the College of Policing, a professional body for people working in policing, show the number is the highest figure for at

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Road changes in Lake District town approved ahead of major development

PROPOSALS to make a series of changes to roads in Windermere ahead of a major development have been given the green light. Members of the development control committee for the Lake District National Park Authority approved plans from Urban Splash

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Rare sports car is star exhibit at Lakeland Motor Museum

A rare American sports car is the star exhibit at the Lakeland Motor Museum. The 1992 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, finished in metallic quasar blue, is believed to be one of only six in the UK. It was donated to the museum by car enthusiast Stuart

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Is your business getting the support it needs?

As we move towards the end of the calendar year business owners may be prompted to review their finances – and it’s also the perfect opportunity to assess whether your business could benefit from any additional advice and expertise to meet its evolving

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Helping Pine Martens thrive again in south Cumbria

The University of Cumbria has launched a project to help save the few remaining pine martens in the south of the county. The project has seen 13 healthy adult pine martens, eight females and five males, released into Forestry England's Grizedale

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Council displays the symbolic red poppy for remembrance

The council is now prominently displaying the symbolic red poppy. Westmorland and Furness Council is commemorating Remembrance Sunday, November 10, and Armistice Day, November 11, by prominently featuring the poppy on council buildings, libraries

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Hydroplane a step closer to running on Coniston Water

Hydroplane is a step closer to running on Coniston Water in 2026. Two Orpheus engines from the Bluebird K7 have been sent to North Weald in Essex to be refurbished by an expert team. The engines are slightly different from the original one