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Barrow youngsters to be warned over dangers of carrying knife
YOUNGSTERS in Barrow are being warned of the dangers of carrying a knife. As an imposing sculpture made of guns and knives visits Barrow, police are reaching out to young people about the dangers of blades. Officers are due to visit schools
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Barrow celebrates grand opening of new Mall with twilight market night
To mark the grand opening of the new Mall and the Old Meat Market in Barrow, there will be a ‘special’ Twilight Night market. Enjoy an atmospheric evening of shopping and entertainment with food and drink, on Friday 22 November. Browse a variety
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Road closures and schedule shared for Remembrance services through Ulverston
The schedule has been shared for the Remembrance Day service in Ulverston, along with the road closures that will be in place. The service will start at Ulverston Parish Church at 2.30pm, with no parade to the church itself this year. The procession
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100 brethren met to celebrate centenary of Masonic Lodge
A celebration of the Masonic Lodge at Newby Bridge was held to mark one hundred years of meetings. One hundred members of the brethren met to celebrate the centenary in ‘great style’. Gary Mansfield, Worshipful Master of the Newby Bridge Lodge
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Head of multi-school trust elected to represent South Cumbrian voices
The head of South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust in Barrow will represent local voices. A leading educator has been elected to a national forum to bring the voice of school staff and pupils across South Cumbria to the government. Professor Andrew
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Grade II listed barn conversion in Cumbria offers new owners a ‘wealth of character’
A barn conversion, boasting exposed beams, double height windows, vaulted ceilings and nestled in a Cumbrian village, is for sale. This Grade II listed property on Hollow Lane in Barrow was converted into a home in 2017. (Image: Rightmove)
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Rising star, eight, wins hat trick of awards at biggest annual dance competition
GIRLS from a Furness dance group showed off their skills alongside hundreds of other competitors at one of the biggest, busiest and toughest competitions in the North West. Members of Elite Dance and Fitness Studio in Dalton competed at the famous
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Cumbrian fitness expert expands audience by launching new podcast
A fitness expert from Cumbria has launched a new venture to inspire more people to change their approach towards health and wellness. Joe Dunworth, an online fitness coach and founder of JD Training, has set up a new podcast to expand his impact
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Inspection of Barrow dental practice patients called ‘very professional and caring’
THE most recent inspection of a dental practice in Barrow has been published by the Care Quality Commission. Barrow Dental Aesthetics, which is run by Barrow Smile Centre Ltd, received an announced on-site assessment on October 8. The practice
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Cumbrian farmhouse with 72 acres of land to go under the hammer at auction
A farmhouse and barns in South Lakeland will appear at auction later this month - and is set to go for more than half a million pounds. (Image: Rightmove) (Image: Rightmove) Scrithwaite Farm at Broughton Mills stretches over 72 acres and is advertised
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Barrow AFC boss Stephen Clemence says U's will be tough test
BARROW AFC head coach Stephen Clemence isn’t expecting an easy ride at home this weekend. The Bluebirds play host to struggling Colchester United at Holker Street tomorrow (kick-off 3pm). The U’s have won just two of their 13 league games so
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Drug dealer who admitted role in supplying cannabis in Barrow is sentenced
A DRUG dealer who admitted to supplying a Class B drug in Barrow has been ordered to complete the maximum number of unpaid work hours a court can impose. Aidan Murdoch, of How Street, previously admitted counts of being concerned in the making
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Thief, 57, stole over £100 worth of e-cigarettes from vape store in South Cumbria
A THIEF has been sentenced for stealing over £100 worth of vapes from a store in Dalton-in-Furness. Simone Woollard, of Meetings View, Barrow, admitted he had stolen the items from WOW Vape & Snacks store on Market Street, Dalton. Court documents
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Barrow event showcases 'everything from natural therapies to unique gifts'
An event in Barrow this weekend is going to offer 'everything from natural therapies to unique handmade gifts'. The Roots of Life Holistic Health and Wellbeing Event is taking place at Abbey House Hotel on Sunday, November 10 from 10.30am to 4.30pm
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Business in Ulverston announces massive expansion across the north east
A business based in Ulverston has announced a massive expansion that will now see it cover the entirety of the north east. In October, Caine Performance teased that the team were getting ready to add a second location to their remit. And, on
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Hotel in Barrow honours veterans and service personnel with free breakfast
A hotel in Barrow is honouring Remembrance Day by providing free breakfasts for the Armed Forces. The Holiday Inn Express on Market Street will be offering the free buffet meal on Sunday, November 10 between 7.30am and 10.30am. This will be
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Serial offender jailed after assaulting woman a month after court reprieve
A SERIAL offender has been jailed after he was convicted of new offences. Matthew Holland was brought back before a court after he was charged with assaulting a woman. The defendant returned to South Cumbria Magistrates' Court having previously
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New cafe in Millom takes step closer to reality as premises revealed
A new cafe in Millom has taken a big step closer to becoming reality after its premises were revealed this week. Simon Donnelly is looking to create a cafe to offer people with disabilities a place to learn and work, inspired by his daughter Willow
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The Mail's Best Curry House 2024: Still time to make your vote count
There is still time to make your vote count as local businesses wait to discover who will be named as the best curry house. Last month, The Mail launched the new award - building on the success of other recent campaigns. This saw readers nominate
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Latest 'Paint the Town' project in Barrow looks to add colour to football club
The next stage of the 'Paint the Town' project in Barrow plans to inject some colour into a local football club. Organised by BarrowFull, the scheme has been commissioned by, developed, and created alongside local people, aiming to celebrate the
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People taking 'icy dips' across Cumbria and Lancashire push fundraiser past £20k
A fundraising initiative across south Cumbria and north Lancashire has now brought in over £20,000. Organised by CancerCare, the Dare2Dip campaign was first launched in June 2023, encouraging supporters to immerse themselves in cold water to raise
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New physiotherapy business in Ulverston owes itself to success in Barrow
A new business in Ulverston is getting ready to welcome customers thanks to the success of its founder site in Barrow. Managed by Les Potter, Ulverston Physiotherapy will be based at The Little Green Clinic on Market Street. Les will be providing
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'Death by a thousand cuts' - MP's fears for hospital amid ward closure
FURNESS General Hospital is facing 'death by a thousand cuts, Barrow's MP has warned. With at least one ward due to close, MP Michelle Scrogham has written for health leaders to urge them to rethink the closure, complaining that patients should
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Care worker hospitalised man for a month after argument over loaned Playstation games
A CARE home worker hospitalised a man for a month following an assault in Kendal after an argument over loaned PlayStation 4 games, a court heard. Soloman Petch, 26, left his victim requiring surgery and needing to learn how to walk unaided again
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Man, 34, caught with quantity of drugs after attempting to run from police
A KENDAL man with a record of committing drugs offences has found himself back before the court again. Ryan Footitt, of Peat Lane, admitted he had been in possession of Class B cannabis and Class C Valium at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on
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Urban Splash 'delighted' at plans approval ahead of major Windermere development
A DEVELOPER has said he is ‘delighted’ plans for 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
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RAF donate Tornado aircraft to museum
AN RAF Tornado GR1 has been donated to a Cumbria museum, adding to an already extensive collection. The Tornado was gifted to the Solway Aviation Museum by RAF Spadeadam, enhancing the site's historic collection, which includes the massive Avro
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Council pledges continued support for struggling residents
Westmorland and Furness Council's cabinet has pledged continued support for residents struggling with council tax and housing costs. The council has decided to maintain its existing Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme and Discretionary Housing Scheme
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New occupational therapy clinic aims to tackle rising demand
A new occupational therapy assessment clinic has been launched in Carlisle. The initiative, announced during Occupational Therapy Week, is a collaboration between the University of Cumbria and Cumberland Council. The clinic aims to support
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CEO of Oxley Developments to speak at free event in Barrow
The CEO of Oxley Developments is set to speak at an annual event. Darren Cavan will speak at the Barrow and District Association of Engineers (BDAE) event at Barrow Town Hall after presenting this year’s student bursary awards. The free event
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Two organisations launch campaign for World Kindness Day
Two organisations are asking people to pledge acts of kindness. Healthwatch Westmorland & Furness and Vision Support Barrow & District are encouraging people and businesses to show acts of Furness Kindness in celebration of World Kindness Day.
