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Barrow 'mini police' clean up the streets of Barrow Island
The 'Barrow mini police' carried out a thorough litter pick this week across Barrow Island. The team of eleven pupils from Barrow Island Primary School headed out on to the streets this week for the big clear up with litter pickers, bin hoops and
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South Cumbria Mountain Rescue teams join two day search for walker in North Penines
South Cumbrian Mountain rescue teams joined in a massive multi-agency search on Tuesday (November 5) after a 'lost and exhausted walker' went missing for two days in the North Penines. Volunteers from Kendal Mountain Search & Rescue Team, Duddon
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Speed camera van locations in Cumbria revealed for Saturday, November 9
The locations in which police will operate speed camera vans in Cumbria today (Saturday, November 9) have been revealed. They will be operating in South Carlisle, the A6 between Carlisle & Penrith, Cumwhinton, the M6 J44 – J41 and the A66 east
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This Cadbury advent calendar is £1 at Morrisons - but you'll need to be quick
As shoppers prepare for Christmas, you might be thinking about which advent calendars to buy this year. Morrisons might have just made that decision a little easier with its weekend deal on Cadbury advent calendars. The supermarket is selling
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easyJet apologises as holidaymaker slams 'smug' easyJet staff for extra charge
A holidaymaker charged by 'smug' EasyJet staff for his bag being 'too big' claims they demanded he delete footage of it fitting 'perfectly' - only to be offered a refund when the clip went viral. Jake Hughes was about to board his flight from Manchester
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BAE worker 'well chuffed' after winning Ironman Portugal race
A BAE worker has added to his long list of racing achievements by winning the Ironman Portugal. Fraser Minnican, who is an engineer for BAE in Barrow, took part in the gruelling fitness challenge which saw him swim, cycle and run to victory.
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Sponsor for Barrow Christmas lights switch-on 2024 revealed
The official sponsor of Barrow's Christmas light switch-on, which will take place in the town centre on Saturday, November 23, has been revealed. Crowds gather in Barrow for annual Christmas Light Switch-on event 2023 (Image: Newsquest) Spirit
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Sweet rescue cats dreaming of loving homes
Each of these fabulous felines are hoping to find a loving family. Animal Rescue Cumbria and The Wainwright Shelter take in, rehabilitate and rehome 350 cats and dogs every year. Once their cats are ready to find a new family, they can be advertised
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Pen pals meet again after message in a bottle crossed the sea 61 years ago
WHEN Jim Monan found a message in a bottle in 1963, he had no idea it would lead to a lifelong friendship that is still going strong. Jim, now 82, was walking along Foulney Island, near Roa Island, when he found a bottle washed up on the shore
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Barrow Raiders agree dual deal with Salford Red Devils
BARROW Raiders have agreed a dual-registration partnership with Betfred Super League side Salford Red Devils for the 2025 campaign. The agreement means any Salford player on dual-registration to Barrow, will be eligible to play and train with both
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Sticking to guns will bring results says Barrow AFC boss
BARROW AFC head coach Stephen Clemence knows that results have been hard to come by of late. And while the Bluebirds are working hard to turn things around, Clemence is quick to point out there’s no need to panic. Barrow have just one win in
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Muncaster Castle looks ahead to winter period as Halloween comes to a close
MUNCASTER Castle is gearing up for the winter period. The castle's main annual Halloween attraction has come to an end. Staff at the castle will now be preparing for the winter ahead and the new season ahead in 2025. In a video posted
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The Mail's Best Curry House 2024: Last chance to vote for your favourite
Today is the last chance for you to get your copy of The Mail to vote for your favourite curry house of 2024. Since last month, The Mail has been running the new Best Curry House 2024 award - building on the success of other recent campaigns.
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Owner of new business in Barrow transforms love of cars into next big venture
A new business in Barrow is already looking to expand thanks to the support of the local community Colin Rigg, 33, only officially launched Clean Away, a mobile valeting service, last month but is planning on ways to take it to the next level after
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Popular pub due to close for refurbishment
A POPULAR pub is due to close for refurbishment. The Ferry on Walney is due to close for for four days to allow for works to take place. It will be close from Monday November 11 to Thursday November 14. Following that the pub and carvery
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'It’s important to pay our respects' – Bird rescuer to lay flowers on Remembrance Day
A BIRD rescue volunteer is laying a bouquet of flowers this weekend at a cenotaph in memory of all the animals that served and died in our armed conflicts. Caroline Sim, founder of Flying Free Bird Rescue, will lay a purple bouquet of flowers at
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MP fights for investment to 'secure future' of Barrow sports clubs
Michelle Scrogham believes that the introduction of a stronger Government bill will prove to be vital for sports clubs in Furness. The MP for Barrow and Furness spoke with the Sports Minister, Stephanie Peacock MP, on Wednesday, November 6.
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Procession and service timings in Barrow for Remembrance Sunday
CLUBS, organisations and societies in Barrow have been invited to take part in a procession this weekend to remember those who served in the armed forces. Barrow Town Council said they would be ‘honoured’ if members of the public joined the procession
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Man, 49, punched girlfriend to back of her head whilst she was asleep in bed
A MAN assaulted his girlfriend to the back of her head whilst she was asleep in bed and spat in her face during an argument, a court heard. Aaron Bell, 29, of Roose Road, Barrow, pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to two counts of assault
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Schedule confirmed for Remembrance service in Grange-over-Sands
The schedule has been confirmed for this year's Remembrance Day service in Grange-over-Sands. The Town Council has invited residents to join them, The Royal British Legion, St Paul's Parish Church, and Churches Together in Grange to remember the
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University of Cumbria to have 'review' following tuition fee rise
The University of Cumbria has said it is ‘reviewing’ after the government announced a rise in tuition fees for university students. Tuition fees for domestic undergraduate students in England will rise to £9,535 per year after eight years of being
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Lake District guest house conversion gets green light
PLANS to convert a five-bedroom Lake District guest house into a permanent home or a holiday let have been given the go-ahead. Members of the development control committee for the Lake District National Park Authority have approved plans from Mr
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The Rack Shack submit plans for new sports bar at former Wilko's store in Barrow
PLANS have been lodged to turn the former Wilko’s in Barrow into a bar which will offer a range of activities such as smart interactive darts and pool. Scott Mckelvey has submitted a planning application to Westmorland and Furness Council to convert
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Alpacas farm withdraws application after objections raised
PLANS for a ‘mobile refreshment unit’ to serve visitors to an alpaca farm in a Cumbrian village have been dropped following a series of objections. All About Alpacas Ltd have withdrawn a planning application to Westmorland and Furness Council
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Steam Dreams Rail Company announce ‘enchanting’ Lake District holiday
The Steam Dreams Rail Company, who have been providing memorable rail journeys for over 20 years, has launched their ‘extraordinary’ Lakes Express holiday. The ‘enchanting’ journey will whisk guests away on a vintage steam train to enjoy beautiful
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Steam train cutting through Barrow and Furness makes perfect Christmas treat
A historic steam train cutting through Barrow and south Cumbria will act as the perfect festive treat. The Christmas White Rose will be running on Saturday, November 23 and will begin its journey from Barrow before making its way to York. This
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Abnormal load operation expected to cause disruption across M6 this weekend
Disruption is expected to happen across the M6 this weekend thanks to an abnormal load operation. National Highways advised commuters earlier this week that the operation would be taking place across November 9 and 10. On Saturday, this will
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Lake District hotel wins 'best waterside hotel' award
A Lake District hotel has won 'the best waterside hotel' award. Storrs Hall, on the shores of Windermere, was crowned the best waterside hotel in the 2025 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence. The award reviews hotels from across the
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Cartmel Racecourse makes it into UK top 10 for public interest
Cartmel Racecourse has been named in the top 10 across the UK in terms of growing public interest. The racing experts at OBLG have been ranking sites across the nation for the biggest attendance over the past decade, the highest attendance per
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'Stray' cat returned to owner after two and a half years after microchip discovered
A cat that was believed to be a stray has returned to its owner in Cumbria after an amazing two and a half years. Luna the cat had been watched over by a kind woman from Mealbank, Kendal after the 'stray' had been 'hanging around' for a number
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The 5 happiest places to live in Cumbria ranked by pubs, schools and housing
Ever wondered where the happiest place to live in Cumbria is? Wonder no more. Although we think Cumbria is an overall happy place, some places are deemed to be a bit more upbeat than others. Furniturebox polled 5,000 people, with panels in
