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The 10 cheapest spots for petrol across Barrow and Furness
These are the 10 cheapest spots to get your petrol across the Furness peninsula. 1. Gulf, Ulverston Canal Street, LA12 7LY Price: 131.7p ~2. Asda, Barrow Walney Road, LA14 5UG Price: 132.7p ~2. Morrisons, Barrow The
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Planning applications submitted this week that could shape your local area
These are just five planning and development stories that have been covered by The Mail this week. BAE Systems lodges plans for drug and alcohol test centre in Barrow A planning application has been submitted to install a single storey Portakabin
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The court and crime stories you might have missed from The Mail this week
These are some of the court and crime stories covered by The Mail across the past seven days. Barrow dog to be destroyed after causing 'severe injury' to woman A dog who bit a woman causing her 'immense pain' will be put down, a judge has ruled
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Barrow and Furness death notices and funeral announcements from The Mail
The Mail has published 10 death notices this week, honouring people in the community who have been lost recently. Every week, The Mail publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As
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A wet and cloudy day ahead - the weather forecast for Barrow-in-Furness
It is looking to be a wet and cloudy day ahead for the people of Furness to start the weekend. This is the weather forecast for Barrow for Saturday, November 16. 10am: 10 degrees, light cloud, gentle breeze, no chance of precipitation.
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Barrow AFC boss looking to end late goal frustration
BARROW AFC boss Stephen Clemence says everyone at the club is frustrated at the club’s recent run of league results. But he insists things aren’t as bad as some may feel, and he’s confident that an upturn in fortunes isn’t too far away. He
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Barrow AFC head coach up against another former Spur
BARROW AFC head coach Stephen Clemence will lock horns with someone from his playing days when AFC Wimbledon come to Holker Street today. The Bluebirds boss and Dons gaffer Johnnie Jackson were both at Tottenham as players although in different
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Schools across Barrow dress up and raise money for Children in Need 2024
Schools across Barrow joined in the Dress up Challenge for Children in Need to raise money for disadvantaged children. The BBC's official charity invited schools to take on fun challenges and dress up to raise money. Schools can join the fundraising
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Plans submitted to turn former Furness Park dealership into car wash
New plans have been submitted to turn the former Furness Park dealership site into a drive-through valet and car wash. Furness Park was previously established as a motor dealership by Alan Stoker in 1966 when he opened a car sales, service and
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Dangerous driver, 22, ‘panicked’ when being pursued by police at high speeds on A595
A DANGEROUS driver went into ‘panic mode’ during a 'prolonged and persistent' high-speed police pursuit on the A595, a court heard. Joshua Turner, of St. Luke's Street, Barrow, will be sentenced in the New Year after admitting counts of dangerous
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Woman, 34, caught with three-inch knife in Barrow town centre
A WOMAN has been sentenced after she was caught with a three-inch knife in Barrow town centre. Michaela Gallagher had a 7.62-centimetre folding lock knife in her possession without good reason or lawful authority on Rawlinson Street, Barrow, on
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Lakeland recognised for 'transformation and innovation' at prestigious awards
Lakeland have added another accolade to their collection at the 'prestigious' Supply Chain Awards earlier this month. The Lake District-based company, which specialises in cooking, baking, cleaning, and laundry, picked up the Retail Supply Chain
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Hoad Monument lights up for families who have lost young loved ones
The Hoad Monument in Ulverston will be lighting up later this month to support families who have lost young loved ones. The regional landmark will be getting involved in CRY (Cardiac Risk in Young) Awareness Week, which runs from November 23 until
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Church tackles the winter months by opening its doors as a warm space
A church in south Cumbria is doing its bit to support the community by fashioning itself into a warm space this winter. Ulverston Parish Church will be hosting weekly sessions every Thursday from 2pm until 4pm, the first of which took place earlier
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"I read every message" - Lili Myers on how fan support helped after Dave's death
Lili Myers has opened up about life after Dave and how the fan community has helped her though the loss. The wife of the beloved Hairy Biker was speaking in an online interview on Thursday night (November 14) which invited members of the public
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Nearly 250 violence and sexual offences committed in Barrow in September - crime maps
VIOLENCE and sexual offences were by far the most reported type of offence committed in the districts of Barrow in September, crime maps have shown. The Police UK website showed there were 247 violence and sexual offences reported out of an overall
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Plans submitted for new drive-thru Starbucks in south Cumbria
PLANS have been submitted to build a new drive-thru Starbucks on the A590. The world-famous coffeehouse would replace the former Little Chef restaurant chain at the westbound Greystones Services, near Witherslack. If approved, there would
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Christmas fair in Barrow combines coffee with local authors
An upcoming Christmas book fair in Barrow is hoping to promote the success of local authors. Hosted by Coffee D'Ash on Portland Walk, the event will take place on Saturday, November 30 and will run from 10am until 3pm. Read more:
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'Significant investment' promised for Barrow with 100 businesses to be helped
Barrow is set to benefit from 'significant investment' that will help 100 businesses in the town. The new Barrow100 campaign was officially announced by Enterprising Cumbria on Friday, November 15. The plans focus on bringing extra funding
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MP urges Royal Mail ‘to look again’ at plans for Post Office overhaul
THE Labour MP for Barrow and Furness has slammed Royal Mail’s plans to offload their remaining directly owned branches. Michelle Scrogham has urged the company ‘to look again’ at their decision to offload 115 of its branches within its 11,500 network
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Seven new dogs looking for forever homes at Animal Rescue Cumbria
Seven dogs, currently in the care of Animal Rescue Cumbria, are now ready to find their forever homes. Animal Rescue Cumbria and The Wainwright Shelter take in, rehabilitate and rehome 350 cats and dogs every year. Once a dog has been assessed
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Beloved music teacher to bid goodbye with final Christmas performance
A Lake District school will bid goodbye to a beloved music teacher with a final theatrical performance next month. Windermere School has announced that its annual theatrical performance for 2024 will be Fiddler on the Roof. This year’s production
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Visit the 'Torquay of the North' in Cumbria which has 'hardly any tourists'
A 'charming coastal town' in Cumbria has been highlighted for its Victorian promenade, hidden gardens, stunning walks and, notably, lack of tourists. Cumbria is arguably the most picturesque place to visit in England, rivalled only by national
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Cumbrian prison opens tree nursery for climate and rehab goals
An award-winning social enterprise has launched a pioneering programme at a Cumbrian prison. Forests with Impact has set up commercial tree nurseries at HMP Haverigg, aiming to support prisoner rehabilitation and address the climate emergency.
