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Jodie is excited to help unearth future Barrow stars
NEW Barrow Raiders Ladies Under-19s coach Jodie Litherland is hoping to help to find future stars. The former Ladies captain, who announced her retirement at the end of the 2024 campaign, believes the talent is out there and is eager to help the
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The 'stunning' property with uninterrupted views of Windermere
A property in the Lake District with 'uninterrupted views' of Windermere is on the market. Waterbird Lodge is a three-bedroom home found at White Cross Bay on Ambleside Road, which also comes with a spacious outside decking area. The lodge
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The cheapest diesel spots across Barrow and Furness right now
These are the 10 cheapest stations for diesel across Barrow and Furness. 1. Asda, Barrow Walney Road, LA14 5UG Price: 133.7p 2. Tesco Extra, Barrow Hindpool Road, LA14 2NE Price: 133.9p 3. Morrisons, Barrow The Strand
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Bluebirds suffer home defeat at hands of AFC Wimbledon
BARROW AFC 1 WIMBLEDON 3 BARROW’S wait for their next Skybet League Two win goes on after two late goals condemned Stephen Clemence’s side to this disappointing defeat. Andy Dallas’s fourth goal of the season - and second in two games -
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A look at the week ahead with weather warnings in place for Cumbria
This is the weather forecast for Barrow-in-Furness for the week ahead, with weather warnings for snow in place for Cumbria. Monday: Highs of five degrees, light rain, gentle breeze, greater chance of precipitation in the evening. Yellow warning
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The 10 most read articles in The Mail across the past seven days
These are the 10 articles that were the most popular with our readers across the past seven days. Work starts on making 'notorious' M6 junction safer It follows a fatal collision involving a car and a bus in September, as well as the death
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£200m funding for Barrow 'a once-in-a-generation opportunity'
Many will know that since my election I have been lobbying Ministers hard to turn the £200m Barrow Transformation Fund into a reality. That’s why it was such a huge moment for me when – standing in the Minister’s office on Thursday – I got the
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Lake District couple who proposed at zoo honeymooned on safari
An animal-loving couple who got engaged at the zoo, celebrated their wedding in the sunshine surrounded by friends and family. Samantha Elizabeth Howarth, a 30-years-old accountant from Windermere married Oliver Anthony Nicholson, a 27-year-old
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Dalton Deputy Mayor signs up for homeless sleepout as organisers appeal for more
Dalton with Newton Deputy Mayor Ann Thurlow is the most recent local dignitary to sign up to sponsored a sleep-out to raise funds for a homeless charity - with organisers having a final push for volunteers. Forty Winks 4 Furness is holding its
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The inside story as chef opens new Ambleside venture
“There’s no right way or wrong way to do it,” says Ryan Blackburn. It’s a pragmatic answer to a tricky question: do I dip the mini madeleines in the sticky toffee sauce or head to the other bowl first to scoop up a dollop of Chantilly cream, or the
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How King Charles makes millions from Barrow coast
KING Charles is making millions from his ownership of the shoreline around Barrow, it can be revealed. The King owns the foreshore that runs around Barrow as part of his estate the Duchy of Lancaster. According to an investigation by Channel
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‘He makes me feel scared’ – Man jailed after threatening arson and to stab neighbour
A ‘UNPREDICTABLE’ man has been jailed after he threatened to stab his neighbour and burn his house down, a court heard. Adam Harvey, of Cambridge Court, Dalton, caused his neighbour to feel ‘constantly on edge’ as a result of his ‘prolonged and
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Cumbria 'one of safest counties' for burglary offences
NEW research has revealed Cumbria is one of the ‘safest’ counties in the country for burglary offences – particular at Christmas. Research from security experts at Get Licensed examined monthly crime data from UK authorities to reveal the peak
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20 Cumbrian accommodations listed in ‘The Good Hotel Guide’
TWENTY boutique hotels, B&Bs and luxury country houses in Cumbria have been listed in ‘The Good Hotel Guide’. The Lake District, and surrounding areas, offers some spectacular walks and scenery with beautiful lakes, fells and mountains – making
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Christmas event in Millom promises to be 'bigger and better' than ever before
A Christmas event in South Cumbria is aiming to be 'bigger and better' than ever before when it returns next month. Organised by the Millom Heritage and Arts Centre, the event will take place on Saturday, December 7 from 10am 2pm. It will be
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Man sent nearly 100 texts and unwanted calls in two-day harassment crime
A MAN made nearly 100 unwanted phone calls and text messages to a woman in Barrow, court records show. Dean Fawcett, of Cross Street, Barrow, pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to harassment without violence when he appeared at South Cumbria
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Lake District 'ultra challenge' helps bring in £10million for UK charities
An 'ultra challenge' event across the Lake District has helped bring in £10million for UK-based charities. The Ultra Challenge Series in 2024 comprised of 18 events, taking place across the UK between January and October, with the final total being
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Here is how you can sing your favourite Christmas songs in the Hoad Monument
People are being given the chance to sing inside an iconic landmark of Cumbria this December. 'Yule Sing Hoad' has been organised by Song Birds Ulverston and will take place on Sunday, December 15 at 2pm. Presenting a 'smorgasbord' of seasonal
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Thousands raised in memory of aspiring doctor who died in hiking tragedy
AN ASPIRING doctor who died in a hiking accident in the Lake District has inspired a fundraiser. Alex Lea, aged 23 at the time, died after falling from Pavey Ark in the Langdales with her family and friends now coming together to complete the Kielder
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Tickets now available for special carol service at The Coro
A special carol service in Ulverston will combine everyone's favourite festive classics with local fundraising. 'Carols at the Coro' will be returning on Saturday, December 14 from 2pm until 4.30pm, with tickets coming at no cost to the public.
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Ulverston businesses invited to embrace Victorian age for Dickensian Festival
Businesses in Ulverston are being encouraged to embrace the Victorian lifestyle as part of the Dickensian Festival. The returning event is taking place on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24, though shops and cafes can get involved in
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'Global phenomenon' The Simon and Garfunkel Story announces Barrow performance
'The Simon and Garfunkel Story', a West End and global 'phenomenon', will be coming to Barrow next year. The theatre production announced its UK-wide tour on Friday, November 15, with Furness making the cut. Having had sold-out performances
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Work begins on creating new affordable homes in Grange
Work has started this week to tackle the 'growing demand for quality, affordable housing' in Grange. South Lakes Housing shared on Thursday, November 14 that work was officially underway at their redevelopment of Yewbarrow Lodge off Main Street
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51-year-old caught drug driving while nearly three times over legal limit
A MOTORIST has received a lengthy ban after he was caught driving while nearly three times over a controlled drug limit. Billy Wood, of Chestnut Grove, Ulverston, was stopped by road traffic officers in his Citroen Berlingo on May 1 earlier this
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Floating solar array at dock would not have 'significant environmental effects'
A FLOATING solar farm could be built at Barrow's Cavendish Dock after it was decided the potential development would not result in 'significant environmental effects'. Westmorland and Furness Council responded to a letter asking for an environmental
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Man, 50, found with half a shear given suspended prison sentence
A MAN who was stopped with part of a shear in Barrow has been sentenced. Keith Andrew Phythian, of Egerton Court, had half a black pointed shear in his possession on Crellin Street without good reason or lawful authority on April 11 this year.
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Women's group light up Cumbrian landmarks for national awareness campaign
A group in Grange-over-Sands are using south Cumbrian landmarks to help their efforts to stop violence against women. Grange Soroptimists, part of an international collection of organisations, launched the fundraiser towards the end of last month
