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Dallas admits Barrow defeat to Dons is hard to take
BARROW AFC forward Andy Dallas has backed the club to turn around their current run of results. The Bluebirds 3-1 defeat at home to AFC Wimbledon at the weekend means they have taken just three points from a possible 18. And while the loss
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Beth delighted to make Barrow Raiders Ladies return
BETH Pattinson has expressed her delight at making her return to Barrow Raiders Ladies. Having been a regular for the Raiders in 2022 and 2023, she was part of the team that secured promotion to Group 1 of the Betfred Women’s Super League.
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Furness coastguard called to drifting boat in Walney Channel
Furness Coastguard was called to reports of a speedboat drifting in Walney Channel yesterday (November 17) with no-one on board. The coastguard was called to check that no-one was injured or requiring medical attention. A spokesperson for Furness
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Four pictures show off this week's collection of pets
To celebrate the joy our pets bring us on a daily basis, we have a space dedicated to Pets of the Week. Take a look at these beauties... Nicola McMahon nominated Betty and Vivian (Image: Nicola McMahon) Jayne Reeve Pugh nominated Betty and
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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Wigton prove too strong for battling Hawcoat Park side
HAWCOAT PARK 19 WIGTON 28 UNBEATEN table toppers Wigton were the visitors to Hawcoat Park on a typical damp dark November afternoon. They had already demonstrated what a good young fit well-drilled side they were in the 64-10 defeat in the
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We've got to turn it around quickly, says Barrow boss
STEPHEN Clemence stressed Barrow need to turn things around as quickly as possible. It has been a frustrating spell for the Bluebirds with just three points from a possible 18. Andy Dallas cancelled out Joe Pigott’s early opener on the stroke
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Christmas comes to Barrow town centre as businesses unite for festive fun
Christmas came to Barrow a month early, with the town centre transformed into a festive paradise. The town was awash with free activities and live music for Barrow's 'Christmas Unwrapped'. The festival culminated in a parade through the town
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Full schedule and locations announced for the return of Dickensian Festival
The full schedule and location details have been announced ahead of the return of the Dickensian Festival. The annual event in Ulverston will be taking place across the town on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24. Read more: Ulverston
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Santa comes to Ulverston as Ford Park lights up for Christmas
Ford Park in Ulverston will be transformed into a winter wonderland next month as it gets ready for the visit of Santa himself. The event will take place on both Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10, with various slots having already sold
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Ambulance service plans to grow in Barrow with new home needed
The St John Ambulance service has announced plans to expand its presence in Barrow. The Cumbria and Lancashire branch of the national organisation shared this week that it is looking for a new home close to the town centre. This comes as a
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Football club in Barrow looks to get older people involved in the sport
A football club in Barrow is hoping to encourage older people in the area to take up the sport. Furness Rovers will once again be hosting walking football sessions from Tuesday, November 19. The session will run from 7pm until 8pm at the Pulse
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'Catastrophe' - Mum and daughter from Barrow to join farmers' rally in London
A mum and daughter from Furness are joining thousands of farmers in protesting recently announced changes in the Budget. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced reform to agricultural property relief, with Budget documents stating the 100 per cent rate
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The Mail's Best Curry House 2024: Meet the winning restaurant from Furness
The winner can now be exclusively revealed for The Mail's 'Best Curry House 2024' award. Two weeks of highly competitive voting came to an end earlier this month, with readers using their copies of The Mail to show their support for their favourite
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Hotel reveals plans for extra bedrooms and modernisation to 'compete'
A FOUR-star hotel has lodged a planning application to provide additional bedrooms for guests. The Beech Hill Hotel & Spa plans to refurbish a first-floor extension to allow for 15 extra bedrooms, as well as to improve the aesthetic beauty of the
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Towns across Furness to benefit from new hyperfast broadband
A number of towns across Furness are next on the list to benefit from new hyperfast broadband. Project Gigabit is a UK-wide, Government-led initiative worth £5billion that will give hard to reach communities greater access to full fibre broadband
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Christmas appeal supports struggling families in Millom
A Christmas appeal has been launched to help families who are struggling financially in Millom. Organised by Julie Craghill, the money raised will go towards festive food hampers that will be distributed by Family Action at Millom Children's Centre
