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BAE apprentice taken to hospital after 'medical incident' at skills academy
A BAE apprentice was hospitalised after suffering an injury to his arm at work. The incident happened at BAE Systems Submarines Academy for Skills & Knowledge (SASK) - a training facility that helps BAE Systems employees develop the skills needed
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Police appeal after biker throws brick at a car bonnet in Barrow
Police are appealing for information after a man on a bike threw a brick at a car bonnet. Witnesses are now being sought after the car was damaged yesterday (November 20 ) at 3.10am on Cote Ley Crescent, Barrow. READ MORE: Ulverston teenager
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A celebration of long-term vocation
‘What is your heart’s desire?’ ‘What really excites you?’ I have been really privileged to ask that question for the last twenty years. I have walked the path with people from all sorts of backgrounds who are answering the question, ‘What does
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Vets warn owners about ‘fatal’ results of cold spells, and what to do
With the frosty season in full swing, PDSA vets have issued advice for all owners on spotting the signs of hypothermia in pets, and what to do should a worst-case scenario happen. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “Hypothermia is when a pet’s body
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Keeping your pet safe this winter and how to include your fur baby at Christmas
PDSA Vet Nurse answers your questions... Dear PDSA, now it's getting wintery, is it still ok for me to walk my dogs, Patch and Pingu in the snow? Where we live gets quite snowy and it’s our first winter with them, as we adopted them
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Special evening of seasonal shopping celebrates market opening
An evening of atmospheric entertainment, food and drink and shopping is planned to mark the official opening of the fantastic temporary Barrow Market. With the units in the Mall and the Old Meat Hall now fully operational, a special twilight
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Barrow built ships to be decommissioned in money-saving cuts
THREE Barrow-built ships will be decommissioned as part of a series of money-saving cuts, Defence Secretary John Healey has announced. Former Royal Navy flagships HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark - designed to put Royal Marines ashore by air and by sea
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Straight out of a Christmas film: Lake District village lights sparkle in pictures
A PICTURE-perfect village in the Lake District transformed into a heart-warming scene akin to a holiday film set when celebrating its Christmas light switch-on event. (Image: Jonny Gios) Ambleside held its annual Christmas Lights Switch On event
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‘Wonderful’ Cumbrian school praised for emphasis on wellbeing
A school in Kendal has been recognised for its work to ensure the mental health and wellbeing of their whole school community is paramount. Vicarage Park Primary School was presented with the Wellbeing Award for Schools, which was developed by
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Two Furness properties to go under the hammer next month
A number of flats and houses across Cumbria are set to go under the hammer at public auction in December. Auction House Cumbria is hosting an event at the Halston Hotel on Warwick Road in Carlisle on Thursday December 12, starting at noon.
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We're not that far off, says Barrow boss Stephen Clemence
DESPITE not having results go their way of late, Barrow AFC head coach Stephen Clemence says they aren’t a million miles off where they want to be. Clemence is the first to acknowledge that recent games have been frustrating for all concerned with
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‘Exceptional’ Cumbrian horse-riding coach wins big award presented by TV Star
The head coach at a horse-riding school has been recognised for her ‘exceptional’ efforts by the British Horse Society (BHS). Zara Myers, from Harness Change at Bigland Hall in Backbarrow, is ‘thrilled’ to have won the Accredited, Professional
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Land with potential for new build housing available for offers in region of £800,000
AN IDEAL investment opportunity has arisen for a developer to purchase a plot of land with over two acres of land. Corrie and Co Estate Agents are advertising the sale of a 2.33-acre plot near Grange-over-Sands which has potential for a new build
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Councillors to discuss proposed changes to Furness General Hospital
COUNCILLORS are set to discuss proposed changes to Furness General Hospital at a meeting next week. Members of the health and adults scrutiny committee for Westmorland and Furness Council will consider the proposed reconfiguration of the Barrow
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Barrow mum and daughter join farmers 'invasion' of London
A FURNESS mum and her daughter joined thousands of farmers who rallied in London to protest proposed changes to inheritance tax. The chancellor’s budget included reforms to agricultural property relief (APR) to inheritance tax, which applies when
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Teenager banned and fined for drink driving on A590
A TEENAGER has been sentenced in court after he was caught driving while over twice the legal alcohol limit on the A590. Harvey Gibbons-Rossall, of Birchwood Drive, Ulverston, admitted the offence at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on November
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Man accused of manipulating ex-girlfriend says he was victim of ‘numerous’ assaults
A MAN accused of being in an abusive relationship with his ex-girlfriend has told a jury he was the victim of 'numerous' assaults. James Barr is currently on trial at Preston Crown Court charged with having allegedly engaged in controlling/coercive
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Vintage café in heart of the Lake District wins national award for third year running
A VINTAGE café in the heart of the Lake District has won a national award for the third year running. Mr H’s, located on Old Bank House, Lake Road, Ambleside, was named a Good Food Award for Cafes Gold Seal winner for achieving consistently high
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Council welcomes £4m government bus fund
THE COUNCIL has welcomed the government’s announcement it is investing £4 million into improving bus services in Westmorland and Furness. The government has pledged to invest £955 million to support bus services nationally, with £712 million going
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Plans submitted to repair South Cumbrian signal box
PLANS have been lodged to repair a grade II listed signal box at a railway station in south Cumbria which is currently in ‘poor condition’. Network Rail have submitted a planning application to the Lake District National Park Authority to carry
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Kents Bank art gallery to offer free Christmas treats
A gallery is set to offer free homemade cakes, mince pies, and mulled wine. The Beach Hut Gallery, based at Kents Bank railway station, is looking to add a 'touch of seasonal cheer' to its new exhibition on Saturday, December 14. As well as
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Buses return to Millom and Haverigg as new routes announced
Millom and Haverigg residents can catch the bus again after Stagecoach reinstated previously axed routes. The company has introduced new timetables and routes, including the reintroduction of service seven, which provides three journeys a day from
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South Cumbria restaurant named among UK's best for Sunday roast
A restaurant in Newton, Cartmel has been named one of the best in the country for its Sunday roast. Heft has been included in the Good Food Guide's list of the Top 50 Best Sunday Roasts 2024. The Good Food Guide was first compiled by Raymond
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Student conservationist inspires young people with talk
A student conservationist has inspired hundreds of young people with his talk. Lyndon Howson, from Grange-over-Sands, a passionate conservationist and master's student at the University of Chester, recently spoke at the Cheshire Schools Sustainability
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MP urges transport secretary to intervene over Cumbrian rail
An MP has called on the transport secretary to intervene over rail services in Cumbria. According to Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, he has secured a promise from transport secretary, Louise Haigh, to address the performance of railway
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£13,000 raised for cancer charity at anniversary event
An anniversary event has raised £13,000 for a cancer charity. CancerCare, which provides therapy and support for people dealing with cancer and grief, received the funds thanks to a culinary party event in Ulverston. More than 140 people attended
