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Jailed: Robber threatened to throw ammonia in shop worker’s face
A ROBBER who threatened to throw ammonia at a shop worker has been jailed for four and a half years. Nathan Cooper, 26, of Bay Tree Road, Ulverston, was jailed for robbery, attempted robbery and a possession of a corrosive substance offence.
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Why Barrow's Dock Museum is closed this weekend
Barrow's Dock Museum is closed this weekend due to problems with its heating system. The museum first closed on Thursday due to essential maintenance on the system however was unable to re-open again on Friday as staff were still awaiting a part
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Police visit schools as dozens of knives handed in during amnesty
POLICE visited schools in Cumbria to educate children about the dangers of knives as part of Operation Sceptre. Operation Sceptre is a national campaign which takes place twice a year, to ensure residents are safe from knife crime in their community
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Iconic Bluebird K7 to be piloted by son of World Water Speed Record holder
The pilot who will grace Coniston Water with the return of Donald Campbell’s iconic Bluebird K7 has been announced. The hydroplane will be making a comeback in 2026 with the son of a World Water Speed Record holder in the driver's seat. Dave
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Man arrested and property recovered after string of night time thefts
A man has been arrested after a series of night time thefts across Kendal. South Lakes Police have arrested a man who is suspected of being involved in the ongoing thefts from vehicles, sheds and outbuildings across Kendal. Officers from the
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Police issue new warning over scam callers targeting Cumbria
CUMBRIA Police are repeating a warning to people to be on their guard against scam phone calls from fraudsters. The scams fit the pattern of fraudsters pretending to be officials such as bank fraud teams, police officers or HMRC officials.
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Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival makes decision amid weather warnings
Ulverston's Dickensian Christmas Festival will be going ahead despite the weekend's weather forecast. Storm Bert is expected to bring wind, rain and snow to Cumbria over the weekend. The Dickensian Festival, a highlight of Ulverston's calendar
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Cumbria school closed after 'collisions' on icy roads
A Cumbria school is closed due to icy road conditions. This morning, Cumberland Council issued a warning about the road condition for the A595 Buckman and South Cumbria. Due to last night’s weather, icy conditions have formed in many areas.
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Lake District holiday let named among the best for pet-friendly breaks
A Lake District lodge has been named among the best places for a break with pets. Holiday home owners Clare and Simon Winship are celebrating after scooping gold for the second year running in the Best for Pet-Friendly Breaks category for their
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Team of 'unbeaten' girls bring home county football cup
A team of possible future Lionesses remained ‘unbeaten’ as they went up against a number of other school teams from across Cumbria. St Mary’s Primary School in Dalton has shared the ‘fantastic’ news that their Year Five and Six girl’s football
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Man jailed for drug offences after vehicle search
A man has been jailed for more than two years for drug offences after being stopped by police. Konstantinos Kalpaxis, 28, of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on November 21 for possession of a controlled substance and possession
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Two Lake District homes to appear at upcoming auction
Many properties across Cumbria are set to go under the hammer at public auction next month. Auction House Cumbria is hosting an event at the Halston Hotel on Warwick Road in Carlisle on Thursday December 12. Here are some of the properties
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Santa will be visiting Ford Park in the run up to Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, one park in the south Lakes has been overrun by busy little helpers as they prepare for a visit from Santa. The Elves at Ford Park in Ulverston are busy behind the scenes preparing for a very special guest
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Grade II listed farmhouse doer-upper in South Cumbria boasts three acres
Live out your dreams, doing up this Grade II Listed farmhouse on the doorstep of the Lake District. (Image: Rightmove) (Image: Rightmove) Burton House Farm at Skelsmrgh, near Kendal was added to Rightmove on Tuesday November 19. It is situated
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Award-winning bookshop owner visits Cumbrian hometown for ‘special’ event
An award-winning independent bookshop owner, who grew up in Kendal, will return to her hometown this weekend for a special event. Freya Blyth, who owns The Bookshop by the Sea in Aberystwyth, Wales, is ‘thrilled’ to be making an appearance at the
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Hospital staff ‘blown away’ by turn out for walk for premature babies
The Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) team at Furness General Hospital in Barrow celebrated World Prematurity Day by bringing people together. Samantha Griffiths, Andrea Morgan, Naomi Simpson and Steph Armstrong (Image: Samantha Griffiths) The annual
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Dave Myers tribute mural pops up at hometown pub
A PERMANENT tribute to honour the late Dave Myers has been commissioned in the Hairy Biker's hometown. Artist Shawn Sharpe is hard at work creating the stunning display on the side of a Barrow pub. The Kings on Dalton Road is donning the beautiful
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Meet the handsome hounds hoping to find loving families
Four handsome hounds, currently in the care of Eden Animal Rescue, are ready for rehoming. (Image: Eden Animal Rescue) The animal shelter at Moorlands Head Farm, Temple Sowerby, has been caring for animals since 1995 and pledges to never
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Investigation works to take place where trees were previously earmarked for felling
INVESTIGATION works are to take place on a Barrow street where a number of trees where previously earmarked for cutting down. Westmorland and Furness Council is set to carry out works between November 27 and 29 on Infield Park. Sections of
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Councillors to discuss proposed closure of a ward at Westmorland General Hospital
COUNCILLORS are set to discuss the proposed closure of a ward at Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) at a meeting next week. Members of the health and adults scrutiny committee for Westmorland and Furness Council will consider proposed changes to
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Plans lodged to convert former Barrow chippy into part of a house
PLANS have been lodged to convert a former chippy in Barrow into a house. Tracy McCullough has submitted a planning application to Westmorland and Furness Council to convert the former Ormsgill Chippy on Middlefield and the attached house into
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Beauty of Furness captured in 2025 calendar
THE beauty of Furness has been captured by a Barrow-born artist with his latest calendar. John Duffin's 2025 calendar features paintings of iconic landscapes in the area drawn in the former shipyard worker's signature style. This year's calendar
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Society ‘proud’ to receive award for outstanding contribution to grassroots music
A LIVE music venue in Barrow has received an award for its contribution towards grassroots music. Barrow Underground Music Society (BUMS) was one of 850 venues in the country to receive a Music Venue Trust (MVT) Outstanding Contribution to Grassroots
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Data reveals shocking increase in emergency food parcels in Westmorland and Furness
NEW figures have shown an increase in emergency food parcels being handed out in Westmorland and Furness in recent months. Food bank network The Trussell Trust reported 4,064 emergency food parcels were distributed from three food banks in the
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Man, 36, disqualified after he was caught driving while over three times drug limit
A MOTORIST from Barrow has been disqualified after he was caught driving while three-and-a-half times over a legal drug limit. Kristen Downing, of Near Field Walk, pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to drug driving with a proportion of Delta
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Fears patients face 'unmanageable' journeys for 'essential' service
FEARS have been raised over the impact of neurology services being cut at Furness General Hospital. The current provider of neurology services in south Cumbria is due to pull out of the area from next year. And talks are under way to find a
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Tourist tax could be imposed on Lake District visitors, says new report
A TOURIST tax should be imposed on the millions of people who visit the Lake District every year, according to a new report. Landscape charity Friends of the Lake District has called for a debate about how to meet the real cost of tourism in the
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Afghan refugees who fled the Taliban sew to help premature babies in Cumbria
Refugees who fled the Taliban in Afghanistan have been putting their sewing skills to use by creating blankets for premature babies in Cumbria. Aziza, an Afghan mum and refugee, first set foot in Lancashire around a year ago and has been working
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Lake District holiday park supports mountain rescue team
A mountain rescue team is one step closer to a new headquarters thanks to the efforts of a Windermere holiday park. Park Cliffe handed the Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team a cheque for £3,000 to help with its fundraising campaign for a new
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Barrow boss Stephen Clemence gives the latest on the injury front
Barrow boss Stephen Clemence hopes to have a fully fit squad at his disposal in the coming weeks - but Chesterfield will come too soon for most of those currently sidelined. The Bluebirds' season has derailed slightly after a strong start which
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Patients rate experience at Morecambe Bay hospital A&Es
A national survey has highlighted patients' experiences at emergency departments run by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT). The 2024 Urgent and Emergency Care Survey by Picker gathered feedback from patients treated
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Stephen Clemence previews this weekend's trip to Chesterfield
Barrow will be hoping to end their winless run of six games in League Two when they travel to face Chesterfield this weekend. Similarly to the Bluebirds, Paul Cook's side have dropped off in recent weeks, suffering surprise defeats against Accrington
