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In pictures: Ulverston's Dickensian Festival defies Storm Bert
PEOPLE braved the weather to enjoy Ulverston's Dickensian Festival today. Ulverston was full of festive cheer today as people enjoyed browsing craft stalls, sampling classic food and drink and watching the street entertainment. We've put together
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Storm Bert: Flood warning and alerts issued in Cumbria
ONE flood warning and two flood alerts have been issued in Cumbria amid Storm Bert. The Environment Agency has issued the updates as heavy rain hits Cumbria. Flood warning for Poaka Beck, The Yarl, Hagg Gill and Butts Beck at Dalton in Furness
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Missing 62 year old was last seen on Monday evening
The police have renewed their search for a missing 62-year-old, as Storm Bert hits Cumbria. Cumbria Police have made an appeal for sightings of a missing man from Sedbergh. Police are concerned for the welfare of David Beaumont aged 62, who
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Storm Bert: Pictures show Cumbria covered in snow
Thousands of people across Cumbria have woken up this morning to find that they had been covered in a blanket of snow. As Storm Bert sprinkled the North West with snow this morning, we asked our readers to send in a picture of the Winter Wonderland
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Check out these two Cumbrian properties before they head to auction
Dozens of 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. We’ve rounded up the properties
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Council takes action outside Barrow school after speeding drivers 'endanger children'
NEW measures have been introduced to improve road safety outside a Barrow school. Westmorland and Furness Council has introduced traffic calming measures outside a St Pius X Catholic Primary School on Schneider Road in Barrow. (Image: Westmorland
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Hundreds of homes in Cumbria without power
HUNDREDS of homes in Cumbria are without power. Here's the affected areas: Kirkby Lonsdale, South Lakeland - 360 properties LA6 2SE, LA6 2SF, LA6 2LA, LA6 2RX, LA6 2SA, LA6 2JW, LA6 3NY, LA6 2SG, LA6 2LB, LA6 2LD, LA6 2RY, LA6 2SB, LA6
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Lake District couple who got engaged at a zoo honeymooned on safari
An animal-loving couple who got engaged at a zoo celebrated their wedding in the sunshine surrounded by friends and family. Samantha Elizabeth Howarth, a 30-year-old accountant from Windermere, married Oliver Anthony Nicholson, a 27-year-old joiner
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Barrow nursery school celebrates 'Good' Ofsted rating after change in leadership
Staff and pupils at a Barrow nursery are celebrating after an Ofsted inspection rated it as 'Good' in all areas. Since the last inspection in March 2022 found it required improvement, the school has successfully overhauled the quality of education
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Recap: Storm Bert brings chaos to Cumbria
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Barrow boss aiming to rediscover early form ahead of tough fixtures
Barrow will need to rediscover their defensive solidity if they are to be successful in upcoming games against some of the divisions' most potent attacks, says head coach Stephen Clemence. The Bluebirds face the daunting task of defending three
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Lake District: Historic hall to host series of seasonal music performances
A historic Lake District residence is warming up for a series of Christmas music events. Levens Hall and Gardens will be hosting a number of musical performances over the December weekends in the run up to Christmas. A musical performance
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Meet the playful pups who can't wait to find a loving home
Four playful pooches, 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 put
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Plans lodged for holiday pods in Lake District village
PLANS have been lodged to place holiday pods on a field in a Lake District village. A planning application has been submitted to the Lake District National Park Authority to site three holiday pods on land at Hill Farm in Ings. According to
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Thousands expected at Barrow Christmas Light Switch On
Thousands of people are expected to turn out for Barrow's annual Christmas Light Switch On extravaganza. The event is organised by husband and wife team Beth and Denis Horan, from Ultimate Events UK, who took it over in 2016 when the council could
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Board which will oversee delivery of £200 million in funds meets for first time
A BOARD which will oversee the delivery of £200 million in funds to transform Barrow has met for the first time. Members of Barrow Delivery Board, including the cabinet secretary Simon Case, chief executive of Westmorland and Furness Council Sam
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Furness MP tables motion in Parliament to raise awareness of 'little known' syndromes
THE Furness MP has tabled a motion in Parliament to help raise awareness of the impact ‘little known’ syndromes have on children and young people. MP for Barrow and Furness, Michelle Scrogham has tabled an early day motion to raise awareness of
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Investigation to be launched by councillors into proposed hospital changes
AN investigation will be launched into why proposed changes to Furness General Hospital are set to take place without a public consultation. Furness Locality Board, made up of councillors, is set to carry out an investigation in early December
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See the top ten finalists in The Mail's Best Coffee Shop 2024 award
The top ten finalists for The Mail's 'Best Coffee Shop 2024' can now be revealed. Last week, we launched a new award to find the best place to grab a coffee in South Cumbria. Mail readers were invited to nominate their favourites and the hundreds
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Greek national caught trying to sell Class A drugs to buy plane ticket home is jailed
A GREEK national who ran out of money while on holiday in the UK turned to supplying Class A drugs to pay for a ticket home, a court heard. Konstantinos Kalpaxis was jailed at Preston Crown Court after admitting charges of possession with intent
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Local authorities respond to proposed changes to tourism in the Lakes
The Lake District National Park Authority have confirmed that there are no current plans to enforce a 'tourist tax' on visitors to the Lakes, in response to a recent report which offers solutions on how to make tourism more sustainable. Landscape
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Barrow boss looks ahead to hectic Christmas schedule
Barrow manager Stephen Clemence is ready to tackle a busy winter period which will see them play eight times in the next six weeks. Today's game against Chesterfield marks the start of a hectic period for the Cumbrian side but the 43-year-old
