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Road closed after crash results in overturned vehicle
A road near Newbiggin is closed due an overturned vehicle. The A6 is partially blocked at Sandes Avenue in both directions. There are delays due to accident at A5284. Cumbria Police are on site while Westmorland and Furness Council's highways
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Rod Stewart calls Gregg Wallace a 'tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully'
Sir Rod Stewart has sensationally attacked Gregg Wallace after it was reported the presenter would be stepping down from his role on MasterChef. Posting on his Instagram account, Stewart said: "So Greg Wallace gets fired from Master Chef. Good
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Police urge shoppers to ensure Christmas list is legal after drugs and weapon seized
Barrow police have urged people to check that their Christmas list is legal after drugs and a weapon were seized from a home in the town. Barrow police executed a warrant at an address in the Hindpool area, seizing a quantity of drugs and a gold
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Everything pet owners need to know about toxic chocolate, cold conditions and more
PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing answers your questions... Dear PDSA, We got our first puppy this summer, and this will be Elsa’s first Christmas with us. My friend said chocolate is dangerous for dogs, is this true? John Dear John
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Time to be a truly secret Santa?
One day two lads were walking along by the river. They noticed a pile of clothes on the bank. A man was swimming in the water a little way off. “Hey,” one of them said. “Let’s hide his clothes and see what he does!” “I don’t think that’s fair
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Avoid toxic chocolate shock this Christmas, warns vet experts
With the festive season gathering pace, leading vet charity PDSA is reminding owners to keep all chocolate well out of paw’s reach this Christmas. PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: “Christmas can mean lots of chocolate around the house – from
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Roxy Cinema's 'sponsor a seat' is back to help support building's renovation
Film-lovers can once again have their name, or the name of a loved one, on the seats of the iconic Roxy cinema in Ulverston. 'Sponsor a seat' is back with the money raised from these sponsorships going towards the Roxy Collective’s mission of
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Heavy congestion reported on A590 in both directions
Heavy congestion is being reported on a section of the A590 this morning (November 28). There is currently queueing traffic on A590 Ulverston Road in both directions at Railway Terrace between Ulverston and Barrow The delays are due to roadworks
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More than 150 pets abandoned in Cumbria last winter
More than 150 animals were abandoned in Cumbria last winter, new figures show. An animal welfare charity said the rise in the number of reports of pet abandonment across England and Wales is "shocking", and it expects a "bleak winter for thousands
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Historic coffee shop by Furness Abbey nominated in The Mail awards
A coffee shop which sits next to Furness Abbey has been nominated by The Mail readers for the Best Coffee Shop 2024 award. Abbey Mill Coffee Shop is an independent small family business in the amphitheatre next to the historic abbey. Founded
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Hundreds of school suspensions handed out in Westmorland and Furness last autumn
Hundreds of suspensions were handed out to pupils in Westmorland and Furness in the last autumn term, new figures show. It comes after the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on children's behaviour across England, with an education minister saying
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Reopening of pub in south Cumbria delayed due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
The new owners of a historic pub in Millom have been left 'disappointed' after its grand reopening was delayed. In October The Plough Inn at Holburn Hill went up for auction, with it then revealed earlier this month that a team had come in to bring
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Emergency services to conduct security exercise at BAE this weekend
The emergency services will be carrying out a planned security exercise at BAE Systems this weekend. The defence company confirmed that the scheduled exercise will take place at its Barrow site on Saturday, November 30. This is expected to
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Walney man convicted of three counts of child rape
A MAN has been found guilty of three counts of child rape. Alejandro Nigro, of Naiad Street in Walney, was on trial at the Sessions House, Preston Crown Court, charged with three counts of raping a child. After over two hours of deliberations
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Special Grasmere event this weekend brings Christmas carols to the Lake District
A series of events starting this weekend are bringing the Christmas spirit to a historic spot in the Lake District. Thanks to the National Trust, Grasmere Glee will be welcoming visitors to Allan Bank on December 1 and 8 for a chance to sing festive
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Dave Day visitors to be allowed to camp on Barrow Raiders pitch
Visitors coming to Barrow as part of the Dave Day celebrations next year will have the chance to camp on the Raiders rugby pitch. Barrow Raiders have announced that it would be opening up the Northern Competitions Stadium as part of the weekend-long
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Ed Byrne brings national comedy tour to south Cumbria
Stand-up and TV star Ed Byrne is bringing his national 'Tragedy Plus Time' tour to Ulverston in January. Having now been performing the show for nearly two years, the comedian has made the decision to extend his time on the road, which will once
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Festive tradition continues in Askam this weekend with decorated umbrellas
A festive event in Furness this weekend is aiming to get the community involved in a unique way. The Christmas Lights switch-on is returning to Askam on Saturday, November 30 from 4.30pm, with the main event centring around a procession from Platform
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BAE Systems submits plans to ensure 'necessary' security measures are in place
BAE Systems has lodged plans to create a more ‘welcoming’ environment and ensure ‘necessary’ security measures are in place between two educational buildings in Barrow. The defence giants have submitted proposals for a scheme known as ‘UoC Security
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Multi-agency investigation into BAE fire continues, according to nuclear regulator
A multi-agency investigation remains underway to discover the cause of a fire at Barrow's BAE systems. Smoke and 'bright flashes' engulfed the skies around the shipyard in the early hours of Wednesday, October 30. Residents near the site were
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‘Manipulative and abusive’ predator sexually assaulted child over 100 times
A ‘MANIPULATIVE and abusive’ predator sexually assaulted a child over 100 times making her feel like she would ‘never be normal again’, a court heard. Darren Richmond, from Barrow, was jailed at Preston Crown Court on November 25 after admitting
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South Cumbrian landmarks light up to stop violence against women
Landmarks across south Cumbria lit up to raise awareness about violence against women. Members of the Grange-over-Sands Soroptimist branch visited Cartmel Priory on Monday, November 16 to kickstart 16 days of activism that have been organised both
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Contractor chosen to build £10m Millom Ironline project
A contractor has been picked to design and build the Iron Line. This £10 million project is part of the Millom Town Deal programme, aiming to create an accessible coastal corridor to Millom and Haverigg. Story Contracting will work with the
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School unveils new woodland shelter for outdoor learning
A school has unveiled a new pop-up shelter in its woodland grounds. The new shelter at Chetwynde is funded by the Sue Peaple Trust and aims to give pupils the chance to spend time outdoors, whatever the weather. Janet Brown, senior teaching
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Inquest opens into death of 35-year-old who was found at home
AN inquest into the death of a Barrow man who was found unresponsive at home has been opened. Dean Appleton, 35, was discovered at his home on Brewery Street on August 19, 2024. Area Coroner for Cumbria Kirsty Gomersal said that Mr Appleton's
