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Police seek help identifying four suspects involved in assault with bladed article
CUMBRIA Police are appealing for witnesses after a victim was assaulted with a bladed article in Barrow in the early hours of this morning. The had been threatened and then assaulted resulting in a cut lip on Dalkeith Street, Barrow at 1:00 am
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Police appeal for witnesses and more information following arson in Barrow
CUMBRIA Police are appealing for witnesses as part of an investigation into an arson offence in Barrow. The incident occurred on November 27 (Wednesday) at around 6:24 pm after Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service were called to the report of a fire
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Drop-in surgeries in South Cumbria offering help to those experiencing domestic abuse
DROP-IN surgeries are being run in Barrow and Kendal in the run-up to Christmas for those experiencing domestic abuse. Specialist experienced officers from Cumbria Police will work with the support agencies and be available at the surgeries where
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Popular M6 motorway service station unveil new plans to improve customer experience
A POPULAR service station on the M6 motorway in Cumbria has submitted three revitalised building plans to provide enhanced facilities for customers and colleagues. After incremental developments over the last 50 years, Tebay Services have proposed
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'Such behaviour is inexcusable’ – Police warn drink and drug drivers this Christmas
CUMBRIA Police have vowed to clamp down on drink and drug drivers this Christmas. Officers will be scouring the roads in Cumbria in the lead-up to the Christmas party season and testing and arresting drivers who put lives at risk behind the wheel
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Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service attend over 2,500 deliberate fires since 2019
CUMBRIA Fire and Rescue Service has attended over 7,000 incidents since 2019, a new investigation has revealed. Figures obtained by Public Interest Lawyers found around 40 per cent of the overall 7,049 primary and secondary fires were deliberate
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Cumbrian mindfulness coach launches Advent activities to help families this Christmas
An ex-teacher turned global entrepreneur from Cumbria is doing her bit to help parents and children to experience a calmer Christmas. Tesha Matthew, 39, a yoga and mindfulness coach is encouraging everyone to move the focus away from material gifts
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Heart-stealing kitten named after Hunger Games Heroine needs a home
An adorable kitten, currently in the care of Animal Rescue Cumbria, is ready to find her forever home. Are you ready to meet Katniss? Look at those eyes! (Image: Animal Rescue Cumbria)This eight-week-old baby is named after the brave, arrow-shooting
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Coffee shop opened by actress Holly Mathews nominated for Best Coffee Shop Award
A coffee shop that was opened by Waterloo and Casualty actress Holly Mathew has been nominated by The Mail readers for the Best South Cumbria Coffee Shop 2024 award. Coffee D'Ash opened its first shop in Barrow town centre in September with a special
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Barrow AFC help transform town centre into Christmas market next week
Barrow AFC are aiming to transform the town centre into the perfect Christmas market next week. Working in partnership with the council, the event will take place at the Town Hall Courtyard on Friday, December 6 between 4pm and 9pm. Ahead of
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Event in Barrow puts female music stars in the spotlight
An upcoming event in Barrow plans to put local female music stars in the spotlight. Held at the Barrow Underground Music Society on Carlisle Street, the Christmas party will take place on Friday, December 6 from 7.30pm until 1am. The money
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Doctor Who legends to perform on stage in the Lake District
Two legends of the Doctor Who universe will be performing on stage in the Lake District next year. Colin Baker, best known as the Sixth Doctor, and Terry Molloy, who portrayed villain Davros across the 1980s, will be transforming themselves into
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'Crafty Christmas' event boasts the festive treats that Cartmel has to offer
A 'Crafty Christmas' event is coming to the Lake District next week to spread the holiday spirit. Hosted by All About Alpacas in Cartmel, the sessions are designed solely for adults and will run on December 3, 10 and 17 between 6.30pm and 9pm.
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22-year-old dad ‘lost his temper’ when punching ex-girlfriend following argument
A MAN ‘lost his temper’ when pushing, punching and spitting at the mother of his newborn baby, a court heard. Ben Dixon, of Provincial Street, Barrow, was sentenced at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court after admitting one count of assault by beating
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Businesses in Ulverston awarded for getting in the Christmas spirit
A business in Ulverston has been awarded for getting in the Christmas spirit like no other. Organised by the Town Council, the shop window competition was a part of the Dickensian Festival, which took place last weekend. Shops and businesses
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Man stopped by police in possession of baton 'without reasonable excuse' is sentenced
A BARROW man who was stopped in a public place with a baton has been ordered to complete unpaid work as punishment. Jamie Robinson, of Near Field Walk, pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to possessing an offensive weapon in a public place
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Center Parcs site evacuated after 'security incident'
An apparent 'security incident' that was reported at a Center Parcs site in Cumbria earlier this evening sparked panic among guests as they were reportedly told to evacuate. A video posted on Twitter from the scene shows an alarm sounding at the
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Council to decide whether convenience store can stay open until 11pm
A new Lake District convenience store will find out next week whether it can stay open until 11pm every day. Members of the licensing sub-committee for Westmorland and Furness Council will decide whether to grant Mere Local on Main Road in Windermere
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Major hotel chains in Barrow face scrutiny after prices increases for Dave Day 2025
MAJOR hotels chains in Barrow have faced scrutiny for increased their prices for the return of Dave Day 2025 as thousand of visitors are set to arrive in the town next year The dates were revealed this week after the success of the first event
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Trains between Lancaster to Barrow cancelled next week for emergency repairs
Train services between Barrow and Lancaster will be cancelled for a large part of next week due to an 'emergency closure'. The Furness line will be closed from Tuesday, December 3 until the end of Thursday, December 5 to allow for a 'possession
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Lake District village turns into 'picture postcard setting' for Christmas
A Lake District village will be transformed into the perfect 'picture postcard' setting next weekend. The Hawkshead Christmas Fair will be returning on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday December 8, with both days running from 10am until 4pm.
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Ministry of Defence employee jailed after causing serious injury by dangerous driving
A MAN will likely lose his job working for the Ministry of Defence after he was jailed for causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Preston Crown Court heard Lewis Uren, of Hawcoat Lane, Barrow, was driving his Volkswagen Polo on the A590 eastbound
