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Historic Windermere Marathon joins Great Run series
The Windermere Marathon is set to become part of the Great Run series. The Great Run Company, known for its Great Run series, has announced the inclusion of the Windermere Marathon in its road running portfolio. First held in 1982, the Windermere
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Trust's maternity services receive positive feedback in survey
Maternity care at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) was rated either at or above average in the 2024 Care Quality Commission (CQC) survey. The national survey, which gathered responses from 18,951 mothers who gave
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Gregg Wallace apologises for 'any offence caused' in 'women of a certain age' video
Gregg Wallace has apologised for “any offence that I caused” after posting a video saying complaints about his behaviour came from “a handful of middle-class women of a certain age”. The 60-year-old faces allegations from 13 people across a range
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BAE to recruit hundreds of apprentices and graduates in Barrow
HUNDREDS of apprentices and graduates are due to be recruited at Barrow's shipyard between now and 2025. More than 800 early careers workers are due to be brought in by BAE Systems as part of a major recruitment drive across the north of England
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Adorable pets nominated for The Mail's weekly column
To celebrate the joy our pets bring us on a daily basis, we have a space dedicated to Pets of the Week. We want to hear from you, nominate your best friends for the coveted title of: The Mail’s Pet of the Week, send us a picture and see them in
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Slimming World consultant helps more than 150 lose weight
A weight-loss expert from Barrow has helped more than 150 people lose weight every week. Tracey Needham, who leads the St Aidan’s and Abbotsvale Slimming World groups, has been recognised with a bronze award from the organisation. The award
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Lake District inn celebrates five year anniversary
The Ambleside Inn is celebrating its fifth anniversary in the Lake District. Acquired in February 2019, the 300-year-old establishment was the second Lake District acquisition by The Inn Collection Group and the first to undergo a multi-million-pound
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Furness Bach Choir's Music for Advent concert in Ulverston this weekend
Furness Bach Choir's upcoming concert Mysterium will take place on Saturday December 7 at Ulverston Methodist Church on Hartley Street. The event is a varied programme of music for Advent by composers ranging from 17th century right up to the present
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How the people of Barrow flocked to frozen lakes to ice skate 100 years ago
Ice skating on a frozen lake is widely considered a dangerous practice with charities, police and local authorities warning against the activity. Back in the late 19th and early 20th centuries however, the popularity of ice skating surged before
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Plea to 'not to leave cat behind' whose kittens may be adopted before her
The Furness and Barrow branch of the RSPA have urged people not to 'leave behind' a cat whose kittens may be adopted before her. Laurel, the three-year-old feline, has recently had babies which have seen adoption interest before her. She is
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Kitten who shares a name with orphan from popular musical dreams of a home
An adorable kitten, currently in the care of Animal Rescue Cumbria, is now ready to find her forever home. We’re delighted to introduce Annie… (Image: Animal Rescue Cumbria) The little cat shares her name with the young orphan at the centre
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The Traitors star explains why the NSPCC's vital work is so needed
Fay Greaves is probably best known to readers as one of the stars of the BBC show The Traitors, but away from the small screen she was a National League basketball player and has spent decades working with children. As an NSPCC Campaigner for Childhood
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Café nominated for The Mail's Best Coffee Shop 2024 as it approaches 35th anniversary
A well-established café in Barrow has been nominated by The Mail readers for the Best South Cumbria Coffee Shop 2024 award almost on the eve of its 35th anniversary. The Fig Tree is a small independent local café situated on Scott St in Barrow
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Local artist feels the 'love' after completing tribute to Hairy Biker Dave Myers
THE artist behind the stunning mural tribute to Dave Myers said he had ‘felt the love’ from the Barrow community. Shawn Sharpe used his artistic skills to create the permanent memory of the Hairy Biker on a board next to The Kings on Dalton Road
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The shop 'with everything' in Ulverston announces closure
A shop in Ulverston that 'sold everything' announced last week that it would be closing its doors. Cut Price, found at 20 Market Street, shared that a closing down sale was in effect from Monday, November 25. This will see all products sold
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Holker Hall helps visitors 'discover the magic of Christmas' this December
A popular tourist attraction in south Cumbria will be helping visitors 'discover the magic of Christmas' this December. Holker Hall in Grange-over-Sands is hosting a Christmas grotto on December 14 and 15, as well as between December 21 and 22,
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School gives its beloved cook 'Mrs J' a fond farewell after 24 years
A primary school is set to bid a fond farewell to its much-loved cook after 24 years. Joyce Jenkinson, 61, who lives locally, is set to retire from Waberthwaite C Of E Primary School on December 20. The mum-of-two and grandmother of one first
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South Cumbrians sentenced for driving related offences in November
THE MAIL has taken a look back at some of the cases we covered last month which resulted in convictions for defendants accused of driving-related offences in South Cumbria. These are some of the stories we covered in November... Ulverston driver
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Man sentenced for ‘reckless push' to back of girlfriend’s head whilst she was asleep
A MAN in a 'toxic' relationship has been sentenced for assaulting his girlfriend while she was asleep and spitting in her face during an argument. Aaron Bell, of Ramsden Street, Barrow, was sentenced at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court after pleading
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Furness General Hospital: Trust CEO says 'no decisions' made on proposed ward changes
A HOSPITAL BOSS has stated ‘no decisions’ have been made regarding the proposed reconfiguration of wards at Furness General Hospital. Aaron Cummins, chief executive of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) told members
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'I voted against the 'Assisted Dying Bill' on Friday - here's why'
AHEAD of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill I spent a great deal of time listening very carefully to the views of constituents and have had many conversations and email exchanges with people about the issue. I’d like to thank
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‘Very disappointed’ – College head responds to latest Ofsted findings
The overall outcome of the latest Ofsted inspection at Furness College has found the education provider to be ‘inadequate’. When inspectors visited the College in Barrow on October 8, they found inadequate leadership and management, and reported
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Meet the facilitators at Andy's Man Club Ulverston set to launch today
A group of men who were involved in Andy's Man Club in Barrow have launched a new one in Ulverston. Building on Barrow's success, which launched in February 2024, the south Cumbrian town will now open its own branch of the national charity which
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Lake District: The Fell and Rock-Climbing Club apply for library conversion
PLANS have been lodged for a Lake District farmhouse to be used as a library for a fell running and rock-climbing club. The Fell and Rock-Climbing Club of the English Lake District have submitted a listed building consent application to the Lake
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JAILED: Woman sent 'numerous' unwanted and abusive calls and messages to two victims
A WOMAN who showed a ‘total disregard for court orders’ has been jailed after her stalking behaviour had a ‘significant impact on her victims’. Kayleigh Christopher, of Schooner Street, Barrow, pleaded guilty to two counts of stalking without fear
