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Whiteley's, London undergoes 'Cumbrian transformation'
London's first-ever department store, Whiteley's, has undergone a Cumbrian transformation. As part of a £1.2 billion redevelopment, the historic building now features Kirkby Blue Grey Slate from Cumbrian quarry owner Burlington Stone. The slate
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Head coach Paul Crarey happy with Barrow Raiders cup draw
BARROW Raiders head coach Paul Crarey is happy to kick start the 2025 Challenge Cup on home turf. Raiders will start their cup campaign in the second round with a game at the Northern Competitions Stadium over the weekend of January 25/26.
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Comedian Ross Noble coming to Barrow on his 2025/26 tour
Comedian Ross Noble is set to perform in Barrow as part of his 2025/26 UK tour. The comedy legend will bring his new 56-date stand-up tour, Cranium of Curiosities, to The Forum on February 14, 2026. This follows his previous tour, Jibber Jabber
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Teen banned from entering Barrow town centre and retail parks
A teenager involved in persistent anti-social behaviour, crime and disorder has been banned from entering Barrow town centre and retail parks. The teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been issued with an interim injunction by South
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Dog back on all paws after surgery by Milnthorpe vet
A five-year-old dog is back on all paws again after suffering severe mobility issues. Lyra, a Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever, underwent surgery at Kentdale Referrals in Milnthorpe, after her back legs started causing her problems. Initially
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Young people rip up flowers in Cumbrian town centre
A group of teenagers have been vandalising Ulverston town centre. Four or five teens, who were around 13 years old, were seen ripping up and throwing flowers at cars outside JH Homes near Tesco. Cumbria Police confirmed that they received a
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Road to close for three days while works carried out
A road closure in Ulverston has been scheduled to allow utility work to be carried out. The closure of U5703 Hillside Road, Croftlands, will allow Fibrus to carry out utility works which are expected to begin on Monday December 16 and take three
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Iconic Cumbrian monument to light up purple tonight
The iconic monument, standing tall over Ulverston, will be lit up purple tonight. Ulverston Town Council has announced that the Sir John Barrow Monument will go purple for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD). The day
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'End of an era' - Sadness as long established town centre clothing shop set to close
Customers of a long-established clothing shop in Barrow town centre have expressed sadness after its announced its closure. La Chic, which sells high fashion clothing and footwear for men, women and children, first announced a closing down sale
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Café ran by former Turkish restauranteurs nominated for Best Coffee shop 2024
A café in Barrow created by the founders of a former popular Turkish restaurant has been nominated by The Mail readers for the Best Cumbria Coffee Shop 2024 award. Coffee Time was launched under the expertise of former restaurateurs Ahmet Demir
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Barrow boss Stephen Clemence took a watching brief
BARROW AFC boss Stephen Clemence took a watching brief over the weekend ahead of tonight’s trip to Valley Parade. The Bluebirds were without a game at the weekend as they had already exited the FA Cup. But neither Clemence or his side were
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Bluebirds focused on victory says boss Stephen Clemence
BARROW AFC head coach Stephen Clemence says everyone is focused on getting the right result away to Bradford City. The Bluebirds head to Valley Parade this evening looking to get things back on track, and Clemence says they are targeting all three
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Peter Gott on championing Cumbrian food
This year marked 25 years of the Food Hall at the Westmorland County Show, but its founder Peter Gott’s support for local produce and its makers and suppliers goes back much further Sporting moleskin breeches, a wool waistcoat and felt hat, Peter
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Cat's Life: How AI techonology could help save red squirrels
Cumbria has one of the biggest citizen science efforts in red squirrel conservation in the UK with at least 16 dedicated groups. Conservation in the region has recently been described as on ‘a knife edge' by chair of the Penrith and District Red
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MP says businesses and residents 'heavily opposed' to the idea of a mayor in Cumbria
BUSINESSES and residents are ‘heavily opposed’ to the idea of a mayor in Cumbria, according to an MP. MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale Tim Farron told Parliament the progression of devolution discussions in Cumbria comes ‘barely five minutes’ after
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Ulverston Lantern Festival wins award for 'creativity and community spirit'
The Lantern Festival in Ulverston has picked up an award for 'making a difference in the community'. As part of Lancashire Day last week, the Lancastrian Awards for 2024 were announced on Wednesday, November 27. This saw a number of people
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GALLERY: Christmas arrives in Dalton with lights switch-on event
Christmas arrived in Dalton in style over the weekend as the lights switch-on event returned. The festivities took place on Sunday, December 1 with a range of activities and entertainment organised throughout the town. With the community coming
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Santa and his reindeer arrive in Ulverston in the run up to Christmas Day
Father Christmas will be visiting Ulverston ahead of the big day - and he will be bringing some of his reindeer too. Organised by Ulverston Business Improvement District, the free event will take place on Saturday, December 21 and will run from
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Man handed restraining order after assaulting woman
A MAN who assaulted a woman and damaged her phone has been sentenced. Jack Kennedy was charged with assault and criminal damaged following an incident in Barrow on May 14. The 30-year-old admitted both charges when he appeared before South
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Free parking across Westmorland and Furness to help shoppers this Christmas
Shoppers visiting Barrow and South Lakes are being given access to free parking in the run up to Christmas. Westmorland and Furness Council has launched the initiative to make it easier to support local businesses and enjoy the festivities right
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New owners reveal plans after buying Grade II hotel and wedding venue
A renowned Grade II-listed hotel and wedding venue in the Lake District has new owners. The sale of the Old Grammar Country House in Cartmel was announced on Monday, December 2 by Christie & Co. The new owners are newly-weds Lauren and Greg
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Plans for holiday pods in Lake District village withdrawn
PLANS to place holiday pods on a field in a Lake District village have been dropped. A planning application to site three holiday pods on land at Hill Farm in Ings has been withdrawn. According to planning documents, the proposed development
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Furness General Hospital in line to receive investment into infrastructure
FURNESS General Hospital is in line to receive investment into its infrastructure. The Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has revealed that proposals for investment into the Barrow hospital’s infrastructure are in development
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Christmas event in Furness supports mountain rescue team's hunt for new base
An upcoming Christmas event in Furness is hoping to help a local mountain rescue team's search for a new base. Taking place at Urswick Recreation Hall on Church Road, the night of bingo will happen on Friday, December 13 from 7.30pm, with doors
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'Unrepented’ man ‘unwilling’ to address 'demons' jailed for breaching sex order
A ‘UNREPENTED’ man has been jailed for breaching the terms of his sexual harm prevention order after he deleted messages. Andrew Gibbs appeared at Preston Crown Court after admitting four counts of breaching the terms of his SHPO which was imposed
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Santa Express returns to Barrow town centre this weekend
The Santa Express will be returning to Barrow's town centre this weekend to encourage shoppers this festive season. The free service will be running between 10am and 4pm on both Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8. Visitors will be
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Pensioner, 76, sentenced for dangerous driving after falling asleep on M6
A PENSIONER who crashed on the M6 after falling asleep at the wheel has been sentenced for dangerous driving. Paul Sutherland, 76, was travelling home from a sailing trip in Scotland on May 25 earlier this year when he crashed his Alfa Romeo vehicle
