THESE are the top ten best stories The Mail has published this week:

Rumours surround future of former Debenhams unit in Barrow

AS TK Maxx sets its sights on a former Debenhams in Cumbria, speculation has arisen over what the closed department store in Barrow could become.

More than a year after Debenhams in Portland Walk shut its doors for the final time, rumours still surround what the former retail giant will turn into.

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'The last thing Barrow needs' - Plans for new shop in town centre

A BETTING company has insisted that its bid to open a shop in Barrow town centre would bring "economic benefits" to the town.

Gambling giant Boyle Sports Limited has submitted a change of use application for 154 and 156 Dalton Road with associated signage to allow it to use the premises as a betting shop.

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'His smile lit up a room' - 'Amazing' brother died suddenly at 25

‘HE was just our Ryan’. A sister has paid a heartfelt tribute to the ‘most amazing’ brother who has tragically died.

Ryan Hughes died suddenly at his home in Vulcan Road, Barrow on Tuesday at the age of 25.

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Council orders owner to make urgent changes to house in 'unacceptable' condition

BARROW Council has ordered a homeowner to make urgent changes to a property left in an 'unacceptable' condition.

The authority said ivy growing over a home in Barrow was affecting the 'amenity' of nearby residents and needed to be rectified.

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Manchester United 'legends' heading to Barrow

SPEND an evening with three legends from a golden era in the history of Manchester United when they appear in Barrow.

Spend an ‘unforgettable’ evening with the 1999 treble winners: Wes Brown, Dennis Irwin and David May.

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M&S worker who refused Ulverston move wins constructive dismissal claim

A MARKS and Spencer worker who refused to move to the company's new store in Ulverston has won a claim of constructive dismissal.

William Carswell resigned instead of moving to the new food hall, saying he could not use public transport because it gave him anxiety.

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'We'll have a noise hotline' - Hundreds could descend on derelict site for rave

HUNDREDS of people could descend on a derelict site in Barrow as part of plans to host a DJ night. 

Permission is being sought for a licence to serve alcohol and play music at Salthouse Mills on September 3. 

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'Welcome to hell' - The Sun brands Barrow 'drug-plagued' with death row high street

A NATIONAL newspaper has labelled Barrow as a 'drug-plagued' town which is driving young people out of the area.

The Sun has published an article branding Barrow a 'drug-plagued' town as part of its Broken Britain series, which focuses on towns struggling to survive during the cost of living crisis.

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Former Barrow youth player and 'lovely husband' fell to his death

A RETIRED engineer who played football for Barrow has died after suffering head and spinal injuries after falling downstairs at his home, an inquest has found.

John Stephen Calvert, from Barrow, was found by his wife of 39 years, Linda Calvert, at the bottom of the stairs at their home on Beach Crescent, Walney, on the morning of March 2, 2022.

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Are these the best neighbours in Barrow?

TWO Barrow residents have been praised by their community for being good neighbours.

Donna and Michael Murphy have been married for 27 years and were nominated for Barrow Borough Council's 'Good Neighbour ‘Award.

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