THESE were the top ten performing stories posted on The Mail this week.

Cumbria beach named one of the best places for dogs to visit

Taking your dog on holiday can be one of the greatest joys of pet ownership.

Cumbria is arguably the most ideal destination for dogs due to its majestic landscape and offer of adventure, if our four-legged friends could speak, we're sure they would confirm this.

READ MORE HERE: Cumbria beach ranked one of the best places for dogs to visit in the UK

Mum of Georgia Stanway downsized home twice to support career

The mum of Barrow's Lioness Georgia Stanway had to sell their home not once, but twice, to support her daughter's football career,

Joanne Stanway, who worked as a teacher, was allowed to leave work early twice a week to take Georgia to training with Blackburn Rovers.

READ MORE HERE: Mum of Lioness downsized home twice to support her daughter's career

TikToker rants about ‘barbaric’ Barrow McDonald’s McFlurry machine

A TikToker's rant about the McFlurry's ice cream machine being off at Barrow's McDonald's branch has gone viral.

A 41-second clip posted by user @jonnyharkin1 has been viewed over 4,000 times and amassed 383 comments since it was posted on Monday (August 21).

READ MORE HERE: TikToker goes viral in rant about 'barbaric' Barrow McDonald's McFlurry machine

South Cumbria post offices ‘concerned’ with new DLVA changes

POST office bosses in South Cumbria have expressed their concerns following the Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) changes coming to place next year.

DVLA will cease its contract with the Post Office Ltd in March 2024, which will affect residents in the UK, including those in South Cumbria.

READ MORE HERE: 'It is another loss of business' - Post offices concerned with new DLVA changes

Furness Academy students celebrate their GCSE results

FURNESS Academy pupils and staff have been praised for their achievements after receiving their GCSE results this morning.

Headteacher Simon Laheney said they were 'delighted' with the achievements that their students are celebrating today.

READ MORE HERE: Barrow headteacher 'really proud' of students after GCSE results

Travellers leave waste after Biggar Bank eviction

A GROUP of travellers staying on a patch of land on Walney left their rubbish for council officers to deal with after being served a notice to leave.

A resident took photos of toilet cassettes, gas canisters, and the remains of a bonfire left out at Biggar Bank.

READ MORE HERE: Travellers leave waste at beauty spot after being served eviction notice

Lake District hotel The Swan to host first Gin Festival

The Inn Collection Group’s The Swan in Grasmere is hosting its first annual Gin Festival over the August bank holiday weekend.

The festival, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, will bring together seven gin producers in the beer garden of The Swan.

READ MORE HERE: Lake District hotel to host first Gin Festival

Ulverston’s Urban Legendz clothes shop to close after 20 years

A clothes and shoe shop that has operated in Ulverston for over 20 years is closing its doors for good.

Urban Legendz on Market Place sells adult and children's clothing and shoes along with skateboarding accessories. 

READ MORE HERE: Town centre shop to close after 20 years

Morecambe Bay trust governors suspended as investigation launched

THE trust that runs south Cumbria's hospitals has suspended two governors.

The Morecambe Bay NHS Trust said it was carrying out an investigation after 'complaints' about their behaviour. 

READ MORE HERE: Hospital trust governors suspended as investigation launched

Major update on Barrow Barclays bank services with branch due to close

BARCLAYS is due to open a new banking hub after the closure of its Barrow town centre branch.

The chain is due to close its branch in Dalton Road in November in a move the company said was prompted by people using other banking methods.

READ MORE HERE: Major update on Barrow Barclays bank services with branch due to close