Time running out to name the best bakery in Furness

Last month The Mail launched the 'Best Bakery 2024' awards, beginning a search to find the peninsula's greatest spot for sweet treats and hot snacks.

Thanks to nominations from our readers, a list of 10 finalists was revealed, which have all been vying to be named as the ultimate champion.

For almost two weeks, the public has been using that shortlist to vote for what they believe is the best bakery in the local area.

That window for voting is on the verge of closing, with readers having until Saturday, September 14 to ensure that their voice is heard and counted.

The Mail's 'Best Bakery 2024' award series pt.1:

• Barrow bakery has chance of being named best in Furness | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)
• Barrow bakery loved by the Hairy Bikers up for award | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)
• Barrow 100-year-old bakery still cooking up success | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)
• Barrow business looks to add new award to its collection | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)
• Barrow bakery gets award nomination for 'best pies in town' | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)

Discussing the newly established awards, Newsquest Cumbria regional editor Joy Yates said: “Who can resist the delicious smell of bread and baked goods as you walk past some of the wonderful bakeries in our county? 

"Whether you’ve a soft spot for pies and pastries, or prefer cakes and cookies, no doubt you have your favourite go-to bakery.

“Now’s the time to show your appreciation and place your vote in our Best Bakery 2024 promotion."

Throughout the competition, The Mail has been running a series of special features to properly celebrate each of the finalists.

The 10 establishments do not have much longer to wait until they find out which one has done enough to take the crown.

The Mail's 'Best Bakery 2024' awards pt.2:

• Dalton bakery competes against Barrow businesses for award | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)
• Barrow family bakery has recipe for success with award shout | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)
• Barrow deli hunts for more success with new bakery award | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)
• Barrow bakery going back generations has award chance | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)
• Walney bakery up against Barrow businesses for award | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)

Will it be a battle of the two Bakery's? Run by the same team, the shops on Sutherland Street and Amphitrite Street in Barrow have both earned nominations.

Will it come down to a family connection with Daddy's Family Bakery and Martin and Smith Family Bakery going up against one another?

Could it come down to the Hairy Bikers' choice with the TV chefs publicly supporting both Green's Pies and Thomas' Bakery in the past?

Will Dalton's Pie Shop take the award or will it be heading to Grange Bakery instead?

Or could we be faced with a battle between McLeys and Deli.sh, two cornerstones of the Barrow dining scene?

The winner of the 'Best Bakery 2024' award will be announced in the week commencing Monday, September 23.