THE latest Bouquet of the Week goes to the members of the emergency services who came to the rescue of one family in a stressful situation. Heather Ellison presented fire crew, police and ambulance workers with the flowers after they rescued two
THE latest in research projects into the early days of communities will be described at the annual convention of the Cumbria Local History Federation. It is being held on Saturday, October 6, at the village hall in Newbigg, near Penrith, and includes
SMALL reminders of the dangers of working underground in West Cumbria's coal mines have been sold at auction. A small group of pit checks, used as a safety device by miners, were sold on Ebay. The highest prices was £87.55 for an example from
TEENAGERS from south Cumbria have stepped onto the first rung of their career ladder in the hospitality sector, thanks to a hotel group’s unique training initiative. English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues has recruited the cohort to train as
BARROW'S MP has clapped back against NHS proposals that could force patients to pre-book appointments at accident and emergency units. John Woodcock, the independent MP for Barrow and Furness, said he was concerned at plans to shake up A&E services
A TRIP to a Spanish seaside resort proved the perfect way to re-live youth for a group of friends. The party of 11 left behind Barrow and boarded the plane to the sunnier climes of Benidorm to celebrate the birthday of friend Kath Walsh, of Hawcoat
Here's some of the latest babies born at Barrow's Furness General Hospital. If you would like to feature the new addition to your family, email a picture, including the names and ages of the parents, baby and siblings plus the baby’s weight to news.em
SUMMER may seem to be over for the year, but having a garden to get out and about in, no matter what the weather, can still be important for both people and pets. And this week The Mail features a duo in the care of the charity Animal Welfare who
