A LIVE music night thrilled a crowd while also raising awareness and funds for mental health. MindFest entertained music fans at Beggar's Theatre in Millom on Saturday night for a third year. Mind in Furness staged the event which raised more than
A DRIVE to raise cash for a church targeted by vandals has received the backing of Barrow’s MP. John Woodcock has pledged to help kickstart a fundraising campaign to help repair damage to St George’s, in St George’s Square, after it was twice attacked
POLICE have started a week-long crackdown on crime in Barrow by arresting two people. Officers took to the streets for the county-wide Week of Acion to target some of the town's crime hotspots in an operation that resulted in the arrest of a man
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital after a collision with a car. Police said a Honda motorbike and an Audi car were involved in a collision on Rawlinson Street, in Barrow, on Friday evening. Emergency services were called to the incident,
1. Built in a 19th Century dock, The Dock Museum at Barrow is home to a wealth of objects on the social and industrial history of the Furness area. Within its historic walls visitors can find out more about the fascinating heritage of the area from
POLICE are appealing for information about a burglary in which an Xbox was stolen. Officers are investigating a burglary which happened as a house in St Vincent Street, Barrow. The incident happened on Saturday September 22 between 8.15pm and
MORE than £90,000-worth of Lake District Pounds are now in circulation. The community initiative was launched in May and aims to help locals and visitors enjoy Cumbrian culture, support local businesses and help look after the area’s landscapes
A FARM manager is calling on the police to be more proactive in deterring livestock theft after sheep rustlers stole 45 animals from the Lake District holding he runs. Forty-five Cheviot ewes belonging to Brian Scowcroft, who runs High House Farm
THE Lakes Herdy Trails fundraising scheme is continuing into the start of next month. The Windermere and Bowness Herdy Trails were set up by Windermere Brownies to raise funds for the unit and also to provide families with a fun activity. Locals
CUMBRIAN drivers are getting to their destination faster than last year, according to new figures. The data for Cumbria shows that for every mile on one of the main roads across the area a car will be delayed by 25 seconds. So for a daily commute
FEW lunchtime musical gatherings can match the quality of artistes offered in the Kendal Midday Concert Club programme. To help prove the point, opening the new KMCC season next Wednesday, October 3, is one of the nation's most distinguished chamber
FACIAL contortions pulled by a Lyth Valley woman earned her a runners-up spot in the World Gurning Championships. Freelance photographer Tiree Dawson's grotesque grimace, a pout she has perfected over many years, impressed the judges at the annual
A TOWN council is searching for a new councillor. Dalton Town with Newton Town Council is looking for a new member to represent the Dowdales ward. No election is required and anyone who wants to apply should write to the town clerk before October
A former X Factor star’s links to a Barrow World War soldier have been revealed as part of a project to mark the centenary of the end of the war. Jay James, who appeared on the programme in 2014, investigated his family’s history in the Great War
AN INITIATIVE to change how people think about mental health is being backed by the county's Police and Crime Commissioner Peter McCall. 'Time to Change – Ask Twice’ is raising awareness for World Mental Health day on October 10 and changing how
RAINBOW running was the order of the day when hundreds of people got involved in a charity colour run. Families and friends turned out in force to Barrow Park to take part in a colour run on Sunday organised by HuddleHub and Tesco Extra. The
A SCHEME to compensate rail passengers for disruption following the May timetable change in northern England has been extended to include regular travellers who did not hold season tickets. The initiative enables passengers who travelled with train
A SOUTH Cumbrian chef is appearing on primetime TV tonight (Monday). Craig Sherrington, who owns and runs Craig’s Kitchen at Virginia House on Queen Street in Ulverston, is one of the competitors turning up the heat on BBC2's Great British Menu.
A MAN who was accused of harassment has seen his case dismissed due to a lack of evidence. William Gordon Parker, 60, of Greenhills Farm, Dalton, who was originally charged with harassment without violence, appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates'
THE creative work of dozens of local artists went on display over the weekend. The Ulverston Society of Artist Charter Exhibition attracted a steady stream of visitors to the Supper Room at the town’s Coronation Hall. Members of this long-running
More than 15,000 people waited four hours or more in A&E at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust last year, according to NHS England. The trust’s major A&E department is performing very badly against the NHS national standard
FORECASTERS are warning that the UK could be set for one of the coldest winters for a decade – with FOUR MONTHS of snow on the way. But all is not as it seems. Respected weather watchers the Met Office have rubbished the suggestions saying accurate
NATIONAL treasures Si King and Dave Myers, aka The Hairy Bikers, have announced a huge nationwide tour for 2019. With their irresistible enthusiasm, An Evening With The Hairy Bikers will be an epic night of cooking and conversation over 37 dates
DANCE groups have been a key part of South Cumbria's major public carnivals for decades and also provide entertainment in spectacular stage shows. Today's sample of pictures from The Mail's archive show some of the many events undertaken by dance
YOU can see Haverigg across the Duddon Estuary from Foxfield but rather than sail a couple of miles a group of hardy young farmers decided they would rather haul their Love Boat around the road. It was all for charity and members of the Broughton
BIRDS of prey continue to be illegally killed in Cumbria, according to the latest figures. The Royal Society for the Protection of Bird's Birdcrime report has revealed that there were four confirmed incidents of bird of prey crime in the county
From interactive robots to unicorns that poo glittery slime, Amazon has unveiled its list of top 10 Christmas toys for 2018. The retailer says everything from Paw Patrol trucks and Harry Potter Lego to Strictly Come Dancing board games and everything
A DAY of activities will celebrate the role of older people in the community. On October 7, The Forum in Barrow's Duke Street, will be the site of a number of activities in the Silver Sunday event. Older people can take part in crafts, bingo,
PAUL Crarey was delighted after his Barrow Raiders side claimed their first away win of the year with a dramatic 24-22 triumph over Sheffield Eagles. In the week, Crarey stated that ‘Mission: Impossible’ had been completed and the Raiders were fully
As a local councillor, I am pleased when residents let me know face to face what is on their mind. Weeds, fly tipping and dog poo often come into the conversation, so I thought I would use this article to update residents on what we have been doing
TOP young school gardeners were the winners of seven awards at Cumbria in Bloom 2018. Representatives from Dane Ghyll Primary School, Barrow attended the awards ceremony at the Coronation Hall ,in Ulverston, to collect their prizes for the school
AN ULVERSTON amateur photographer is taking on the world after having three of his pictures shortlisted in an international competition. Jason Hudson, a retired police officer, has three entries in the Weather Photographer of the Year competition
IAN Evatt was delighted for Barrow AFC after they earned three points with a win over Maidenhead United. The first half saw Barrow overrun the visitors, with John Rooney opening the scoring after 25 minutes. Tyler Smith put the seal on the win
A BARROVIAN forced to flee a deadly hurricane in his adopted American home city has told of the terrifying experience. Jason Murray and his family had to evacuate their home in Wilmington , North Carolina to escape Hurricane Florence. Mr Murray,
A NEW South Lakes business networking event will be launched next month. The Big Furness Gathering takes place on Wednesday October 3 and will see local businesses coming together at The Abbey House Hotel on Abbey Road in Barrow for breakfast, speakers
CUMBRIA Police has warned that it has been receiving a number of counterfeit £20 notes. The notes are slightly smaller than normal notes and poor quality of paper with no silver strip but can look convincing. If you have any concerns contact
BUILDING an engaged and loyal team is one of the best ways to project a business as a fantastic place to work, a conference heard. And having a plan to actively market a company to potential employees ‘who may not even know they want to work there
SEVERAL pieces of equipment have been stolen from a boat moored on Windermere. The theft has taken place between August 25 and September 22. Equipment taken included a Yamaha eight horsepower outboard motor and a 15 litre fuel tank including
Two Michelin-starred chef Simon Rogan has finally released a cookbook. Claire Spreadbury gets hot in the kitchen asking him all about it... When you first approach Simon Rogan, he doesn’t seem especially friendly. He’s a very busy man - part chef
[STANDFIRST] The Michelin-starred chef takes a classic dessert to the next level by adding fruit. Who can resist a warm, chocolate pudding with an oozing gooey middle? Not many of us. But it's the addition of damsons that makes this pudding even
It's perfect for Friday nights in. Who says a two Michelin-starred chef can't bung a cheese in oven and call it dinner? "This is a delicious and simple way to enjoy this fantastic British cheese," says Simon Rogan. "All it needs is a few sprigs
[STANDFIRST] Light and lovely - this dish will impress anyone you cook it for. Simple, sophisticated and lip-smackingly delicious, it's the little extras that take this dish to the next level, says Simon Rogan. "The firm white flesh of brill
A BUMPER crowd of 1,520 saw Barrow produce a dominant performance as they claimed a 2-0 victory over Maidenhead United at Holker Street. AFC boss Ian Evatt made just one change from the draw at Boreham Wood. Club captain Josh Granite picked up
BARROW Raiders finally claimed their first away win of the 2018 Betfred Championship season with a 24-22 win over Sheffield Eagles at the Olympic Legacy Park. Brett Carter scored a first-half double, while Ryan Burroughs notched the equalising
Nine converted tries saw Walney Central romp to a 54-14 win over Latchford Albion to earn a trip to Rochdale Mayfield A in the North West Men's League Division One top four final next weekend. It was a 40-point margin of victory, but it was not
CARL Waters led the way for Millom as they overcame Askam United in Saturday afternoon’s West Lancashire League Division One derby clash. Waters netted twice for the visitors, with Phil Edmondson and Jamie Pattinson amongst the goals for Millom
Millom managed to book their place in the National Conference League Division Three play-off final after they overcame a late second-half flourish to take a 36-12 win at home to Eastmoor Dragons, writes Elliot Burrow. There was barely a minute on
CARL Pearson was the star of the show for Hawcoat Park reserves as they became the first team to defeat Croftlands Park in the Furness Premier League Premier Division this season with a 4-3 win, writes Steve Brennan. Pearson pounced on a defensive
A NEW campaign is being launched by Cancer Research UK to raise awareness of the link between obesity and cancer with dozens of posters going up around the county. The charity has renewed its call for Government action, particularly on ‘junk food
CUMBRIA Police is running a ‘Week of Action’ across the county, with operations running every day targeting issues such as antisocial driving, shoplifting and other community issues. The activity being undertaken has been made possible, in part
10 YEARS AGO Helena Fayyazi opened her Ebony Hair Studio in Theatre Street, Ulverston, offering the latest cuts, colours and styles. A terraced house at Lime Street, Barrow, was offered for sale at £74,950. A ground floor flat at Vernon Street
A FUNDAY raised money for three great causes and honoured a much missed member of a sporting family community. Millom Cricket Club held a busy family funday on Saturday, enjoyed by those from across the generations. The event was remembering
ASKAM booked home advantage the National Conference League League Division Two play-offs with a 48-28 victory over bottom side Leigh East, writes Paddy McAteer. The Villagers had gone in at half time holding a 40-6 lead, but Leigh defied their status
SMOKERS hoping to quit in Cumbria are less likely to succeed than anywhere else in the country after government budget cuts forced the axing of its support service. Less than a quarter of the people using the NHS Stop Smoking Service in Cumbria
FURNESS MP John Woodcock is getting on his bike to spread the word about a new volunteer force to improve the community. The former Labour MP hopes to use his independent status to bring people of all political persuasions together to fix local
Following James Hurn’s sell-out tour of 2017, he is back and making his debut at The Beggar’s Theatre at Millom on October 4 (7.30pm), celebrating more than 60 years of Hancock’s Half Hour. The talented actor and impressionist will be performing a
