Floods damage recently refurbished inn
THE entire ground floor of a Lakeland inn was flooded after water flowed in through a window.
Golden poppy winner has two reasons to celebrate
A CHARITY competition winner is now the proud owner of a golden poppy to match her newborn great-granddaughter’s name. (1 comment)
Grange hotelier's Japanese garden gold bid.
A SOUTH Lakes gardener is ready to go head-to-head with contenders from across the world.
World Cup bronze
A SOUTH Lakes hotelier has won a bronze medal at an international gardening competition.
Ulverston saxophonist's Simon Cowell dream
AN Ulverston schoolgirl is waiting to see if she has earned the chance to play her saxophone in front of the Tv’s Britain’s Got Talent judges.
Powerboat Records Week in Coniston Water
POWERBOAT Records Week lived up to its billing as record after record fell on the first day of the event on Coniston Water.
Lanternhouse Cuts
Funding cuts may force arts groups to scale back. (4 comments)
Icynene insulation
Interview with the directors of Greentherm Insulation Ltd.
Taffy Thomas
Taffy Thomas tells a spooky Hallowe'en story.
Golden Poppy
All of the Golden Poppy videos.
CN Group Business Awards 2010
SUBMARINES, soap powder and Asian cuisine proved that South Cumbria has what it takes at a business awards ceremony.
Barrow submarine HMS Astute back at base
A BARROW-built submarine which ran aground off the Scottish coast has arrived back at its base for further checks. (15 comments)
BAE Systems' John Hudson.
BAE Systems Submarine Solutions Managing Director, John Hudson, is interviewed by Evening Mail reporter, Gareth Jones.
Hallowe'en Face Painting
Hallowe'en Face Painting at Greenagte Childrens' Centre.
Gyles helps WI celebrate 90 years
A WOMEN-only organisation has celebrated its 90th birthday.
Final Visit For HMS Walney
THE warship which has proudly carried the name of Walney Island as she sailed the oceans of the world returned to her affiliated home for the final time.
Ulverston fashion show is a success
FASHION fans were out in force as designs were showcased on the catwalk.
Barrow town centre street bulldozed
DEMOLITION has started on a residential street.
UFO spotted over Barrow
A DOG walker has tantalised the imaginations of alien enthusiasts the world over, after filming a UFO on a Furness beach. (40 comments)
Ulverston man in Australia helicopter crash horror
AN Ulverston man miraculously escaped unhurt from the mangled wreck of a helicopter that plummeted out of the sky in Australia.
Rare tiger born at Dalton zoo
ONE of the world’s most important tiger births has happened in Furness.
Plea to back bid for new Bootle BMX track
A COMMUNITY is being urged to get behind a campaign for a BMX track as the quest for funding picks up pace.
Roads re-open after blaze
POLICE have re-opened roads closed following a huge blaze at a scrapyard.
Ex-Liverpool star’s life fell apart without football’s discipline
A FORMER professional footballer spoke candidly about his battle with alcoholism at a mental health conference in Barrow. (5 comments)
Thomas the Tank Engine weekend
IT was full steam ahead for a party celebrating the 65th anniversary of children’s television star Thomas the Tank Engine.
Prince William in Morecambe Bay rescue mission
PRINCE William has taken part in his first rescue flight for the Search and Rescue (SAR) Force, it emerged yesterday.
British Heart Foundation’s Barrow and Walney walk
AN ARMY of walkers took to the streets in one of Barrow’s biggest charity events.
Flapless first takes flight in the skies over Walney
WALNEY witnessed a world first when it hosted the maiden flight of a “flapless” aircraft.
Firefighters tackle roof fire.
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze in the roof of a derelict building last night.
Golden Poppy
Interview with Royal British Legion County Manager, Karan Herrington-Howell. (1 comment)
Grange gardener's Japanese dream
AN award-winning South Lakes gardener is taking part in the first ever Gardening World Cup.
Ava's a star pupil
A BRAVE little girl fighting leukaemia was starting her first day at school (2 comments)
Ulverston Lantern parade’s circus of dreams
RAIN-SOAKED families marched through Ulverston town centre as the warm glow from their paper lanterns lit up the night sky.
Barrow Raiders players in coal carrying challenge
HEAVY rain could not stop a fired up rugby squad from completing a gruelling coal carrying relay.
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Cyclist suffers serious head injuries
A CYCLIST suffered serious head injuries following a road traffic collision in Barrow.
Hospice Boss Quizzed
THE chief executive of South Cumbria’s hospice says its money troubles are down to the economic climate – and not senior management.
Georgina Powell's Recovery
A TEENAGER who underwent a heart transplant is on the road to recovery. (4 comments)
Gale-force winds creat chaos.
GALE-FORCE winds with gusts of up to 47 miles per hour have caused havoc as they blasting the Furness peninsula.
Police name man found dead in van
THE body of a 33-year-old man was found in the back of a van.
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Golden poppy to be taken on county trip
THE Evening Mail has teamed up with the Royal British Legion to launch a unique competition. (1 comment)
Head for Heights
ORIGINALLY a route for miners to access the slate cliff face, the Via Ferrata or 'iron road' at Honister is now a major Lakes tourist attraction. PAUL TURNER pays a visit.
Garden group celebrates double award.
A GARDENING volunteer group is celebrating not one but two national awards this year.
Westmorland Show
Thousands flocked to the Westmorland County Agricultral Show.
Mum devastated by theft from grave
A GRIEVING mother is devastated after a memorial stone was stolen from her daughter’s grave.
Tour De Furness
Cyclists took part in this year's Tour De Furness.
Lowick Show
THE crowds did not disappoint at the annual Lowick Show on Saturday as visitors flocked to the event near Spark Bridge.
Raiders on a Vikings rampage
THE best way to respond to your critics is to turn round and ram that criticism down their throats.
The wild geese.
PARKS and lakes are usually associated with lazy afternoons and the quacking of friendly ducks.
Skaters use art to help display talent.
HOW often do sport and art come together? Think about the number of blockbuster films produced about football, basketball, even tobogganing.
Caught on Film.
A FILM company will showcase the talent of young people at a special event.
Walney Vandals
ANOTHER day and another act of mindless vandalism on Walney Island. (20 comments)
Missing Man
David Alan Butterworth, 58, of Canal Foot, Ulverston went missing on August 29 2010.
GCSE Results
THE nervous wait is over for 16-year-olds across South Cumbria and Millom as the all-important GCSE results came out.
GCSE Exam Cam
THE nervous wait is over for 16-year-olds across South Cumbria and Millom as the all-important GCSE results came out.
A Level Results Day
Nervous teenagers picked up their A Level results.
A Level Exam Cam
Students from Barrow 6th Form let us know how they did.
Lakeland Country Fair
THOUSANDS of visitors discovered the richness of the working countryside at a traditional Lakes event.
Chilli Fest
EYE-WATERING hot sauces tantalised the tastebuds at the warmest event of the summer.
Rydal Sheepdog Trials and Hound Show
THE din of baying hounds was heard over the picturesque background of the Lakeland fells.
Bitter sweet end as club closes after 113 years
LAST night marked the end of an era as Barrow Conservative Club shut its doors 113 years after it first opened.
Time Capsule
A TIME capsule has been hidden beneath an iconic monument which is set to reopen later this month.
Zorbing
A NEW craze has hit Barrow. Children and adults alike have been taking to the lake in Barrow Park to try their hand at zorbing. (3 comments)
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- Assaults lead to Barrow pub’s hours slashed
- Truck driver on phone ploughed into two cars
- Barrow MP steps aside on biomass meeting (32 comments)
- Illegal off-road bikers pose threat to nature reserves (34 comments)
- Taxi drivers ask Barrow Borough for fares to be increased (22 comments)
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