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South Cumbria Magistrates' Court in Barrow

'Embarrassed' benefit fraudster caught out after DWP surveillance caught her shopping

Hawkshead Brewery which closed last week

Hawkshead Brewery which closed last week

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Business park owner reveals future plans after Hawkshead Brewery closure

A view of the Port of Barrow as set out in ABP's vision

A view of the Port of Barrow as set out in ABP's vision

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'Ambitious' vision for Port of Barrow that could provide major boost to town

The front of the former Lonsdale House Hotel which has been converted to apartments

The front of the former Lonsdale House Hotel which has been converted to apartments

Planning and development

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Opportunity to look around eagerly-awaited luxury apartments in Ulverston

Planter knocked over outside the Card Factory

Planter knocked over outside the Card Factory

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'Idiots' destroy planters and benches in Barrow town centre overnight

The Peppa Pig phone handed in to police

The Peppa Pig phone handed in to police

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'Distinctive' Peppa Pig phone handed in to Barrow police

Sessions House, Preston Crown Court

Sessions House, Preston Crown Court

Jury clears man accused of rape and sex assaults of all charges

The air ambulance

The air ambulance

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Air ambulance called to give 'life-saving' care after incident on Lake District pass

Battle of Britain Memorial Parade in Barrow Park

Battle of Britain Memorial Parade in Barrow Park

Town parade commemorates 84 years since largest air battle ever seen

The 'unique' event is coming soon

The 'unique' event is coming soon

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‘Unique’ adventure sport will return to the Lake District for second event

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Popular Lakes fudge returns after ingredient prices ‘skyrocketed’ following Covid-19

Windermere teacher to run 57 miles in memory of mum lost to brian cancer

Windermere teacher to run 57 miles in memory of mum lost to brian cancer

Teacher to run 57 miles in memory of mum who died of brain cancer

The team are really proud of the achievement

The team are really proud of the achievement

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‘Proud’ day as six members of Cumbrian rescue team awarded Charles III medals

Victoria Infant and Nursery School credit Google

Victoria Infant and Nursery School credit Google

Nursery's plans to extend age range for free childcare take a step forward

An Admiral casino could be coming to Barrow

An Admiral casino could be coming to Barrow

Planning and development

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Town council labels proposed Barrow casino opening times 'totally unacceptable'

The entrance to the site

The entrance to the site

Planning and development

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Plans submitted for lodges at Lake District caravan park due to 'change in demand'

SeaLife curators Todd German from SeaLife Scarborough and Scott Blacker from SeaLife Blackpool releasing Nazare

SeaLife curators Todd German from SeaLife Scarborough and Scott Blacker from SeaLife Blackpool releasing Nazare

Injured sea turtle found off Walney coast released back into the wild

The road leading to Ferry Nab

The road leading to Ferry Nab

Pensioner, 87, wants to thank walkers who helped him after fall

Woman admits assaulting two police officers

Woman admits assaulting two police officers

Woman admits assaulting two police officers

South Cumbria Magistrates' Court in Barrow

South Cumbria Magistrates' Court in Barrow

Man who damaged woman's car window fined

Musicians of Seahouse Records recording the album

Musicians of Seahouse Records recording the album

'People really related to the lyrics' - Name of album about town's heritage revealed

A Grand Gallery by Bob Sutcliffe

A Grand Gallery by Bob Sutcliffe

Artist donates his watercolours to help charity's cause

Night at the Proms is the new shop in Barrow

Night at the Proms is the new shop in Barrow

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New prom dress boutique opens with styles catering to 'every taste' - and a walkway

The Glebe, Bowness

The Glebe, Bowness

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Visitors asked not to feed the wildlife in Lakes tourist honeypot site

This is not a 'love' train

This is not a 'love' train

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Northern blocks dating apps and websites from on-board WiFi

Barrow has one of the biggest decreases in small businesses in England

Barrow has one of the biggest decreases in small businesses in England

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Barrow has one of the biggest decreases in small businesses in England

Clade I mpox has been deemed more severe than clade II mpox, which was responsible for the global outbreak in 2022

Clade I mpox has been deemed more severe than clade II mpox, which was responsible for the global outbreak in 2022

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UK Government orders more mpox jabs as officials prepare for new strain

Heart Breakfast presenter Jamie Theakston announced the news on Instagram, revealing that he has Stage 1 Laryngeal Cancer.

Heart Breakfast presenter Jamie Theakston announced the news on Instagram, revealing that he has Stage 1 Laryngeal Cancer.

Heart Radio presenter Jamie Theakston reveals cancer diagnosis

Children are being encouraged to play outdoors

Children are being encouraged to play outdoors

Primary school launches 'playtime revolution'

The Mail flash sale!

The Mail flash sale!

The Mail readers can enjoy 30% off their first year in this flash sale

Ovo will pay £378,512 in compensation to affected customers and has also paid an extra £2 million to the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

Ovo will pay £378,512 in compensation to affected customers and has also paid an extra £2 million to the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

Ovo energy customers to receive compensation as firm hit with £2.37m penalty

Everything you need to know about why condensation may be forming on your windows, and how you can prevent it from happening

Everything you need to know about why condensation may be forming on your windows, and how you can prevent it from happening

Homes and interiors

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Why condensation is forming on your windows and how to stop it

ITV's Coronation Street is set to air a storyline about botched cosmetic surgery abroad with Bethany Platt at the centre of the story.

ITV's Coronation Street is set to air a storyline about botched cosmetic surgery abroad with Bethany Platt at the centre of the story.

Coronation Street

Coronation Street to air botched cosmetic surgery storyline with Bethany Platt

What's your go-to drink at your local Wetherspoon pub?

What's your go-to drink at your local Wetherspoon pub?

Wetherspoon to cut drink prices this week with a pint for under £2 - full list

The moment police caught up to Piotr Bogzdiewicz

The moment police caught up to Piotr Bogzdiewicz

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WATCH: Drink driver who sped along M6 in Cumbria at 152mph jailed

Osprey mum builds the nest

Osprey mum builds the nest

Foulshaw Moss highlights as the Ospreys fly home after another successful year

A Vanguard class submarine

A Vanguard class submarine

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Naval base's £200m investment to give boost to Barrow-built submarines

Safety area beneath the swings resurfaced

Safety area beneath the swings resurfaced

Local government

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Swings at park which were out of use for weeks repaired

The show paid tribute to Dave Myers and Robin Windsor

The show paid tribute to Dave Myers and Robin Windsor

'Heartwarming,' 'lovely' - fans praise Strictly Come Dancing tribute to Dave Myers

LIVE: All the latest traffic, weather and breaking news across the county

LIVE: All the latest traffic, weather and breaking news across the county

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LIVE: All the latest traffic, weather and breaking news across the county

Pets of the Week

Pets of the Week

These adorable pups have been named as our Pets of the Week

Courtney Axford, with Championship winner, Charlie

Courtney Axford, with Championship winner, Charlie

Dogs of all shapes and sizes celebrated in town centre event

Chef Harry Andrew is set to open his first restaurant at the age of 23

Chef Harry Andrew is set to open his first restaurant at the age of 23

Aspiring young chef with street food trailer set to open first restaurant

James Fisher & Sons in Barrow.

James Fisher & Sons in Barrow.

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Barrow business back in profit after turn-around

Barrow mum Sonia Pearson loses nearly five stone through Slimming World Food Optimisation Plan

Barrow mum Sonia Pearson loses nearly five stone through Slimming World Food Optimisation Plan

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Mum who was out of breath walking up the stairs sheds five stone

Ulverston Library

Ulverston Library

Local government

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Council and MP clash over Ulverston Library re-location decision

Sport

The 'unique' event is coming soon

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‘Unique’ adventure sport will return to the Lake District for second event

Barrow Raiders head coach Paul Crarey and Whitehaven head coach Kyle Amor

Barrow Raiders head coach Paul Crarey and Whitehaven head coach Kyle Amor

Barrow Raiders head coach wishes both sides will beat the drop

Tom Farren was one the Roose try scorers

Tom Farren was one the Roose try scorers

Roose Pioneers victorious but miss out on the play-offs

Barrow's Sam Foley celebrates his goal with team-mate Ben Jackson celebrates his goal with team-mate Ben Jackson

Barrow's Sam Foley celebrates his goal with team-mate Ben Jackson celebrates his goal with team-mate Ben Jackson

Ty's kick helped me jokes Barrow AFC midfielder Sam Foley

Barrow Manager Stephen Clemence celebrates at full time against Grimsby Town

Barrow Manager Stephen Clemence celebrates at full time against Grimsby Town

There's a belief about Bluebirds, says head coach Stephen Clemence

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National Sport

Erik ten Hag’s side ran riot at Old Trafford (Dave Thompson/AP)

Erik ten Hag’s side ran riot at Old Trafford (Dave Thompson/AP)

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag keeping his feet on the ground despite Barnsley rout

Sean Dyche shows his frustration during Everton’s Carabao Cup exit against Southampton (Peter Byrne/PA)

Sean Dyche shows his frustration during Everton’s Carabao Cup exit against Southampton (Peter Byrne/PA)

Sean Dyche rues failure to take chances as Everton suffer Carabao Cup exit

He Guoqiang knocked Ronnie O’Sullivan, pictured, out of the BetVictor English Open (Mike Egerton/PA)

He Guoqiang knocked Ronnie O’Sullivan, pictured, out of the BetVictor English Open (Mike Egerton/PA)

He Guoqiang stuns Ronnie O’Sullivan again at English Open

Arne Slot’s side claimed the win in Milan (Fabrizio Carabelli/PA)

Arne Slot’s side claimed the win in Milan (Fabrizio Carabelli/PA)

Arne Slot: Liverpool victory starts our Champions League campaign on a high

Eberechi Eze helped Crystal Palace past his former club QPR in the Carabao Cup (PA)

Eberechi Eze helped Crystal Palace past his former club QPR in the Carabao Cup (PA)

Oliver Glasner praises ‘unbelievable’ Eberechi Eze after Crystal Palace beat QPR

Harry Kane added another match ball to his collection on a record-breaking night (Matthias Schrader/AP)

Harry Kane added another match ball to his collection on a record-breaking night (Matthias Schrader/AP)

Harry Kane and Bayern Munich break records while Real Madrid start with win

Ryan Ledson was Preston’s hero (Richard Sellers/PA)

Ryan Ledson was Preston’s hero (Richard Sellers/PA)

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Ryan Ledson holds his nerve as Preston win marathon penalty shoot-out

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Nostalgia

The old photographs are displayed on the walls of the 'Sankey room'

The old photographs are displayed on the walls of the 'Sankey room'

Barrow's most-treasured archive of old photos at displayed at Sankey exhibition

Three men bent over packing fish into boxes fish into F Kelsall's boxes at Fleetwood Docks in 1920

Three men bent over packing fish into boxes fish into F Kelsall's boxes at Fleetwood Docks in 1920

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The hard working Barrovians of the past and their harsh working conditions

Iconic image of Orcades launch with either Edward or Raymond pictured in 1936

Iconic image of Orcades launch with either Edward or Raymond pictured in 1936

Who were the Sankey photographers that captured Barrow's best and worst moments

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Business

A view of the Port of Barrow as set out in ABP's vision

A view of the Port of Barrow as set out in ABP's vision

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'Ambitious' vision for Port of Barrow that could provide major boost to town

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Popular Lakes fudge returns after ingredient prices ‘skyrocketed’ following Covid-19

Night at the Proms is the new shop in Barrow

Night at the Proms is the new shop in Barrow

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New prom dress boutique opens with styles catering to 'every taste' - and a walkway

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Opinion

Suicide is a hugely sensitive, complex issue.

Suicide is a hugely sensitive, complex issue.

Charity Fundraiser

I'm heading to Norway to raise money for the fight against suicide - here's why

Neil Pollard took this photo just an hour before the incident

Neil Pollard took this photo just an hour before the incident

Readers react to 'tragic' passing

Kyle Wray Goddard was registered to Highfield Road

Kyle Wray Goddard was registered to Highfield Road

22-year-old who took his own life described as a 'lovely lad'

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The figure is expected to remain above the 2% target (PA)

The figure is expected to remain above the 2% target (PA)

Inflation set to remain above 2% target in August, say experts

FILE – India Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then-president Donald Trump (Michael Wyke/AP)

FILE – India Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then-president Donald Trump (Michael Wyke/AP)

Trump will meet with Narendra Modi during Indian prime minister’s visit to US

FILE – This undated image provided by OceanGate Expeditions in June 2021 shows the company’s Titan submersible (OceanGate Expeditions via AP)

FILE – This undated image provided by OceanGate Expeditions in June 2021 shows the company’s Titan submersible (OceanGate Expeditions via AP)

Safety agency failed to investigate complaint into doomed Titan sub, staff say

Foreign Secretary David Lammy (Lucy North/PA)

Foreign Secretary David Lammy (Lucy North/PA)

Foreign Office urges ‘calm heads’ after deadly pager explosions in Lebanon

Former prime minister Sir John Major criticised his party’s Rwanda plan (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Former prime minister Sir John Major criticised his party’s Rwanda plan (Jonathan Brady/PA)

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Former PM Sir John Major criticises Tories’ ‘un-British’ Rwanda policy

What the papers say – September 18

What the papers say – September 18

What the papers say – September 18

Anas Sarwar was speaking on the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Anas Sarwar was speaking on the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Scotland’s best days are ahead, says Sarwar on referendum anniversary

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