News

The Knights Sports Bar

7

Barrow bar owner puts business up for sale three years after £250k revamp

The inquest was heard at Cockermouth Coroner's Court

The inquest was heard at Cockermouth Coroner's Court

3

'Very sad and tragic death’ – Woman took her own life the day after her son’s funeral

Barrow Police encourages people to remain vigilant after reports of scammers in the Holbeck area

Barrow Police encourages people to remain vigilant after reports of scammers in the Holbeck area

'Remain vigilant' - Police warn of scammers offering garden services

Arrest made after 'man threatened people with unknown substance'

Arrest made after 'man threatened people with unknown substance'

Arrest made after 'man threatened people with unknown substance'

Council confirms asbestos in the backstage area of the Forum

Council confirms asbestos in the backstage area of the Forum

4

Council confirms presence of asbestos in the backstage area of The Forum

Police urge Cumbrians not to share video circulating on social media

Police urge Cumbrians not to share video circulating on social media

Police urge Cumbrians not to share video circulating on social media

An electricity north west engineer

An electricity north west engineer

4

Urgent safety message issued to farmers in Cumbria after number of incidents

Rescue team gets late-night callout after walker injuring knee near waterfall

Rescue team gets late-night callout after walker injuring knee near waterfall

7

Rescue team gets late-night callout after walker injuring knee near waterfall

Walker helped by mountain teams after falling on Lake District summit

Walker helped by mountain teams after falling on Lake District summit

15

Walker helped by mountain teams after falling on Lake District summit

A painted mural of the Jitterbug was completed this week

A painted mural of the Jitterbug was completed this week

Take an EXCLUSIVE peek around ‘eclectic’ new shop ahead of opening event

The playground opened on Sunday

The playground opened on Sunday

Planning and development

Village comes together to celebrate opening of new £87,000 playground

13

Police investigate after video shows young children 'beating birds to death'

The properties in Bowness

The properties in Bowness

Planning and development

Plans to improve staff accommodation in the Lake District approved

The tradition of hound trailing is introduced in the latest episode of the series

The tradition of hound trailing is introduced in the latest episode of the series

Hounds, horses and grasshoppers: This week's episode of Cumbria: Lakes and Coast

'Girl From The North Country'

'Girl From The North Country'

Award-winning artist returns to Cumbria with new exhibition

The Haverigg team completing their training

The Haverigg team completing their training

4

Extra funding allows inshore rescue team to get 'vital' training

2

'Well-established' golf course with 10 holes enjoys 'busy' first week after reopening

Stuart standing in front of his installation 'Love and Judgement', 2016

Stuart standing in front of his installation 'Love and Judgement', 2016

2

'Barrow was enriched by him' - Tributes paid to co-founder of art centre

Can you help tidy up Ulverston?

Can you help tidy up Ulverston?

1

Residents need public help to clean up south Cumbrian town ahead of awards

Jordan Thomas Fisher and Neil Jones

Jordan Thomas Fisher and Neil Jones

Boxer returning to the ring for friend with a 'great heart' who needs new wheelchair

Crowds enjoying the festival last year

Crowds enjoying the festival last year

Festival returns to Barrow this weekend celebrating the diversity in Cumbria

People outside the pub enjoying the sunshine and live music

People outside the pub enjoying the sunshine and live music

The Mail's 'Best Pub 2024' awards: New team hunt for success in first year

One of the young farmers at last year's show

One of the young farmers at last year's show

What to expect from the returning Cartmel Show next month

The 'Seven Miler' team handing over the cheque to St Mary's

The 'Seven Miler' team handing over the cheque to St Mary's

Record breaking charity event in Haverigg brings in money for hospice

BAE Systems in Barrow

BAE Systems in Barrow

Planning and development

BAE plans for two-storey building approved

Ford Park, Ulverston

Ford Park, Ulverston

Live performances make stories a reality at upcoming Ford Park event

The tractor run is always a spectacle to behold

The tractor run is always a spectacle to behold

2

Route revealed for this year's Furness and District Tractor Run

Genesis homes plan

Genesis homes plan

Local government

Genesis homes apply for homes to Kendal housing scheme

Shoplifting 'is not a victimless crime', chief inspector says

Shoplifting 'is not a victimless crime', chief inspector says

6

Cumbrian shoplifting crimes rise by nine per cent in past year

The health board has advised hospitals to use substitutions where clinically safe to do so

The health board has advised hospitals to use substitutions where clinically safe to do so

Amber Alert issued for O blood shortage after cyber attack

Spirit of Falmouth

Spirit of Falmouth

Council funds sailing adventure as a thank you to members of the Armed Forces

Westmorland Homecare staff training session shows how the Raizer can aid someone who has fallen from the lying position to a seated position

Westmorland Homecare staff training session shows how the Raizer can aid someone who has fallen from the lying position to a seated position

Lifting chair reduces NHS strain, homecare provider says

The Harried Yard , oil on linen

The Harried Yard , oil on linen

Ulverston artist to showcase work in exhibition

The sensory room is aimed at children up to the age of five

The sensory room is aimed at children up to the age of five

Charity introduces sensory room to boost learning for Millom families

Manon Wheatman, a care professional at Home Instead South Lakes

Manon Wheatman, a care professional at Home Instead South Lakes

1

Home care company launches nail cutting service for elderly

(Left to right) Adrian Potts, Pamela Bissland, Gary Anderson, Sandra Coulter, Paul Wightman

(Left to right) Adrian Potts, Pamela Bissland, Gary Anderson, Sandra Coulter, Paul Wightman

Memory walk to raise funds for St John's and St Mary's hospices

The first event will be held at 2pm on July 31 at Arnside

The first event will be held at 2pm on July 31 at Arnside

Free storytelling events in Lake District from August to October

South Lakes among cheapest spots for Mr Whippy ice cream

In Cumbria and the Lake District you have dozens of potential options.

In Cumbria and the Lake District you have dozens of potential options.

13 Cumbria and Lake District spots among the most outstanding 150 UK campsites

Six pictures from The Mail’s talented Camera Club

The Ambition for Every Child plan sets out the priorities of the council

The Ambition for Every Child plan sets out the priorities of the council

Local government

Council lays out plan to support children and young people

Following a week-long holiday in Rhodes, Greece, Brooke Champion arrived at the airport on Friday, July 19 to discover that their flight had been cancelled.

Following a week-long holiday in Rhodes, Greece, Brooke Champion arrived at the airport on Friday, July 19 to discover that their flight had been cancelled.

'Hundreds' of TUI passengers forced to sleep on a conference room floor for days

The printing experts at TonerGiant have released a stark warning to holidaymakers that they should always print their boarding passes before going to the airport.

The printing experts at TonerGiant have released a stark warning to holidaymakers that they should always print their boarding passes before going to the airport.

'We see it too often': Brits travelling this summer issued boarding pass warning

South Lakes Safari Zoo

South Lakes Safari Zoo

Local government

11

'Grave concerns’ about ‘many obvious declining standards’ at South Lakes Safari Zoo

Knife seizures have risen in Cumbria

Knife seizures have risen in Cumbria

1

Incidents of knife seizures have risen in Cumbria

A moped and quad bike police believe were stolen. They are searching for the owners.

A moped and quad bike police believe were stolen. They are searching for the owners.

Police appeal for owners of stolen quad bikes and moped

Sport

Joe Crarey is set to return for Dalton

Barrow Island ARLFC

Amateur Rugby League Preview: Dalton out to bounce back

Barrow AFC skipper Niall Canavan

Barrow AFC skipper Niall Canavan

Fresh eyes will be a help says Barrow AFC defender Niall Canavan

England Lions beat France in the Final

England Lions beat France in the Final

Cumbrian lads celebrate international win at European Championship Final

Fiona Crackles (left) ahead of her debut in 2020

Fiona Crackles (left) ahead of her debut in 2020

2024 Paris Olympic Games

Meet the Cumbrian representing Team GB at the Paris Olympics

Head Coach Amanda Wilkinson will be leading the sessions to find the next local stars

Head Coach Amanda Wilkinson will be leading the sessions to find the next local stars

Barrow Raiders and Amanda Wilkinson look to inspire next generation of stars

Read more articles

National Sport

The Eiffel Tower was part of a groundbreaking opening ceremony (Joel Marklund/PA)

The Eiffel Tower was part of a groundbreaking opening ceremony (Joel Marklund/PA)

Olympics day one: Spotlight on sport after rain dampens unique opening ceremony

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out a contract extension at Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out a contract extension at Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola not ruling out signing new Man City contract

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Team GB’s athletes to inspire a new generation to take up sport with their exploits at the Paris Olympics (Carl Court)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Team GB’s athletes to inspire a new generation to take up sport with their exploits at the Paris Olympics (Carl Court)

Sir Keir Starmer hails ‘excellent’ Team GB athletes ahead of Paris Olympics

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Rain puts a dampener on Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Heavy rain falls at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris (Joel Marklund/PA).

Heavy rain falls at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris (Joel Marklund/PA).

Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in pictures

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Rain puts a dampener on the Paris Olympics opening ceremony down the River Seine

Great Britain flag bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover and Team GB team-mates during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (John Walton/PA).

Great Britain flag bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover and Team GB team-mates during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (John Walton/PA).

1

Paris welcomes Olympics Games with groundbreaking opening ceremony on the Seine

Read more articles

Nostalgia

Rampside Hall with 12 chimneys

Rampside Hall with 12 chimneys

2

Barrow's unique buildings throughout the years including a house with 12 chimneys

Women filling shells with steaming liquid from a large urn in 1915

Women filling shells with steaming liquid from a large urn in 1915

2

The women war workers at Vickers shipyard who paved the way for equal pay

Reminiscent of Brexit - campaigner dressed the part on Slater Street, Barrow for tariff reform

Reminiscent of Brexit - campaigner dressed the part on Slater Street, Barrow for tariff reform

The campaigns and causes that helped shape Barrow's past

Read more articles

Business

A painted mural of the Jitterbug was completed this week

A painted mural of the Jitterbug was completed this week

Take an EXCLUSIVE peek around ‘eclectic’ new shop ahead of opening event

2

'Well-established' golf course with 10 holes enjoys 'busy' first week after reopening

The Vapour Bar will house the MACCG every Tuesday

The Vapour Bar will house the MACCG every Tuesday

Business in Millom opens its doors for free to support local charity work

Read more articles

Opinion

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'

Brian Jackson as a young man

Brian Jackson as a young man

1

'A true diamond'... readers share memories of man jailed for his sexuality

Read more articles

Find Local Events

National News

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt. (AP Photo/Gene J Puskar, File)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt. (AP Photo/Gene J Puskar, File)

Trump struck by bullet during assassination attempt, FBI says

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say – July 27

Academics said that they have found that a common bacteria can ‘melt’ some cancers (Alamy/PA)

Academics said that they have found that a common bacteria can ‘melt’ some cancers (Alamy/PA)

Common mouth bacteria found to ‘melt’ certain cancers in ‘surprising’ discovery

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing criticism after he claimed there would be no austerity under Labour. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing criticism after he claimed there would be no austerity under Labour. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Sarwar’s no austerity under Labour pledge coming back to bite him, SNP warns

Narcis Titianu, one of the four men who died in a collision on the A436 (Gloucestershire Police/PA)

Narcis Titianu, one of the four men who died in a collision on the A436 (Gloucestershire Police/PA)

Families pay tribute to four men killed after their car crashed into a tree

Celine Dion (Ian West/PA)

Celine Dion (Ian West/PA)

Celine Dion makes return to public performance at Olympics opening ceremony

EuroMillions tickets (Victoria Jones/PA)

EuroMillions tickets (Victoria Jones/PA)

UK ticket-holder wins £24 million EuroMillions jackpot

Read more articles