The chairman of a multinational infrastructure business embroiled in a High Court fight with a former chief executive has denied acting improperly. Iain Ferguson, chairman of the Stobart Group, had defended his behaviour before and after Andrew
A CYCLIST has warned that despite the need for greater protection for two-wheeled road-users a reduced 40mph limit on the A590 would “damage” the economy. Barrow and Furness MP John Woodcock voiced his concerns after campaigners called for a lower
TULLIE House Museum and Art Gallery is marking its 125th anniversary this year, by looking back on its history, celebrating recent successes and unveiling exciting plans for the future. The Carlisle museum was officially opened to the public on November
People are being given the chance to find out if they have valuable treasures in their attics at events across Cumbria next week. Auctioneers Lockdales will hold specialist valuation days in Dalton-in-Furness, Ulverston, Cockermouth, Maryport and
CUMBRIA’S seven councils could be slashed to just one in controversial plans which are back on the agenda this week. More than 80 county councillors will meet on Thursday to decide whether to back making a formal approach to the Government in 2019
CHILDREN in Cumbria are having three times more sugar than they should, according to shocking new figures. Too many fizzy drinks, a low awareness of hidden sugars and a lack of exercise are contributing to the future obesity timebomb, a council
A COMMUNITY health organisation in Cumbria have advised people on ways to improve how they look after themselves. Cumbria Partnership, who provide community and mental healthcare services across Cumbria have advised people to make small changes
INVESTIGATION works are going to be carried out at a well-known flooding spot in Dalton. The road around Parker’s Pond at Greystone Lane, is still flooding, despite special pumping equipment being in place, a meeting of Barrow Local Committee was
A RECRUITMENT drive has been re-launched in Barrow to find on-call firefighters to serve their community. Cumbria County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service has renewed its appeal for on-call firefighters after previous quests to recruit failed to
A BARROW man has been handed a curfew after admitting benefits fraud. David Alfred Lee, of Bolton Street, pleaded guilty to failing to notify the Department for Work and Pensions of an improvement in his mobility which he knew would affect his entitlement
DO you want to celebrate a happy occasion with an article in The Mail? Each Saturday we will publish your news, whether that be a golden wedding, a christening or a milestone birthday. Or perhaps you want to celebrate the life of a late loved
According to the Office for National Statistics, there were 5,675 people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance or Universal Credit in September – a fall of just five compared to revised figures for September. It means that 1.9 per cent of Cumbria’s population
A MAN has pleaded guilty to being in charge of a dog which attacked a boy. Barry Ormandy, of Anson Street in Barrow, has admitted being in charge of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier which attacked a boy in Ramsden Street on July 13. The 43-year-old
THE boss of a waste firm in Barrow has appeared in court accused of environmental breaches. John Cooper, of Underwood Terrace in Dalton, has been charged with breaching an environmental permit at Elliscales Quarry and disposing of waste at the former
HAVING a mate call you in the middle of a blind date could soon be a thing of the past in Barrow thanks to an innovative new pub scheme. The nationally-recognised Ask for Angela campaign has proven to be a success across the UK and in North Cumbria
The Bluebirds Trust have announced that they are pursuing the possibility of purchasing shares in Barrow AFC, as part of the change of ownership at the club. Three weeks have passed since previous owner Paul Casson suddenly announced that he would
Two sailors are to be presented with prestigious awards for their contribution as volunteers with Coniston Sailing Club. They will receive the awards from the President of the Royal Yachting Association, Princess Anne later this month Valerie
The chairman of Stobart Group asked a secretary to write Andrew Tinkler's resignation letter, a High Court trial has heard. Iain Ferguson, said he had been trying to make things easier for former chief executive Mr Tinkler. Mr Ferguson denied
THIS Christmas Holker Hall and Gardens will be hosting a variety of Christmas events to get people in the festive mood. Holker Hall and Gardens based in Cark-in-Cartmel near Grange-over-Sands will be open this Christmas with a whole range of Christmas
Record-breaking hydroplane Bluebird K7 is set to return to its spiritual home in the Lake District next summer. The jet-powered boat will provisionally undergo trials on Coniston Water in Cumbria between July 19 and 28, said the Bluebird Event
A LAKE District based hotel group is marking the tenth anniversary of a national tourism campaign to establish stronger links with Chinese tourism operators. English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues has been working with VisitBritain since 2008
MADDY Prior is a hugely influential figure in British folk music. She has notched up 40 plus albums in as many years, as a solo artist and songwriter has gone from strength to strength, and in 2001 was awarded an MBE in recognition of services to
The Conservative Party has never in its history been in such a state of turmoil and civil war as is the case today over Brexit. The question is now legitimately being asked whether it can ever recover fully from the horrendous political damage it
A RARE home-built aircraft which, until its closure in 2010, was on show at the RAF Millom museum at Haverigg is now among the attractions at Solway Aviation Museum, near Carlisle. The Mail, on May 18 in 1994, noted: "An aircraft parked in a barn
DAREN Mochrie is set to become the chief executive of the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS), replacing Derek Cartwright. Mr Mochrie, currently the Chief Executive of South East Coast Ambulance Service, was appointed following an intensive recruitment
A COMPANY is scouring the UK for cleaners and the only catch is - they want people to work naked. London-based Naturist Cleaners is looking for people to work part-time, cleaning people’s houses wearing no clothes. The firm says body size,
TWO members of the Lake District Mountain Rescue teams have both reached significant milestones in their service. Harry Ashcroft and John Leadbetter have respectively reached 40 and 25 years of service, working with the Duddon & Furness Mountain
A family who rescued an iconic Lake District hostel are celebrating five years in business. Christine and Alan Thomas and their son Adrian were looking for a potential holiday home in the Lakes when the YHA decided to sell Elterwater Hostel.
Interim chairman Paul Hornby would be prepared to back manager Ian Evatt if he wanted to bring in players to strengthen his squad at Barrow AFC in the weeks ahead. Evatt spoke about the need to bring in ‘more steel’ in the wake of the Bluebirds’
JAYE Helyer made the perfect start to her amateur boxing career after scoring a points victory on Sunday. The 13-year-old from Barrow ABC is one of a growing number of female boxers from the Brook Street gym to become carded and had her first outing
A BARROW woman has been ordered to pay £190 after stealing a pair of speakers from Wilko. Kelsey Knibbs, of Ramsden Street, pleaded guilty to theft when she appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on Monday. The 36-year-old admitted stealing
Police looking for a suspected thief with a resemblance to Friends actor David Schwimmer have made an arrest in London. Social media users pointed out the likeness to Schwimmer's character Ross Geller in the popular US sitcom when police in Blackpool
A UNION official who spent his career fighting for justice for Barrow shipyard workers has won his own battle against his employer after he was unfairly dismissed. Stephen Forbes was the secretary of the GMB union in Barrow when he suffered a spinal
BARROW Raiders will have a realistic opportunity to reach a Wembley final in 2019 following the RFL’s announcement of a secondary cup competition for Betfred Championship and League One sides. Full details will be confirmed along with the release
WITNESSES report that there has been an accident on the M6 Southbound. A jack-knifed lorry has caused two lanes out of three to close from Junction 34 Bay Gateway, Lancaster, to Junction 33 Galgate. Traffic is queuing and drivers should expect
The chairman of a multi-million pound infrastructure business which started up in an isolated Lake District village half a century ago has told a High Court trial how he was on the receiving end of a "tirade of abuse" from a former chief executive.
FURNESS Rotary Club were at a Barrow school on Friday to receive from students. Y6 students at Dane Ghyll primary presented the cheque to members of the Rotary Club after members of the club helped to cut back trees and grass on the school grounds
1 EGGMAN and Moo Community Theatre stages Everyone Sang by Adam Egginton at the Theatre Factory, Cooke's Studios, Barrow, today (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday). Filled with drama, humour and passion and directed by Phil Gregg, it's set in the glamorous
THE sister of a man who took a fatal heroin overdose after being told he might have cancer has warned that addiction can “happen to anyone” as she called for a rehab centre to be set up in Barrow. Stephen Greenhalgh, of Egerton Court, died aged
HOW do you deal with adult children returning to live in the family home - without leaving too big a dent in your own finances? Vicky Shaw finds out. If you're a parent wondering if your grown-up child will ever manage to fly the nest, you're not
The majority of us who voted to leave the EU, do things the civilised way. We don’t cause civil unrest by protesting or making a nuisance of ourselves by harassing members of the public on the streets of the UK. I have just received a response
Do you remember when? What was in the South Cumbrian news 10, 25 & 50 years ago 10 YEARS AGO A £12m housing scheme was being revived at the historic ironworks site at Backbarrow. Developers said the scheme could create 100 jobs. Furness
DUDDON Valley Local History Group has released their findings on the Duddon Dig which has been ongoing for several years. Chairman of the history group, Ken Day said: "We finished the dig in July and have been compiling our findings for several
CUMBRIA County Council’s Ulverston Day Services team hosted their Christmas Fair at the Coronation Hall. Dozens of locals flocked to the famous hall to get a taste of various craft stalls to start their early festive shopping. More than 50 craft
BARROW Raiders Supporters Trust are inviting entries for their bake-off to help raise funds for the club. The Great Barrow Bake-Off will take place at the Raiders Bar at Craven Park on Saturday, November 24, following on from similar successful
Barrow AFC defender Rhys Norrington-Davies has explained how having his loan from Sheffield United extended so swiftly gave his confidence a real shot in the arm. The Wales under-21 international initially arrived at Holker Street on a one-month
COUNCIL bosses in Barrow have been praised for keeping a close eye on their spending on highways projects. Cumbria County Council highways manager, Keiron Tetchner, told the Barrow Local Committee that the area’s £734,000 highways revenue budget
Barrow Foodbank hosted a ‘Great Bean Exchange’ on Friday to swap tins of baked beans for other tinned food. The foodbank have received 6,000 tins of baked beans, filling up the warehouse and leaving members worried that the food will go out of date
CUMBRIA County Council’s Ulverston Day Services team hosted their Christmas Fair at the Coronation Hall. Dozens of locals flocked to the famous hall to get a taste of various craft stalls to start their early festive shopping. More than 50 craft
IMPROVEMENT works costing £1.4M have got underway at Furness General Hospital. The money will be used to create a new resuscitation unit in the emergency department at the Dalton Lane site. The new resuscitation unit will be used to treat trauma
Callum Loughran’s late try salvaged a 15-15 draw for Millom against fellow strugglers Creighton in Cumbria Division Two last Saturday. Millom were actually 15-5 behind with 12 minutes to go after Joe O’Donnell’s hat-trick looked destined to give
NAVY B remain top of the Barrow Friday League Knockout Cup table despite suffering a 16-13 defeat away to British Legion A. Legion had led 13-3 at one point, starting with a whitewash in the snooker thanks to victories from one of the week’s treble-winners
