A MAN who got stuck after driving a mobility scooter onto Walney beach had to be rescued by firefighters. Three engines from Barrow and Ulverston and a police vehicle were dispatched to West Shore beach following the incident. The rescue happened
'TAKE it back now y'all' has been firmly on the lips of Furness firefighters this week. While preparing to take on a national challenge for CancerCare, fire crews in Barrow and Ulverston channelled their inner- Cha Cha. But instead of sliding
MOTORISTS are being warned to avoid the A590. It's understood an accident has happened close to the garage at Newby Bridge. It is causing delays in both directions.
The arrival of a new pet to your family is always very exciting. The cuddles, the fun and the adventures are plentiful. However, it’s really important to take precautions when first introducing your new pet into the family, especially with children
AS the final touches are put to a cocktail bar at the Custom House we take a look at 20 years of change at one of Barrow’s oldest and most distinctive buildings. Since last August Liam Quigley has been investing in a major upgrade at the Victorian
A POTHOLE-laden street has been branded ‘a danger to children’ because of its deep craters and abandoned waste. Barrow grandad Bill Crawshaw, who owns a property on Parry Street, said something needs to be done to deal with the back street between
Ulverston's Luke Walker and Furness' Rob Spence helped Cumbria to upset the odds and defeat Cheshire in their second game of the season in the Daily Telegraph Golf League last Saturday. It means Cumbria have now won both of their matches so far,
A SIMPLE blood test that could save lives by detecting signs of bowel cancer at its earliest is being trialled by a surgeon working at a Furness hospital. Colorectal surgeon Mr Georgios Sgourakis, who is based at Furness General Hospital, has been
In celebration of this week's Clean Air Day, schools, hospitals, workplaces and communities across the UK took part in events and campaigns to inspire people to take simple steps to protect their health and their families’ health from air pollution
CONGRATS: Ulverston Victoria High School's Team Maths Challenge competed in the National Final of the UKMT Team Maths Challenge this week. The UVHS team of Dylan, Rebecca, Dan and Lily previously won the South Cumbria event and joined other aspiring
High-flying Featherstone Rovers are aiming for their seventh win in a row when Barrow Raiders arrive at Post Office Road tomorrow. The run – which started with their 26-12 victory at Craven Park in April - has lifted them into third place in the
A BARROW man has been given a curfew after admitting assaulting a woman and damaging her car. Gary Stephen Robertson, of McClean Close, appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The 41-year-old pleaded guilty to assaulting Milena
A REPUTATION for putting on spectacular events has been well earned by Ulverston through the years and in this set of images from The Mail's archive we turn the clock back to 1999 when an unusual street race helped bring in the crowds for a comedy
POLICE have shut a Barrow road this afternoon. Vans are blocking both ends of Bridgegate Avenue. It's understood a cyclist has been knocked off a bike. Michaela Halliday, who lives nearby, said: "I heard a massive bang and it sounded like
SMOKE could be seen billowing from a fire involving rubbish in Barrow this afternoon. Three fire engines are understood to have been called to St Patrick's Road to deal with the blaze. More to follow.
FUNDRAISING: Pretty Things Boutique have been working with Barrow Golf Club ladies’ captain Barbara Foster to support St Mary’s Hospice. They raised £463 at a fashion show earlier this year, and now the Ulverston shop are selling raffle tickets
A MOTORIST has described the moment she came to face-to-face with a drink-and-drug driver who crashed into her. A video has been released to highlight the dangers of getting behind the wheel under the influence of booze and drugs. Karen Starkey
A BARROW boxing club is hosting a special charity event next week to raise money for cancer sufferers and their families. Furness Catholic Amateur Boxing Club is running CIRC-HIITS circuit session at 6pm on Monday June 24. This week's session
DANIEL Cooper's new solo show has opened at Brantwood. Following on from his residency at the Brantwood Estate last year, Daniel’s Reflections of Imagination exhibition of original drawings and paintings has been created from his experiences and
Daniel McGeorge of Ambleside’s Rothay Manor Hotel has been revealed as a semi-finalist in the 2019 Craft Guild’s National Chef of the Year competition. He will be going head-to head with nine other chefs from around the country in his heat, hoping
THE head teacher of a Walney primary school is one step closer to achieving a major national award. Paul Slater is headteacher at North Walney Primary School and is one of 68 silver award winners shortlisted in the prestigious Pearson National Teaching
A PLAN to convert one of the two Jubilee Bridge walkways into a protected cycle lane is to be given a 12-month trial. Barrow and Furness independent MP John Woodcock first tabled the idea several years ago and has received backing from the Lakes
A DOG walker who found her car smashed up by vandals said she was left ‘shaken’ after the damage. Teacher Elaine Cowan, 51, took her three dogs for a walk near Barrow’s Salthouse Mills and returned to find the vehicle’s windows, windscreen and wing
The best performance of the season so far! Barrow Raiders ran up a fabulous 21-8 win against challenge cup semi-finalists Halifax with an impressive display of determination, enthusiasm, discipline and cutting-edge rugby which gives all the supporters
It has been announced that the date for a popular fundraising walk will be changing for 2020. The Keswick to Barrow Committee has confirmed the date for next years walk has changed to May 2. The change is due to the change in bank holiday's next
Ulverston's David Heffernan leads the way in the men's solo class at the halfway point of the Lakeland Lanequest series, although he could have had an even bigger advantage over his rivals. A fine summer evening greeted the riders who ventured into
Martin Gilpin from Victoria Bowling Club Kendal defeated Dalton CC's Gareth Jones in the final of the fifth annual Glaxo County Cup at Glaxo SK Bowling Club earlier in the month. The singles competition, sponsored by Windermere Lake Cruises, saw
Nostalgia Saturday JUNE 22 SPREAD for pages 6 to 7 - Use 9 pic 300 word template Text for Spread on Abbotsmead School THOUGHTS turned to how tough life can be in communities far from Furness when a Barrow school got involved in a recycling project
IT was the height of coolness to be a rapper 25 years ago, so one Ulverston school decided to let a pair of very modern pupils record their own special message for the telephone answering machine. The Mail, on December 5 in 1994, noted: "Sir John
Adrienne Dixon Congratulations x Kayleigh Fredericks Congratulations guys xx Stacy Baron Absolutely brilliant news and beautiful addition to the family x Jennifer Currie Congratulations guys! Welcome to the big wide world Diego xx Nicola
A BARROW man has admitted assaulting a woman and causing criminal damage. Matthew Eric Alan Seymour, of Low White Close, appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The 19-year-old pleaded guilty to assaulting Cheyenne Thompson
My Cocker Spaniel puppy, Carry, has flat white rice-like things around her bottom. What are these, and how do I get rid of them? Kerry From the signs you describe it sounds like Carry has tapeworms – parasites which live in the intestines and shed
GLASTONBURY: The Fool of Muncaster and Royal Troubadour of Piel Island, Gary 'Gacko' Bridgens, is heading to the UK's biggest festival Glastonbury to perform on Friday 28th June and over the weekend. Mr Bridgens has teamed up with the Ukelele Thrash
Police in West Cumbria are warning members of the public to be vigilant of distraction burglars following a number of incidents in the Copeland area. Two incidents that occurred in Bootle and Millom on Thursday are under investigation. Officers
A MAN accused of murdering his own dad has appeared in court. Jonathan Phillip MacMillan was brought to South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court from Barrow Police Station wearing police-issued grey tracksuit bottoms and matching tracksuit top. The 28
LOVERS of chicken wings rejoice. A Barrow restaurant is offering diners an unlimited supply of wings - all for just £12. Customers at the Custom House can tuck into as many wings as they want in 90 minutes. You can choose from BBQ, salt
THE Met Office have updated their weather warnings as a series of thunderstorms looks set to hit the UK this weekend. The forecaster has brought forward its yellow warning, initially issued to start at 3pm on Sunday, to 12pm that day. In addition
AN MP has welcomed the Government’s decision to launch a seven-week review into postmaster salaries. South Lakes MP Tim Farron backed plans for the review after he recently made the case on the floor of the House of Commons for cash-strapped post
ONE of Barrow’s oldest pubs is for sale. The ‘iconic’ Dirty Duck, thought to be around 200 years old, has been put on the market. The popular Raglan Street pub’s owners are selling up as they head into retirement. It dates back at least as
MILLOM Network Centre, in Salthouse Road, is holding the event Expression - held by the Millom Community Church. The event will be this Sunday between 6.30pm to 8pm. The evening event is aimed at people aged 11 upwards. Attendees will socialise
A WALNEY man has denied using a communications network to harass healthcare workers. George David Bell, of Hogue Street, has been charged with using a public communications network to cause annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety to another
10 YEARS AGO Barrow councillors agreed a raft of measures worth £30,000 to help town centre businesses during the credit crunch. They also decided against a suggestion for a "buy one hour and get one free" promotion on the Emlyn Street car park
Barrow AFC have announced details of striker Jack Hindle’s new contract with the club after taking up an option on retaining his services for next season last month. Hindle’s new deal will cover the 2019/20 campaign and has the option for an extra
THE lucky people highlighted with a heart are the winners of this week’s Big Night Out feature. Partygoers have the chance to win a top prize simply for enjoying a night out with friends at the Duke of Edinburgh or the Townhouse in Barrow.
10 YEARS AGO Barrow-born Tom Beadling, 13, captained Australia's under-13 soccer team in the Asian Federation Cup being held in Malaysia. Shock statistics showed that 300 vulnerable adults in Cumbria had been victims of suspected abuse or neglect
YOUR stars with Russell Grant... Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) It feels wonderful to spend time with an admirer who loves you unconditionally. You’re very competitive in your public life. All your defences come down when you go home. That’s why it’s
A BIOMEDICAL scientist from a Furness Hospital has been honoured with a prestigious science award. Stephen McDonald, Advanced Biomedical Science Team Leader at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust’s (UHMBT) Furness General
While there are many people around here that believe summer has already been and gone, during that brief sunny period we enjoyed in mid-May, an astrologer would tell you that it has only just begun – starting, as it does, with this week’s summer solstice
VETERANS are being 'sold short' by the Government, according to an ex-serviceman from Barrow. Chris Altree, who served in the Royal Signals in Afghanistan and the Falklands, said former armed forces personnel are being failed by a social security
BARROW'S Farplace Animal Rescue Charity Shop, on Unit 13, 36 Portland Walk, is looking for a volunteer shop assistant. The store will provide valuable retail experience in a volunteer role in the running and management of a shop. The role will
A BRANCH of the women's institute took a trip to North Yorkshire to visit a museum dedicated to a writer. BARROW WI enjoyed a 'wonderful' trip to Thirsk to see The World of James Herriot, a 20th Century veterinarian and novelist. Secretary Margaret
Coach Paul Crarey will need all his juggling skills as Barrow Raiders prepare for what is sure to be their toughest week of the season. Tomorrow’s trip to Featherstone is the first of three games in seven days, a tough schedule that will stretch
SHOW: Tickets are still available for a charity concert at Salvation Army in Barrow to raise money for a new initiative. Leek Brass Band will visit the charity’s centre in Abbey Road on June 29. Money raised from the show will go towards an initiative
