ONE of Barrow's most popular venues is set to host a two-day wedding fair this weekend. The Dunes is opening its doors to couples in a bid to showcase its facilities and options available to newlyweds-to-be. The wedding weekend fair will take
AN exciting family-fun day celebrating the area’s seabird spectacle is set to take place at RSPB Hodbarrow Nature Reserve in Millom this Sunday - starting from 11am. During the spring and early summer, Hodbarrow is home to an impressive number of
Barrow’s difficult season in the Northern Premier League continued last Saturday, as they fell to a seven-wicket defeat at home to fellow Cumbrians Penrith. After winning the toss, Penrith put Barrow in to bat and quickly removed openers Justin
BARROW'S signature event is set to take place this weekend. The first-ever Super Soapbox Challenge is set to take place on Saturday June 29. The event, organised by Barrow BID, will see more than 20 teams charge down Dalton Road in handmade karts
A CALL has gone out for more life-savers to join a group of volunteers. The role is to provide help and reassurance in the vital first few minutes of a life-threatening emergency in their local community, whilst the ambulance is en route. This
After signing a new contract with Barrow AFC, striker Jack Hindle is looking to build on a successful first season with the club where he surprised even himself by finishing as top scorer. The last campaign was Hindle's first in the National League
A BAE worker is paying tribute to his ‘bubbly’ friend by helping fulfil her final wish. James Dowds, from Barrow, is raising money to fund a garden allotment at Furness General Hospital (FGH) in memory of his friend, Stacy Lipscombe who died of
Christina Rose Howker It would be interesting to know how many accidents, incidents and near misses took place due to this before the changes took place. Because the results are pretty drastic. The tip is close to unusable now due to the constant queues
Fancy taking up football refereeing? The Furness Referees Society are making a big effort to try and boost numbers, which were on the rise last season, by setting up a junior section. The society have set up a meeting at Hawcoat Park Social Club
RHOD Gilbert will be performing in Kendal as part of his first full UK tour since 2012. The Welsh comedian is well-known for his appearances on TV, with credits including 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks', 'Have I got News For You', and 'The Apprentice
Cumbria will not be excluded from the warm weather heading for the UK this week. The county is set to experience highs of up to 25 degrees over the next three days, as a short-lived heatwave covers the country. However a spokesman for the Met
A WALNEY man has been jailed for nine weeks after 'blatantly' breaching a curfew. Stephen George Pedley, of Portsmouth Street, pleaded guilty to the breach when he appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on Friday. The 52-year-old was
A BARROW man has denied 10 counts of shoplifting. Ian James Riddick, of no fixed abode, is accused of stealing items including Grey Goose vodka, a gammon joint, clothes, a handbag, aftershave, whisky, Ben & Jerry's ice cream and bottles of Coca
A COOK onboard a windfarm security guard vessel had to be rescued after a serious cut led to him losing a lot of blood. Barrow Lifeboat Station’s volunteer crew launched their all-weather lifeboat Grace Dixon to go to the aid of an injured crewman
AN MP has signed a cross-party letter calling for Theresa May to plug the funding gaps faced by local schools as one of her final acts as Prime Minister. Last week, the Institute for Fiscal Studies estimated that a one-off increase of £1.8bn was
Cumbrian entries are being sought for the Great British High Street Awards 2019, Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership is supporting an appeal from Jake Berry MP, minister for the Northern Powerhouse and Local Growth, for communities to celebrate
Furness College is among those selected to deliver the latest round of T levels, putting it at the forefront of high-quality technical skills training. The college has been successful in the second round of delivery for the qualification that will
ULVERSTON Triathlon Club (UTC) is hosting a Triple Tri Challenge to support the Brain Tumor Charity. The Triple Tri is a chance for athletes to challenge themselves with something new or for those wanting to get into triathlon and experience what
CONISTON-BORN war hero, Lance-Corporal James Hewitson, will feature in the newly-published seventh title in the ten-part Victoria Crosses on the Western Front series. Victoria Crosses on the Western Front is authored by Paul Oldfield and retells
FINAL preparations are underway to transform one of the UK’s most unique racecourses into a concert venue for a star-studded night of live music. Sir Cliff Richard, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and The Fly Boys will entertain the crowds when Cartmel Racecourse
FOR former graphic designer Fred Hooker, a support group for people with respiratory conditions has been a 'lifeline'. The 76-year-old, from Askam, was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) two years ago. Initially he discovered
Park Cliffe holiday park in Windermere is now home to life-saving medical equipment, thanks to a recent initiative by the business's family owners. The park has installed in its grounds a state-of-the-art defibrillator which could greatly increase
A WALNEY headteacher has praised his staff after their school's latest visit from inspector saw them graded 'good'. Ofsted inspectors visited North Walney Primary School on June 12 ans 13 this year and listened to the views of parents, staff and
BARROVIANS have had their say on the claims £2.4million of taxpayers cash has been used to foot a renovation bill for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s early 19th century country home. The revelation came after royal accounts revealed the large amount
IT was sunshine all round for this week's parkrunners, bringing in a crowd of partakers and volunteers. Barrow parkrun was cancelled this week due to the carnival. Millom parkrun, however, enjoyed a warm and humid morning for its 130th event.
Sri Lankan overseas Lahiru Jayakody struck a brilliant century, as Haverigg moved level on points with leaders Furness 2nd XI, following a 45-run victory in last Saturday's top-of-the-table clash in Division One of the Cumbria Cricket League. After
What a great week. It now seems that we are starting to be rewarded for all the hard work that we have been doing. I’m absolutely convinced that hard work equals success and we are starting to get evidence of that. The capturing of Liam Paisley
THIS Saturday is Lindal's traditional village gala and to mark the event we present a selection of pictures from events held in the1990s. The gala begins at 1.50pm this year with a procession starting from St Peter's Church and making its way to
A HEROIN addict has been linked to a second drug-related death in Barrow after he sold a man methadone that killed him, an inquest heard. Tim Wilkinson had struggled with substance abuse since the age of 17 after growing up in Kendal with his adoptive
The Langdale Estate has joined forces with Cumbrian charity Lake District Mobility and Penrith branding specialist Ast Signs, to help make the countryside more accessible for its guests. The estate, which welcomes over 42,000 guests each year, is
organisers of Glastonbury Festival have agreed to show today's England's Women's World Cup quarter-final match against Norway following a plea from Barrow's Georgia Stanway. The midfielder tweeted organisers of the music festival, asking them to
Cumbria retail tycoon Philip Day is set to take over under pressure womenswear fashion chain Bonmarché following a U-turn by its board. In an update to shareholders published London Stock Exchange, the Bonmarché board said the offer from Spectre
THE coastguard has issued a warning to fishermen after concerns were raised for the safety of a man. Millom Coastguard said it was alerted yesterday by two relatives of a man who had gone beach fishing earlier in the day and had not returned in
The school summer holidays are approaching and Pets at Home is offering a series of fun, free, interactive pet workshops to help keep children entertained at its stores across Cumbria. The chain, which has branched in Barrow, Carlisle, Kendal, Penrith
A TEENAGER has raised hundreds for a local hospice by shaving his head. Ethan Knowles drummed up £800 for St Mary’s Hospice in Ulverston on his 16th birthday in memory of his grandad John. He was cared for by St Mary’s Hospice’s at Home team
THE search is on for an ambassador to raise the profile of cycling in Cumbria. A Bicycle Mayor in Cumbria is the idea of Richard Ingham, a cycling advocate, who has brought the concept back from Holland. Mr Ingham said: "In Amsterdam, 55% of
A GRANDMOTHER has spoken of her ‘shock’ after realising she had been scammed out of hundreds of pounds by rogue builders. An 87-year-old woman has described how confidence tricksters agreed to complete work on her back yard, but after having been
AUTHOR Caroline Gilfillan will be reading from her new murder mystery novel The Terrace at Ulverston Library on Thursday, July 4 (7pm). Drawing on a long tradition of murder mysteries, the book is an updated version of what's described as 'cosy
A HOMELESS shelter is raising money to buy a headstone to mark the grave of a former resident. Brian Nicholson had lived in a flat belonging to Furness Homeless Support Group for a number of years. The 79-year-old died on June 11 in hospital
A MAN has been told to pay hundreds of pounds in compensation after admitting assaulting a woman and damaging her property. South Cumbria Magistrates Court was told Christopher Banaghan assaulted the woman during an incident on New Year's Eve 2018
A SPECIAL parade celebrated the work of the armed forces in Furness. Members of a number of military groups joined together for a procession through Barrow to mark Armed Forces Day. After a service outside the town hall, they marched through
After doing their fight against relegation no harm at all by thumping Featherstone last Sunday, Barrow Raiders will be heading to the home of the Super League leaders tonight, as they face Leigh Centurions in the quarter finals of the 1895 Cup.
COMMUNITY: Incredible Edible Ulverston & Ulverston in Bloom thanked all involved with Ulverston Open Gardens last weekend. A spokesperson said: “It was a big success this weekend. "Thanks to all the generous people who shared their gardens.”
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Your stars with Russell Grant... Aries (Mar 21- Apr 20) You enjoy a challenge. It’s fun to test your wits against worthy opponents. Whether you have accepted a dare from a rival or are entering a competition, you will emerge the victor. The secret
This Saturday 29th June marks Armed Forces Day - a time for the nation to celebrate those who serve our country. SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity recently highlighted how little people know about the Forces community - 64% of Brits don’t know what
Q. How do I deal with hayfever – I’m always sneezing in the summer? A. Hayfever can make a beautiful summer miserable if you suffer from it. The symptoms of hay fever include sneezing and coughing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes
THE finishing touches are being made for Millom’s first Norman Nicholson Festival this weekend. This Saturday and Sunday event will celebrate the work of the town’s poet and most famous son, who lived in the same house in St George’s Terrace for
10 YEARS AGO Pupils from eight primary schools enjoyed a day out atDalton's South Lakes Wild Animal Park as part of a national Kids Out event runby Barrow Rotary Club. A semi-detached house in Moor Road, Millom, was offeredfor sale at £135,000
A NEW television series is looking for Cumbria's most badly behaved toddlers to take part in a new show. A new poll carried out by YouGov has revealed nearly half of all British parents have been embarrassed by their toddler’s behaviour when out
Leaders Furness made sure the bottom v top clash in the Premier Division of the Cumbria Cricket League went to form as they defeated comfortably Egremont by six wickets. Egremont tumbled to 44-7 on their way be being bowled out for just 83, as Sri
IMPROVEMENTS to the A590 will be the focus of a drop-in session tomorrow. Highways England is hosting a public information event to listen to the views of residents and road users. It is being held at the Gilpin Bridge Inn near Levens between
A GRILLED cheese business that has taken Barrow by storm is due to expand as it moves from the market to a dedicated shop. GRILLa Cheese, which has been in business since October last year, has submitted plans to turn a town centre unit into one
