DO you sleep in the same room as Britain's Biggest Snorer? Or perhaps it's so bad you can hear them in the room next door! If you're regularly kept awake at night by snoring, a new TV show wants to hear from you. A spokesman for Firecracker
More than £28 million in student loan over-payments is sitting in government coffers unclaimed by graduates. In a nine-year period, more than half a million former students in England overpaid on their student loans, paying on average nearly £600
WHSmith has responded to questions surrounding the future of its Barrow store. A spokesman has confirmed there are no current plans to close or relocate the Barrow branch, which is currently based on Portland Walk. An online advert sparked
NEW details surrounding an upcoming £800,000 Furness housing development have been revealed. The latest plans to construct a new-build housing project in Leece have been released after six months of speculation. Plans to build four modern detached
CUMBRIA has been named as the top holiday let hotspot in England, according to new research. Data obtained by a buy-to-let mortgage lender revealed that landlords buying in the county could achieve rental yields of up to 12 per cent, making it the
Barrow AFC Manager Ian Evatt has backed club captain Josh Granite to still play a big part in the season, after he was left out of last Saturday’s victory against Yeovil Town. Granite being left on the bench against the Glovers was one of four changes
The year of the world cups – cricket, women’s football, netball and too many others to mention – would not be complete without just one more: the Rugby World Cup in Japan. And just to make sure that nobody forgets about it, there has been a string
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It was a brilliant afternoon for Millom last Saturday, as they put in a full 80-minute display to defeat close rivals Hensingham 32-18 in Division Three of the National Conference League, writes Elliot Burrow. The home side began the first-half
THE hunt is on for a woman who allegedly attacked a primary school aged child. Police are searching for a woman who was allegedly seen hitting a child in the face this weekend. Officers said the assault involved a young primary school aged
HOSPITAL bosses have vowed to spend £22m less next year after figures showed the trust which runs FGH owes £233m to the government. Latest figures reveal the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust was the fourth worst in the
SCAVENGER HUNT: Ormsgill residents held their third Awesome Ormsgill. They held a scavenger hunt in Ormsgill Quarry. The children came along to find rubber ducks hidden in the undergrowth.
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is lobbying the new operator for the West Coast Main Line to ensure the county retains its through train service to London. As things stand, proposed HS2 services from London to Scotland will operate non-stop through
Law firm Napthens has strengthened its dispute service with the arrival of a new commercial litigation specialist. Solicitor James Freeman has joined the team at Napthens from Simpson Millar and will focus on advising clients with commercial property
Barrow’s Georgia Stanway has been called into England women’s squad for their upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Norway. The games represent the Lionesses’ first return to action after the Women’s World Cup, in which Stanway made five appearances
A SHOPPER was left mortified after she walked around Tesco's with a dollop of melted almond chocolate on her bottom - making it look like she'd had a unfortunate accident. Julie Wood, 37, shared her "embarrassing" story on Facebook along with pictures
Students have been sharing their insights into the behaviour of Chinese tourists with a local retailer. The three Chinese Masters students from Lancaster University Management School have been working with retailer Lakeland Leather as part of their
A LORRY belonging to a Barrow company struck a bridge causing traffic chaos in Kendal. Parkside Road was closed and blocked both ways following the incident this morning, leading to severe congesiton from Valley Drive to the A684 Singleton Park
A YOUNG campaigner has successfully raised almost £500 to go towards saving a beloved local pool. Local residents held a number of fundraising event on August 18 to celebrate the 87th anniversary of the Grange Lido opening. One fundraiser,
We each came to Barrow AFC by different means. For some, dad or grandad introduced us to the club. Others may have visited with friends or school. Our supporters cover all ages, backgrounds and even locations and it’s always interesting to hear
Barrow Island stayed on course for a play-off place in Division Two of the Conference following their 32-22 win at Clock Face Miners, writes Paddy McAteer. Island were up and running going into a convincing 22-0 lead before the home side came back
FUNDRAISE: St Mary's Hospice is hosting a Furness and District Tractor Run on September 8 to help raise money for the charity. Entry is £15.00
IN MANY parts of the UK, storms and flash floods are putting a tremendous strain on farming communities. Reacting to what the elements throw at you is all part of a farmer’s life, but extreme weather creates extreme challenges. In such circumstances
POLICE are looking for a man after he assaulted a member of staff at a pub in Ulverston. Police are investigating an incident that happened at The Kings Arms pub, Ulverston. A man, believed to be a white and in his mid-30s, local to the Ulverston
AN annual cycle race is preparing for its highly-anticipated return this September. The Tour de Furness cycle race, which is organised by the Rotary Club of Furness, is returning on September 9 to help raise money for St Mary's Hospice. The idea
Barrow AFC match winner Scott Quigley was pleased that the Bluebirds got themselves the right result against Yeovil Town in a match were chances were few and far between. The first half at Holker Street passed by almost without incident but Quigley
RECYCLERS are being reminded that a recycling bank is to close as a result of construction work on the new McDonald's in Ulverston. Residents who use the recycling banks at Booths at Oubas Hill being reminded that there will be no facilities there
A SHIPYARD worker struck down with a brain tumour was given a special farewell by his beloved Barrow AFC. Gary McFarlane, 58, who was only given a terminal diagnosis in January, died on August 11 in the arms of his loving wife Sharon. The devoted
A ROGUE roofer has been jailed after engaging in ‘aggressive’ practices to scam a pensioner from south Cumbria. Jay Barry Price attempted to persuade a Grange man in his 80s to proceed with building work for more than four hours before presenting
CHILD sexual exploitation is something most of us only come across in the pages of national newspapers. So to discover young children right here in Barrow are being targeted by manipulative paedophiles on social media will no doubt come as a shock
A TEAM of nine volunteers rescued a stricken yacht off the coast of Piel Island after a rescue was requested by the HM Coastguard, in Holyhead on Saturday. Barrow Lifeboat Station (BLS) launched the inshore lifeboat Vision of Tamworth at 8.30pm
TWO sisters who moved to Barrow from Italy just three years ago have both successfully won places at university. Vivian and Helen Iroanya who started at Barrow Sixth Form College after relocating from Italy are celebrating after achieving six high
A ‘FLABBERGASTED’ couple have received an apology from a South Lakeland hotel after their drinks bill labelled them as ‘old people’. Phyllis and Robert Hidden had enjoyed a lunchtime drink at The Riverside Hotel, Kendal, which left a nasty taste
Wood Group has agreed the sale of its nuclear business for £250 million. The energy company, which has its headquarters in Aberdeen, said the deal with US group Jacobs would allow it to deleverage, after taking on debt for its acquisition of Amec
Voting has opened in a major awards event recognising the work of women in the North West. Women from across Cumbria have been chosen as finalists in the Enterprise Vision Awards (the EVAS), which have been created in association with women’s business
It’s been a sad week at Safari Zoo. We have had to announce the sad passing of 23-year-old Andean Bear Snoopy. Keepers noticed Snoop was not himself and that he did not have his usual appetite. When his condition didn’t seem to improve,
THE traditional Cartmel Races is being held on Saturday, August 24 and Bank Holiday Monday so we are turning the clock back to the summer meetings held 20 and 25 years ago. A highlight of Saturday’s races likely to be the Cartmel Cup. Entertainment
You’ll encounter a delay with a pet project. After assuring you all was well, the person in charge is now dragging their feet. Trying to put pressure on them will do more harm than good. It’s better to distract yourself with some engrossing chores.
A TRAIN service has launched a 10p ticket fare in a bid to better customer experience. Tens of thousands of 10p advance fare tickets are up for grabs across the region, Northern train service has revealed. More than 80,000 10p tickets are available
MILLOM councillor Jane Micklethwaite was busy yesterday morning handing out awards as part of the town’s ‘In Bloom’ project. The awards were handed out at Millom Library, which included Best Garden winner, which was won by Sylvia Denwood, second
BARROW Market has been hailed as the ‘most vibrant place’ in town after seeing a spike in new traders opening their doors. In recent weeks four new businesses, including All That Glitters, have opened in Barrow Market as well as another business
ORGANISERS are keen to get this year’s ‘Barra Night Life’ under way after poor weather postponed the event. The popular event will now be taking place on Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. It will be offering new outdoor adventures, opportunities
TRIP: It was all aboard for the ladies of Barrow Women's Institute (W.I.) when they were invited to a tour of the lifeboat station at Roa Island in gratitude of a donation they had made to the Barrow R.N.L.I. Pat Moore, the Barrow W.I. president
TALKS: Barrow Rotary members welcomed Barrow BID manager Colin Garnett and board member Paul Hodgson from Ryman’s at their latest meetings
A MUM said she was ‘shocked and disgusted’ to have discovered drug paraphernalia while with her children in a Furness park. Robin Howarth, a mum of two, was with her partner and children at the Dalton Leisure Centre Park in Chapel Street when her
CUMBRIA county council has been ordered to apologise to a father and his children – and to pay them more than £1,000 in compensation. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman ruled that the authority’s miss-handling of a children’s services
Barrow AFC bounced back from their disappointing result at Stockport County with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Yeovil Town last Saturday that was witnessed by 1,218 fans inside Holker Street. One of those Bluebirds fans that attended is the
A SOUTH Cumbria town's last bank has said its final farewell. The last remaining bank in Grange officially closed its doors yesterday after 'a careful review' made by Lloyds Bank bosses. A spokesman for Lloyds Bank previously said: "We have made
A PARLIAMENTARY candidate for Barrow and Furness has welcomed investment into health services in the area. Simon Fell, who represents the Conservatives in the area, said claims the NHS was not being backed were off the mark. Prime Minister Boris
A MAN was seen yesterday kicking a dog hard in the stomach. Reports stated the man was described as tall and slim and he was wearing a black jacket. He was seen kicking a bulldog on Latona Street, Walney, heading towards Mill Lane. The Mail
Parents and families came to celebrate their children completing the Furness Future Leaders programme. Over the summer the children have been building up their own anti-littering campaign called "Litterally Stop It". During the celebration evening
THOUSANDS of visitors travelled to Torver, near Coniston, to descend on the traditional family-fun day at the Lakeland Country Fair. The event, which took place on Sunday, is an annual traditional Lakeland show offering visitors and insight into
The Souths retained the Walney State Of Origin trophy with a 32-8 victory over the North in the annual fixture at Central Drive last Saturday. Both teams have now won on three occasions with one drawn in what has become one of the most fiercely-contested
TWO mountain rescue teams were called out to save an injured man who crawled his way to find help. Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team were called around 6.50pm on Saturday to help Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team who were called to reports of shouts
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‘THIS threat is real and happening right now.’ This is the message from a Barrow headteacher warning parents that children as young as eight are becoming increasingly coerced into crimes such as drugs or child sexual exploitation. Caroline
STONE-SKIMMING dab hands gathered to Cumbria's most iconic body of water to take part in the All England Open Stone Championships on Saturday. Spectators and fellow competitors, gathered at Feel Foot Park, Windermere, were left stunned when defending
PARENTING is full of costs at any age, but there may be additional things to consider if you're starting your family further along. By Vicky Shaw. Many people are starting their families later on in life, for all sorts of reasons - whether it's
