A TOWN is hoping to get plans for a new play area over the line. Millom Rugby Club has submitted an application to create a new children's play area Pictures submitted as part of the application reveal the new play area would include a timber
A LEADING children's charity has offered its support after a Mail article revealed a concerning increase in the amount of children being sexually exploited in Barrow. Helen Westerman, Head of Safeguarding in Communities for NSPCC, has urged parents
The highly-anticipated Furness music festival Dogfest is set to make it triumphant return this weekend. The all-day live music festival will showcase some of the most talented bands and musicians from across the Cumbrian music scene as well as some
It has been a season of ‘what-might-have-beens’ for Barrow Raiders, particularly in the last couple of months, and head coach Paul Crarey had another to look back on during Sunday’s defeat at Sheffield Eagles. The Raiders produced a superb response
AN artist is showcasing his work at an Ulverston exhibition for the very first time. Retired teacher Christopher Stones has painted his whole life. Now, nearly 80, his paintings and drawings, which reflect a lifetime of travel and discovery,
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IT is a shocking statistic. According to figures released by Cumbria Police and police and crime commissioner Peter McCall, 26 people have been killed on the county’s roads in the past year. That is top of the 1,500 others who have been injured
A LAKES hotel is hosting their very own Great British Bake Off ahead of the hit show returning to screens. Tweedies Bar & Lodge will be holding its own charity Bake Off in Grasmere on Monday August 26 and is on the lookout for contestants to whip
A BARROW cafe is set to shut its doors at the end of the month. Pastures Pantry, based in Scott Street, is set to close on August 31. The business was set up by Jon Adams and Chris Murphy in January 2016. The couple opened the vegetarian cafe
POLICE are focusing on reducing dangerous driving and educating all drivers on the consequences of speeding across Cumbria. Although the number of collisions on Cumbrian roads has decreased from the year before, Peter McCall, Police and Crime Commissioner
A HUGELY popular agricultural show is set to take place this month. Millom and Broughton Agricultural Show is returning with a fun-filled array of activities. The event promises a day of family fun alongside a host of games and activities.
Barrow collapsed to yet another defeat in the Northern Premier League as they lost at Fulwood & Broughton by 51 runs last Saturday. The visitors won the toss and put Fulwood in to bat and their bowlers at last played their part as they restricted
THE PUNCH Bowl Inn & Restaurant at Crosthwaite has appointed a new General Manager to head up its award-winning front of house team. Claudiu Onofrei has joined the Punch Bowl from the Gilpin Hotel in Windermere where he spent three and a half years
With more than 30 years experience in the offshore industry Tony Sneesby is excited to be providing solutions to some of the world’s biggest names in the sector. In his previous roles in the oil and gas industry he’s worked all over the world.
Business and political leaders in Cumbria say a review of the HS2 scheme announced by the Government must result in high speed trains stopping in the county. The Government has commissioned an independent review into HS2, which will analyse whether
POLICE are investigating an alleged rape at a house. A 30-year-old was arrested on suspicion of rape of a woman over 16 at a property in Windermere. The Manchester man was released under investigation. Police were called at around 8pm on the
Family businesses will have more to celebrate as new awards have been launched for 2020. The North West Family Business Awards will take place in Manchester in March, hosted by TV and radio presenter Nigel Barden. The awards will champion and
A Lake District pub and restaurant has appointed a new general manager. The Punch Bowl Inn and Restaurant, at Crosthwaite, has appointed Claudiu Onofrei to head up its front of house team. He has joined the Punch Bowl from the Gilpin Hotel in
IN CELEBRATION of Grange Lido’s 87th anniversary, campaigners hoping to restore it held a series of special events at the weekend. To mark the special occasion, the site was open to the public for the first time in years for a series of guided tours
Ulverston Town Council is hosting a free family fun day this September. Ulverston’s Family Charter Day Celebrations will offer a host of fun-filled activities for the whole family to enjoy. These include: face-painting, coconut shy, balloon modelling
THE streets of Barrow are set to welcome runners of all ability in the town’s newest running festival which champions better mental health. This October The Love Barrow Running Festival is making its debut, with hundreds of runners set to take on
THOUSANDS of patients who would have previously had to come into hospital for their eye care have had their appointments at local opticians, closer to their homes across south Cumbria and north Lancashire. Since April 2017, an impressive 15,954
We held our AGM at Barrow Raiders last week and the presentation of our 2018 accounts. While the raw numbers showed an improvement on the year previous, there was significant director investment and donations from the public that kept us afloat
LAST Thursday I attended Westmorland General Hospital, Kendal, for treatment. Among other items on a notice board in the waiting area were the following: Number of appointments made last month = 1,431 Number of non-attended appointments last
A LOCAL historian has teamed up with a cancer charity for an exciting new fundraiser. John Murphy is offering residents the chance to experience the stunning scenery of the Furness peninsula on an exhilarating stroll from Walney to Piel Island.
A BIRD of prey has gone missing from Muncaster Castle. Staff from the popular tourist spot announced that Swift, their female Saker falcon flew off from an exercise session. Bird staff have been out tracking her GPS location over the Lake District
A SOON-TO-BE grandfather lost his battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) just weeks before his daughter was set to give birth to her first child. Peter Fell died overnight on Monday aged 58 and just weeks before his eldest daughter Kirsten Bennett
HUNDREDS ran, jogged and walked through the rain this weekend to take part in Barrow, Millom, Ulverston and Newby Bridge’s parkrun. Despite the summer storms, more than 150 parkrunners turned up to take on the Barrow course this week. Liam Walker
A PUB has closed its doors to punters. The Red Lion pub in Dalton is set to be left empty as the landlord and landlady move on after five years behind the bar. Nicky and Dru Royle said they would miss running the pub, owned by the Greene King
A DALTON pub is hosting a music event which promotes equality, equity and diversity. The Newton Arms is hosting Rock Against Hate 2 which is a musical concert aiming to raise awareness of discrimination. The event is taking place on Saturday
TWENTY-six people have been killed in crashes and more than 1,500 injured in the past year. The shocking figure was revealed as Cumbria Police ramp up the pressure on foot-to-the-floor motorists putting lives at risk. Police and crime commissioner
A RANGE of classes on now being offered in Barrow to help develop residents skills. The Barrow Learning and Skills Centre, based in Cambridge Street, is currently offering a range of beginners classes in drawing, Italian and Spanish. A spokeswoman
Rising rugby league star Luke Broadbent has received The Mail's Sports Performance of the Month award for July after a successful spell playing with his country. The 16-year-old product of Walney Central earned his first international call-up for
THE University of Cumbria has made a pledge to support the armed forces community. Vice Chancellor Professor Julie Mennell signed the Armed Forces Covenant as a promise to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their
NEW: Muncaster Castle is celebrating the achievements of three remarkable Victorian women. The owners of Muncaster Castle are celebrating some of the women in their family tree by running an exhibition. Installation are set to transform the Castle
There was another big twist in the race for promotion from Division One of the Cumbria Cricket League last Saturday, as Haverigg regained their place at the top of the table after beating Ulverston by 92 runs. Haverigg won the toss and chose to
Regional retailer Booths continues to find ways to reduce the amount of single-use plastic being used within the business. The family-owned grocery chain has launched an initiative encouraging customers to bring their own reusable containers to
This is the shocking moment a raging driver jumped out of his £36,000 car and ran towards another motorist to attack him in the middle of a busy dual carriageway. Dash cam footage shows William Deadman, 41, stopping his car, which appears to be
A DAD has added his voice to the concerns of parents in south Cumbria about a lack of orthodontists. Daniel Stewart said he was worried he and his son would face a potential three-hour round trip to see a specialist dentist. It follows the closure
A CASE of measles has been confirmed in Cumbria amid a national drop in the number of children receiving the potentially life-saving MMR vaccination. One county GP has warned parents that there is “deliberately misleading” information about vaccinations
People in Barrow are being urged to vote in a competition which could result in the town receiving £15,000 to spend on a community event. At the start of July, Barrow Business Improvement District entered the town into the Great British High Street
RYANAIR passengers are being warned to prepare for disruption after pilots announced a two-day strike ahead of the August bank holiday. Travellers could find their holiday plans interrupted, which could leave them out of pocket and unable to reach
This is the terrifying moment a reckless driver overturned his Mercedes while trying to evade police during a 90mph chase. Jamil Khan, 35, ploughed into another vehicle before flipping his luxury motor onto its roof after cops spotted him racing
A NINETY-year-old man is in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries after a vehicle he was driving collided with a tree. The collision occurred at around 12.30am this morning after a silver VW Golf left the M6 Northbound between J36 and
IT is the latest TV series to grip the nation - and it was filmed right here in the Lake District. Deep Water, which was filmed mainly in Windermere, gives viewers some stunning shots of the great outdoors. And tonight, there is more to come.
Your stars with Russell Grant Aries (Mar21/Apr20) There’s never been a better time to start a cleanse. Giving your body premium fuel will increase your energy. It will also clarify your thinking. Never underestimate the importance of your mind-body
INVESTIGATIONS are under way after four young men fled from a stolen car following a crash in Dalton. Witnesses have revealed the moment they saw four teens running away from a stolen car after it crashed into a van outside Our Lady of the Rosary
Barrow AFC manager Ian Evatt was pleased with how little goalkeeper Joel Dixon had to do in last Saturday's 1-0 victory against Yeovil Town. The Bluebirds produced a much-improved defensive display to beat the Glovers, with Dixon only called on
VISITOR: Barrow Market Hall had a special visit from former Bay Radio and Heart FM DJ, Danny Matthews for their Feel Good Friday event. Jacqui Armstrong admin assistant at Barrow Market said: “Danny was a great hit with our customers and many of
AN ESTATE manager says he has been forced to take action to stop motorists getting lost on a narrow, single-track Lake District track after following their Apple iPhones. Martin Kenyon, who lives on a remote private estate a mile-and-three-quarters
A BELOVED greengrocers is due to close its doors next week. Brocklebanks in Dalton will stop trading on August 31 as its owner heads into retirement. Wray Brocklebank, 65, has worked at family business for four decades. He was recently
A LEADING UK charity will be in Barrow Market today to answer any questions about male cancers. Representatives from Orchid Male Cancer charity will be at the Portland Walk entrance offering their support throughout the day. Orchid is the UK’
CUMBRIA’S chief constable Michelle Skeer has been appointed president of an influential national association that strives to promote gender equality in British policing. As the county’s first female chief constable - and one of only five women occupying
Stuart Booth: "One of the funniest guys I had the pleasure of sharing many drinks with. RIP Gary." Kiel Morrison: " Knew Gary since I was a kid, I worked on his house and I had the pleasure to become his and Sharon's neighbour. He touched every
A POLICE chief has criticised the parents of two teenage boys who had a knife fight on the streets of Barrow. South Cumbria Youth Court heard the teenagers had been drinking alcohol in a bedroom on the night of July 13 when a row erupted between
THE installation of colour changing lighting has helped to transform a new community hub. The Round House restaurant on Walney has been empty for two years and is now set to become a community centre and beachside cafeteria. This week has seen
A LAKES swimmer has taken on ten tarns to help raise funds for Cumbria's red squirrels. This summer Elaine Taylor set herself the challenge of swimming 10 Lake District tarns to raise £1000 for Grasmere’s red squirrels. Over the course of six
Furness maintained their title challenge in the Premier Division of the Cumbria Cricket League with a tense ten-run victory at Millom last Saturday. In a match reduced to 30 overs per side, Furness were asked to bat and posted 125-7, with Scott
ANIMAL lovers have now increased the reward again to find two ‘cowardly thugs' who allegedly kicked a gull until it was blind. The incident took place at around 8.30am on Monday August 12 in Lord Street, Barrow where two teenagers were allegedly
FLOWERS: The people of Millom came together for another year of amazing flowers at Millom in Bloom 2019.Residents entered an array of beautiful flowers and gardens in to the competition which was judged by Millom Mayor Angela Dixon.The winners were
Q. I’ve got a really painful elbow – which has also swelled up – what could it be? A. It may be that you have bursitis. Bursitis is when the area around your joints become painful, tender and swollen. It can usually be treated at home and should
AN MP stood in the middle of the road and stopped the traffic as part of a protest about the dangers faced by Furness pupils crossing busy roads back in 1991. The Mail, on September 17, noted: "Barrow and Furness MP Cecil Franks has joined Thorncliffe
THE NHS is to fund a "life-changing" new treatment for thousands of people with severe haemophilia, health leaders have announced. NHS England said it has agreed to fund the drug Emicizumab for around 2,000 people with haemophilia A which will "
