THE Sons of Pitches are on the road again taking audiences on a global a cappella expedition through music. The award-winning vocal group's Around The World show plays The Forum at Barrow on Friday, November 1 (7.30pm) performing tunes from the
THIEVES have stolen more than £11,000 worth of Christmas trees and decorations from a garden centre near Carlisle. The theft happened overnight between September 21 and 22 at Dobbies Garden Centre, Orton Grange. Officers say entry was forced
A SWAN is causing traffic delays on the A590. The bird is wandering close to the Shell garage at Ulverston.
DOZENS of pay phones could be removed across south Cumbria, sparking concerns it could leave elderly people in trouble. BT is currently running a 90 day consultation about the potential removal or ‘adoption’ of 76 BT payphone kiosks across South
A FOLK rock band is coming to Coronation Hall on Saturday 18 October. Founded in their native North West of England, Merry Hell is a folk rock band with a history, a pedigree and a bright future. Their first three albums found favour with critics
AWARD-winning comedian and bestselling author Sam Avery is in Ulverston tonight giving a preview of his new show before heading off on tour. Aka The Learner Parent, Sam will be centre stage at the Laughing Penguin Events Comedy Mill gig performing
The Mail readers react to a report by the outgoing Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Dame Sally Davies, stating that eating on public transport should be banned and the sugar tax extended so that the government will not fail its target to
YOUNGSTERS found out how to express the spirit of Friendship through the making of masks as experts from Northumbria University came to Walney School in 2002 to pass on their skills. The Mail, on Friday, May 31, noted: "The scheme was set up through
As hibernation season approaches, Hannah Stephenson looks at how gardeners can help creatures bed down for the colder months. As the cool nights arrive, animals are getting ready to hibernate - and there's plenty gardeners can do to make it easier
Scott Quigley's three-year contract with Barrow AFC meant there was pressure on the striker to perform right from the start of his first season at Holker Street, but he has managed to surpass expectations in the last two months. The 27-year-old
A LEADING GP of 35 years believes shops should be banned from selling fast food and unhealthy snacks near schools. Dr Geoff Joliffe voiced his call for restrictions on the locations of fast food outlets after a 'provocative' plea for food to be
WE asked Mail readers which was their favourite stall on Barrow Market and for many it was a major challenge to pick just one... IT has been incredibly difficult to choose just 10 stalls so we are also giving a high five to those stall-holders who
THE Lake District is ‘full’ of tourists and attracting more will only worsen the climate emergency, councillors have warned. Fears about tourism staff shortages post-Brexit and the struggling transport network were raised at a South Lakeland District
AN Ulverston-based technology firm has joined a recruitment scheme to help people get back to work. Siemens Subsea in Ulverston has joined the Siemens UK Returners Scheme. As part of the Returners Scheme, Siemens Subsea can now offer opportunities
A PENSIONER who probably came into contact with asbestos during his working life died as a result of an industrial disease, an inquest heard. William Wall, 79, of Park Avenue, Askam, died at Furness General Hospital in February of this year.
Resurfacing works for a stretch of road from Waterhead traffic lights leading south to Stagshaw are scheduled to begin on November 4. It is estimated they will take around two weeks, dependent on weather. The project will involve carriageway
LAKE District Park chiefs have been hit with an unprecedented vote of ‘no confidence’ over their controversial plans for a Tarmac path in the heart of the Cumbrian fells. Keswick Town Council unanimously backed the motion at a packed meeting this
Barrow Raiders have secured the services of one of the most consistent performers of their relegation season for another year after the back row Jono Smith signed a new contract with the club. In a year where the Raiders suffered a catalogue of
THE Noise Next Door are pure comedy gold and one of the most sought after improv acts around. Tonight (8pm) at The Beggar's Theatre, Millom, the boys latest touring production shows why they've been taking the comedy world by storm. Back with
A CORDON is in place outside the petrol station at Morrisons in Barrow. Firefighters from Barrow were called at 10.30am after a gas leak was reported as a worker was filling up a propane gas cylinder. Fire crews at the scene said they had rectified
Midfielder Lewis Hardcastle could have played his way into contention for Barrow AFC's match against Dover Athletic tomorrow after impressing manager Ian Evatt as a substitute in the midweek win against Boreham Wood. Hardcastle was left on the bench
On World Mental Health Day, (yesterday) it is important to recognise that up to one in five mums and one in 10 dads will experience mental health problems during the perinatal period. Mental health difficulties during this time can have a significant
After last week's 62-7 demolition of local rivals Furness, Millom will be on their own turf again tomorrow, as Egremont come to visit in Cumbria Division One. Millom will be able to name a strong team again and will have several of returnees to
BANNING 4x4s and scrambler bikes from using ‘green lanes’ in the Lake District is only likely to generate a head of steam in the years to come. None of us needs reminding that the climate change debate, and the need to reduce carbon emissions, is
A HUGELY popular cafe in Ulverston is planning on expanding its business to include a gourmet food takeaway restaurant. The Hot Mango Cafe in Ulverston is branching out from its restaurant on King Street to a new hot and cold food takeaway 16 doors
Considering how much I love fast food (a Big Mac being my top guilty pleasure), I don’t get takeaways as often as I would like. Luckily, my best friend recently had her kitchen ripped out to make way for a new one – and when she asked me round one
Bosses at Barrow’s BAE Systems are clamping down on workers who use drugs in a bid to tackle mental health issues. Ian Burns, the firm’s SHE director, told a mental health awareness event that the town had a major issue with drugs and it would
1 Les McKeown of the Bay City Rollers is heading to The Forum, Barrow, this Saturday at 7.30pm. They will be performing all the original hits including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang, Remember, Summerlove Sensation and Give A Little Love plus new songs
COME weekend and Kendal will be awash with fast drawing, record breaking challenges and stunning international talent. Yes, the world of comic art returns for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival, (October 11-13) a family-friendly gathering
Speculation is mounting that train operator Northern will be stripped of its franchise by the Government. Northern, which operates services on the Newcastle to Carlisle and West Coast Main lines, has faced growing concerns over the past year as
MAGISTRATES have knocked more than £2,500 off a Barrow man's court fine. Noah Abdi Mohamed, 41, of Mount Pleasant, appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on Wednesday after failing to pay a £5,517.94 fine imposed in July. Magistrates gave
Doubts over the future of the controversial HS2 line north of Birmingham have emerged, according to reports. Sources close to a Government-commissioned review of the high-speed rail line speaking the ITV News have said the eastern stretch between
A BARROW town centre pub is set to go under the hammer with a guide price of £65,000. The Knights in Dalkeith Street is one of the lots at Auction House Cumbria's sale at the Coronation Hall in Ulverston on October 31 at 6.30pm. The venue was
Cumbrian businesses and organisations showcased the success of an EU initiative which has pumped £4.68 million into the county over the last five years. A total of 185 projects in Cumbria have been awarded financial support from the EU-backed LEADER
TRAFFIC is queuing following a road traffic collision involving three vehicles on the A591. The incident happened on the northbound carriageway near Prizet Service Station. This is affecting traffic between Sizergh and Kendal. Police
Barrow AFC faced two very different Dover Athletic sides last season, which is largely down to the way their manager Andy Hessenthaler managed to haul them to safety. Under his predecessor Chris Kinnear, the Whites barely laid a glove on the Bluebirds
Bid: These pictures at 18 King Street are for sale to the highest offer with proceeds going to St Mary’s Hospice, Ulverston, before Christmas 2019.
After last week’s hard-fought victory away at Windermere, Hawcoat Park find themselves back on home turf tomorrow as they face Kirby Stephen outfit Upper Eden in Cumbria Division One. Park will need to be on top form as this is sure to be a tough
BARCLAYS is stopping customers from withdrawing funds from post offices. From January 8, any Barclays customers will not be able to withdraw money out from their accounts within post offices. Customers can currently take out up to £300 a day
A TENSE hearing about the use of two ‘green lanes’ in the Lake District has stopped short of banning 4x4 drivers and motorbike trail riders. Two unclassified roads stretching between Coniston, Langdale and Skelwith in the national park have become
DONATE: Barrow Rotary Club President Bob Herbert presented a cheque to Abbots Vale Community Chair Jean Waiting to fund a project which will see new external lighting installed and some tree surgery undertaken at the centre
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Your stars with Russell Grant Aries (Mar21/Apr20) Delays are driving you to distraction. It won’t be possible to take a trip when you wanted. Throwing a tantrum won’t solve anything. Take a deep breath and go with the flow. Bending is better than
DANNY Dyer will make his debut as a game show host with new BBC One series The Wall. Laura Harding joins him on set in Poland to find out why he is determined to be a different kind of presenter. Danny Dyer is pacing round a well-lit sound stage
A PENSIONER threatened to shoot police officers after accusing them of torturing his wife. Aleksander Perzylo’s wife had been arrested on July 6 following an ongoing alleged dispute with their next-door neighbours. While his wife was in custody
With tomorrow being Non-League Day, Barrow AFC’s home match against Dover Athletic already meant the afternoon had some significance, but it could also be one where Ian Evatt’s side make history. The Bluebirds have the chance to equal the best winning
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust I3 department was presented the Excellence in Informatics Level 2 Award at the North West Skills Development Network 2019 Connect Conference.
A COUPLE has launched a new créche after spotting a gap in the market in Barrow. John Eccles and fiancé Jamielee Clark started Busy Kids Crèche because of the passion they have for working with children. The business is based in Hartington Street
Hundreds of trials enthusiasts descended on Broughton last weekend for the annual Lakes 2 Day Trial, which is now in it`s 44th year. Founded way back in 1975 by the Barrow and District Motorcycle Club, the Bootle Scrambles Club and the now defunct
Guilder Barn is a lovely countryside retreat within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and with the living accommodation on the first floor to take advantage of exposed beams, a double roof height and mezzanine. The property was created from a Grade
