RESIDENTS have spoken of their shock after police blocked off a road when a man attempted to stab himself in Barrow town centre. Two police vehicles and an ambulance were called to Crellin Street at around 6pm on Sunday night. People living
A leaked government report published in The Sunday Times shows places set to lose most jobs in the event of Boris Johnson's No Deal Brexit. The documents, put together as part of Operation Kingfisher earlier this year, show 29 of the 33 worst hit
The SNP has unanimously backed a call for control over drugs laws to be devolved to Scotland, to allow for the "decriminalisation of possession and consumption of controlled drugs". Activists at the party's annual conference in Aberdeen supported
A rival petition to keep Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain has been signed by almost 5,000 people, after thousands backed another calling for the presenter to be sacked. The outspoken host called on his followers to sign the petition which reads
Specialists are preparing to perform an abortion on a woman in the North of England with severe learning disabilities who is 12 weeks pregnant, after being given the go ahead by a judge. Mr Justice Williams ruled the woman's pregnancy could be terminated
A FARMYARD in miniature came to Barrow town centre for a day as surprised shoppers were joined by sheep, hens and pigs back in 2000. The Mail, on June 13, noted: "The unusual sight was part of a campaign to make people more aware of food production
A SPAR worker stole Amazon gift vouchers worth nearly £1,000 by selling them to himself and then refunding his account, a court heard. Daniel Ian Thomas Marsh appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday where he pleaded guilty to two
A man in perfectly good health has had 'do not resuscitate' tattooed on his chest after fearing he could come back "as a vegetable" if revived from a serious illness or injury. Nigel Thwaites, 52, got the £50 tattoos after he took part in a defibrillator
The latest recipient of The Mail's Bouquet of the Week always goes 'above and beyond' for the mums and children in her support groups. Jacqueline Knight of Barrow-in-Furness, works as a support worker for Ulverston Mind and runs three Connecting
ROAD closures across junctions on the M6 have been extended due to bad weather. The northbound carriageway between junction 34 and 36 closed on Friday for resurfacing works. However, the project has now been extended until the end of next week
Haverthwaite’s Will Maher has signed for Hull Kingston Rovers from fellow Super League side Castleford Tigers on a two-year contract. The 23-year-old former Ulverston junior has moved to Rovers, who just about managed to avoid relegation to the
MORE independent retailers are looking to open up shop in Barrow town centre, regeneration bosses have revealed. With two vacant units in Dalton Road now 'under offer', and work continuing to convert the upstairs of the former Store Twenty One
A 43-year-old mum has spent the last 20 years amassing an enormous collection of 250 ultra-rare limited edition snacks - including an original 37-year-old Marathon bar. Food-lover Ali Smith's impressive selection of goodies includes oddly-flavoured
It’s been a year of redemption for Barrovian Liam Livingstone, who has managed to recover his form both with Lancashire and in his spells playing abroad. This time last year, Livingstone was stepping down as captain of the Red Rose, following an
A crofter made a 540-mile round trip to save a lamb from slaughter after she regretted selling him. Melanie MacLean, 50, hand-reared pet lamb Norman after he was rejected by his mum when he was born in April. The little lamb could have died had
AN Ulverston man has appeared in court charged with assault and causing criminal damage. Lorcan Muncaster, of Elleriggs Brow, is accused of assaulting Lauren Brown in Barrow on August 18. The 19-year-old has also been charged with smashing the
A 43-year-old mum has spent the last 20 years amassing an enormous collection of 250 ultra-rare limited edition snacks - including an original 37-year-old Marathon bar. Food-lover Ali Smith's impressive selection of goodies includes oddly-flavoured
A WALNEY man has denied causing criminal damage. Jack Rimmer, of Tyne Road, has been charged with causing criminal damage to a uPVC door belonging to Christopher Clark to the value of £1,200 on May 6. Mr Rimmer, 28, appeared at South Cumbria
Nostalgia Saturday OCTOBER 12 - Pages 6 to 7 - Use 9 pic 300 word template Text for Saturday Spread on Dowdales School, Dalton Headline: Furness school where all youngsters had chance to tell staff if they were happy Strapline: Impressive
An Oktoberfest-themed wedding brewed up bucket loads of love between one Ulverston couple. Katherine Postlethwaite, 30, and Michael Reeks, 33, first locked eyes on a Barrow nightclub dancefloor eight years ago. Just two weeks later, the now Mrs
TWO neighbours have clashed over plans for a new granny flat in a Furness village. Applicant Steve Mouland and objector Steve Crowe of Woodbines Lane, Newton, disagreed at a meeting of Barrow Borough Council’s planning committee. Mr Mouland
A beautiful set of pooches have achieved The Mail's Pets of the Week. Erin's Yorkshire Terrier Millie looks too comfy to move. Rebecca's 11 week old puppy Milo looks extra cute. Marie and Christopher Oliver's Jack Russell Poppy is their pride
As the nights draw in, some owners are bracing themselves for the fear their pets will feel as fireworks are set off. It may seem a little early to be talking about fireworks, but 23% of dog owners say their pets are afraid of them. PDSA Vet
Barrow boxer Callum Pearson will do something he never thought possible next month, when he fights on the same card as Nigel Benn, who was one of his heroes growing up. Former two-weight world champion Benn is making a much talked about comeback
MORE Syrian refugees are heading to Cumbria in the latest round of a Government resettlement programme. Cllr Giles Archibald, leader of South Lakeland District Council, made the announcement at a meeting in Kendal on Wednesday. He said: “We have
