Here is a guide to when to expect the key results on election night. 10pm Polling stations closed and the exit poll was published. It was announced live on the BBC, ITV and Sky News, and will offer the first clues as to how the night will unfold
CONSERVATIVE candidate for Barrow and Furness has sent a video message as he heads to the election count. Simon Fell shared the video with The Mail as he wraps up canvassing on election night. All candidates will now head to Barrow Town Hall
LARGER-than-life TV botanist Professor David Bellamy who died yesterday has been remembered by a South Lakeland based conservation charity. Cumbria Wildlife Trust said it is "deeply saddened" by news of the death of Prof Bellamy, scientist, author
With a prime spot in a superb location, everything about this house impresses, from its stunning lakeside setting to its high-end and stylish interior. Pine Ridge boasts beautiful gardens set in just under an acre of land and nearly 40ft of lake
A CAR was seen covered in police tape this morning. Police said at 7.45am they were made aware of a two-vehicle crash on the Coast Road, close to Baycliff. A spokesman said no-one was injured.
THE FIRST performance of an Aladdin pantomime production will begin this Sunday at the Forum in Barrow. Starring Sean Smith in the lead role, Bruce Jones as the Genie and Kelsey Beth Crossley as the villainous Abanazar, the family-friendly production
HOSPITAL bosses have warned of a ‘perfect storm’ of pressure on emergency services amid a ‘huge influx’ of cases of flu and norovirus. As staff at Furness General Hospital prepare for the busy Christmas period, with admissions to A&E increasing
Manager Ian Evatt is set to make changes to his starting line-up for Saturday’s FA Trophy tie at Atherton Collieries and he believes his squad members’ performances are pressing his first-choice players into playing well. Evatt has always maintained
Junior runners played their part in Hoad Hill Harriers’ final race of the year, as the host club invited runners of all abilities to take part in the mile-long Christmas Pudding Fun Run around their base in South Ulverston. One of the coldest weekends
A MAN who was arrested while preaching has received £4,000 in an out-of-court settlement with police. Police reported that Dale McAlpine was arrested on suspicion of a religiously-aggravated public order offence in the town centre on July 18, 2018
A Lake District bridge with links to the 18th Century poet William Wordsworth has been snapped up – although the buyer and the price they paid is being kept under wraps. The Grade II listed Calvert Bridge, near Keswick, was due to go to an online
PIONEERING rugby star Gareth Thomas will cycle through Carlisle as part of this 500-mile bike ride to deliver the Sports Personality of the Year trophy in time to be presented to this year’s winner. Gareth, who set off from Cardiff on Monday, will
A SOLAR panel canopy is set to be constructed at the Brockhole Visitor Centre in Windermere. The canopy will cover six parking spaces each of which will be fitted with an electric vehicle charging point, with the solar canopy providing the power
EXTENSIVE maintenance work is taking place this Christmas and New Year on the West Coast Mainline. Most of the improvements will be taking place from the end of service on Christmas Eve until the railway fully reopens on 27 December. Tim Shoveller
1 Driver suffers serious injuries in crash 2 Man cutting up turf on Dalton verge prompts report to highways 3 Barrow boy, 15, took BMW and crashed in 'moment of madness' 4 Woman charged with stalking man in Barrow 5 Former doctor of the
CHILDREN heading to school had to run out of the way of a car before it crashed, according to one parent. Ben Shirley said it was a 'miracle' more people were not hurt after a car collided with parked vehicles outside Askam Village School early
THE deadline to find the inspirational young heroes of South Cumbria is fast approaching, with just days left to nominate a Christmas Star. The Christmas Stars appeal offers the chance to honour an unsung hero of your community who goes above and
A DALTON teen has won a place in the semi-final of a national pageant competition. Caitlin Marie Toal beat competition from across Great Britain to be named as one of the semi-finalists at the Miss Teen Great Britain 2020. The competition is
David Ames, vice-captain of England and Great Britain’s hockey teams, was at Windermere School recently to put the pupils through their paces. Ames was in the England team which finished fourth in the 2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup and, more recently
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TRAIN users in Ulverston could soon buy their tickets from a touch screen ticket machine in a bid to modernise station facilities. Plans have been put forward to install a ticket vending machine (TVM) in platform one at Ulverston Station. Currently
A JEALOUS woman punched her friend in the head after she kissed a man she had been flirting with, a court heard. Laura Phizacklea, who pleaded guilty at court to causing assault by actual bodily harm, was said to have been drinking with her friend
FESTIVE: Arlo James Higham meets Santa Claus at Barrow & District Disability Association aged 10 months
Barrow Football Supporters Club were host to the Roose Cons in the fourth round of fixtures in the Barrow Friday League and ran out 16-13 winners. The home side came out better in the snooker, winning two of the three games, with all them very close
Crooklands Casuals under-12 Oranges were big winners in the Barrow & District Junior Football League last Saturday as the league leaders defeated fellow challengers Holker Old Boys 6-1. The visitors had the chance to move level on points with the
COLOURFUL and spectacular shows to end the year have long been a tradition of Furness dance schools, offering youngsters a chance to show family and friends all the latest moves and costumes. Back in December 1999 it was also the end of an era for
Good grades are only part of what school is about. As well as making sure students leave with the best marks they can, schools are also doing more and more to prepare them for their future careers. Few schools can be doing more than Walney School
THE election candidates that will stand in the region are: Carlisle Conservatives - John Stevenson Labour Party - Ruth Alcroft Lib Dems - Julia Aglionby UKIP - Fiona Mills Copeland Conservatives - Trudy Harrison Green Party
The company which owns a hotel in Grange has gone into administration. Property firm the Carlauren Group, which owns Lambert Manor in Grange, was founded in 2015. It says on its website it is an innovative company specialising in long-term
VOTERS go to the polls today in one of the most unpredictable General Election in decades. Polling stations across Furness, Copeland and South Lakeland open at 7am and close at 10pm. In Barrow it appears to be a straight fight between Labour's
Lora Leigh Allonby I think no school is without its faults, but personally I have found it a fantastic school. The teachers and staff have gone above and beyond for my Son, he's thrived at the school and they've channelled his interests and strengths
THE public has been asked to have its say on proposals to introduce a policy for taxi licences. Barrow Borough Council is asking residents to consult on plans for a new policy document to be used when making decisions on licence application.
A KEEN cyclist who loved to raise money for charity died when she fell from her racing bike during an event. An inquest at County Hall, Kendal, heard Katherine Moore, 56, was descending a steep section of narrow road on the Wrynose Pass near Ambleside
GENERAL election day has dawned and despite the grim weather forecasts, it's what we should all be used to in mid-December. Although it's a cliche, the only predictable thing about this election is that it's wildly unpredictable. Few will trust
A BARROW mum has thanked a charity which provided ‘vital’ accommodation for the family when her daughter was seriously ill in hospital. Selena Jolliffe is raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities which supplied free ‘home away from
Barrow Raiders have had a change of scene for their girls' training sessions, having moved from their Craven Park ground to Hoops Basketball Centre across town to cope with the falling temperatures. Since the start of last month, training has begun
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A WOMAN from Ulverston is due to go on trial accused of stalking a Barrow man. Sarah Stables, of Hest View Road, pleaded not guilty to the offence when she appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on December 4. The 35-year-old is accused
Barrow AFC manager Ian Evatt has paid tribute to Jim Smith, the man who gave him his first professional debut and his debut in senior football. Smith, whose managerial career spanned 38 years, died aged 79 on Tuesday. His career took in successful
TWO police officers who helped put a Barrow murderer behind bars have been commended. CSIs Claire Benson and James Gibson have been recognised for their work by Cumbria Police in helping bring killer Mark Bartholomew to justice. The pair received
Manxman Michael 'Mikey' Evans is to stay with the Barrow-based Wilcock racing team for the 2020 season. The 2017 Senior Manx Grand Prix winner showed great promise early last year at the Croft circuit near Darlington when 'testing' the 2019 machines
