It is a heartwarming Christmas story. Even if the country is riven by political strife, the festive period is a time for togetherness and generosity. And the kind-hearted gesture of the mystery shopper who offered to pay for a whole festive feast
Olly Dyson only got a fleeting glimpse of life with Barrow AFC last season, but it was enough for him to notice the increased buzz that is now around Holker Street. The on-loan forward was only able to feature in a couple of home games during his
A BARROW woman has been allowed further time to pay after failing to clear a court fine imposed more than 18 months ago. Alahna Jayde Thompson, of High Lea Walk in Barrow, admitted failing to pay the amount of £870.44 when she appeared at South
From refreshing winter whites to comforting, warming reds, these are the best bottles to bag for festive celebrations, says Sam Wylie-Harris. It's the most magical time of the year and the ultimate foodie holiday - and if Christmas for you is all
WE asked readers for their favourite festive walks. With so many spectacular walks it's a tough job narrowing the list down to just 10. 1. Borger Dalr, Borrowdale Climb Castle Crag, the site of a hill fort some 2,000 years ago, which offers some
A MAN who drove through a give way junction and collided with another car has avoided being jailed for dangerous driving. Anthony Pinnington was sentenced at Preston Crown Court after committing the offence in Barrow in January. Judge Heather
Birds, hedgehogs and insects could all use a Christmas treat of their own. Hannah Stephens shares her top picks. You may have done all your Christmas shopping for friends and relatives, but what about the wildlife visitors to your garden? Birds
TWO of the next three trains due to leave Millom towards Barrow have been cancelled this afternoon due to a lack of staff. Both the 4.07pm and 4.42pm services have been scrapped, with Northern Trains blaming the cancellation on a shortage of conductors
THE body of a woman found in Cumbria yesterday afternoon has been formally identified. Diane Rumney, 53, of Icold road, Greystoke, was found deceased near Pooley Bridge. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances at this stage. A spokesperson
A MAN was assaulted in the early hours of the morning inside a Barrow takeaway. Police are investigating the assault which happened inside the Hot Potato takeaway on William Street. Police said the attack happened at around 4am on Sunday December
Having been well beaten at leaders Lower Breck last week, Holker Old Boys will be welcoming the team who prop up the First Division North of the North West Counties League when they face Steeton tomorrow. Kevin Watkin’s men have had the full week
A regional training provider has introduced a healthy start to the day for all its learners. PHX Training, which has centres across Cumbria and Lancashire, has introduced free breakfasts. The free breakfasts have been launched to help learners
A Cumbrian accountancy firm has been named as the UK's top dynamic firm of the year. Lamont Pridmore, which has offices in Carlisle, Workington, Whitehaven, Penrith, Kendal, Barrow, Carnforth and Keswick, won the Dynamic Advisory Firm of the Year
A FORMER Mail sub-editor missed out on being selected as the MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood. Conservative Louise Thistlethwaite was beaten by the Barrow-born Cat Smith as Labour held on to the seat. Ms Smith was re-elected with a 2,380 majority
The youngest helper at the Copeland election count was in it for the long-run. Sam Pratt, 13, from Millom, was helping out with his dad, Andy Pratt, a Conservative Party member and Copeland councillor for Gosforth and Seascale. The father-son
HERE's our guide to some of the main events taking place across Cumbria this weekend. 1 A pantomime production of Aladdin kicks off this Sunday at The Forum and runs until December 30. This year’s cast includes X Factors ‘Same Difference’ Sean
With Christmas fast approaching, I’m sure some of your readers, like myself, will have shopping left to do. I would like to suggest a simple but powerful last-minute gift that will change lives. This December, Mary’s Meals is hosting a virtual
A man was robbed of his wallet after being assaulted during a 'disturbing' gang attack in Ulverston. Police are investigating the robbery and assault which happened between 10 pm and 10.30pm on Wednesday night close to the community centre in Lund
A COMMUNITY group is hoping to expand its services in feeding people who need it by fundraising for new heating equipment. Barrow Community Kitchen could be open five days a week instead of two if it can install new heating and insulation rather
WHEN the weather outside is frightful there's nothing better than a bit of comfort food to boost your mood. With its extensive Christmas display tempting customers through the doors Charnley's offers the ideal opportunity to escape from the frosty
Being thrust into the celebrity world was a roller-coaster - but as Alex Reid tells Gabrielle Fagan, he's in a much healthier place now. Alex Reid fast-tracked to fame when he won Celebrity Big Brother and became Katie Price's second husband in
Furness Golf Club raised £2,092.74 for the British Heart Foundation through a golf day and a charity disco
FOR the past 15 years, Craig Revel Horwood has been the man we have loved to hate as one of the judges on the hit TV show Strictly Come Dancing, writes JOHN ANSON. On the show he’s always been something of a pantomime villain, handing out harsh
THE royal seal of approval was given to South Cumbria craft products back in 2002 when the Duchess of Gloucester toured the Lakes Glass Centre. During her Ulverston visited, she told Heron Glass director John Thistlethwaite that she collected Ulverston
A DALTON man has appeared in court accused of kidnapping a woman and raping her. Howard Liam Rowley, of Devoke Water Gardens, did not enter a plea to the four offences when he appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court in Barrow on Wednesday.
ST MARY'S Church in Walney is holding another Christmas dinner for parishioners this Sunday at 12:30pm. The festive meal is offered by the Contact Club, a group that provides weekly hot meals for elderly residents in the Furness area. The initiative
Atherton Collieries go into tomorrow's FA Trophy against Barrow AFC under the charge of one of the men who played a big part in their rise up the football pyramid in recent years. Former captain Brad Cooke returned to the Colls as manager last Monday
Barrow AFC will be without midfielder Jason Taylor for tomorrow's FA Trophy tie at Atherton Collieries as he is rebuilding his strength after having to recover from pneumonia. The 32-year-old missed last week's home game against Aldershot Town with
Next spring UK touring company, Ballet Theatre UK will be sharing their latest production of one of the greatest ballets of all time, Giselle. The tour comes to Barrow’s Forum on Thursday, April 2. Giselle is a tragically romantic tale of a young
A WOMAN from Ulverston who now lives in Saudi Arabia is appealing for help and funds to find a home in the UK for two kittens. Christine Dawson, 50, who lives in an expatriate community in the Eastern Province, rescued the felines in August and
Is it really faster to fly? These environmentally-friendly trips dispel that myth, says Sarah Marshall. In the last few decades, plane travel has become more accessible than ever due to the proliferation of low-cost airlines. Transiting by air,
The British Chambers of Commerce has demanded the Government makes restoring business and investor confidence its top priority after the Conservatives swept to election victory. Congratulating Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the election win – which
FORMER Barrow MP John Woodcock has been praised for his 'amazing courage' along with other ex-Labour politicians by the new government. Michael Gove recognised the 'bravery' of a number of former Labour MPs in turning their backs against a party
A campaign to make sure high speed trains stop in Cumbria has been backed by the new operator of the West Coast Main Line. Avanti – which took over the franchise from Virgin on Sunday – said HS2 trains should mirror the existing stopping pattern
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Ulverston’s Hoad Monument illuminated green for one night in support of the NSPCC’s ‘Light For Every Childhood’ Christmas campaign. The iconic monument was lit in the charity’s distinctive green to help raise awareness of the campaign and make sure
A MILLOM man has been told to pay more than £560 after using a company credit card fraudulently. Karl John Fisher, of Holborn Hill, pleaded guilty to fraud when he appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The 33-year-old admitted
Furness Raiders picked up their most notable victory of the season so after coming through a cracker of a contest to defeat Hull FC Academy 23-16 at Craven Park. The Raiders' under-19 team needed to rebuild some momentum ahead of the Christmas break
Christmas events are abound in Dalton over the coming week. On Sunday there will be an advent worship service at Dalton Community Church in Market Street starting at 9.30am. A christingle service takes place at St Mary’s Church at 6pm on the same
THE season of goodwill was well and truly alive at a Walney church's Christmas dinner after a stranger put their hands in their pocket to pay for the festive feast. A supermarket shopper who overheard a conversation between St Mary's churchgoer
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 AFC will be looking to avoid being the victims of a shock in the FA Trophy when they face Atherton Collieries tomorrow and manager Ian Evatt is looking forward to the different challenge they’ll present. The first round tie represents a fourth
A VOTER complained of an ‘impartiality breach’ after he noticed a copy of The Daily Express left on the front desk as he went in to cast his vote. The Express’ headline read: ‘Brexit and Britain in your hands’ with a photo of Boris Johnson splashed
Barrow Masonic Hall was the setting for the Christmas dinner for members of the Furness Freemasons Fellowship. Chairman David Smith said: “The Fellowship is a monthly get together for retired masons, their wives and the widows of masons. One of
A PROMISING boxer has been forced to put his professional career aspirations ‘on hold’ after being convicted of drink driving. Paul James O’Reilly was banned from the road after admitting driving over the limit in an appearance at South Cumbria
THE Liberal Democrats held on to the Westmorland and Lonsdale seat as Tim Farron was re-elected as MP with an increased majority. Tim Farron, who increased his majority from 777 (2017) to 1,934, said: “On a night where some results may go for us
BARROW wakes up to a blue Christmas today after it fell from Labour’s grasp for the first time in more than 27 years. Conservative challenger Simon Fell, 39, made it third time lucky on Friday 13th after contesting the seat in the 2017 and 2015
THE Conservatives have won the Barrow and Furness seat by a 5,000 majority. RESULT: Labour (Chris Altree) 18,087 Lib Dem (Loraine Birchall) 2,025 Conservative (Simon Fell) 23,876 Green (Chris Loynes) 703 Brexit Party (Ged McGrath
A UK exit poll has predicted the Conservatives will win in Barrow and hold Copeland. The Ipso/MORI poll, commissioned by the BBC and Sky, reveals the Tories are 99% likely to win in Barrow and hold the Copeland seat. In Westmorland and Lonsdale
