FOR many new cafe and restaurant ventures, the new decade promises more uncertainty as the high street continues to struggle. For new Dalton Road cafe, 'Smilers', however, the future looks bright as it pushes back against the decline of the high
WITH Valentine's Day around the corner we looked at some of the most popular love-nest locations in the Lake District... 1. The Leathes Head Hotel, Borrowdale This magnificent award winning 11-bedroom Country House Hotel situated in the unspoilt
A DRINK driver who crashed his car into a wall off the A590 has been banned from the road for three years. David Marshall was driving on the road near Newby Bridge when his Audi A5 collided with the wall, saying he ‘misinterpreted’ the bend.
Cumbria is ‘uniquely unequal’ for children, according to one inequality expert. Professor Kaz Stuart, an inequalities research expert at the University of Cumbria, aims to dispel the myth that children all have equal opportunity and where they end
Dalton are to bridge a six-year gap by going back to the North West Men’s League for the coming season. Having swept the board in the Barrow and District League last season, picking up six trophies, the Crooklands side are preparing to test their
An Egremont-based contractor has gone into administration, with the loss of 40 jobs. Mayson Bros, based at Chapel Street, was established in 1982 but ceased trading this month. Daryl Warwick and Mike Kienlen, of Armstrong Watson, have been
ARE you a gardener who follows astrology? If so, you may be interested to know your garden could perform better if you plan your gardening schedule according to the path of the moon, through the zodiac each month. So says astrologer Jane Struthers
Tourism bosses in Cumbria have given a cautious welcome to news the Government is rethinking its controversial post-Brexit immigration policy. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly considering an Australian-style points system for workers from
A MOTORIST has called on highways bosses to put more effort into tackling potholes after one set off her airbags and left her with a £3,500 repair bill. Sherrie Blakeborough was driving her Volkswagen Golf along the B5278 from Flookburgh to Haverthwaite
“You like meditation, yes?” asks Puki, a middle-aged woman from Chiang Mai, who is smiling sweetly at me. I don’t know how to answer her. Even though I’ve used phone apps to dabble with the mind-calming practice, the truth is I’ve never quite
One death on our roads is one too many, especially when so many accidents are so easily avoidable by driving slower and with more care. This is why the news that 27 people were killed or seriously injured on Barrow roads in just one year is such
SITTING in lovely gardens with superb views of unspoiled Lakeland scenery, White Howe is an impressive and substantial country home. The stone-built property is on a private country lane on the edge of the attractive village of Blawith in the beautiful
POLICE are operating mobile speed cameras in Barrow today. In an effort to tackle speeding, police are deploying their speed camera vans at a number of locations. The vans will be at Abbey Road, Walney , Rampside and Ironworks Road. More than
A NEW conservatory as a useful extension to your home probably seemed a good idea when you first had it installed – but have you really had the best use of it since then? Have you found it to be too cold to use in the winter and sometimes too hot in
A TEMPORARY road closure is planned for a Furness road in order to carry out maintenance works. Princes Street in Broughton will be closed from its junction with Station Road, extending in a westerly direction for approximately two weeks in order
Cumbria Tourism has given a cautious welcome to news that the Government is re-considering a minimum salary threshold for immigrant workers arriving after Brexit. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is re-considering the proposed £30,000 minimum salary
PLANS for holiday house boats on Grasmere have been sunk. Campaigners opposed to the plans said they were 'elated' but still faced 'a big fight ahead' after Lowther Estates confirmed they had withdrawn their controversial application. Joe Nichols
Morrisons is to axe around 3,000 managerial roles across its stores as part of a restructure which will see it create more shop floor jobs. The supermarket said it will have 4,000 more employees as part of the plans which will see the creation of
POLICE are investigating a burglary in Barrow in which a number of goods were stolen. A burglary is believed to have been occurred between January 21 and 222 at Lyndale Avenue. Entry was forced to the property and a TV, games console, IPad,
ULVERSTON Railway Station is now in the '21st century' thanks to an electronic information board. The new board, advising passengers of trains departing and arriving at the station, has been installed on the platform. One Twitter user shared
A LAKES farmer has said 'all hell will break loose' if he's offered a dairy-free alternative to milk in Ulverston Costa. Ian Dickinson made the comment on Twitter on a story about Starbucks urging customers to choose almond or soy in a bid to reduce
ULVERSTON has reached the finals of this year's national Britain in Bloom competition. The town is one of 10 which have been shortlisted for the awards. The Royal Horticultural Society's Britain in Bloom judges will visit each of the finalists
AN announcement that army veterans are to get railcards has been welcomed by Barrow’s MP. Transport secretary Grant Shapps said the new railcard, on sale from Armistice Day,will mean that the more than 830,000 veterans not covered by existing discounts
NEARLY 30 people were killed or seriously injured in crashes in Barrow in one year, according to new figures. Latest accident figures have revealed 27 people were killed or seriously injured in Barrow road traffic collisions in 2018, and 70 people
The first two businesses have been chosen to spearhead a new initiative to support careers provision in Cumbria. Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership announced that Lakeland Arts and Oxley Group, in Ulverston, have been chosen as Cornerstone Employers
THE legacy of a teenager who died after suffering an allergic reaction to a baguette has reached the kitchens of Barrow's hospital. Natasha’s Law, which is due to come into full effect in the summer of 2021, was formulated following the tragic case
CHARITIES, councils and groups of volunteers have made sure that the bulk of South Cumbria’s unwanted Christmas trees have been recycled for some good purpose over the years - rather than just dumped. The Mail, on January 4 in 2001, noted: “Christmas
Industry 4.0 is a hot topic. In case you didn’t know, the idea behind the concept of Industry 4.0 is that we are in the Fourth Industrial Revolution with ever-accelerating technological advances dramatically changing the way we live and do business
DIABETES UK is looking for healthcare professionals to lead improvements in diabetes care. The charity is searching the north of England for clinicians with a special interest in diabetes to take part in its Clinical Champions programme. The
In September 2019 The Glover Report into the future of Britain’s protected landscapes criticised national parks for not making enough people welcome. Around Christmas time the Chief Executive of the Lake District National Park Authority told Sky
A COUNCILLOR is calling for a new initiative to tackle rising obesity levels. Mark Wilson, Ulverston Town Councillor, plans to work with schools, supermarkets and health groups, to combat rising child obesity levels in the district. Figures show
THOUSANDS of people are expected to join "a day of activism and celebration" at Grasmere on Saturday, February 1. Retired postman Andy Astle, who is spearheading the Facebook campaign against the idea of holiday boats being moored on the lake,
SMILE: Barrow Rotary Wheelers at the Tour de Furness presentation night with their winning trophies
The competition for a place in Barrow AFC’s midfield is as strong as it’s ever been under manager Ian Evatt, according to Jason Taylor. Taylor was the Bluebirds’ Player of the Year last season and was as close to an automatic choice as you can get
A TASTE of the high life is being brought to luxury boat owners across the globe by a Barrow business. It is all smooth sailing for Carabarlife after it brokered a deal with Cumbria Hot Tubs to launch its range of marine, hot tub, and pool bar products
THE director of a Cumbrian obstacle course is promising the “biggest and best” in the area - as the date of next year’s event is confirmed. Born Survivor will return to the idyllic Lowther Castle on September 19. It will be the second time the event
Two Cumbrian businesses have joined forces to make the most of their Japanese connections. As part of its work with the Lake District Japan Forum, English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues has partnered with Hidden Lakeland to offer tailored tours for
DOG owners have been urged to check and return dog food found to contain salmonella. Happy Hounds is recalling certain types of frozen raw dog food urgently because of the safety fears. The unsafe products include: Frozen Chicken & Beef
A HOME near Swarthmoor has been given a remarkable facelift. The render on the property at Birkrigg Park was covered in bacterial biofilm - microorganisms that can grow on surfaces. The homeowner contacted South Lakes Soft Wash to deal with the
A LEARNER driver was tackled on the roads by Barrow police officers. Officers towed away the car, a silver Volkswagen Golf, near to Asda on Holker Street. Police stopped the car on Wednesday night. Posting on Twitter, Barrow Police said
A FORMER Barrow councillor has praised train staff after witnessing passengers hurl abuse towards them. Alec Proffitt sent a tweet to Northern to pay credit to the two employees on the barriers this morning. He said: "I know that Northern staff
UNITED Utilities are dealing with a water leak which could be causing issues for residents. A spokesperson said: "A leak in a field near to Stainton Lane affecting customers in LA12 / LA13, has been spotted and reported to us. "We’ve been
Parents who suffer the loss of a child under the age of 18 will be entitled to two weeks' statutory paid leave from work, the Government has announced. The new legal right, coming into force from April, is the most generous offer on parental bereavement
We all have to experience grief at some point in our life, and as heartbreaking as it is, it is also natural. It can even be a definitive moment in our lives as we come to terms with our fragile mortality. But most of us will only experience the
THE funeral will be held tomorrow (Friday, January 24, 2020) of a much-loved mum and grandmother who "personified everything that made Hayes Garden World such a success". Elizabeth Ann Hayes and her late husband, Leith, transformed the Ambleside
Barrow Raiders head coach Paul Crarey insists that the departure of Stargroth Amean won't have any impact towards the happiness of his fellow Papua New Guinea international Wartovo Puara. Puara arrived back in England last week and the hooker is
Having completed his first season of motorcycle racing, Ulverston`s Steve Sewell is setting his sights a little higher this year. After completing a full season as a novice with a sprinkling of inevitable tumbles from his twin cylinder CB 600 Honda
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WHEN he was a youngster Chris Weeks clearly remembers his dad returning from their local theatre in a great state of excitement. “He’d been to a matinee of a show and thought it was so brilliant that he dragged my brother and I back for the evening
TWO art groups have joined forces for an exhibition which will be held in Ulverston. It will be the second joint exhibition for the Tally Ho Drink and Draw group from Barrow and the Natterjacks Drink and Draw group from Ulverston. Both groups
Aries (Mar21/Apr20) Putting pressure on a friend to do your bidding will cause resentment. Be respectful to the boundaries your loved one has created. If you continue to ignore their feelings, your friendship will fall apart at the seams. Accept the
Professor Mike Berners-Lee will be attending The Coro, Ulverston, to give the eco-talk ‘There is No Planet B’. The professor will be in Ulverston on February 7 and will be giving a one hour lecture on environmental sustainability based on his book
A number of Brethren assembled to celebrate 25 years of Wellington RAM Lodge, Whitehaven. Six founding members and the provincial team were in attendance. The consecration and installation meeting was held on January 23, 1995, and following
Lisa Olliver said: "I can't even get a bus from west shore after 7pm? I work nights so I'm stuck. I don't know why the South Walney bus can't do a full cycle of the island at night?" Eileen Morris said: "I have no problems with '6' Could be good
A tree surgeon accused of scaling Big Ben in central London has denied trespassing on a protected site. Ben Atkinson is alleged to have climbed up the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster before unfurling two Extinction Rebellion flags from
A BARROW woman has spoken of her relief after her brother was cleared of charges for possessing indecent images. David Wilkinson, 48, from Dalton, appeared in court this month accused of having child pornography and bestiality images on his computer
A BARROW man who repeatedly and persistently breached a restraining order has been locked up again for a further breach. David Michael McMurray was given a three-year restraining order in November 2017 preventing him from contacting his ex Stephanie
Your chance to traverse the stunning sands of the Furness coastline has come with the Piel Island Walk. You will be accompanied by expert guide John Murphy on May 17, who has a wealth of knowledge about the local area and the history of Piel Island
