Boreham Wood 1 Barrow AFC 1 In what was a clash between the two in-form teams in the National League, Barrow AFC had to settle for a point after Boreham Wood came back strongly against them in the second half. Given the hosts’ performance,
Barrow AFC manager Ian Evatt was happy to take a point after they were put under the cosh for long periods of the second half of their 1-1 draw at Boreham Wood. The Wood put the Bluebirds on the back foot in a way no other opponent has managed
Linda Laing Roads are shocking in the UK. I live in The Netherlands now so I see a stark contrast. Sorry but the whole of the UK infrastructure is outdated and neglected. John Lamb The car is equipped with an impact shock modulator which detects
THE lucky person highlighted with a heart is the winner of this week’s Big Night Out feature in The Mail. Partygoers have the chance to win a top prize simply for enjoying a night out with friends at the Duke of Edinburgh in Abbey Road in Barrow
Following a very successful 2019 for Black Combe Runners, the attention has shifted this month to the club's own Winter Training League races, with the first two of the eight handicapped events so far completed. Kicking off the series was the New
A MAN who pulled out drugs while in police custody has avoided punishment. Derek Michael Dacre, of Egerton Court in Barrow, appeared before magistrates after being charged with possessing a class C drug. South Cumbria Magistrates’s Court was
A £146,000 portable fitness facility is to tour Cumbria offering exercise sessions to communities across the county. iCan Health and Fitness is to launch its Wheels of Wellness facility in spring, after securing a £119,000 grant to fund the project
Whatever your views are on decriminalising drugs, it's hard to think of a more reprehensible industry than the current drugs black market. Take cocaine, for instance. Originating in South America, every gram is tainted with the blood of innocent
MEET the newest additions to the Furness community. Here we celebrate the extra special arrivals many of whom come into teh world at the South Lakes Birthing Centre at Furness General Hospital. If you would like to feature your baby in the Mail
To call Barrow Raiders v Workington Town a ‘friendly rivalry’ may be pushing it, but there are players on both sides who will be coming up against some familiar faces at Craven Park tomorrow. The match itself, which kicks off at 1:30pm, is Jarrad
A MAN was left with a flap on his cheek after he was bitten by a stranger in a pub in Dalton. David Semple, 31, has been jailed for 12 months after admitting attacking David Jessamai in the Newton Arms on November 24 2018. Preston Crown Court
A PLAYGROUND construction company has raised more than a thousand pounds for charity. Ulverston Mind benefitted from a £1,308 donation from Haverthwaite-based company Playdale Playgrounds. Playdale’s business projects manager Dave Wilson, together
A DISGRUNTLED painter and decorator who claims he is owed £500 for his work has taken revenge - by daubing a message on the side of an old pub he had worked on. Dean Reeves, 50, wrote in large black letters: "Want your house painting? Don’t be
ARMED police have been spotted on a Barrow rooftop. A number of motorists and shoppers have seen the 'snipers' on top of Craven House in Michaelson Road. However, there is no need to be alarmed, as the incident appears to be a training
A LAKE district hotel is offering to pay couples to enjoy a romantic break away. The Daffodil Hotel & Spa is asking for the UK's most romantic couple to test its luxury facilities for Valentine's day. The Grasmere hotel will give guests £100
BARROW Council could use government money to install new charging points for electric vehicles in a bid to improve the town's position as the worst place in the country for owners of the green cars. Barrow ranks the lowest in Britain for the number
A SPEEDING driver has avoided being banned from the road following a court appearance. Patrick James Fogharty, 76, was caught speeding on Salthouse Road in Barrow on June 29. Facing a driving ban after accruing penalty points, he appeared at
A UROLOGIST responsible for a Barrow dad being left unable to have sex is 'incompetent', inspectors have said. In 2012 Kavinder Madhra carried out what should have been a routine circumcision on the patient at Furness General Hospital. However
DETECTIVES have warned drug dealers ‘your time is up’ as a 'county lines dealer' became the latest to be jailed for selling heroin and crack in Barrow. Jack Murphy, 18, of Nightingale Road, Liverpool admitted conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and
Manager Ian Evatt is delighted Barrow are now getting it right at both ends after recording five straight wins since the turn of year without conceding a goal. Boreham Wood will look to become the first team to score against the Bluebirds since
THE eatery Kysty, in Ambleside’s Cheapside, has closed its doors for a short period to undergo a transformation. The success of proprietor’s Ryan Blackburn’s flagship restaurant The Old Stamp House in Ambleside is behind his decision to revisit
THE dispute over allowing 4x4-vehicles on two ‘green lanes’ has trundled on as the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) rebutted allegations made against it by a pressure group. The Green Lanes Environmental Action Movement (GLEAM) has
The traffic problems in Dalton should be resolved by the Highways Authority as it was them who guided councillors on planning applications and the traffic issues. The school based in the grounds of Dowdales mansion opened in 1928 and despite numerous
TWO teenage boys have been arrested at Barrow's rooftop car park. On Friday afternoon police confirmed two boys, aged 14 and 15, had been arrested on suspicion of assault and public order offences. Barrow Police said on Twitter: "Two males
HOW many drinks would you have when you're out with your kids? It's a question that's sparked a debate on social media after it was revealed Wetherspoon pubs limit parents to two alcoholic drinks each if they have children with them. The rule
ZOO bosses say they are delighted after a report praised work to improve standards. A report presented before Barrow Council lauded South Lakes Safari Zoo in Dalton for its ‘considerable efforts’ since its last inspection. Concerns had been raised
A MYSTERY Samaritan has returned a wallet with more than £100 cash inside completely intact. The wallet not only had a high cash value inside but a sentimental message for Poppy Howarth’s partner Robert from his two young daughters. The message
JUST 37 days, 3 hours and 7 minutes after leaving the Canary Islands, a team of four submariners aboard HMS Oardacious have completed their 3,000 mile row across the Atlantic sponsored by BAE Systems in Barrow Lieutenant Hugo Mitchell-Heggs, Lieutenant
TOPSHOP bosses have responded to concerns over the future of the Barrow store amid a number of closures nationally. The fashion chain has closed a number of its stores across the country following a poor Christmas trading period. And signs have
My cat has started urinating away from her litter tray. My vet couldn’t find any medical reason for this and suggested it was behavioural. I’ve tried everything – but nothing helps. What can I do to break this cycle? Catherine Dear Catherine, Sometimes
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Fortunes change rapidly in racing but class is permanent and the past few weeks have seen a remarkable return to form of leading northern jumps trainer Sue Smith, aided as always by husband and assistant Harvey, and ignited by the outstanding drive
A TAKEAWAY has been ordered to pay £6,370 in a fine and costs after being found guilty of breaching food hygiene regulations, including serving a naan bread contaminated with a cigarette filter tip wrapper. Spice Touch (Lancashire) Limited, which
Aries (Mar21/Apr20) An opportunity to expand your horizons is worth pursuing. Learning a foreign language, playing a musical instrument or taking a cooking course will be lots of fun. Predictable routines dull your creative edge. It’s time to venture
IT’S never a dull day as a firefighter and one Barrow crew had a ‘first’ when they rescued a fox from a wastewater treatment works. United Utilities worker Steve Cooper spotted the stricken fox inside one of the deep empty tanks at the works in
A trio of council leaders have made a strong pitch for greater powers to be handed to the Morecambe Bay region – but have pulled up short of explicitly demanding it should become a new local authority. The leaders of Lancaster City Council, South
Centre-back Matt Platt believes having a settled back three is one of the big reasons Barrow AFC have the joint-best defensive record in the National League. Although they had a reasonable record last season, the Bluebirds were rarely able to call
It will be a special day for Barrow Raiders captain Jarrad Stack tomorrow, as the pre-season friendly against former club Workington Town will double up as his testimonial. The Australian second row will be leading from the front this season, after
A DRINK driver was given a lengthy ban after being found to be over the limit. Nathan John Darby, 23, appeared before the bench at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court after being charged for driving with excess alcohol. The defendant, of Bank Head
THE long and colourful traditions of pantomime fun will be played out on the stage of the Coronation Hall from next Wednesday. To mark the staging of Sleeping Beauty by the Ulverston Pantomime Society we are taking a look as some of the shows of
DEPARTMENT store John Lewis is recalling Winter Spice set of nine tealights/Christmas tea light advent calendars because there is a risk of the candle flaring up during use, which could potentially cause a fire or burns. According to the Chartered
