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  • Raiders ease past Workington in Stack testimonial

    Barrow Raiders 28 Workington Town 0 Barrow Raiders completed their three pre-season games by defeating old rivals Workington Town, but they were pushed all the way to keep a clean sheet in what was Jarrad Stack’s testimonial It was a special

  • Gift shop wins award for specialist and unique product range

    THIS gift shop has been nominated for their innovative shop layout, unique products, as well as a great reputation amongst the Ulverston community in which it is based. Squirrel- 'A store of buried treasure' sells an eclectic mix of home and giftware

  • PDSA Vet advice on taking on a puppy

    Taking on a puppy or kitten is an exciting time, full of new experiences and learning curves, and in order for them to become happy and confident adults, it’s important your pet experiences a variety of positive experiences when young. Encouraging

  • Last farewell to Cumbrian businessman

    THE WEST Cumbrian community gathered to pay their respects to a well-loved Flimby man. Michael Gordon Dunsmoir, owner of Kirkland Carpet and Bed Centre in Cleator Moor, died on New Year’s Eve at the age of 71. Mr Dunsmoir knew he was dying

  • Man who drove his mum's car on A590 banned from the road

    A MAN who drove his mother's car on the A590 has been convicted of driving without a licence. Dan-Andrei Silter was appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on Wednesday after being stopped by police on the A590 near Kendal on January 1.

  • M6 closed after 'serious' crash involving police car

    THE M6 near Carlisle has closed in both directions between junctions 43 and 44 following a 'serious' crash. Cumbria Police have confirmed that officers are dealing with a 'major incident' on the motorway involving one police car. Drivers heading

  • Livingstone’s Big Bash run comes to end

    Barrow’s Liam Livingstone missed out on a place in the Big Bash League finals with Perth Scorchers, after they lost to Sydney Thunder by seven wickets in a rain-affected game. The weather initially reduced the match at the Sydney Showground Stadium

  • Man suffers head injury after falling 60ft from Striding Edge

    A MAN has suffered head injuries after falling 60 feet from Striding Edge footpath Volunteer members of Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were called out on Sunday, January 26, by Cumbria Police to assist a male walker who had sustained head injuries

  • 14-year-old girl assaulted outside McDonald's

    POLICE are investigating an assault which took place on Saturday, January 25, at around 5.15pm outside McDonalds, Dalton Road, Barrow. It is reported a girl aged 14 was assaulted causing no injury by a man described as 40-50 years old, heavy build

  • Gags aplenty at performance of Sleeping Beauty

    LAUGHS, gags and jokes aplenty are packed into Ulverston Pantomime Society’s 2020 performance of Sleeping Beauty. The society’s version of Leonard Caddy’s interpretation of the pantomime will kick off at the Coronation Hall in Ulverston on Wednesday

  • The latest winners of The Mail's Pets of the Week

    HERE at The Mail we are passionate as our readers about our animal friends. In a bid to celebrate the joy our pet dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, hamsters, guinea pigs and reptiles bring to our lives we have launched Pets of the Week. This is a dedicated

  • Readers react to the action taken on council tax

    Chris Burl It's interesting how long councils often take to pay contractors. I've had to issue late payment penalties to seven different councils in the last two years. Some have taken up to 10 weeks to pay a 30 day invoice. Not a good way to support

  • Drink driver collided with taxi on A590

    A WOMAN who drove while over the alcohol limit collided with a taxi driver on the A590, a court heard. Beverley Milburn was stopped by police driving on the road after she collided with the car and drove over Greenodd roundabout. South Cumbria

  • 'UFO' sightings reported to RAF to be published online

    Claimed sightings of UFOs received by a now-defunct unit within the RAF are to be published online. The RAF took the decision to wind up its UFO unit in 2009, after concluding that in more than 50 years, no received report had ever disclosed any

  • A purse has been taken from somebody's house

    POLICE are investigating a burglary on Holborn Hill, Millom which occurred on the afternoon of Friday, January 24. Unknown persons have entered the house and taken a purse. Anyone who has any information, or witnessed anyone acting suspiciously

  • BCR announce counter races for 2020 Club Championship

    Black Combe Runners have finalised their Fell Championship counter races for the year, in which members’ best five results out of the 12 races, with at least one in each race category, will count. The list of the events are are follows: Causey Pike

  • Businesses thriving in South Lakeland

    NEW and established businesses are continuing to start up and continue to thrive thanks to a partnership between South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) and Cumbria Chamber of Commerce. Since South Lakeland District Council began funding business

  • Raiders expect to be compensated for Amean

    Barrow Raiders believe they are due compensation for centre Stargroth Amean, who is set to join PNG Hunters after he announced he wouldn’t be returning to the club. Papua New Guinea international Amean cited family reasons for staying in his homeland