A BARROW man is due to appear in court accused of interfering with a woman's curfew tag. Kyle Martin, of Broad Close, has been charged with damaging an electronic monitoring box belonging to Rachel Jones and assaulting her on January 24. The
A WOMAN is due to appear in court accused of assaulting three people in Ulverston. Anna Maria Gonzalez Jaen has been charged with assaulting Anne Madill, Maria Tirana del Pino, and PC Ashley Madin. The offences are alleged to have happened
A BARROW man is due to appear in court accused of stealing booze worth £150. Darren Richard Fawcett, of Storey Square, has been charged with the theft of alcohol worth £150.50 from Booths in Ulverston. The offence is alleged to have happened
AN inquest is set to take place following the death of a woman from Dalton. Catherine Lewandowski, 64, died in Dalton on April 20 in 2019. Coroner Dr Nicholas Shaw is due to hold an inquest at Barrow Town Hall on Wednesday February 5 at 2pm.
The Foreign Office has issued a statement advising against ‘all but essential’ travel to mainland China. In light of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the Foreign & Commonwealth is now advising against ‘all but essential’ travel to mainland China
A MAN has been arrested for possessing a firearm without a licence.. According to police, a man was driving on Ulverston's Canal Street when he was stopped by officers at around 5am on Monday. Officers confirmed a 57-year-old Barrow man was arrested
Barrow AFC will be fully prepared to face a team with a more direct approach when they tackle Solihull Moors at Damson Park, according to wing-back Josh Kay. The Bluebirds faced a team that is as close to a mirror to themselves as anyone else they've
FOUNDED in 1947, Coniston Mountain Rescue Team, was the first team of its kind in the UK and currently has more than 30 highly trained volunteers, turning out in all weathers, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year when required. Coniston, a small working
Rob Ingham, team leader of Coniston Mountain Rescue Team, knows that venturing out on to the fells, particularly in the winter months, should never be underestimated What may seem a nice (or even not so nice) day in the valley can quickly become
Everyone needs a roof over their heads, and in this day and age we can be thankful that the majority of us have four walls and a ceiling. However, the spiralling cost of housing, brought on by a mix of Britain's wildly unequal land ownership, property
CLIMATE experts are predicting that most of Walney could be underwater by 2050. According to models, advancing sea levels could leave it exposed to flooding, covering all but two small sections of the island if serious action is not taken on climate
RESIDENTS in Barrow have criticised armed police for causing ‘panic’ by failing to warn people in advance of a sniper exercise. On Sunday morning shoppers were given a shock after spotting a number of police officers armed with rifles on the roof
A PETITION against the opening of a McDonald's in Ulverston has almost reached its target. McDonald's was granted planning permission last year to build a new drive-thru restaurant on the car park at Booths. Bosses at the global burger chain
Graham Wilson said: "No it's not dangerous in icy conditions in winter and I also suggest you wear your shorts, t-shirt and sunglasses." Anthony Baptie said: "With the proper care equipment knowledge and experience it's not dangerous at all. Without
Wigan Warriors’ stars of the future descended on Fallowfield Park at the weekend as part of their bonding sessions ahead of the new rugby league season, writes Paddy McAteer. Former Warrior, Barrow Raider, and Great Britain star forward Mick Cassidy
Barrow Raiders head coach Paul Crarey is pleased with the way things have gone in the three pre-season work outs with Oldham, North Wales and Workington. An added bonus is the prospective dual registration players that have come in from the local
THOUSANDS of Cumbrians are in need of support because they are the main carer for a loved one. The hidden problem has been highlighted after the county council said it was aware of 12,000 people with care responsibilities. But it estimates there
IT HAS been a regular refrain of your letter pages over the last three-and-a-half years that those who voted to remain in the EU should accept the result of the vote and come together or make peace with those who voted to leave. It is a commonplace
THE heartbroken family of PC Nick Dumphreys led tributes to the popular officer, who was also a deeply loved husband and father. In a statement, his family said: “Nick was a kind and loving husband and father. “He was a larger-than-life character
A BARROW school has cooked up a socially-minded contribution to a young enterprise scheme. Newbarns Primary School teamed up with Carlisle-based Orian Solutions Limited to feed the homeless and help sharpen students’ business acumen, as part of
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
COUNCILLORS have agreed to provide £16,402 to a Barrow support group. Barrow Borough Council's executive committee voted to provide the top-up funding to Women's Community Matters at a meeting this month. The money will be used over the next
SOME of the police officers who responded to a fatal police car crash on the M6 were colleagues of the officer who died, it has been confirmed. Cumbria police confirmed that Police Constable Nick Dumphreys, 47, died at the scene. The officer
Snow is falling on the M6 and motorists are asked to take care. Drivers are using two lanes on the main route through Cumbria between junction 41 and 42. Hazardous driving conditions have been reported on Kirkstone Pass between Townhead Brow
POLICE have released CCTV images after a burglary at a shop in Grange. Detectives want to speak to the man pictured after a large quantity of jewellery was taken from The Curiosity Shop on Main Street at around 2pm on January 25. Anyone with
A MUM-OF-FIVE is pleading with local landlords to throw open their doors after claiming her rented home is so poor it is affecting the health of her children. Tracy Bailey, 30, said her family is ‘living in hell’ in their home in Ainslie Street
A BREXIT themed celebration is to go ahead to mark the momentous occasion. The party has been organised by Barrow and Furness UKIP Chairman Colin Rudd to celebrate the UK's departure from the EU. Mr Rudd said: "Friday's party will celebrate
PARKSIDE Academy’s reception class has been immersing itself in the Chinese culture recently, as schoolchildren celebrated the New Year in style. The children really enjoyed this and had a ‘fantastic’ week learning all about the Chinese New Year
Nostalgia Tuesday JANUARY 28 - Use 9 pic 300 word template Text for Spread on Coronation Hall events Headline: Chances offered to enjoy a coffee and support good causes in new event series Strapline: Everything from theatre groups to a Guide's
THE mayor’s “zero cuts” budget has been unanimously approved by Copeland council’s cross-party executive, winning praise from the leaders of the main political parties. Tory David Moore and Labour’s Michael McVeigh both endorsed the plans which
The boss of a South Lakes accountancy firm has urged anyone who needs to carry out a self assessment tax return to make it a priority. Paul Hornby, the managing director of JF Hornby & Co in Ulverston, said anyone who falls into the self assessment
The Barrow Town Centre Deal Board has elected BAE Systems’ chief infrastructure officer as its chairman. Steve Cole, who is responsible for businesses sites, facilities and IT assets in the defence giant’s maritime division was unveiled at the first
A MOTHER'S union group have once again been successful in applying for a grant to provide new toys for the family and visitors area at Haverigg Prison. Carlisle Diocese Mother's Union made the application for £500 to The Entertainer Shop. The
An event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day was hosted by the Lake District Paradise Project at Windermere Library. The event was held to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz and the subsequent arrival in the Lake District
A DROP-IN advice session for Walney Island residents has been organised for Saturday, February 1 at the refurbished Round House community hub on Biggar Bank. Walney Labour county councillors Frank Cassidy and Mel Worth will be on hand to deal with
Barrow Island Coach Joe Elliott was more than pleased with his side despite York Acorn going into the next round of the Corals Challenge cup. Away from home, Island were up against a York side that won promotion to the Premier Division of the National
A SCHOOL is launching a First Holy Communion programme which already has several children signed up. St Pius X Catholic Primary School has seen several children sign up for the First Holy Communion Programme which will begin with an enrolment.
CROWDS of people came together to watch the annual duck race which raised hundreds of pounds for charity. Grasmere's annual duck race saw visitors and the local community come together for a great cause. The event, which was hosted at The Wordsworth
FIFTY red roses were distributed as part of a poignant commemoration event for Holocaust Memorial Day Roses became a symbol of remembrance of the women held in Ravensbruck concentration camp, and the 50 people who attended the event were each presented
Cumbrian constituencies which turned Conservative at the last election could be about to lose council funding, as new analysis shows the Government may be rewarding its traditional south east power base. An estimated 37 of the 50 new Tory MPs –
SCENES from two BBC Holocaust memorial programmes broadcast last night were filmed at a south Cumbrian school. Windermere School was featured on two shows which focused on the Windermere Boys, a group of 300 Jewish children who settled in the Lake
It was crunch time at the Roose Cons Club as the Navy Club needed a win to keep them in joint position at the top of the darts table in the Barrow Friday League. They managed six good wins with captain Ian Large (100) leading the way with a win
Borehamwood. An awayday to strike apathy deep into the heart of our away support. If you are going to miss one, this is it. The town itself is a satellite packed with characterless outlets and utterly indifferent to their own football club, who
The team at Cumbria’s Hawkshead Relish have been shortlisted in the Countryside Alliance Awards. Now in their 15th year, the awards are an annual celebration of British food and farming, enterprise and heritage. Hawkshead Relish has been nominated
A FREE-RANGE egg farm which was suspended yesterday over “appalling” footage filmed at the site supplied eggs to top supermarkets while promising to be “committed to higher welfare”. Hoads Farm near Rye supplied several major stores including Sainsbury
A CORONER will hold an inquest following the death of a 50-year-old man from Barrow. Derek John Mould died in Barrow on November 9 in 2018. Dr Nicholas Shaw will hold an inquest at Barrow Town Hall on Wednesday February 5 at 11am. The inquest
BARROW council's finance documents have revealed the highest and lowest paid employees. The council's executive committee will be asked to approve financial documents at a meeting next week. The budget includes details of the three highest paid
BARROW is again set to play its part in sheltering refugees after the council agreed to help Syrian families fleeing the war-torn country. At a meeting of Barrow Borough Council’s housing management forum, councillors heard that in 2015 the authority
A MAN has been told to carry out community service after committing a public order offence. Raymond Rigby, of Inglewhite in Skelmersdale, pleaded guilty to causing Charlotte Burgess harassment, alarm or distress in Bowness on November 14. On
POLICE are operating a mobile speed camera on the A590 today. In an effort to tackle speeding, police are deploying their speed camera vans at a number of locations in Cumbria. One van will be in place on a section of the A590 between Newby Bridge
A BARROW man has been ordered to pay more than £200 after sending a grossly offensive message. Dean Richard Fawcett, of Cross Street in Barrow, pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on Friday. The
A FUNDRAISER is set to take place in Dalton. The Furness Parkinson's Support Group is hosting a dance and pie and pea supper at Dalton Cricket Club on Friday April 3 from 7pm. The event will include a raffle and an auction. Tickets cost £10
A HISTORIC Dalton store which has been run by the same family for over a century has been reduced in price. Brizzolari's in Market Street was put on the market after the cafe shut up shop in October 2018. The shop has been owned by the same family
CHAOS was caused in Barrow after a member of the public called the police after spotting what he thought was a gorilla was on the loose. The police arrived in Iron Works Road to find it was actually a man dressed as a gorilla to promote a bingo
KIRKSTONE Pass has been closed because of snow. Police have closed the road because of safety fears.
CUMBRIA Tourism has seen a marked increase in visitors looking for sustainable travel options and holiday experiences. This motivation is particularly strong in the younger ‘millennial’ visitor demographic but is a growing trend for all visitors
AT this time of year, many people will be brightening up the dark winter days by booking a getaway they can look forward to. And the good news for UK holidaymakers heading overseas is that some could see their spending money go further this year
Aries (Mar21/Apr20) If you’re going to emerge from a place of obscurity, you must get an advanced education. Getting a scholarship from a religious, cultural or government institution is possible, but it will require filling out extensive paperwork
Tributes have been pouring in for the police officer who died on the M6 on Sunday. THE heartbroken family of PC Nick Dumphreys yesterday led tributes to the popular officer, who was also a deeply loved husband and father. In a statement, his
BARROW schoolchildren have heard about ways to reduce their parents' carbon footprint. Alison Coward, an environmental health officer at Barrow council, spoke to pupils at St Pius' X School about 'idling' - running a vehicle's engine when it is
Barrow AFC are hoping midfielder Tom White will have fully recovered from the virus that laid him low last week by the time they line up against Solihull Moors tonight. White had to struggle through last Saturday's 1-1 draw at Boreham Wood, where
Barrow AFC will finally get one of their games in hand out of the way tonight when they head to Solihull Moors and manager Ian Evatt is determined not to let what is a big opportunity pass them by. Should the Bluebirds pick up the win at Damson
Our visitors certainly hopped into action for Australia and the Animal Rescue Collective this weekend! On Saturday and Sunday we opened up the doors to Safari Zoo for free admission to everyone who donated £5 to the Australia fund in aid of the
Ultimate Events UK are bringing two spectacular shows to The Forum, Barrow. The first of the two shows, The Greatest Family Show, will start at 2pm this Saturday. The Ultimate Events UK mascots will meet and greet the entire family. Watch
Barrow Island’s first tilt at the Coral Challenge Cup in 15 years came to an end last Saturday, as they were defeated 34-14 by York Acorn in the second round. Island, who play two divisions lower than their hosts in the National Conference League
British Legion A are in a dominant position at the top of the snooker league table in the Barrow Friday League after going three points clear with a 3-0 away win against the Barrow Football Supporters Club. Their captain John Tyerman leading the
A COUNCILLOR has urged Cumbria County Council to review its policy on coaches using country lanes following an incident involving children which he said could have been fatal. A coach reportedly collided with a stone wall at the junction between
Eddie Jones has warned France their youth policy could backfire in Paris on Sunday when England plan to launch their Six Nations with a display of ‘brutal physicality’. New Les Bleus coach Fabien Galthie named 19 uncapped players in an initial 42
A MAIN road in Barrow is set to be closed for three weeks while repairs are carried out to a railway bridge. Network Rail has requested the closure of Greengate Street from Monday March 2 until Friday March 27. Network Rail said the road closure
A SCHOOL has celebrated being praised by Ofsted inspectors. George Romney Junior School was given a ‘good’ rating following an inspection before Christmas. The report said: “Pupils are well behaved, polite and considerate. “They meet the high
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A CUMBRIA school is using an online charity to raise money for new equipment. Leven Valley C of E Primary School is currently raising funds to purchase a sportswall and playhouse for the playground. The school are using School Angel, the charity
THE head of a masonic group welcomed a high ranking mason from West Lancashire to his last meeting in charge to commemorate the occasion. At his final meeting as the head of Dalton in Furness Freemasons lodge David Wilson welcomed Tony Harrison
BARROW is about to get a new Indian restaurant. Barrow Indian Cuisine, at 52 Cavendish Street, is set to open its doors to the public this week. The newest addition to the town’s choice of Asian cuisine replaces another Indian restaurant, called
