A five-year-old from Barrow made scones for local firefighters to thank them for helping to keep everyone safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Chetwynde School Abigail Robertson baked the batch of sultana and cherry scones and wanted to give some
ASKAM Rugby League Club have gone above and beyond to show their appreciation for the NHS. Groundsmen took advantage of the suspended season to say thank you to local healthcare workers. Lines have been painted on the club's pitch with 'NHS
Tesco has ramped up its home delivery and Click & Collect services after a surge in demand in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Home delivery and click and collect slots at both Asda and Tesco stores in Barrow have been fully booked up for
NINE more deaths were announced at Cumbria healthcare trusts today as a result of Coronavirus (Covid-19). They come during the biggest single-day death toll, as a further 367 people were reported to have lost their lives after contracting Covid-
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Cumbria has risen to 380 - an increase of 40 on yesterday's figures. Released by Public Health England, the figures mean the rise in the number of cases has fallen for the second day running. March
A BARROW woman is in critical condition following a crash. Police are appealing for potential witnesses to a one vehicle road traffic collision on Sunday March 15 at 6.20pm on the A5087 Coastroad between Conishead Priory and Bardsea Village.
Tourism businesses are being praised for adapting their usual practices in efforts to help residents and workers across the county who are being affected by COVID-19. Cumbria Tourism is working around the clock to support attractions, accommodation
BOOTHS has launched a community delivery service to help those in need during the Covid-19 crisis. Booths, which has a supermarket in Oubas Hill, Ulverston, has launched a next day delivery service to help the elderly and isolated to access key
BARROW Island residents fear motorists will ‘run amok’ with no parking wardens policing the streets during the coronavirus lockdown. For more than a decade shipyard employees and residents have fought over Barrow Island’s on-street parking spaces
Businesses are being urged to ensure they do not miss out on vital grants to help them through the coronavirus crisis. The Government is offering £10,000 grants to any business in premises with a rateable value up to £15,000, and £25,000 grants
There are some community issues that could be considered evergreen. Even in these trying times, bins, potholes, and parking can be a huge nuisance if things start going wrong in a community. Luckily, our local authorities have been excellent
Businesses in South Lakeland have received £1 million in grants to help them through the coronavirus crisis. The Government is offering £10,000 grants to any business in premises with a rateable value up to £15,000, and £25,000 grants to businesses
The Government has issued a call for urgent support from businesses to aid its ramped-up response to the coronavirus pandemic. In a post on its website the Government said it was looking for businesses from a wide spectrum of industries to assist
People are being urged to buy vouchers to use at their favourite businesses and help keep them going during the coronavirus crisis. Creative agency Hotfoot Design, in Lancaster, and gift voucher platform Regalo are offering free online gift voucher
CUMBRIA has seen a surge in Covid-19 deaths, with 38 fatalities now formally reported by the two NHS trusts that operate hospitals in the county. Figures compiled by Health Service Journal (HSJ) show that there have now been 18 deaths at North Cumbria
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is calling for improved chimney fire safety awareness following a spate of incidents. CFRS is urging homeowners to get their chimneys swept by an approved sweep to prevent chimney damage, and in the worst cases
A total of 1,789 UK patients have now died due to coronavirus - an increase of 381 on the previous 24-hour period. Released by the Department of Health and Social Care shortly after 3.30pm (March 31), figures also show as of 9am today, a total of
Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Wolves have all been handed fines by UEFA relating to incidents in their most recent European outings. Liverpool have been fined 3,250 euros (£2,881) for the setting off of fireworks
United Utilities staff are continuing to keep the North West’s water running during the current Covid-19 crisis. The Government has officially designated water and sewerage workers as ‘key workers’ in a critical public service – and as a result
AN emergency road closure has been put in place on a Barrow road due to a sewer collapse. Emergency repair works are currently being undertaken on Allison Street in Barrow after a sewer pipe collapsed. The road is currently closed and is scheduled
CUMBRIA Fire & Rescue Service is offering advice to businesses to help them protect premises while they are closed due to coronavirus. Businesses can protect their property by taking the following actions: 1. Turn off and unplug electrical equipment
AN adorable little girl from Ulverston wrote a letter to the postman and care home residents 'to make them smile'. Daisy-Mae Wilcox, of Hest View Road, decided to write the letters because of the current coronavirus lockdown. The six-year-old
CARE home bosses are urging vulnerable people to stay away after suspected cases of coronavirus among residents. The Old Vicarage Care Home in Grange is warning volunteers that offered to help within the care home but may also be unwell, elderly
AN MP has demanded immediate government intervention as fears that personal protective equipment in Cumbria’s care homes is set to run out by the end of the week. South Lakes MP Tim Farron said there are huge fears among people working in social
Fuel prices have had their biggest weekly fall since current records began, figures show. Government data revealed the average cost of a litre of petrol was £1.12 on Monday, compared with £1.20 seven days earlier. Diesel fell from £1.23 to £1.19
If isolation means your locks are already out of control, it might be time to take matters into your own hands, says Prudence Wade. The coronavirus crisis has brought with it a whole range of small, unexpected difficulties. And one question a lot
A Cumbrian legal firm has been instrumental in a major takeover deal. The corporate team at Burnetts, which has offices in Carlisle, Penrith and Cockermouth, advised a long-standing client on a reverse takeover, which was listed on the London Stock
People should only leave their home to go shopping once a week as part of the restrictions imposed to combat Covid-19, a Cabinet minister has said. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps suggested Britons should only buy the essentials in their once-weekly
Ministers are being urged to release prisoners during the coronavirus pandemic, after Northern Ireland signalled it would let out more than 10 per cent of those behind bars. Pressure is being put on Justice Secretary Robert Buckland to allow convicted
MORE than 80 Cumbria County Council employees are suspected of having contracted coronavirus. The authority released the figures to The Mail as it looks to consolidate services and respond to the challenge of supporting key workers across the county
After a career spanning decades as Britain's most successful ever 110-metre men's hurdler, you'd forgive Colin Jackson if he were to slow down a bit in his 50s, but he's as energetic and effervescent as ever. He won two World Championships and a
THE family of a headteacher who died after being treated for coronavirus have paid tribute to her. Wendy Jacobs, the head of Roose Primary School, has been described as an 'incredible woman' following her death at Furness General Hospital. The
A MAJOR push to promote the Northern Powerhouse at one of the world’s largest property exhibitions will now have to wait until next year after organisers pulled the plug due to the coronavirus pandemic. MIPIM, which bills itself as the world’s leading
RESIDENTS are urged to be patient and kind to Barrow’s dedicated streetcare teams as they continue refuse collection services across the borough. The teams are facing a series of challenges as they get to grips with changing staff levels and busy
A POLICE officer who posted sensitive information on Facebook thought it was in the public domain and was helping to fight crime. PC Stuart Ayling was sanctioned by a police misconduct panel after he posted information about a group of criminals
IT is now almost 30 years since a school’s pioneering Basement Bar got the £40,000 it needed to create a popular venue serving soft drinks to Furness teenagers. The non-alcoholic bar at Alfred Barrow School, Barrow, reached its cash target in September
AS THE public makes the best of lockdown in the Lake District and police urge people to stay indoors, it is important to remember certain beauty spots can still be enjoyed - from the comfort of the sofa. From webcams to 360-degree tours, many locations
Leisa Walker-Denmark said: “Well I have my own thoughts on this. I have been isolating because of a very tight chest, shortness of breath and slight temperature and sore throat. No prolonged cough and of course with no testing for mere mortals without
UP to 20 pubs in Barrow, Dalton and Ulverston could close as a result of coronavirus, an industry leader has said. Pubs were ordered to close two weeks ago as part of stringent rules aimed at slowing the spread of the deadly disease. With the
WINDERMERE Lake Cruises has been nominated for a prestigious group travel award – a timely boost for morale across the whole tourism sector around the lake. The attraction has made the shortlist for the ‘Best Canal or Riverboat Operator for Groups
One of South Lakeland’s biggest employers says it is doing everything it can to protect staff as it continues work during the coronavirus pandemic. James Cropper Plc, in Burneside, near Kendal, manufactures high-quality paper and highly advanced
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to the scene after a blaze started in a chimney. Crews went out to a house in Bootle near Millom after the chimney set alight. The firefighters used a hose reel as well as chimney rods to extinguish the fire. In tackling
HEALTH chiefs are still working hard to expand the county’s capacity to offer ‘critical care’ to the most seriously ill Covid-19 patients as case numbers continue rising, says Cumbria’s Public Health Director Colin Cox. The number of confirmed cases
A PUB has donated nearly 200kg of supplies to a foodbank amid the coronavirus crisis. The Farmers Arms in Baycliff has given the mammoth amount of goods to Ulverston foodbank to help alleviate demand. Ulverston foodbank took to social media to
Police forces have been told to be "consistent" over their handling of new powers to enforce the Covid-19 lockdown. It comes following criticism of how some have been applying the powers, which include fines and arrests, brought in after the Government
8:08pm Today's NHS figures showed a dramatic rise in the number of Cumbria deaths. Full story here.
Boris Johnson will chair a meeting of his Cabinet by videolink as he continues to self-isolate in Downing Street after testing positive for coronavirus, amid growing pressure to get more protective equipment to health workers. The Prime Minister
BARROW police have ramped up efforts to ensure residents are socially isolating after breaking up a kick-about in the park. Officers are warning residents to “stay at home” after they caught a group of boys playing football in Barrow Park. Officers
Well, the zoo is certainly a lot quieter over this past week but rest assured the team are still giving each and every one of our residents the care, love and attention they both need and deserve. First up this week we are asking for a wee bit of
Dear Editor The National Police Federation Chairman has expressed concerns in the press that the reputation of the police could be damaged by the necessary enforcement of measures to combat Covid 10. While we understand his concerns because policing
A WHOLESALER is now delivering to Furness with a new click and collect. McClures in Windermere will drop off items to customers on a weekly basis. They can be collected every Thursday at The Square in Broughton and to Poppies in Ulverston in
A LAKES distillery is in high spirits after securing a multi-million-pound facility. The Lakes Distillery has received a £3.5m asset-based lending facility from Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance to help it triple the number of litres of alcohol
AN AWARD-winning gin distillery has donated its first batch of hand sanitisers to St Mary’s Hospice. Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston recently announced it has switched from manufacturing gin to hand gel to help prioritise safety and community needs
ANIMAL rescue service RSPCA is appealing to the public to donate vital funds to allow its rescue teams to remain on the front line. Since the Coronavirus crisis deepened at the start of march - the charity's animal cruelty line has received almost
A CARER took extreme steps to protect herself from coronavirus during a trip to a Barrow supermarket. Elisabeth Ashleigh, from Bardsea Bird Sanctuary, decided to take these drastic measures when taking a trip to Aldi in Barrow in order to keep herself
Aries (Mar21/Apr20) Your playful mood makes this an excellent time for virtual socialising. An online virtual get together will be lots of fun; everyone will be drawn to your words like a magnet. You’ll love entertaining the group with hilarious stories
THE shutdown to the rugby league season has left many clubs on a financial tightrope, and has led to talks of restructuring the current system. Tony Smith, coach at Hull KR, has spoken out recently about how the break could be a chance to reset
A SINGER is reaching international audiences through her daily concerts - set her back garden. Fiona Hanlon has been performing concerts from her garden in Grange with her guitar every day for the past week in a bid to ‘bring more positivity’ to
There has been almost a 50 per cent rise in just a few days in the number of people being treated for coronavirus in England's hospitals, according to new figures. Sir Simon Stevens, chief executive of NHS England, said on Friday that more than
Worried how coronavirus could affect your mortgage payments, loans and investments? Vicky Shaw finds out. The spread of coronavirus is causing many big financial worries for people, on top of health concerns. People's pensions, incomes and insurance
1 Three people reported for having a house party despite restrictions on public gatherings 2 Woman takes extra precaution when shopping 3 Another Covid-19 death at Morecambe Bay Trust 4 The schools in Barrow, Dalton, Askam and Ulverston to
MANUFACTURING giant Kimberly-Clark is seeking to recruit new employees for its Barrow mill amid the Coronavirus crisis. The virus, which led to mass panic buying of toilet rolls across the nation, has led Kimberly-Clark to accelerate its production
The government has announced strict new measures for tackling coronavirus. So we're now pretty much in lockdown in an effort to beat coronavirus. Boris Johnson announced on Monday night that we're only allowed to leave the house for the following
BUSINESSES and individuals have pulled together in a time of crisis to support members of the NHS. Charlotte Millis, owner of CM Home Fragrances, from Barrow, raised £1,125 after organising a raffle. The money was put towards food and drink for
GAIN access to free eBooks, magazines, audio books and more, with help from Cumbria libraries. The Cumbria County Council website allows Cumbria Library Service members to borrow up to six eBooks and six audiobooks at any one time. The books
We have some brilliant supporters, and one of them is Simon Bullock, who reached for the razor and removed his 10-year-old beard and raised more than £2,000 for GNAAS. Simon is a senior paramedic in the rapid assessment treatment area at the Cumberland
We are currently living in uncertain times but in light of the ever-evolving situation surrounding the coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent response to it, we would like to reassure the public that the critical care teams from the Great North Air
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