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Toronto Wolfpack's Canadian Super League launch is on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Wolfpack, in their first season in rugby league's top flight, have played the first six games of the season in England, as is customary due to the availability

A MOTORIST has been charged with seven speeding offences in Barrow. Sorin Benjamin Jacob will appear at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on June 1. The 25-year-old, of Lyndhurst Road in Oldham, has been charged with driving over 30mph in Salthouse

A HOME fragrance firm has made a staggering 10,000 hand sanitisers for NHS staff. Wax Lyrical in Lindal has provided the sanitisers for workers at the Morecambe Bay health trust who are working tirelessly to help patients through the coronavirus

STUDENTS and staff at the University of Cumbria’s Ambleside campus are throwing lifelines to struggling communities threatened by coronavirus. Campus director, Professor Lois Mansfield, said in these extraordinary times there was a big need to pull

ST Mary's Hospice is set to lose up to £200,000 because of the coronavirus pandemic. All services and facilities at the Ulverston-based hospice are currently under review in response to the lockdown. Face-to-face Living Well and Bereavement services

FACING weeks and potentially months of being housebound is a daunting prospect for many of us. But, since the government announced lockdown measures last week, a number of health, fitness and community support groups across Furness have collaborated

SOME people have a very loose understanding of what the word 'emergency' means. At the moment, centres such as the Barrow and District Support Hub run by Age UK and St Mary's Hospice are tantamount to an emergency service - a lifeline to many just

A HELPLINE set up by CancerCare to provide support to people isolated by the coronavirus outbreak has received more than 100 calls for help in just one week. The charity, which provides free professional counselling and therapy for people affected

People are being reminded that not all businesses need to close during the coronavirus crisis, but that those that operate must obey rules around social distancing. Assistant Chief Constable Andrew Slattery, chair of the Cumbria Strategic Co-ordination

An accountancy firm is celebrating having a record number of trainees working at the business. JF Hornby and Co, in Ulverston, has seven trainee chartered accountants at the business - more than at any other time in its history. The company is

A PUBLIC health chief has sought to explain why Cumbria appears to have one of the country's highest Covid-19 infection rates as new figures confirmed 49 people have died at hospitals run by the two NHS trusts which operate in the county. The most

Eleven new Covid-19 deaths have been confirmed by bosses at NHS Cumbrian hospital trusts, as the latest government figures show that the last 24 hours have seen the daily death toll rise to 563. It is yet another grim record for the country's 24

A further six people have died from coronavirus it has been announced today. Aaron Cummins, Chief Executive, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust said: "We can confirm that, sadly, a further six patients have died who tested

ONE of the new armed military police officers at the shipyard has urged others to apply. The Ministry of Defence is recruiting firearms officers to police the Barrow site. Ben, one of the new recruits, has taken part in a recruitment campaign

THE sentencing of a Broughton child sex offender has been delayed a second time because of coronavirus. Paul Fox, of Broughton Park, went on trial earlier this month accused of seven offences including two counts of rape, two counts of engaging

Covid-19 has seen a rise of more than 500 deaths in the last 24 hours. The coronavirus outbreak has now claimed the lives of 2,352 people. The latest update for Covid-19 fatalities in the UK have just been confirmed by the Department of Health

Players should be the first to bear the economic burden caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said. Tottenham announced on Tuesday that they were looking to take advantage of the Government’s coronavirus job retention

THE Great North Air Ambulance is continuing its rescue mission across the region despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus outbreak. The charity said its doctor and paramedic teams were being deployed to incidents in the same way as usual.

More than £3 million has been awarded to 245 businesses in Copeland affected by coronavirus. Government grants of £25,000 are being awarded to businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sector, dependant on rateable value. These businesses

Work will begin today to transform Furness Academy into additional NHS bed capacity. The work is being led locally by agencies in Cumbria working as part of the Local Resilience Forum. Andrew Slattery, Assistant Chief Constable and Chair of

A SOUTH Lakes MP has called for the virtual recall of parliament. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined calls from MPs across the political spectrum for parliament to be virtually recalled so MPs can continue to represent their constituents during

SECURITY guards will man the doors at Furness General Hospital to stop anyone other than NHS workers from gaining access. With hospitals across the UK under increasing pressure because of the coronavirus pandemic local sites are adding security

YOUNGSTERS will receive free school meals delivered to the doorstep throughout the holidays, catering bosses have said. Ulverston-based Orian is now providing free meals to all pupils - including to schools which aren't currently supplied by the

'THIS is not a joke,' - that was the emotional message of the family of a man who has died of coronavirus as they urged people to stay at home. Adrian Davis-Johnston, grandson of Allan Davis-Johnston, 81, who died from the virus on Saturday, said

A CHEER for shop workers and delivery drivers which reflects the NHS ‘clap for carers’ is planned for tomorrow. People who work in our supermarkets and essential shops are being given a public share of gratitude after the popularity of last Thursday

BINGO nights, DJ sets, live quizzes and more are all promised on Barrow’s newest isolation party page. Score a winning ticket in a raffle or take part in a virtual pub quiz - all from the comfort of your own home on the Facebook page known as Isolation

A PAIR of breeding ospreys has returned to a south Cumbria nature reserve prompting hopes that chicks will once again hatch there. Blue 35 and her mate White YW returned to Foulshaw Moss, near Lindale, on Thursday and Friday last week. It followed

A training specialist says the UK lockdown could help people improve their job prospects. PHX Training, which has centres in Workington, Carlisle and Barrow, is offering free online courses. Offered as part of the Government’s adult education

IT is now almost 20 years since the first Ulverston Walking Festival encouraged people of all ages and all levels of fitness to explore the town and countryside with expert guides. This year's festival, now called Ulverston WalkFest, was due to

WORK will begin today to transform leisure centres into additional NHS bed capacity. The work is being led locally by agencies in Cumbria working as part of the Local Resilience Forum. Andrew Slattery, Assistant Chief Constable and chair of the

WORK is to begin to transform leisure centres into additional NHS bed capacity. The work, which begins today, is being led locally by agencies in Cumbria working as part of the Local Resilience Forum. It has not yet been confirmed where in

Mobile network EE has pledged to give free calls, texts and data to its disabled and vulnerable customers during the UK lockdown. To keep customers who qualify in touch with loved ones - plus essential services - the network has said it will give

The UK remains under a three-week lockdown with strict social distancing measures in an bid to slow the spread of coronavirus. While the lockdown has only been in place for a just over a week, the virus outbreak does appear to be “slowing”, a leading

UK lockdown rules came into force last week to stop people leaving the house without a good reason, but that hasn’t stopped some people. While the majority of people are obeying the instruction to stay at home and save lives, others have been out

SEVERAL supermarkets have come under fire after one single mum claimed a branch of Aldi stopped her from entering with her five-year-old son in tow. Multiple similar posts subsequently appeared from other angry parents claiming to have been told

FIREFIGHTERS have warned landowners not to start fires in these 'challenging and unprecedented times'. Three fire crews from Ulverston and Millom, a wildfire unit, Landrover and a fire manager were called to Kirkby Moor outside Ulverston at 12.20pm

THE Bluebirds’ season remains up in the air after the National League was indefinitely suspended due to the coronavirus crisis. Barrow AFC’s manager Ian Evatt said the club was still awaiting a decision on whether or not the club would be promoted

A CHARITY for people with terminal illnesses has pledged to support additional dying patients across Cumbria to help relieve pressure on NHS during the coronavirus crisis. Marie Curie is geared up to care for additional patients at the end of life

LAKES Parade store in Barrow is helping its customers by taking orders over the phone for fresh produce. The store is placing orders for fruit and vegetables, meats, bread, milk and eggs. The fruit and vegetables, as well as the bread milk and

Drug cheats are being warned to not expect a soft touch during the coronavirus pandemic. UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) chief Nicole Sapstead has warned potential drugs cheats that reduced testing does not mean they can get away with doping. UKAD has

A WEST End hit show that was heading to The Forum in Barrow has been rescheduled for May 20 next year due to the current covid-19 crisis. A spokesperson for Whitney - Queen of the Night, which celebrates the life of Whitney Houston, said: “We apologise

AIRLINES have ground to a halt in the UK as coronavirus keeps holidaymakers at home in their droves. More than 90 per cent of passenger airlines have been grounded in Britain, it was revealed on Tuesday. Easyjet has taken its entire fleet of

Young Bluebirds fans are being encouraged to get creative for a new Barrow AFC competition. Fans of the club who may be yearning for their football fix can now design their own dream Barrow shirt, and can win prizes in the process. As first prize

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

AS the UK lockdown continues I think it’s important for your readers to learn how they can be talking to kids about COVID-19. It’s imperative to keep a balance of helping children understand the facts, as well as providing emotional support, and

MAJOR retailers have issued product recalls on hash browns, vegetable lasagne and superglue. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has allowed the public to shop for essential items as little as possible, and urged people to stay at home where possible.

Aries (Mar21/Apr20) Beware of lording your power over others. Just because you have more influence does not mean you are superior. Make an extra effort to connect with people who are struggling. By praising their contributions and encouraging their

CUMBRIA has seen a surge in deaths caused by Covid-19 with 38 fatalities now reported by the two NHS trusts which have hospitals in the county. Updated figures seen by The Mail reveal that at the NHS trust which runs Furness General Hospital, 20

THE farming industry will emerge from the coronavirus pandemic 'stronger', a local farmer believes. Urswick sheep farmer James Airey, who is also a local councillor, has spoken about the disease's impact on local farming. The outbreak comes at

A NEW emergency support service for people at high risk of becoming seriously ill due to coronavirus has been launched. Cumbria County Council has been working with district councils, Cumbria CVS, Cumbria Community Foundation, community and voluntary

A HUB set up to help vulnerable people during the coronavirus crisis has received inappropriate calls for help including advice on where to buy a hot tub. A warning has been issued by Age UK in Barrow after it set up the hub alongside St Mary's

Children across England who normally receive free school meals will be given a £15 supermarket voucher while schools are shut during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's everything you need to know. How will the vouchers work? As reported by Schools

AS we head into a second week of lockdown, many families are starting to wonder what will happen to their summer holiday bookings. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is currently advising against all non-essential travel to every country

We held our weekly board meeting as a conference call last Wednesday and it was very productive. We didn’t get as much waffle as we do when we sit face to face and we were over and done relatively quickly. Our main focus, as ever, was financial.

A FESTIVE favourite has taken a break from making toys to spread a goodwill message to children in isolation. Nanny Elf, who can usually be found in December at Barrow and District Disability Association’s Christmas Grotto, has sent a message out

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Sharron Peachey-vickers said: "Sorry but if people still don't get this then lock them up. I live on St Luke's Street, the footfall hasn't really changed - scary." Barbara Knagg said: "If people are not going to abide by the rules set out to help

This week your questions are answered by Aaron Cummins, Chief Executive Officer, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Q. WHAT is the criteria for staying at home during coronavirus (COVID-19)? Current advice from Public

Q. I can’t afford to pay my Council Tax as I have been financially affected by the virus. What help is available? If your income has reduced you may be eligible for certain benefits including Council Tax Reduction. We can also reduce the monthly