Controversial political activist Tommy Robinson has once again attended a protest in Barrow. Cars gathered in the car park and beeped their horns, while one woman entertained the crowd with renditons of Adele and Keane songs. The participants
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POLICE are investigating an incident of indecent exposure on Abbey Road – near Dane Avenue - in Barrow. The incident occurred on Saturday May 30 at around 5:40pm. The man, thought to be in his twenties, is described as being white, tall, of slim
A Cumbrian foam specialist has been turning its attention to making face masks during the coronavirus outbreak. Polyurethane engineers Urofoam, based in Askam, near Barrow, have developed a new product called Dropstop which can be worn to guard
Have you lost someone in the Furness area that was close to you? The idea is to give grieving familes and friends the opportunity to celebrate the life and achievements of those nearest to us. The information used in these obituaries will be
A SPORTS club has had to lock its gates after dozens of youths left litter and helium canisters on its field. Duddon Sports and Social Club in Askam have had to close their field after helium cylinders, balloons, cans and other rubbish were found
LOCAL leaders have praised the amazing community response to developing Cumbria’s four Community Recovery Centres - from the teams that built the centres to the generous volunteers willing and trained to staff them. Work on the centres took place
A WOMAN has been convicted of being drunk and disorderly at a railway station. Leia Marrion Hoggarth, of Hartington Street in Barrow, admitted the charge when she appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The court heard the
AN INQUEST is due to take place following the death of a man from Barrow. Anthony Slone, 81, died in Barrow on January 11, 2020. The hearing will look into how his death came to be by going through evidence provided by the relevant parties involved
1. No. Sixty Two, Barrow. Opened on Scott Street by Katie Park and Michelle Chapman in September 2010, No. Sixty Two offers cuts and colours for both men and women, as well waxing and nail services. Ann Sedgwick has proven to be a real favourite
THE ROYAL College of Nurses is urging the Government to reimburse tuition fees for nurses serving on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic. In a major boost for our campaign to win a fair deal for student nurses the RCN has made fresh calls
ACTORS of the Walney Junior Amateur Operatic Society gathered to put on their renditions of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz and the Adventures of Peter Pan. The Mail, in its Friday October 12th, 1991 edition, reported: “The young actors of Barrow in
Calling all parents in the Furness area! Have you recently been blessed with a new arrival in your life? We would love you to send us photos of your little bundles of joy, or if you know of any family or friends who have welcomed a newborn into
FIREFIGHTERS from Cumbria have been helping to tackle large moorland wildfires in neighbouring Lancashire and South Yorkshire over the past week as part of an emergency response. They have been working alongside colleagues from several other Fire
A COMPETITION to get the community creative is coming to an end this week. Inspired by the empty billboards in town, the 'Eight words for Barrow’ project is asking residents to add words and thoughts to them, activating a virtual conversation amongst
RESCUERS attended to a woman with a suspected ankle fracture on a Lake District fell yesterday. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team (CMRT) was called out to the incident just below the summit of the Old Man of Coniston at around 1pm. A CMRT spokesman
AN MP is urging litter louts to respect the countryside. Working with Cumbria Constabulary, Copeland MP Trudy Harrison has contacted town and parish councils and the Lake District National Park in order to work collaboratively to improve the situation
SCORES of fast food fans were lovin’ it as McDonald’s reopened its drive-thru for the first time since the country went into lockdown. Motorists queued in their numbers around Hollywood Park, eager to their hands on a Big Mac. Lines of cars snaked
A MAN is to be sentenced by a judge for the illegal possession of two guns and ammunition following an incident at his elderly parents’ South Cumbria home. Police had appealed for the public’s help to trace Brian Capstick after officers were contacted
THE tragic death of an octogenarian after he was ‘attacked’ by a herd of cows in the Yorkshire Dales has led to renewed calls for vigilance and caution around livestock. A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said emergency services were called out
‘HAVE some respect’ was the message coming from the region’s tourist hotspots following reports of litter, fires, inconsiderate parking and large gatherings during blazing hot weather. And at Devil’s Bridge in Kirkby Lonsdale, crowds of people were
BARROW Council has given the go-ahead to new developments. Planners have approved proposals put forward in regards to two shops in Dalton Permission was granted for a new shop front for Dalton Laundry. A new front for the neighbouring Odette
BEACHGOERS heading to enjoy the sunshine have been warned a potentially deadly fish could be lurking in the sand. The weever fish, which have venomous spines on their first dorsal fins and gills, have been known to cause heart attacks and anaphylactic
A STAFF member has devoted her time to keeping volunteers safe by making PPE for stretchers. Megan Dixon, development co-ordinator of KS3 design technology and STEM at Ulverston Victoria High School, has devoted herself to helping protect key workers
THE stunning weather from last week allowed The Mail Camera Club member to capture some stunning images of Furness area landmarks. From a beautiful sunset to an old monument standing proud above the low tide, these pictures will stay with you for
Businesses are being urged to apply for a new coronavirus grant which is available for a limited time. The Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund offers grants of up to £25,000 to firms with fewer than 50 staff that haven’t received either the
DEBENHAMS is preparing to reopen the vast majority of its UK stores beginning next week. A further 50 stores will reopen in England on June 15, with the rest to follow later in the week. Preparations for reopening are well under way, with strict
A VIRTUAL solidarity event has been hosted this week to support Black Live Matter. South Cumbria residents Mai Harrison and Robert Zafar Aziz Qazi hosted the online event - which included readings and other gestures of support. The group joined
A TALENTED Barrow musician has created a fundraiser album with other artists in the area in a bid to raise much-needed funds for a food bank. Barrow-born Jonny Swift, 38, has played solo and in bands around the town, and Manchester, where he used
As the lockdown across the North West eases, we cannot forget that the infection rate in communities across the UK remains worryingly high. The risk surrounding this highly infectious illness remains significant and if there is further spread thousands
Absolutely nobody was surprised to see that the Lake District was rammed with visitors this weekend. After all - it is without doubt one of the most beautiful spots in the country. However, there is a global pandemic going on and some people
A CUMBRIAN mountain rescue team is thanking kind-hearted members of the public for their donations throughout 2019. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team has taken to social media to announce the total raised by ‘generous locals and visiting tourists’ adding
QUESTIONS have been posed as to when the potential return date of the Windermere Car Ferry service might be. The ferry has been out of service since March, owing to a staffing shortage and other problems brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic.
AN ULVERSTON hospice is looking to reopen volunteer ran services as the coronavirus lockdown begins to ease. St Mary's Hospice are looking for volunteers to join their existing force as they plan to reopen shops and other services. A spokesperson
THIS is our selection for today's picture of the day. Camera Club member Thomas Pearce took this magnificent picture of a large flock of birds over Walney. If you would like to see your pictures published in print and online, along with your
Aries (Mar21/Apr20) Are you unusually relaxed? Milk the feeling for all it’s worth. Usually, you move at the streak of light. That’s not the case now, when a personal milestone has prompted you to slow down. Pause to enjoy some sensual pleasures. Money
Readers have had their say on a beer garden at Barrow Raiders' ground. Helen Hotchkiss On the outside of the grounds pics of NHS staff and key workers as a tribute to their hard work, then going to have a beer garden where when people have drink
TENS of thousands of pounds have been saved by Cumbria Constabulary thanks to free fuel being provided by the company BP during the coronavirus lockdown. A constabulary spokeswoman said BP’s offer saved Cumbria’s force £34,504 on fuel between March
ELECTRIC buses may soon be introduced in Barrow, as over £1 million is made available for new transport improvements in Cumbrian towns. The new money - which will come in two separate instalments this year - was announced earlier this week by the
CUMBRIA County Council is undertaking a road improvement investment valued at almost £4m during June and July, as part of a county-wide surface dressing programme. The works will address surface issues at over 100 individual sites across the county
ANTI-RACISM campaigners in Barrow have gathered to condemn the former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson. Councillors and activists have accused Mr Robinson of ‘exploiting’ tensions in the town amid allegations of the physical and sexual
BARROW Raiders took part in the 2.6 Challenge recently and have donated money they have raised to St. Mary's Hospice Tee, Siona and Ruth from Barrow Raiders as they delivered the last of the donations to Clare Paling for their 2.6 Challenge, bringing
THE Barrow MP has called on the health secretary to make sure track and trace measures for coronavirus will be in place in the shipyard. Simon Fell asked secretary of state Mr Hancock for assurances that large employers would be involved in the
A CORONAVIRUS testing centre is set to open in Millom at the end of this month. From June 21-23, there will be a coronavirus testing centre at Millom Rugby Union Club in Haverigg. Testing for covid-19 is now available to people throughout Cumbria
MORE than £1m will be spent on resurfacing roads across South Lakeland over the next two months. The Cumbria-wide project is valued at almost £4m and will take place during June and July. Cumbria County Council said the works will address surface
'Biggest beer garden in Barrow' set for launch Lakes hotel on the market for £3m Barrow man pleads guilty to making indecent images of children Local dentist surprised by decision to resume dental treatments Number of coronavirus cases
I've said many times Furness has produced champions in all branches of motorcycle sport in the past and still does especially in motocross, or scrambles as it used to be known. In the late fifties and sixties, Furness was a hotbed of scrambles activity
