CORONAVIRUS cases have forced the Blacksmiths Arms in Broughton Mills to temporarily close. A statement on Tuesday confirmed that the pub had been hit by positive Covid tests, with no timeframe set on its reopening. "We are sorry to say that
The number of coronavirus cases in Barrow increased by 38 in the last 24 hours, official figures show. A total of 5,633 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 in Barrow when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard was updated on
The Policing Minister has said the Government wants to 'communicate the hell out of' encouraging young people to get a Covid jab. Speaking on Sky News, Kit Malthouse was asked what was being done to increase the uptake among young people. Mr
Barrow AFC have confirmed that time is running out for supporters to secure their season tickets for the 2021/22 League Two campaign. The club revealed earlier this month that a record number of season tickets had been sold, with more than 1,100
Team GB and Barrovian Georgia Stanway booked an Olympic quarter-final clash with Australia with a draw against Canada to top their group. Hege Riise praised her team's powers of recovery after Caroline Weir's deflected leveller earned the Brits
THE number of coronavirus cases in Barrow increased by 38 in the last 24 hours, official figures show. A total of 5,633 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 in Barrow when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard was updated on
A Barrow Island based fundraising festival is hoping to draw in the crowds next month. Fudstock began in 2018 to commemorate the life of Richard Thorne, the Barrow Island resident and dad who died from bowel cancer in 2018 at the age of just 38
SHELVES at supermarket have been pictured lying bare amid concerns over the national 'pingdemic'. Photos taken in Barrow's Tesco supermarket showed fridge and fruit sections almost empty amid concern over food shortages in stores nationally.
AS the summer weather continues you might want to take the opportunity to visit some of these gardens in the Lake District. LEVENS: Where will you be spending your days in the sun? 1. Holker Hall & Gardens Known for its
Craftsmen from the National Trust in Cumbria recreated the traditional method for making lime mortar during a three-day course for heritage experts in 1994. The event was staged at the trust’s direct works department depot at Thwaite Yard, between
MOTORISTS have been reminded to 'park responsibly' as people enjoy their summer breaks in the Lake District. The Lake District National Park have warned drivers that road access is always needed by the likes of emergency services, with temporary
A CAR dealer was forced to pay out more than £1,000 after pleading guilty to selling an unroadworthy Land Rover. On Monday July 26, James Vaughan, trading as Autobarn Prestige in Dronfield, Derbyshire appeared at Barrow Magistrates Court and pleaded
AN MP has become embroiled in a spat with Nigel Farage after being branded 'hopelessly out of touch with the country' on the subject of immigration by the former Brexit Party leader. Tim Farron responded by saying it was 'our moral duty to help
A GRANDMOTHER who decided to visit the Lakes instead of holidaying abroad ended up in an air ambulance after falling while attempting to complete the Wainwrights. Joan Taylor broke her leg after a bad fall on Calf Crag on December 22, and was later
A councillor has confirmed that work is being done to address the congestion around the roundabout on Hindpool Road. Residents raised issues over congestion at the roundabout before a new Burger King was installed at Hindpool Retail Park back in
POLICE have given their reasoning for the number of children who are allowed to use guns in Cumbria following a reveal from the Home Office. At the end of March, 48 children aged under 18 in Cumbria held certificates granting them permission to
Barrow AFC notched their second victory of pre-season as they moved a step closer to being ready for the opening day of the new campaign. The Bluebirds’ penultimate friendly saw them run out 1-0 winners against Nottingham Forest youngsters thanks
An adoption agency is inviting prospective parents to an online adoption information event. Adopt Coast to Coast, a partnership between three local authority adoption agencies, including Cumbria, is hosting the virtual event today at 12pm. Those
READERS have reacted after University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust revealed it is facing a ‘significant increase in demand’ at Furness General Hospital. The trust, alongside the North West Ambulance Service, has called on the
Hullo, I’m Chris, the new manager of the Oasis, and it’s lovely to meet you! Jack, who has captured life at the zoo so vividly this far, has moved on to a teaching role at Askham Bryan, a specialist land-based college in Yorkshire. Readers will
AN ACT of vandalism against a South Lakes pharmacy that saw anti-vaccine messages painted on its exterior has been branded an ‘absolute disgrace’ by readers. Thomas Bell Pharmacy in Ambleside saw messages such as ‘500 deaths’ and ‘NO’ daubed on
Readers have had their say after South Cumbrian MPs pushed for reform of the council tax system following shocking findings by a county peer. Former MP Dale Campbell-Savours is spearheading a campaign calling for reform to the council tax laws after
A NEWLY-designated 200-mile route exploring Cumbria’s coast – the ‘CCR 200’ – has been unveiled to inspire the motorhome and campervan community to experience lesser-known parts of the Lake District. The new 200-mile ‘CCR 200’ (or Cumbrian Coastal
A MAN has been taken to hospital after coming off his bike on the A65. The man, in his 70s, was taken to hospital by the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) after the incident yesterday. A spokesman for NWAS said: "We attended a bike crash
COMMUNITY leaders have urged anyone with information about a sex assault in Barrow to come and help police catch the man responsible. Cumbria Police have now launched an investigation after a sexual assault took place in Barrow's town centre.
SOUTH Cumbrian residents will join hundreds of people across the UK to ‘make a noise’ in support of Proportional Representation. From singing to banging drums to interactive street stalls, people around the country will be out in force on Saturday
A FAMOUS gorilla has made a return to Barrow in a viral clip. Nigella the Gorilla first hit the headlines last January when police were called after a member of the public thought that a gorilla was on the loose. The police found it was actually
A number of UK government ministers have expressed concern over the possibility of coronavirus spreading through flatulence. There is reportedly evidence to suggest the deadly virus could spread through people farting in confined spaces such as
A fresh warning has been issued over the current ‘pingdemic’ and the NHS Covid-19 app which will lead to empty shelves again in a matter of weeks. Retailers are under “increasing pressure” to keep shelves fully stocked amid staff shortages, industry
CRIME has fallen over the last year in Barrow, official police records reveal. Cumbria Constabulary recorded 5,401 offences in Barrow in the 12 months to March, according to the Office for National Statistics. That was a decrease of 13 per
A MAN accused of making indecent images of children is due to appear in court. Michael Swidenbank is said to have made 93 indecent images between October 15 2017 and July 9 2020. The 60-year-old, of Lawson Street in Barrow, faces three charges
TWO women from Barrow who posed in pictures alongside former England star Wayne Rooney as he slept in a hotel room have been labelled 'absolutely stupid'. National newspaper reports claim the pictures were taken after Rooney met Tayler Ryan, Elise
AFTER an Ambleside pharmacy responsible for vaccinating hundreds of people against Covid-19 was vandalised members of the community rallied to clean up the damage. The Thomas Bells Chemist, located on Lake Road, Ambleside, was vandalised by persons
An encouraging drop in Covid cases in Barrow has been met with caution. New coronavirus cases have dropped in the area in line with national figures. According to Public Health England cases dropped by around 20 per cent across the borough in
CHILDREN will have the chance to experience being a firefighter this summer. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is holding a host of firefighter experience days for children aged 12 to 16. Youngsters can choose between a one-day and a four-day
Story lovers and creative story tellers are being sought to concoct a new tale for Cumbria. Theatre by the Lake is building a team of creative young people this summer to make a brand new story using the minds of the whole county. Those who want
PLANS have been submitted to create Barrow's latest gymnasium with mental health and nutrition at its core. The Gym which proposes to open 24 hours a day, would be constructed by amalgamating two industrial units together. The new owners who have
A FORMER betting shop is due to become a convenience store, plans suggest. Proposals have been submitted for signage to make the former Coral shop in Barrow's Friars Lane into a One Stop convenience store. Illuminated signs are due to be placed
A MAN from Walney, accused of sending offensive messages to Barrow MP Simon Fell, is due to appear in court today. David Carradus, of Ramsgate Street, has been charged with sending offensive communications after allegedly contacting Simon Fell an
OPTIMISM has landed within the Cumbrian tourism industry one year on from a major jobs cut threat. This time last year, nine out of ten companies involved in the UK's inbound tourism industry expect to make job cuts due to the coronavirus pandemic
Readers have had their say after emergency service personnel attended an incident where a man jumped from Jubilee Bridge into Walney Channel. On Saturday 36 members of NWAS, Furness Coastguard & Barrow Lifeboat RNLI and the police attended the scene
RUNNERS took on their parkrun course of choice for the first time in over a year. Those who took part welcomed the slight dip in temperature during their run after a scorching week-long heatwave. Helen Rann, organiser at Ulverston’s Ford parkrun
Georgia Stanway and her Team GB team-mates could top their group at the Tokyo Olympics today. The Barrovian footballer will hope to play a role against Canada in Kashima (12pm kick-off), with a draw enough to secure the top spot. Stanway's
A MAN accused of detaining a boy in a freezer and hitting a girl with a lamp and forcing washing up liquid into her mouth has denied the charges. The Barrow man is accused of child neglect relating to incidents alleged to have happened in 2020.
VOLUNTEERS are giving back to key workers and other volunteers by putting on a free night of entertainment. A 59-year-old retired man from Barrow, Steve Driver, has organised the event to say a big thank you to all the volunteers from the three
A LUCKY bingo player is now able to make her daughter’s dream wedding happen after scooping a life changing £50,000 jackpot. The NHS nurse picked up the money at Apollo Bingo in Barrow. She was with her daughter a the Hollywood Park bingo hall
Emergency services have called for people to take care in and around the water after multiple reports of people jumping off Walney Bridge. Furness Coastguard were paged on Saturday at 8.43pm where the team met with Cumbria Police, Cumbria Fire
A FORMER X-Factor star is heading to Barrow this September. King of swing Ray Quinn will star in the All Singing! All Swinging! production on September 10. He will be joined by Shane Nolan, son of Loose Women star and The Nolan's singer Coleen
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A BARROW charity event is making a return this year. Rampside Rush will return on September 19, with a 5k and 10k running event. The races are out-and-back routes which start and finish at Rampside Village Hall and entrants are asked to raise
First in-person, Women in Business event, 'Walk and Talk Success Stories’ takes place. Cumbria Chamber of Commerce will hold its first Women in Business offline event, ‘Walk and Talk Success Stories’. The event is part of the Women in Business
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