HAVERIGG School had been a hive of activity in 1996 with pupils achieving success in a variety of fields. The school’s drama club put on a production about a Victorian warehouse at the Palladium over Easter. The play was only intended for parents
A FAMILY-friendly Halloween-themed festival kicked off at the weekend. The Troutbeck Pumpkin Festival will run until October 31 and bills itself as a great day out which has a licensed bar and a hog roast. Festival organiser Stephen Cook said
A DRINK driver was brought to court for failing to stop after an accident. George Isaac Bennett, 26, admitted drink driving, failing to stop and failing to report an accident on Town Bank Road when he appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court
HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a retired police superintendent who held Ulverston in a very special place in his heart. Tributes have poured in for Leslie Andrew Barker, who died at home on October 6, aged 80. Mr Barker, who was a retired
A SUCCESSFUL Carnforth family-owned inn and restaurant group has been recognised for its resilience with a prestigious award. The Barry Robinson Leisure, which operates The Longlands Inn & Restaurant at Tewitfield, Carnforth, Plato’s Bar, Restaurant
A POPULAR and well-respected hotel in Windermere has recently been the host to the Earl of Wessex and the competitors of a prestigious competition. Lindeth Howe Hotel, located on Longtail Hill in Bowness-on-Windermere, was visited by the HRH The
A PROPOSAL has been approved to convert a hairdressers into a home. Plans have been given the thumbs up by Barrow Borough Council to change the use of 1 Whitehead Street in Barrow from a hairdressers into a residential house. The three-bedroomed
A DALTON garden is set to temporarily close while it undergoes a face lift. The garden on Abbey Road is in need of repairs. A Dalton with Newton Town Council spokesman said: "The Council owned community garden on Abbey Road was last given a
A COMMUNITY foundation group that deliver sports and heath activities to residents joins forces with running group. Advantage! Raid Runners also known as Barrow Raiders community foundation who deliver sports and health and well being activities
PEOPLE are advised to stay clear of road due to streams of water. Streams of water are said to be running from High Haume glamping pods entrance on to the Black Dog Road. There is flodding across the road on the way to the water park which
A FIRE station issue safety tips to home owners after they attended two incidents involving candles in the last 48 hours. As part of National Candle Fire Safety Week, Barrow Fire Station issued six safety tips to home owners after Cumbria Fire
A PAIR of cannabis 'gardeners' who were busted in a Barrow property with a drugs farm worth a potential £240,000 have been jailed. A court heard Xhoni Hasa and Mirgen Rabeta had been looking after an operation capable of producing more than 24kgs
OVER a dozen fewer patients were on the treatment waiting list at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay, figures have revealed. Over a dozen fewer patients were on the waiting list for routine treatment at the University Hospitals of Morecambe
A SOUTH Cumbrian restaurant is 'considering its options' over a year after a fire devastated the premises. The King Billy Grill at Kirksanton, near Millom, suffered a blow in July last year when a fire broke out at the property. The restaurant
A SOUTH Cumbrian theatre is making steps towards becoming plastic free. The Beggar's Theatre in Millom are aiming to lower their environmental impact and are hoping to phase out the use of plastics. A spokeswoman for the theatre said: "We have
A FORMER fitness studio which was put on the market due to the 'devastating impact' of the coronavirus pandemic may be converted into a family home. Fitness Surgery in Market Street, Dalton, was put in the market in November last year after 20 years
THE newest addition to the Lakeland Motor Museum’s many exhibits is quite simply a Labour of Love - in the form of a classic Lambretta scooter. The 1965 Li 150 Golden Special has been restored and donated to the museum by Geoff Hobman from Cliviger
COMMUNITY members are invited to The Big Breakfast. Taking place on November 13 at Walney Community Centre, between 10am-12pm, those who join the tasty event will be treated to unlimited tea and coffee with a fried breakfast, as well as a fun quiz
THIS week marks National Arthritis Week (7-13 October) and while many of us are aware of the condition in humans, it can also affect our furry companions. While sadly there isn’t a cure, if your pet does have arthritis, there are many ways to help
This week has been a culmination of a lot of hard work by the team. We held Barrow & Furness’ first Climate Summit in The Forum in Barrow on Thursday, with speakers from Furness College, BAE, Cumbria University, Stagecoach, Cut the Wrap, the Lake
A RESCUE team respond to an incident were a woman slipped and badly cut her leg Coniston Mountain Rescue team were asked by Cumbria Police to attend to a woman who had slipped and badly cut her leg near Tranearth, yesterday afternoon. Two vehicles
A STUNNING extended fully modernised three bedroom property is on the market with special feature included. This semi-detached property located on Sheeplands Grove, Barrow is for sale for £240,000 with open plan, kitchen/diner/secondary lounge
THOUSANDS of people drink and dance the night away at town's Oktoberfest 2021. People of all ages attended The Matt Johnson Prestige Stadium, Oktoberfest yesterday marking one of the town's biggest events ever. 12,000 litres of beer was delivered
PORT VALE 3 BARROW 1 Barrow suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat at promotion-chasing Port Vale as Ollie Banks’ stunning free-kick was left in vain. Banks netted his fifth league goal of the season for the Bluebirds in the 33rd minute with a
THE trial of a man accused of several historical child sex offences is due to begin. Paul Douglas Kelly is accused of nine sexual offences against children dating back between 1984 and 1990. The alleged offences include six relating to indecent
AN OPEN meeting is being held to update the public on bus services. Friends of the X112 and Blueworks Taxis open meeting will take place on November 5 at 11.30am. The meeting will take place at The Old Farmhouse on Priory Road in Ulverston.
MILLOM'S only public toilets are set to close for a short time. Due to essential works that will be taking place on the roof of the toilets at St George's Road, they will be closed for approximately one week. The closure will take place from
A COMEDY magician who made the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent said he cannot wait to bring his first official one man show to Barrow. John Archer promises to wow guests with his brand-new show John Archer Against the Odds, which will come to
A BARROW business owner and former marketeer has been thanked by one of his customers for bring back some nostalgia, as well as delivering to home bound customers. Darren Roby, 39, who is from the area, is the owner and operator of Collector's
A BARROW charity has moved to a new location. Furness Multi-Cultural Community Forum and Youth Club have relocated to a new multi-functional space at Cooke's Studio on Abbey Road. A spokesman for the charity said: "Exciting news, we are now
