The number of coronavirus cases in Barrow increased by 80 in the last 24 hours, official figures show. A total of 9,649 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 in Barrow when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard was updated on
FRUSTRATED Barrow boss Mark Cooper was left bitterly disappointed after his side failed to put away struggling Scunthorpe. George Taft put the visitors ahead with a free header before Robbie Gotts denied the Football League basement boys a welcome
HEALTH leaders are reassuring people that services are still open despite high demand. Across Morecambe Bay, health and care professionals working in primary, community and acute, ambulance, social care and in mental health services continue to
CUMBRIA Police have experienced an 'extremely busy' summer following an influx of tourists. Due to the sudden wave of visitors to the Lake District, a negative side was an increase in litter, a big impact on parking and police dealing with poor
THE vibrant history of a town is being brought to life with technology. An app will allow people to explore the past and present sights in Ulverston. Ulverston Business Improvement District has been working with the place promotion app LoyalFree
AN HOUR long family fun show is set to take place in Millom this Christmas. The time travelling magicians Morgan and West crash into Christmas with a show full of fabulous family fun, festive frolics and fantastic facial furniture. The dynamic
A BARROW bodybuilder found great success after recently competing in the PCA British Finals in Birmingham. Becka Allison, 37, has lived in Barrow for four years and began competing in bodybuilding competitions in 2019 after being introduced to
A MAJOR three-year project aims to tackle the attainment gap that exists between children from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Teachers in the region are concerned by the drop-off in progress among children from disadvantaged backgrounds
A MUNDANE announcement by a bus company on Monday stirred up a lot of anger. 'What a complete joke' sums up the response of the community to the unavailability of buses in Barrow on Monday. Bus services in Barrow were disrupted due to staff
CALLS have been made for one of the new streets on a housing development in Barrow to be named after an accomplished local rower from the 1800's. Ben Holme was inspired by the tale of Anthony Strong detailed in Alan Lockett's 'Morecambe Bay: a collection
WINNERS of the Matalan Discount Club Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night colouring competition in 1994 were due to be treated like royalty. For the lucky winners, Paul and Toni Ann Welsh, had won tickets to see The Lion King and devour a family meal at
OVERWHELMINGLY positive feedback has been given a year on since the speed limit in Ulverston town centre was lowered. Councillors would like to see the temporary 20 mph speed limit in Ulverston town centre extended after seeing a 'positive effect
PUB goers will get the chance to scratch and win for their favourite charity as a new initiative is launched by a Cumbrian pub group. A scratch card will be handed out with every food bill over £10 between October 25 and December 31 at venues across
EMERGENCY services were called to a one-vehicle crash on the A590. Police were called at 4.15pm to the A590 near Dalton yesterday afternoon following a report of a one-vehicle crash. One vehicle was involved in the incident, a spokeswoman for
‘STOP taking risks on the railway’ - That’s the message from Northern after three of its trains were damaged by thrown bricks in the past two weeks. Two of the incidents happened on Saturday evenings as Northern services travelled through Leyland
A BARROW pub is reminding the public that it shall be closed on Tuesdays. The Farmers Arms Newbarns, located on Hollow Lane, has announced the change in opening times on social media. The pub wrote on social media: "Just a polite reminder-we're
THIS week we are checking in with Andrew, one of our pawesome Mammal Keepers, to see how our lovely mammals are getting on! First up – one of the newest kids on the block, our Red Panda cub, is causing all sort of chaos for Mum – exploring outside
A 23,000 square foot mansion is on the market in Ulverston. The historic, Grade II listed mansion contains 19 individual apartments, recently renovated to a modern standard. To get your hands on it, it would cost an eye-watering £5,500,000,
A HIGH-profile MP visited military veterans to hear about issues affecting them. John Healey, Labour's shadow defence secretary, heard about the barriers veterans faced going back to civilian life after leaving service and the supposed lack of support
HOSPITAL bosses say urgent action is needed amid 'worsening' bullying and harassment of Asian staff. Leaders of the Morecambe Bay NHS Trust are stepping up a programme to become anti-racist to better support staff. According to documents, a survey
AN Ulverston vaccination centre is moving to Gill Rose. The centre, currently located within the sports hall at GSK is moving to the nearby Gill Rise over the weekend of 23 and 24 October and will re-open on 25 October 25. The new site based
CHILDREN are being invited to a free craft session next week. The 'Awesome Autumn' session will be taking place at Barrow Library on Monday. The event is for children aged five and above. A spokesman said: "An adventure into the colourful
AFTER Transport for the North has urged people to consider taking the train to reduce carbon emissions, there has been pushback over the provision of rail services in the region. With roads across the North busier than at any time in the last 18
A FAMILY is urging former shipyard workers who were employed by Vickers to help aid a compensation claim following an asbestos-related death. Catherine Bradley died in December 2019 after a short battle with the asbestos cancer mesothelioma.
ARTWORK is set to be sold off to raise vital funds for those in need of counselling and support. Former art teacher and talented artist Sharon Tait launched 'Artworks - Art4All' with a team of volunteers to raise funds and awareness for mental
A BRIDAL and prom boutique will be temporarily closed for a week. The Bridal-House situated on Scott Street, Barrow, will be temporarily after the owner's son caught Covid. A post on social media said: “Unfortunately the boutique will be closed
A MAN who went on the run in a bid to avoid being prosecuted has been sentenced to seven years in prison for conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin into Barrow. Jack Murphy, 26, of Lower House Lane, Liverpool, was arrested in January 2021
A BARROW commercial property worth one million pounds is on the market from Corrie and Co. The period historic building with a prominent central location comes with Planning Permission for 11 one or two bedroom apartment and three business workshop
A man was splattered with human faeces while in his garden after a plane overhead dumped its toilet, a council meeting has heard. Planes will typically store toilet sewage in special tanks on flight and will dispose of them once landed. The
AN accident has affected traffic in Barrow. An incident occurred on Derby Street around Moorfield Street. Traffic is coping well. More details to follow.
A BBC fundraising challenge will arrive in Ulverston next month. This year, the Rickshaw Challenge for Children in Need is back with a difference. The Great Rickshaw Relay Challenge will see Matt Baker and the team take on a relay-style ride
A BARROW sports club has teased lots of fun over the festive period. Barrow Raiders are bringing Christmas cheer to the venue, organising a family Christmas disco that will include live entertainment, fun games, prizes, and a visit from Santa.
A SWINGING sixties show will not go ahead this weekend. Twist and Shout invited fans of the era to sing and dance along to the music of The Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Rolling Stones, Cilla Black, Manfred Mann, Dusty
RULES are being changed licences in wake of the driver shortages affecting Britain. On 16 September it was announced that rules about learning to drive a lorry were to change later in 2021. The changes affect: staging requirements for
A MAN on trial for allegedly indecently assaulting a boy from the age of six told the child 'it was our secret', a court heard. Paul Kelly, of Barrow, is on trial for a string of charges which date back to between 1981 and 1990. The alleged
SKELETONS, pumpkins, scarecrows and ghouls have crept their way to households in Barrow and beyond - as residents fully embrace the spooky season. Halloween is fast-approaching, meaning the season of pumpkins, scary costumes and trick-or-treating
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A STUNNING forecourted home has made its way to the property market. The three bedroomed property on Oxford Street in Barrow is up for sale for £180,000. The character-filled house has fantastic features that give it a luxurious feel, including
A MAN accused of drink driving and driving without a licence is due to appear in court. Daniel Power is said to have had 56 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath during the incident on Barrow's Cavendish Street on September 10. The
A MAN accused of possessing a kitchen knife in public is due to appear in court. Davey Joseph Semple is alleged to have possessed the blade in Bolton Street in Barrow, where he lives, on June 25. The 33-year-old is also alleged to have damaged
A FAMILY has been welcomed to Barrow after fleeing Afghanistan following a coup. The family are among hundreds who have been resettled by the UK Government after the Taliban offensive followed the withdrawal of US and allied troops from the troubled
CLAIMING benefits isn't a 'lifestyle choice', readers say after news of a Government grant was met by claims of people abusing the system. Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500m support fund to help them with
CAMPAIGNERS pushing to make hormone replacement therapy free on the NHS are taking their fight to parliament. Barrow businesswoman Fiona Cloherty is campaigning for a new law which would make hormone replacement therapy (HRT) free in England.
NEW Raiders signing Sam Brooks has spoken of his excitement of starting to train and play with his new teammates. Brooks – who graduated through the Wigan Warriors academy – has a wealth of Championship experience having enjoyed spells with Halifax
A MODERN house with a large garden is on the market for less than £200,000. It is located on Cedar Road and is on the market for £169,950. This property is accessed through a gated garden area at the front, where there is also a secure door
A TARN in the Lake District has been put on the market. School Knott Tarn, Windermere, is included in a lot of land for sale with a guide price of £700,000. Lot one comprises 46.68 acres of meadow and grazing land with a guide price of £200,000
A POPULAR Lake District attraction has a new Customer Service Manager at the steering wheel. Carol Phillpotts has exciting plans for Lakeland Motor Museum, which draws in more than 80,000 visitors each year. “As soon as I walked into the museum
A PROPOSAL has been made to provide MPs and staff members with stab vests in the wake of the killing of MP Sir David Amess. The Conservative MP was stabbed to death on Friday while holding a routine constituency surgery at Belfairs Methodist Church
Northern food and drink retailer Booths is celebrating a record breaking £100,000 fundraising effort for Cure Leukaemia. Booths has been fundraising throughout the year for the blood cancer charity completing a 350-mile Tour O’ Booths cycle ride
A WOMAN has been left feeling 'angry' at a rule which prevents people from laying artificial flowers on graves at a church on Walney. Denise Winlow, 70, who was born on Walney but now lives in Dalton, had noticed on two previous visits to a family
JUST two people are banned from attending Barrow AFC matches, new figures show. Hundreds of new football banning orders were handed out to supporters across England and Wales in 2020-21, despite the majority of matches being played behind closed
