MOUNTAIN rescuers were called out in the early hours of the morning after a car became stuck along a mountain pass when the driver 'panicked'. Langdale/Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team (LAMRT) was called to Wrynose Pass at around 12.40am on Tuesday
In March 1990 Furness music enthusiasts were about to launch their own co-operative to develop and support live music in the area. All local band members and anyone with an interest in live music of any type was invited to the group’s first meeting
RESIDENTS are concerned after a council began work on installing electrical vehicle charging points in car parks. The ground work is under way for the installation of four electric vehicle charging point in Dalton’s Lime Street Car park, an initiative
A LEADING home care provider, have announced the opening of their second office. South Lakes home care provider, Heydays have opened a new office located on Main Street in Grange and will be officially opened on Thursday, January 27. The new office
A PROUD author will publish a trilogy of books based in Barrow. Elizabeth Hughes, who was born in Barrow but now lives in Sowerby Bridge in West Yorkshire, will publish the first book of the Monday is Washing Day trilogy in April. Ms Hughes
A DAMNING report has been released concerning the state of dentistry in the UK. Dental care provider mydentist released their Great British Oral Health Report, which surveyed more than 2,000 adults from across the country to assess dental outcomes
Textile manufacturers in Cumbria are being urged to adopt digital tools to drive sustainability and growth. Made Smarter, the technology adoption programme, is urging textile manufacturers to adopt to changes in the industry. 125 companies
A MAN who threatened to hit his cousin with a glass bottle has been jailed. A court heard how Carl Ward had been drinking heavily when he raised the vodka bottle against his cousin Joshua Ward. The victim was chased by the defendant and ran to
THE direct number for a borough council's bereavement service has changed, it has been announced. The service at Copeland Borough Council can now be reached by calling 01946 598 300 and selecting option number 4. The service can also be contacted
Mark Cooper says Barrow AFC must be at their best to try and halt Mansfield Town’s march up League Two. One of the country’s form sides visit Holker Street this weekend. Nigel Clough’s Stags have stormed up the table after a slow start to 2021
AN investigation has been launched after items were stolen from a football club in Barrow. Police are investigating a burglary at Furness Rovers FC in Wilkie Road. It happened between 5pm on January 18 and 4pm the following day. Copper
POLICE have arrested a man following a sexual assault that took place in Windermere. The authorities are appealing for witnesses as part of their investigation into the incident which took place on between 10pm on January 10 and 00:30am January
A LAND sale has been announced in Ulverston for £150,000 at Greenbank. The land is situated within the town's most sought-after residential areas, due to the close proximity of the main town centre. The land at Greenbank offers an opportunity
A CONTAINER of radioactive waste left the port at Barrow for its journey to Australia. The container was bearing waste from Sellafield, the only site in the country which can deal with all types of nuclear waste. Following successful loading
RURAL Village and Community Halls across Cumbria will be joining others across England in a popular national campaign. Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) which organises Village Halls Week – a one-of-a-kind annual celebration of halls
HUNDREDS more deaths were recorded in Cumbria last year than were expected, figures suggest. Public Health England data compares the number of deaths registered with how many were predicted based on previous mortality rates to calculate the number
A FOUR bedroom house is the most expensive property currently up for rent in Barrow. Immaculately presented and recently renovated, the end terrace property located on the Abbey Road end of Cheltenham Street, is ideally placed for access to a range
BARROW Library are on the hunt for unwanted fancy dress costumes. Children's fancy dress outfits can be left at the library ahead of a February half term costume swap event ready for World Book Day in March. Those who would like to swap their
A 'CHERISHED' 24-year-old whose family said had his whole life ahead of him died after taking drugs, an inquest heard. Callum Highfield, of Kennet Road, Walney, died on April 27 after consuming multiple drugs, which possibly led to the depression
BE 'Well at Home' this winter after a visit to Age UK. The Age Uk West Cumbria team are hitting the road to offer help and advice to people over 60 on staying warm and safe this winter. People are encouraged to pay them a visit at Tesco Carpark
PLANS to demolish a stable block and clear a site for two caravans for holiday use have been approved. The site on Park Knott Retreat, just off the A595 in Askam, has been approved by Barrow Borough Council to be cleared. The agent David Tyson
Vets and dog owners in the South Lakes have been put on high alert as a serious mystery illness which has been affecting pets throughout the country has been reported in the area. An unidentified Gastroenteritis-like bug that the British Veterinary
AROUND 25 young learners with educational health care plans met their potential future employer at a virtual presentation to find out more about supported internships. Furness College held the online session in partnership with University Hospitals
Three youngsters had come up with an original way to do their bit for the Ethiopian appeal in February 1985 by “body-popping” in Barrow’s Dalton Road. Thirteen-year-old Jason McCarter, of Ainslie Street, Danny Cave, ten, of Cragg Street and 12-
A PLANNED road closure has been announced on the A5087 in Ulverston. The closure will be at A5087 Hill Fall tonight at 19:30-01:00 hrs (Jan 21). This will take place due to urgent carriageway repairs taking place between The Ellers and Argyle
Whilst advances in modern kitchen appliances have helped to streamline some everyday tasks, improvements to their overall energy efficiency have also been made. A boiling water tap, for example, provides the exact amount of hot water required, unlike
A TV programme filmed on Piel Island was due to be aired in August 2011. Timothy Spall: Back at Sea was to be broadcast on BBC4. Mr Spall, who starred in Auf Wiedersehen Pet and the Harry Potter films, was on the island filming in June 2010
A PRIMARY school in Windermere has been crowned one of the best in Cumbria. St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary was named the second-best primary school in the county by school comparison site Snobe. In its latest Ofsted report inspectors awarded
Mark Cooper has today praised Luke James for his influential return to the Barrow AFC side. The forward got his first start for nearly two months in last weekend’s victory at Colchester United. James started in an attacking line-up that also
GETTING a dentist appointment is a 'struggle', say readers. We asked our readers if they had struggled to get an appointment with their dentist, and here is what they had to say. Heather MacDonald said: "My dentist is in Scotland yet lived
A MAN accused of sexually assaulting a woman is due to stand trial. Stefan Hincu is alleged to have sexually touched the woman without her consent in 2021. The 52-year-old, of Harrison Street in Barrow, previously denied the charge. He
BARROW Council is owed money by English Defence Leader founder Tommy Robinson - who claims he is bankrupt. An insolvency expert has been appointed by the controversial activist's creditors to try to claw back the money he owes before a March deadline
THE number of new cases of Covid-19 in Cumbria has fallen sharply compared to the previous week – suggesting the county has passed the peak of the latest wave. There were 5,232 new cases recorded in the week ending January 14 - a decrease of 6,364
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TIME is running out to purchase tickets to see an iconic group from the Nineties. N-Trance DJ v MC will be performing a live set that will 'Set You Free' at Apollo Bingo in Barrow next Saturday. The night kicks off with No Limits Bingo, which
MOTORISTS have been warned of disruption likely due to work on the A590 near Ulverston. From 10pm on January 25 to 6am on January 27 delays are expected eastbound and westbound from Booths Roundabout to Newlands. Multi-way signals are being implemented
A MAN accused of child sex offences is due to appear in court. James Poddington, 31, of Earle Street in Barrow, is alleged to have committed three offences in February last year. The defendant is charged with attempting to cause a 12-year-old
A MULTI-award winning show is heading to Barrow. Now seen by over 250,000 people, the Legends of American Country show is set to make an appearance at The Forum on February 2. Pre-pandemic, they had sold out 100 shows at prestigious theatres
PLANS to convert a historic pub into two houses has been rejected for a fourth time by Barrow Council planning committee. Plans to convert the Grade-II listed pub The New Inn in Walney into two homes were refused in July in the third attempt to
