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  • Everything you need to know before microchipping your cat

    WITH an aim to help reunite lost or stray cats with their owners, the UK Government recently announced plans to introduce mandatory microchipping for cats. Under these new rules, all cat owners must ensure their puss is microchipped before they

  • Police praise work by youth group

    BARROW Police have praised a youth group from Drop Zone who have been hard at work knitting. The work is being done in collaboration with Cumbria Police's Neighbourhood Policing Week. A spokesman for Barrow Police said: "Fantastic hand knitted

  • Long-serving firefighter retires after 30 years of service

    A LONG-SERVING firefighter is hanging up his hat after 30 years at Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service. Ulverston Blue Light Hub bid farewell to dedicated firefighter Lee Thompson who started his career in the fire service in 1992. Mr Thompson

  • Inquest to probe death of man

    AN inquest is due to take place following the death of a man from Ulverston. Gilbert Armstrong died at the age of 82 in Ulverston on September 28. 2021. The hearing is due to take place at The Coroner's Court in Cockermouth at 4pm on February

  • Man accused of sending malicious communications to woman

    A BARROW man is accused of sending malicious communications to a woman. Alfie Livingston, 27, of Schneider Road, is said to have sent electronic communication, namely calls and messages, to Georgia Wright, in whole or as part of an indecent or

  • Increase of Covid-19 hospital admissions at hospital

    UNIVERSITY Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay Trust was caring for 159 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show. NHS England data shows the number of people being treated in hospital for Covid-19 by 8am on January 18 was up from 146

  • 'Disappointed' - Town bank shuts doors for the final time

    ONE of the last remaining banks in Ulverston has shut its doors for the final time. Barclays in County Square closed for the final time on Friday following a ‘sustained fall’ in branch visits. The bank’s closure is the third bank to close its

  • Work to begin on inclusive and toddler friendly playground

    PLANS for a new inclusive playground at a park are a step closer to becoming a reality. Plans for a playground in Ford Park, Ulverston, which is being funded by a £100,000 grant from FCC Communities Foundation and a generous contribution from Coordination

  • Barrow man accused of 'sending numerous messages' to woman

    A BARROW man facing multiple charges will appear at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Drew McWilliam, 41, of Anson Street, is accused of assaulting Samantha Edwards by beating on September 25, 2021 in Barrow. He is also accused of harassing

  • Vehicle seized from town centre for several offences

    A VEHICLE has been seized from Barrow town centre after the driver was reported for having no tax or MOT. Barrow Proactive Team have seized a vehicle this morning from the town centre. The driver has been reported for no tax, no MOT and a bald

  • Film and science show bring family entertainment to town

    A PROFESSOR and his laboratory of lunacy will put on a spectacular performance before a film showing in Barrow. Professor Pumpernickel will be at The Forum on February 12, and his mission is to enthuse people of all ages and abilities about science

  • Planned cost of Covid-19 memorial garden revealed

    THE planned cost of a Covid memorial garden earmarked for Barrow has been revealed. The project will honour the victims of the pandemic but remains in the early stages. Earlier this month, Cllr Ann Thomson, leader of Barrow Borough Council,

  • Man accused of driving trial bike while banned from the road

    A BARROW man will face a court after allegedly driving while disqualified. 21-year-old John Swailes, of Middle Field, is accused of driving an unregistered black and green trial bike on Millstone Road while disqualified from holding or obtaining

  • New pub moves toward becoming the centre of their community

    A PUB which only opened six months is already turning into the centre of the community. The Hare and Hounds, located in Bowland Bridge, was opened in August 2021 by Simon Rayner-Langmead and Andrew Black. The business partners have put a surge

  • Drink driver hit lamppost and drove off on New Year's Eve

    A DRINK driver who crashed his car into a lamppost and drove off has been sentenced. A court heard how Bradley Poddington failed to stop after an incident in Barrow town centre on New Year's Eve. The 28-year-old admitted three driving offences