Barrow 0 Salford City 2 Ash Hunter ensured a bad case of déjà vu for the Bluebirds, shooting Salford to victory at Holker Street for a second successive season. Hunter, who sealed three points for the Ammies in December 2020, took successful
Norwegian pop sensation Sigrid is hitting the road in 2022 with a UK and Europe wide headline tour. Sigrid has risen through the charts in the past few years with her standout single 'Don’t Kill my Vibe' and globally acclaimed debut album Sucker
Barrow AFC have sent defender Mark Ellis out on loan. The experienced centre-half has joined National League club Solihull Moors until the end of the season. Ellis has been out of favour at Holker Street recently and now drops a division in
AN INSHORE rescue team were paged to help search for a missing person. On Monday, January 24 at 2:50pm Ulverston Inshore rescue (UIR) were paged by Holyhead Coastguard to assist Furness Coastguard and Arnside Coastguard to search for a missing
CUMBRIA Trading Standards are warning people to stay vigilant after reports of fake scamming emails are circulating. A spokesman for Cumbria Trading Standards said: “Watch out for fake emails claiming to be from McAfee. “Action Fraud received
A BUSINESS plan has been published which will help lead the North West on its path towards net zero carbon. Electricity North West which is responsible for maintaining the region’s electricity network, will invest £1.8bn between 2023 and 2028,
A WALNEY PRIMARY school have launched a book club to encourage students to get lost in their imagination with reading. Vickerstown Primary School, situated on Mill Lane, Walney have launched a book club for their students after they noticed the
THE life of a Barrow teenager killed during the Falklands war is set to be remembered. Able Seaman Sean Hayward was among 22 crew who died on May 21 1982 after HMS Ardent was attacked by Argentine aircraft. The Riders Branch of the Royal British
SOUTH Cumbrian MPs have reacted to allegations of Islamophobia in the Tory Party - both agreeing that this should be investigated with an inquiry. Boris Johnson insisted he was taking allegations from a Tory MP that her Muslim faith played a role
A MEMORIAL to Covid in Barrow Park would be respectful but overpriced. 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, said Barrow
Muncaster Castle, near Ravenglass, was due to play host to a grand model show during the first weekend of October 1994. Under the headline ‘A multitude of models on show at Muncaster’, The Mail reported that Cumbria Model Makers Society, in conjunction
A FIFTH of coronavirus patients at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay have contracted the virus in hospital since lockdown ended last year, figures suggest. The British Medical Association said understaffing and underfunding nationally, coupled
A NEW initiative has been launched to recruit more domestic staff across University Hospitals of Morecambe NHS Foundation Trust to ensure standards of cleanliness are of a high standard. The Trust is now in the process of recruiting 64 additional
TWO Barrow-born rugby players have made their debut appearances for a Super League club. Rio Corkill and Ellis Archer made their first team debuts for St Helens in a testimonial match for Alex Walmsley. They made their appearances in the second
RESIDENTS are sad to see one of the last remaining banks in a town 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
COUNCILLORS have agreed to bring in new measures to stop food delivery drivers causing traffic chaos. New restrictions on parking in areas of Barrow town centre are due to be introduced, in a crackdown on Uber Eats delivery drivers. It follows
A BARROW primary school is the second school to join the newly-formed South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust. Vickerstown Primary School governors voted unanimously to convert to an academy and join the SCMAT, which is led by Furness College. The
A TEENAGE boy is being questioned by police after a stabbing at a school which has shocked the community. A 15-year-old Walney School pupil was flown to hospital after he was stabbed 'multiple times in the body' at around 10.10am this morning.
A CUMBRIAN based company has donated thousands to a cancer charity. McClures has announced they have donated £5000 to Prostate Cancer UK. Every year RH Amar LTD donates 10% of their profit to charity and each year they pull their customers
SOUTH Cumbrian residents are being urged to 'Act FAST' in seeking help if they have signs of a stroke. NHS staff have been working together to ensure that stroke care and urgent treatment can safely continue while responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
CUMBRIA police have issued an update on the condition of a 15 year old boy who was stabbed at Walney school. The boy was flown to Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool after he was stabbed multiple times in the body, police said. A 16-year-old boy
WALNEY School's headteacher has released a statement following a stabbing incident at the school this morning. Cumbria Police were called by NWAS at around 10.10am, reporting a pupil having suffered stab injuries. Police have arrested a 16-
ADORABLE seals were the centre of attention for those taking the trip of the year on the Piel Ferry. Sunday saw the first seal trips of the year - and there were hundreds of the creatures to be seen. Piel Ferry owner Paul Wilcock said trip-goers
A COUNCILLOR is calling for a long-term fix to the regular road flooding experienced in village Low Furness councillor Ben Cooper is calling for a permanent fix to the consistent road flooding experienced in Leece. In recent weeks, the road
WITH ongoing recruitment challenges, rising costs and evolving challenges around sustainable tourism, Cumbria’s tourism operators will have the chance to hear from top industry experts at a special conference being held next month. The event, called
CREIGHTON 23, Hawcoat Park 50. A full bus of supporters left Barrow on the "lads and dads" day out and had a most enjoyable trip to Creighton. A victory of course helps but what looks a comfortable win in no way reflects the wholehearted commitment
THE second home crisis is keeping people out of the towns they grew up in. Analysis by Nationwide Building Society ranked the most and least affordable local authority areas for first-time home buyers in Britain using an average house price-to-earnings
AN uplifting musical will raise money for a vital cause. Barrow Operatic and Dramatic Society (BODS) are putting on a production of Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s award winning musical comedy- Calendar Girls: The Musical. The show will see the
A COUNCILLOR has spoken of the impact fireworks have on his beloved pet after putting forward a motion to encourage responsible use in Barrow. Cllr Martin McLeavy said the colourful explosives left his cat Lucy 'terrified' and that they were still
A MAN from Durham is due to appear in court tomorrow to appeal against a driving ban. Michael Turner, of Plunkett Terrace, has made an application to remove a disqualification for four years and 56 days imposed on January 4, 2019 by South Cumbria
THIS week I, Bald Foodie Guy, decided to compare two supermarket's take on England's favourite breakfast. I was in Iceland looking around, as you do, and I saw the Iceland Classic All Day Breakfast. Then I went to Asda and I saw their All Day
A RETIRED teacher has proven that age is no barrier after completing a major running milestone at the age of 86. Conrad Slater was met with crowds of applause on Saturday as he passed the finish line at Fell Foot park run for the 250th time.
A printmaking festival is returning to Ulverston this Spring after a two year break due to the pandemic. Printfest, held annually since 2001, at Coronation Hall, Ulverston, is dedicated to the exhibition and sale of contemporary hand-made prints
A GROUP of primary school children put their green fingers to good use helping a rotary group plant trees. 30 children aged four to 11 years from Dane Ghyll Primary and Nursery School, Barrow helped the Rotary Club of Furness and the Woodland Trust
This week we are with Rebecca, who comes at us with an even bigger and better toddle than before. Toddling Tuesdays are a free event taking place on Tuesday (no surprise there) mornings. We launched the toddle in 2018 as our take on
POLICE have arrested a 16 year old boy on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after an incident at a secondary school. A spokesman for Cumbria police said: "Cumbria Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after
BARROW fire crew are warning homeowners and businesses to store waste correctly after they attended a serious fire involving an industrial bin. Barrow fire crew attended a serious fire involving an industrial bin at the rear of Preston Street,
A Cumbria gastropub has been named among the best in the UK. The Heft in High Newton, Grange-over-Sands not only made the Top 100 but placed within the Top 50 at number 33. The Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Awards is created each year by an
A BARROW road is partially blocked due to a road traffic collision involving two vehicles. The police were called at 08:53 on the morning of January 25, to the report of a two vehicle, road traffic collision, at the junction of Salthouse Road
WASDALE Mountain Rescue were called out to eight walkers who had not returned from their walk up Scafell Pike. The team were called out on January 22 at 7.34pm but whilst the team was gathering information one of the group contacted the police
Aldi is here to save the day in the cold weather with its range of heated blankets, dressing gowns and more. The discount supermarket has launched a very popular range of heated loungewear and throws to keep you warm on winter nights. The
Love is nearly in the air and now is the time to start preparing for Valentine's Day. If you're going away to celebrate the big day or just having a romantic night in, why not spruce things up with these Valentine's decorations? We have found
The Royal Mint has announced today it will release a new commemorative coin series celebrating some of the most iconic kings and queens from the last 500 years of British history. The collection will span four Royal Houses – Tudor; Stuart; Hanover
Not much beats a pampering night in. A hot bath, time to indulge in your skincare routine and just totally relax. And we all know a pamper night is nothing without our favourite products. But be prepared to make some room on your shelf, because
A PUB has been praised by food hygiene inspectors. The Golden Ball in Dalton was given a five out of five rating following an inspection by Barrow Council. The council's environmental health inspectors rated the Tudor Square establishment as
READERS brand installation of electric vehicle charging points in public car parks as 'ridiculous'. Earlier this week it was announced the ground work was under way for the installation of four electric vehicle charging point in Dalton’s Lime Street
A MAN accused of using threatening behaviour is due to appear in court. Dane Johnston, 28, is said to have caused harassment alarm or distress on January 10. The defendant, of Sparrowmire Lane in Kendal, is said to have committed the offence
A MAN accused of being drunk and disorderly in public is due to appear in court. Luc Richards is alleged to have committed the offence on Michaelson Road Bridge in Barrow on October 10. The 18-year-old, of Mardale Grove in Barrow, is set to
PARKRUNNERS will be treated to a new service when visiting Lake District. The Running Concierge team, led by Wayne Singleton, will this week be launching a tailor-made package for runners to experience the best of the Lakes in just one weekend.
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LEADERS are calling for a safer coach stop point following a serious accident on the A590. Ulverston Councillor Amanda Rigg is working with local leaders and Ulverston Town Council to take action for safer coach pick-up and drop-off points in the
DRIVERS in and around South Lakeland will have eight National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. And one of them is expected to cause delays of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest expected works list, with notes
A MUM-OF-TWO has launched the first holistic fitness sessions in the area. Hanna Munro, from Ulverston, has set up Movement Magic – a mix of dance arts, healing arts and martial arts with a focus on joy and healing. The 40-year-old is a qualified
WHY do you love Barrow? We have asked our readers what are the nicest and most memorable things about their community? Send us your reasons behind your fondness for the local area and what makes it special? Barrow Park The park
RESIDENTS who are struggling to keep warm are invited to get free advice and a Winter Warming Pack. Those who are finding it increasingly difficult to keep warm, have problems with draughts, billing problems and fuel debt can find support from
A DOCTOR faces sanctions after he was accused of accessing colleagues' medical records without permission. Dr Dennis Lim is due to appear at a medical tribunal having been accused of misconduct. It is alleged that the doctor accessed the records
A POTENTIAL increase in social rent in the borough of Barrow is to be scrutinised this week. The proposed 3.1 per cent rise for the 2022/23 financial year has come amid challenges such as inflation and the move to a unitary system of governance
CHURCH bells rung out to commemorate the life of long-serving bell-ringer and much-loved grandad. Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Daltonian William (Bill) Wall who has died aged 92. The great-grandad leaves behind his wife of 70 years Norma
Mark Cooper has demanded major improvement from Barrow AFC when they take on Salford City tonight. The Bluebirds are quickly back in action at Holker Street following their dismal showing against Mansfield Town. Manager Cooper delivered a scathing
