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THERE have been reports of a fire at a cafe in Kirkby Lonsdale. There have been reports to avoid Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale after a fire at cafe Botanical. More information to follow.  

BARROW AFC manager Pete Wild is out to make a good impression to fans when his squad open the 2022/2023 season with a friendly against Holker Old Boys on Saturday. The Bluebirds are approaching the end of the first week of pre-season and Wild admits

THERE was one more coronavirus death recorded in the latest 24-hour period in South Lakeland. A total of 324 people had died in the area when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard was updated on June 29 (Wednesday) – up from 323 on Tuesday. They

A CHANGE-of-use application that would see the former Barrow Labour Party office become a seven-bedroom house has been submitted to the borough council. The branch is currently in the process of moving out of its 22 Hartington Street site. 

AN APPLICATION to demolish the side extension of a fish-and-chip shop and replace it with a front extension has been submitted. Cadent Gas is seeking permission for the work as the current timber extension at Crakeside Fish and Chips, Greenodd,

BARROW-born midfielder Alex Newby has been snapped up by Colchester United ahead of the 2022/23 season. Newby is the third summer signing at the club and has joined on a two-year deal after departing fellow League Two side Rochdale. The highly

KILLER drivers will now face up to life in prison after new sentencing rules came into force. Judges will be able to hand down life sentences to dangerous drivers who kill and careless drivers who kill while under the influence of drink or drugs

A 'MUCH-LOVED' mum and devoted grandma died suddenly at her home in Barrow, an inquest has heard. Dawn Silver, 52, was found unresponsive by Anthony Barry, her partner of six years, at home on Sowerby Street in Barrow on November 27, 2021, after

A FAMILY event is due to take place before a town's annual carnival this weekend. Ulverston Carnival's Family Fun Day, which will take place on Saturday, has a fun pre-event as Ralph Spours has his stocks again. Be sure to be in front of The

A MAN accused of being the owner of a dog that worried sheep has admitted four offences. Paul Richard Sheldon was charged with being the owner of the dog when it worried the livestock at sites in Millom. The dog was said to have worried sheep

A parade of 50 people, including Barrow Mayor and Mayoress Cllr Joyce Fleet and Mrs Phyll Palmer, took place in 1992, with many of those taking part wearing Victorian dress. Under the headline ‘Barrow Island children greet the Mayor in Victorian

A CONVICTED rapist who failed to return to prison after day release was found in south Cumbria. Colin Hogben was serving his sentence at HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire, near Bristol. The 73-year-old was allowed out on day release on June

THE Barrow MP is calling on the Government to act to enable coastguards to response faster ​to incidents. The MP for Barrow and Furness, Simon Fell, has written to the Minister of State for Transport, the Government department which looks after

HEAD to The Coro this October to enjoy a performance of Lionel Bart’s Oliver. The classic musical is based on the Charles Dicken’s novel, Oliver Twist. The show tells the story of an orphan who spent his first nine years in an orphanage and

A MILLOM party hire company has announced that it has sold the business and will continue to operate from the town. J and S Inflatable Party Hire, which started in 2019, posted on Facebook on Saturday, June 25: "The time has come to let our

The Cumbrian coastline is the inspiration for an exciting new public art commissions programme featuring an array of international contemporary artists, including several former Turner Prize winners. ‘Deep Time’ will launch to the public in Spring

THE accidental release of a radioactive substance was the reason behind Furness General Hospital being served an improvement notice by the health and safety watchdog, it has been revealed. The substance was released at the hospital after a worker

A MAN from Barrow set himself the challenge of competing in four open water swimming challenges to raise funds for a vital service.  Jack Thorburn, 30, has raised £3,235 for St Mary's Hospice by taking to the water.  Throughout June Mr Thorburn

THREE intrepid fundraisers have returned from an overnight trip to the summit of Skiddaw with a generous cheque for St Mary's Hospice in Ulverston. On Tuesday, June 28, the hospice posted on social media: "Yesterday, we had the pleasure to

A NEWLY-LAUNCHED service which helps prevent food waste while supporting some of the most vulnerable in the community has been praised following an inspection. Ormsgill Community Fridge was given a score of five out of five after it was visited

THE doors of a new, authentic Indian restaurant have swung open after an ‘absolutely fabulous’ launch night. Siblings Fahsin Ahmed and Fahmida Shamim have opened the Taj Mahal Restaurant in Barrow’s Cavendish Street this week. The pair was

SHOCKED parents have raised concerns after toddlers and babies as young as 11 weeks old were told to wear a face mask to take part in a zoo experience. Babies as young as three months old were told to wear a face covering to participate in animal

TWO musicians will be working alongside schoolchildren to create music based on cultural experiences of Barrow. Professional musician Maz O’Connor will soon be working with George Hastwell School to create musical compositions inspired by Barrow

LAND which has planning approval for a new four bedroom house is up for sale. The plot, at Abbey Meadows in Dalton, is on the market for £150,000 with JH Homes.  The proposed accommodation comprises of entrance hallway, two reception rooms,

FIRE crews rescued a trapped casualty from a road traffic collision in Ulverston. The incident took place on June 28 at 08:50,on Church Walk. The incident involved one casualty trapped under a car door. Firefighters extricated the casualty

Technical education is proving a big draw for school leavers with dozens opting to study the new suite of T Levels offered by Furness College from September 2022. T Levels are a two-year technical qualification available to Year 11 pupils after

HUNDREDS of residents are having to go months without a bin as they face a 'horrendous' wait for a new one. Barrow Council is wading through a backlog of 650 pleas for new containers after some residents told The Mail they had gone more than a

A MARKET stall set up in aid of refugees settled in Furness has raised hundreds of pounds. The stall, which was set up in Ulverston to mark Refugee Week, raised more than £400 for Furness Refugee Support. A representative of Asda also presented

An online information session for those who want to find out more about adopting is being held. Adopt Coast to Coast is the Regional Adoption Agency for Cumbria County Council, Durham County Council and Together for Children (Sunderland City Council

A DOCTOR'S surgery has announced that it has expanded the range of healthcare it offers. Patients with Ulverston's Dr Murray and Partners can now benefit from mental, as well as physical, healthcare. A spokesperson for the surgery said: "We

A MAN who used threatening words towards another person has been ordered to complete unpaid work. Aaron Bell admitted that he used threatening or insulting words that would have caused Mark Longmire to fear 'immediate unlawful violence'. The

A HOME with stunning countryside views and a sun-filled garden is now on the market. The four-bedroom semi-detached property on Lancewood Crescent in Barrow has been placed on the market for offers in the region of £335,000. The beautifully

BARROW boxers were left frustrated when police stormed a competition after a gun scare. James Braithwaite and Steve Eilbeck travelled to Glasgow to compete in the Lonsdale Box Cup international tournament but the event was scrapped after police

BARROW Raiders head coach Paul Crarey has called on his team to stop playing as individuals after his side's 43-18 loss at home to Halifax Panthers on Monday night. A disappointed Crarey said after the game at the Matt Johnson Prestige Stadium:

SOME of the best pictures taken in Barrow, Arnside and Lake District. These are the latest shots taken by The Mail’s talented Camera Club.  If you would like to see your pictures published in print and online, along with your byline, join The

A seal pup was found 'dehydrated and malnourished' by divers after she was spotted off the coast of Barrow. Sarah Neill, Cumbria co-ordinator for British Divers Marine Life Rescue, said the pup was seen at Foulney Island and had to be rescued.

A CLASSICAL vocal quartet is heading to town. G4 exploded into the industry back in 2004 on the first series of the X-Factor. Show organisers said: “G4 continue to blow people away, year after year, with their unique style and impactful harmonic

A DRUG driver has been banned from the road for three years. Andrew Bell was admitted drug driving after getting behind the wheel with a cocaine breakdown product in his system. South Cumbria Magistrates' Court heard the motorist was driving

PROTESTORS attended an event in Haverigg to protest the proposed siting of a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) off the coast of Copeland. 20 locals from a newly created group called Millom and District Against Nuclear Waste Dump attended an information

AS part of a wide programme of celebrations to celebrate a century and a half of the sport, Furness golfers have emerged victorious in a wide field representing Cumbrian clubs. Last weekend saw Furness Golf Club, on Walney Island, host the 2022

A new ice cream parlour has opened - and you can also get free coffee refills. Iss Cream, on the Ulverston canal path, is the brainchild of Alec Berry, who also runs a tree surgery company. The new venture is targeted towards people walking