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'Big surprise' - Community shocked by Barrow AFC manager departure
THE community has been left shocked by the departure of the Barrow AFC manager departing from the club. The announcement came last night, May 24, when the club confirmed that following a post-season review, Barrow AFC parted company with their
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Bounce fest cancelled as event 'would have been unsafe' due to weather forecast
BOUNCE Fest has been cancelled as the event 'would have been unsafe' due to the weather forecast. The event was set to take place on Sunday, May 26 at Ford Park. The fun-filled day was going to have bouncy castles and inflatable assault courses
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Award nomination for guide aimed at reducing light pollution in Cumbria
A good lighting guide covering the whole of Cumbria, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape has been shortlisted for a Royal Town Planning Institute award. The guide, the Good Lighting Technical Advice Note
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Five planning applications that you might have missed this week
Planning applications are constantly being submitted in south Cumbria. With that in mind, this publication has compiled a list of five of the stories you might have missed over the past seven days. Plans for new ‘world class’ accommodation
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Funding granted for step free access at Cumbria train station
A TRAIN station is now funded to have step-free access between platforms. Simon Fell MP for Barrow in Furness announced that Ulverston Station's Access for All (AfA) bid has been 'successful'. The Department for Transport has awarded the cash
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Six pics from The Mail’s talented Camera Club
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 Mail Camera Club Facebook group and submit your images. Please include
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Pub in Barrow given new food hygiene rating
A DRINKING establishment in Barrow has been handed a new food hygiene rating. The Ship Inn, a pub, at Ship Inn, Yarlside Road was given a score of four out of five after assessment on April 17, the Food Standards Agency's website shows. The
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Grade II listed former pharmacy building up for sale
A GRADE II building which was once a pharmacy is now up for sale. The former Cohens Chemist on 36 Dalton Road in Barrow is available on the market accepting offers in the region of £180,000. The commercial property displays being advertised
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Nursery children benefit from £875,000 building investment
PRE-SCHOOLERS have been enjoying a new, accessible extension to the main school building, following an £875,000 investment to upgrade the nursery facilities. The works at Broughton in Furness CE Primary School were funded by Westmorland and Furness
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Council asks for YOUR say on plans to develop new PlayZone in Barrow
Westmorland and Furness Council is working in partnership with the Football Foundation to develop a new PlayZone in Barrow and is asking communities for input. Following the council’s successful expression of interest, Barrow has been included
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Why it may be cheaper to travel from Barrow train station rather than Roose
A commuter who regularly travels from Barrow to Preston wrote into The Mail to ask why journeys from Roose to the same destination can be more expensive. Barrow is the first stop on the Furness line which is operated by Northern Rail and runs to
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Air fryer owners issued important safety warning over common mistake
Air fryer owners have been warned they could be risking serious damage to their kitchens by making a common mistake. New research reveals that more than half of people who own air fryers use them directly below kitchen cabinets. As well as
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DWP warning to thousands missing out on £3,900 boost - are you eligible
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is encouraging everyone to check if they may be eligible for cost of living support worth nearly £4,000 a year. The DWP is urging people to check their eligibility for Pension Credit. Pension Credit
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Pharmacies open in South Cumbria on bank holiday Monday and where to find them
Many pharmacies are open across South Cumbria on Bank Holiday Monday for those with minor ailments or those who rely on regular medication. This year, Bank Holiday falls on May 27 and the pharmacies that remain open may only do so for limited
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Yellow weather warning in place for thunderstorm in south Cumbria
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorm affecting parts of Cumbria. The weather warning starts tomorrow, Sunday, May 26 at 12pm and it is set to end at 8pm on the same day. It is in place for several Cumbrian towns
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Warning to dog owners walking pets near lakes and rivers over toxic threat
Dog owners have been warned to keep their pets on leads around lakes and rivers due to a potentially fatal algae. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued its annual warning to owners, asking them to take extra precautions when walking
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Police investigate shoplifting and public order offence at McDonald's car park
POLICE are investigating a shoplifting and public order offence at a McDonald's car park. Cumbria Police says that the incident happened on May 18 2024 in the car park by the McDonald's in Ulverston where an unknown boy, 15, threw food on a motor
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Here’s what’s in store for Barrow’s special Market Day – just a week away
Barrow Market is gearing up for a fabulous free fun day for all the family on Friday May 31. To show some love for our local market, a special event has been organized, with local traders, entertainers, culture and much more. Outdoor stall
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Plenty of highs in Crarey's time at the Barrow Raiders helm
BARROW Raiders head coach Paul Crarey says there have been more highs than lows during his time at the club. Crarey recently passed 300 games at the Raiders helm and his love for both the club and the sport is stronger than ever. In part-two
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‘New lease of life’ for Cumbrian train station following customer feedback
A team of volunteers have transformed a railway station in Cumbria after customer feedback requested improvements. Twenty-two people pitched in at Ulverston station over six hours to clean and repaint the underpass, handrails and stairs, replace
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Skipper Jarrad Stack is back to boost Barrow Raiders
BARROW skipper Jarrad Stack makes a welcome return to the squad for the important clash with high riding Featherstone Rovers at the Northern Competition Stadium kick off 3pm. Stack will boost the ranks along with fellow forwards, Harvey Makin,
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Groundworks in final stages at new £2.9m school in Barrow
THE foundation and groundwork to construct a new education facility in Barrow are in their final stages. Stakeholders in the £2.9 million project to build a 40-place alternative provision at Channelside visited the site this week to witness the
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Barrow Raiders Ladies look to get off the mark against Featherstone
AMANDA Wilkinson’s side will be hoping to make the most of home advantage when the kick-off Barrow Raiders double-header tomorrow. Raiders Ladies take on Featherstone Rovers Ladies at the Northern Competitions Stadium as part of what the club has
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'Dishonest' doctor accused of 'having two jobs at the same time'
A DOCTOR is due to face a tribunal after she was accused of receiving payment from two jobs at the same time. Dr Kate Ogah, a microbiologist employed by the Morecambe Bay NHS trust, is to face a misconduct hearing after she was accused of being
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Hospice gains extra funding to bring music to the community
A hospice in Ulverston has gained extra funding to support its dementia services in Barrow. On Thursday, May 23, St Mary's Hospice revealed that it had received backing from the Power of Music fund. This injection of money will allow the hospice
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Woman accused of stealing £19k of lottery tickets and scratchcards appears in court
AN employee accused of stealing £19,000 worth of scratchcards and lottery tickets from her place of work is due to appear before a crown court. Siobhan Ferguson is alleged to have stolen the items from her employer Nigel List in Ulverston over
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Auction piece up for grabs honours Dave Myers' beloved motorbike
You can get your hands on an art piece designed to honour Dave Myers' most beloved motorbike. Carol Hutton, from Aberdeenshire in Scotland, has been working in partnership with Liliana Myers, wife of Dave, to create the 'Dave's Day Motorbike'.
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"I know our community like the back of my hand" - Michelle Scrogham runs for MP
Michelle Scrogham has started to set out her stall ahead of the upcoming General Election in July. The Labour candidate for Barrow and Furness will be officially launching her campaign on Saturday, May 25. Read more: General Election: Candidates
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Line up revealed for returning Coast Roads Festival at Barrow Park
The line-up has officially been revealed for the returning Coast Roads Festival in Barrow. Having taken a year out in 2023, the event is making its long awaited return on July 27 and 28 at Barrow Park. Read more: Coast Roads Festival asks for
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Police officers focus on keeping children in Barrow safe online
Police officers took time away from patrolling the streets this week to educate children in the area. Members from the Barrow Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) paid a visit to Newton Village Academy on Thursday, May 23. PC Dixon and PCSO Kirkham
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Si King and Dave Myers' wife to make an appearance at Dave Day
Barrow is preparing to welcome thousands of motorcyclists heading to the town as part of a day of events to celebrate the life of Dave Myers. The celebrity chef and TV star, who formed one half of the hugely popular Hairy Bikers, died on February
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'We kept the faith' - Couple welcomes miracle baby after six miscarriages
A COUPLE who suffered the heartbreak of six miscarriages have welcomed their little girl into the world – and now they want to support others going through similar situations. Charlie and Lynette Bathgate, from Dalton, had been trying to have a
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Thief, 48, stole £1,000 coffee machine from national electronic retailer - sentence
A THIEF has been ordered to pay every single penny back to a national electronic retail shop after he was caught stealing an expensive coffee machine. Timothy Leary, of Low White Close in Barrow, entered Currys PC World in Barrow’s Hollywood Retail
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Meet the new mayor of Barrow who has lived in the town for decades
THE new mayor of Barrow has spoken of her pride after taking on the role of representing the town where she has lived for decades. Judith McEwan, a councillor for Ormsgill, has been selected to take on the historic role. Councillor McEwan is
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Lorry driver in 40s dies after his lorry left the road and collided with a building
A LORRY driver in his 40s has died after his vehicle left the road and collided with a building on the A7. Cumbria Police are investigating the fatal collision which occurred yesterday, May 22, when an HGV left the road and collided with a building
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Warning to Appleby Horse Fair traders over counterfeit goods
TRADING Standards officers are appealing to Appleby Horse Fair traders to ensure their goods are genuine and safe ahead of this year's Fair. Counterfeit goods, including counterfeit alcohol, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics and branded electrical
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Funeral directors takes 'difficult decision' to close branch in town
THE Barrow branch of a funeral directors based in the north-west will close in June following a 'difficult decision.' George Hall & Son and Abbey Mount Service Chapel, on Buccleuch Street, operate under Dignity Funerals. They have other branches
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'Is this serious?' - hikers in disbelief seeing cricket match on top of 3,100ft fell
WEARY hikers completing the third highest peak in England would not have expected to see a cricket match played at the top. Yet that was the case on Monday, May 20 with the Helvellyn Eleven competing against Henley, from Oxfordshire. Rather than
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From Wordsworth to Skiddaw - 10 once in a lifetime Lake District holidays
Stuck for plans in the Lake District? We can promise you're not. Cumbria's crown jewel has so much to offer over the next few months, from incredible eateries, art holidays and cycling tours, to visiting some of the best pubs on the market.
