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Barrow Raiders too strong for Whitehaven in derby clash
Barrow 34 Whitehaven 14 In a pulsating eighty minutes of non-stop action, Barrow eased their relegation worries but were pushed all the way by a Whitehaven side in crisis. The margin, although 20 points, didn’t reflect the contributions Whitehaven
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Road closed after crash between Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
Police are currently attending a crash at Sedbergh on the A683. The road is closed due to a crash on the road to Kirkby-Lonsdale.
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Rescue team called out in the Lake District after reports of a missing person
Rescue team called out on a wet evening after reports of a missing person. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team were called out to search for a missing walker last night. The team received a request from Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team to help search
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Pedestrian dies after collision near Carlisle
Cumbria Police are appealing for information after a fatal incident. A fatal collision involving a pedestrian occurred on the M6 at junction 42 near Carlisle. The incident occurred at 8.05pm on Saturday September 14, police said. Both the
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Veterans in Cumbria invited to free Afternoon Tea event
A small Cumbrian charity have put together an event to reach Veterans living in Cumbria. The Michelle Jurd Trust are hosting our third annual Veterans Afternoon Tea in Cumbria. For 12 years, they have been working to help young people and veterans
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Sam's the man as Barrow claim away victory against Grimsby Town
SAM Foley marked his first league start of the season with a goal as Barrow maintained their fine start to the season with a first away victory at Grimsby since 1967. Foley and Theo Vassell struck inside the opening 26 minutes as the Bluebirds
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Strictly Come Dancing fans catch 'loving' tribute to Cumbrian hero
STRICTLY Come Dancing paid a touching tribute to the later Hairy Biker Dave Myers. The first episode in the new series of the BBC favourite memorialised the Barrow-born chef as the screen turned to black before a picture of Dave, alongside the
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Update: M6 partially closed after collision involving a pedestrian
Cumbria Police have issued an update on the M6, which was closed after an incident last night. A road closure on the M6 remains partly in place whilst police continue to respond to a collision involving a pedestrian. The south carriageway
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'River of Dreams' floats through town - 20 pictures of the Lantern Festival
Thousands of people took to the streets of Ulverston for one of the town's biggest festivals of the year. A procession of brightly lit characters danced through Ulverston Town Centre as the Lantern Festival came out in full swing. This year's
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Police were called out to an incident on the M6
Cumbria Police attended an incident on the M6 last night. The M6 was fully closed northbound from J41 and fully closed southbound at J42 and 43. Officers were called to the incident at 8.06pm on Saturday September 14. They said: "The road
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Check out these cheap, middle-priced and expensive Barrow properties
Dozens of properties are added to the market every week, here are the latest homes for sale in Barrow, across a range of different prices. We’ve rounded up three Barrow properties, from cheapest to most expensive… For our cheapest property,
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Five star hygiene rating is ‘icing-on-the-cake’ to newly-reopened pub
The General Burgoyne in Great Urswick, which recently reopened under a new manager, has been awarded a five-star hygiene rating. (Image: Jo Ritchie) An inspection from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) resulted in a hygiene rating of five, which
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Guest house in ‘honeypot’ Lake District village for sale for nearly £1m
A ‘lovely’ Victorian style guest house at the head of Windermere is for sale. Kelsick Villa is described as a ‘spacious’ property offering several individually styled rooms as well as a handful of Maisonette apartments. Boasting a ‘prime’ position
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20mph plea after campaign spearheaded by councillor whose daughter was hit by a car
A community leader has been successful in his bid for 20mph zone to be considered in a Barrow ward. Councillor Paul Griffiths, who founded the Roosecote Community Hub Facebook group, has long called for action to tackle speeding in the area.
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School marks 30 years with staff members who were there from the first day
A SCHOOL marked 30 years of excellence in education with staff members who were there from the first day. Newbarns Primary and Nursery School, on Rising Side in Barrow, opened in its current form in September 1994 following a restructuring that
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Outdoor exhibition focused water and climate change to take place this month
AN annual family-friendly outdoor exhibition focused on climate change, water and all its possibilities is taking place this month. Art Gene's exhibition That Wet Stuff (and other things) is taking place on Saturday 21 September at Allotment Soup
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Lake District mountain rescue team car park plans approved
A LAKE District mountain rescue team has been given the go-ahead to use former railway land as car parking after previous proposals were turned down. The Lake District National Park Authority has approved plans from Coniston Mountain Rescue team
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Jailed: Public menace with ‘appalling criminal record’ abused & assaulted 999 staff
A JUDGE described a prolific Barrow offender with more than 400 offences as having ‘one of the worst’ criminal records he had ever seen. Craig James Adams was jailed at Preston Crown Court after admitting a spate of offences against healthcare
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Woman, 35, sentenced by magistrates after assaulting female by beating her
A WOMAN from Barrow has been sentenced after admitting she assaulted another female. Louise Chambers, of Maple Street, Barrow, pleaded guilty to assault by beating at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on September 9. Court documentation shows
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Plans to convert 36-bedroom former hotel in south Cumbria into home set for approval
PLANS to restore a ‘neglected’ grade II listed building and create a ‘sustainable holiday retreat’ are set to be given the go-ahead. Members of the strategic planning committee for Westmorland and Furness Council are recommended to approve plans
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Broadband works to be carried out on road for two days
BROADBAND works are set to be carried out on a Lake District road. A section of the U5111 near Greenodd will be closed while Fibrus Networks works are carried out. This is anticipated to start on September 17 and take up to two days to complete
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Prolific shoplifter back in court after stealing from TK Maxx
A PROLIFIC shoplifter has been convicted again after he stole from a shop in Barrow. Matthew Holland, who has more than 100 previous offences to his name, stole from the TK Maxx in Hollywood Park. The 44-year-old thief admitted the offence
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Residential road used as free parking for rail users could see restrictions
Parking restrictions could soon be imposed on a road used by rail commuters. Residents in Roose are receiving letters from Westmorland and Furness Council highways about Yarlside Road that runs past the station. The proposal for parking restrictions
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Comedy night with big names set to take place in Ulverston
A popular comedy night is set to feature some of the best names on the UK circuit. Friday Night Live at the Coronation Hall in Ulverston will take place on Friday, September 27, with a line-up including Thomas Green, Alun Cochrane, Jack Gleadow
