Meet The Mail's dedicated new team...

Following extensive investment in reporters, advertising staff and state-of-the-art technology by new owners Newsquest, The Mail is now better equipped than ever before to serve the community of south Cumbria.

Five new reporters have proudly joined The Mail’s editorial team.

Charlie Fox, Ellis Butcher, Michael Thomas, Owen Keighley, and Alex Dungworth have joined The Mail’s chief reporter Amy Fenton and reporter Dan Taylor in getting to the heart of the stories most important to our communities.

And Adrian Mullen has become The Mail’s entertainment supremo.

Vanessa Sims, The Mail’s editor, pictured, said: “Our reporters are now based in the very communities they serve.

“This enables them to follow the issues that matter to our readers and give our wonderful towns and villages a voice.

“The Mail is as determined and passionate as it has ever been to fight and campaign for the communities we serve and the rights of our readers.

“If you have a story or an issue you would like us to look into then we want to hear from you.”

Commercially the Barrow business has also seen investment with the arrival of new field sales executive Kelly Rayner joining the team.

Ruth Davies, The Mail’s advertising manager said: “This is an exciting time to be involved in The Mail.

“We have never been in a better position to offer our commercial partners the best advertising solutions across digital and print to help them grow their businesses.”

Jonathan Lee, Newsquest Cumbria managing director said: “We are committed to providing the best possible coverage for our readers and the best possible advertising solutions for existing and new clients across Barrow, Ulverston and south Cumbria.

“Better use of technology also means our journalists and advertising sales staff are able to spend more time in the heart of the community covering and dealing with the issues which are most important to you, our readers and advertising clients.”

If you would like to speak to a member of our team call 01229 840100.

Why The Mail is a great read every day

Your great value local newspaper boasts something for everyone daily.

As well as top daily news and sports coverage The Mail is packed with popular columns and special features every day.

Every Monday The Mail’s nostalgia expert Bill Myers delves into the archives to create a bumper four-page ‘Memories’ section. You will also find top of the league Bluebirds and Raiders coverage, the best weekend events and a special insight into Furness schools with our new Junior Mail section.

Every Tuesday The Mail brings you the expert’s latest money saving tips, the latest news from the business world, and a daily dose of puzzles, community news and excellent columnists.

Every Wednesday The Mail brings you a special report from the four south Cumbrian parkruns as well as an excellent property supplement - ideal for those looking for their dream home.

Every Thursday The Mail brings you Cumbria Live - your guide to the weekend, entertainment, food and not forgetting a celebrity fix. As well as this you will also find a bumper eight-page special Junior Sports section.

Every Friday The Mail brings you Life - a special section to enjoy with a coffee containing a celebrity interview, food review, travel feature, detailed walk and gardening tips from a seasoned expert. As well as of all this you will find a special motoring section.

Every Saturday The Mail brings you its Extraordinary Lives section which includes a special introduction to the babies born at Furness General Hospital, a section to mark a special celebration, or an obituary, a wedding and the chance to thank someone for going the extra mile by nominating them for Bouquet of the Week.