AN ULVERSTON man who admitted drink driving has been fined £250. Jake Sheldon Wilson, of Broughton Beck was caught driving a Ford Fiesta on an unclassified road from Mansriggs after consuming so much alcohol he blew over the drink drive limit.
A RETIRED engineer has called for an improvement in hospital staff member’s understanding of dementia and alzheimers after being denied support at Furness University Hospital. Sion Jair, 68, was admitted for treatment for a head injury on Monday
POLICE are investigating an incident in Barrow. A man stopped at traffic lights on Abbey Road in the town, left his vehicle before shouting verbal abuse and punching the victim’s window. The incident happened on December 6 at 4.45pm. Anyone
FOLLOWING a series of incredibly well-received European dates earlier this year, including two sold out London shows at Eventim Apollo, Suede have announced a nationwide UK tour for April 2019. The tour follows the release of their new top five
POLICE are appealing for information after a public order offence took place in Barrow. The incident occurred Tuesday, December 11 at a shop on William Street. A man verbally abused staff and spat on the shop floor. The man was described
BOSSES at Cumbria County Council have accepted responsibility for the confusion after a road closure sign was not taken down. The A595 between Grizebeck and Broughton will be shut until Friday from 7pm to 5am for roadworks. But motorists reported
MILLOM will be ball number 27 in this Friday’s draw for the first round of the 2019 Challenge Cup. The Woollybacks, who reached round three in this year’s edition of the knockout competition, are the only amateur team from South Cumbria to be involved
Couples planning their dream wedding day are invited to Ulverston in February for the Coronation Hall Wedding Fair. Wedding suppliers from across the area will be at the hall on Sunday February 24th, offering couples the opportunity to view performances
AN ex-Witherslack Hall teacher has described a former colleague as "a verbal bully" - but insists he never saw him assault any pupils. Five men who formerly worked at a Grange school are on trial at Carlisle Crown Court. They each deny charges alleging
LAKE District Folk and Acoustic Club celebrates its third birthday in January and since it started has attracted many first class performers to the River Bar, at Staveley's Hawkshead Brewery. Meanwhile, the club's next gig features Kim Lowings and
St JAMES’ Church in Barrow will once again be full of festive singing with the return of a popular carol service. The Mail’s annual Christmas carol service will take place on December 19 with people invited to come and enjoy an evening of festive
NOTHING can completely keep the bug at bay but every little helps. A nutrition expert tells Liz Connor how to build your defences from the inside out. If there's one thing you really don't want this Christmas, it's a bout of norovirus. Commonly
A FORMER teacher has told jurors he neither assaulted nor mistreated pupils while working at a residential school. Five ex-staff members at Witherslack Hall, Grange-over-Sands, face charges alleging the physical abuse or cruelty of boys during the
With the pressure to spend, spend, spend, it's all too easy to get stung at this time of year. Vicky Shaw outlines the common traps to steer clear of. The Christmas countdown has well and truly started and for many people, the hunt is now seriously
Put the hectic side of Christmas and winter to one side for a few precious days and make time to sip a fine wine in an intimate hotel bar with a roaring open fire for company while the seasonal weather provides a dramatic backdrop. From down-to-earth
A well-known figure in Cumbria’s tourist trade is to join the board of a major trade association. Jennifer Cormack, sales and marketing director of Windermere Lake Cruises, is one of three new directors to join UK Inbound. UK Inbound represents
IT is a well-played Christmas hit but regulars from a Furness pub have put their own spin on Fairytale of New York by joining together for a charity music video. Regulars at The Golden Ball pub in Dalton have produced a special video of the festive
A LUXURY Crystalware company who hosted a well-known celebrity blowing a glass bauble when she visited last month have collaborated with a hotel to launch a £400 cocktail. Cumbria Crystal and The Samling Hotel in the Lake District have teamed up
A COUNCILLOR is urging any residents who know anything about an incident involving the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl to come forward. Cllr Pat Jones, who represents Ulverston, said she was "saddened and left speechless" after hearing
A High Court judge has rejected a bid by the father of Poppi Worthington to remove details of her sexual abuse and change the official record of her death, and instead ordered him to pay costs for bringing a judicial review. Paul Worthington's lawyers
PRIMARY school children can take part in a free Christmas crafts session on Saturday. BAE Systems is holding a Christmas Craft Drop-In at The Forum in Barrow on Saturday from 11am to 12.30pm. Children aged four to 11 will be able to make a Christmas
NORTHERLY or Northwest is the latest exhibition to grace the cherished walls of Brantwood. Running at the Coniston venue through until February 10, it showcases the work of Catriona Taylor. Incorporating maps and words of the shipping forecast
A HAVE-a-go hero who chased down a serial sex offender has been commended for his public spirit by the police. Former Army corporal Neil Jones said he was honoured to receive the praise after he sprung into action when his daughter heard a woman
Manager Ian Evatt has admitted that Barrow AFC may not have been able to close out last Saturday’s match against Maidstone United in the way that they did earlier in the season. The Bluebirds picked up their third win in four games with a hard-fought
AN ENVIRONMENTALLY-friendly business owner said a world renowned crisp company's scheme to reduce the amount of waste being produced "was a step in the right direction". Walkers was the focus of a campaign because of problems at Royal Mail sorting
Have you ever seen such a shambles in your life? The House of Commons is beginning to resemble a den of wild Kilkenny cats, fighting, biting, snarling. The Government seems to be disintegrating before our very eyes, with its unprecedented number of
A YOUNG superstar has won a prestigious writing award inspired by the football team stranded in a cave in Thailand. Ten-year-old Harry Mayou, from Ulverston, entered the Jacqueline Wilson Creative Writing Prize 2018 competition after coming up
Comedy is heading to Dalton with the return of The Newton Arms Stand-up Comedy Night. The night is set to be full of laughs with five comedians from across the country heading to Dalton on Friday December 21st. Harry Stachini will be the MC for
SENIOR councillors will meet the brewery behind a village's much-loved pub to discuss its future tomorrow (Tuesday). Councillors and community members will meet with members of Robinson’s Brewery to raise concerns of the future of The Derby Arms
IN a few days it will be a quarter-century since the Dalton bypass was officially opened to road traffic — but 500 Furness walkers were allowed a sneak preview. The Mail, on November 16, in 1993, noted that the idea of a sponsored walk — to raise
TRAFFIC is heavier than normal on the A590 Northbound from Ulverston Road, Dalton-in-Furness. Traffic is slowing moving from Ulverston Road to Browns Farm Shop Turn-Off, Lindal in Furness in the roadworks area. There are temporary traffic lights
VIRGIN TRAINS are advising those travelling today to check if their trains are delayed due to engineering works not being finished on time. Due to works not being complete between London Euston and Watford Junctions services are disrupted. There
TWO LANES are closed following an accident on the M6 Northbound. Traffic is moving slowly on the motorway from Junction 33 A6, Lancaster South, to Junction 34 A683, Lancaster following a four-car collision. Lanes one and two of three are currently
A CUMBRIAN charity which supports residents suffering from the affects of alcohol and drug abuse has received an award for its dedication. The Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Services (CADAS), which has a support centre in Barrow, has been awarded
1 FURNESS Tradition presents Nick Hennessey A Harper’s Trade on Wednesday, December 12 (8pm) at Ulverston's Coronation Hall (8pm). Nick is an internationally acclaimed storyteller, playwright, folk singer, songwriter and musician. Drawing deeply from
Do you remember when? What was in the South Cumbrian news 10, 25 & 50 years ago 10 YEARS AGO Families were queuing up for one of six new homes being built in Barrow for the Accent Housing Association. They were in Exmouth Street, Hindpool
TOWN councillors have reacted with fury after it was revealed Millom’s last bank is to close it doors. Barclays on St George’s Road has announced plans to shut its branch in March next year. The company said ‘customers are increasingly using
SEIZING the opportunity to play international rugby league again is proving revitalising for Ruairi McGoff after his recent involvement with Canada’s attempt to qualify for the 2021 World Cup. Having helped Ulverston achieve promotion as North West
DANNY Macdonald set the mark for the highest break so far of 2018/19 Barrow Individual Snooker League with a century in the fifth round of fixtures. Macdonald edged ahead of Tom Millington in the race for the highest break prize with 88 in his first
Furness thrashed old rivals Windermere 50-0 in Cumbria Division Two last Saturday, with Alex Brown scoring three of their eight tries at the Strawberry Grounds. Windermere only travelled with 14 players and were given an early sign that this was
Barrow AFC will be looking to extend the stay at Holker Street of midfielder Kemy Agustien, who has made a big impression since arriving at the club last month. The 32-year-old Curacao international is currently signed on until January and has added
MEET Elfis... He is The Mail elf leading readers on a magical Christmas journey around Barrow, Furness, Ulverston and Millom. Each day as we count down to Santa’s visit, The Mail staff will be taking their new friend with them around the area
MANY people entering into the Brexit debate through your pages and those of national publications as well as TV and radio stations simply don't understand the word democracy. To believe a one-off referendum is the only vote we can possibly accept
Danny White came off the bench to score the decisive try, as Hawcoat Park ground out a 23-19 victory over Whitehaven in wet and windy conditions in Cumbria Division One last Saturday. Despite the awful weather, the two teams were able to put on
Barrow AFC’s winner against Maidstone United last Saturday came from an error from goalkeeper Ross Worner, who had the sympathies of his new manager Harry Wheeler. Worner was making his debut for the Stones after signing on loan from fellow National
FIFTY-one two metre high seraphs filled the nave of Cartmel Priory as the village hosted its first ever Festival of Angels. Planning for the event started almost a year ago as an inspirational proposal by Charlotte Mitchell to the priory’s social
As temperatures drop, home owners are being warned to check whether they have protection for their boiling and heating system. Financial information business Defaqto found that of the home contents insurance policies on the market at the end of
THE future of Grange lido will be debated by councillors at a meeting next week. Campaigners have been fighting to renovate the dilapidated outdoor swimming pool, which has been closed since the early 1990s. Now, members of South Lakeland district
Barrow’s resident foodies celebrated all things vegan at a Christmas fair hosted by an animal charity. Farplace Animal Rescue is renowned for organising vegan fairs across the UK, but this weekend they touched down in Barrow for the first time.
FURNESS and Orsted Energy will again be locking horns on the rugby field on New Year’s Day to commemorate the life of former player Lee White. The match is now in its third year, having been first held in 2017, and sees a select XV from White’s
THE mother of a woman who is living with terminal cancer has claimed social services are not doing enough to support her. Briar Butler, of Barque Street, Barrow, has an incurable brain tumour. She currently receives four 15-minute meetings a
