A FIVE year investigation into allegations of historic abuse at residential children’s homes in south Cumbria has cost the taxpayer £2.3m. Operation Tweed began in 2014 and has been complex with a dedicated team investigating multiple allegations
Police took part in a joint operation today to tackle drivers illegally using unroadworthy vehicles. Officers patrolled the A590 between Elliscales roundabout and Lindal from 8am and 1pm. Cumbria police worked alongside staff from the Operator
Residents and visitors are being invited to celebrate a major mile stone for a local church. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is celebrating it’s 21st anniversary on March 10. To celebrate, they are welcoming people to an their
Crummock Dale from Clapham with John Edmondson STARTING from the attractive village of Clapham stroll through a lovely Yorkshire dale along peaceful grassy lanes. Ascend gently to open fell, where you can enjoy wonderful views of Pen-y-Ghent and
Local schoolboy MotoX champ Jamie Keith certainly didn't disgrace himself after his first foray into the hectic world of indoor Arenacross racing. The 10-year-old riding a 65cc KTM prepared by MBR racing here in Barrow and supported by Liquid Moly
THE new boss of Barrow Borough Council is expected to be formally appointed at the end of next month. An extraordinary meeting of the full council has been scheduled for March 28 for the 36-member council to recruit its next executive director.
A LAKE District fish-and-chip shop owner fended off a knife attacker in Morocco using martial arts training and a bottle of Coca-Cola. Mark Lilley, of Windermere, says he survived the potentially fatal encounter on holiday in Marrakech thanks to
A FORMER Methodist chapel in a Lake District village is to be converted into a licensed bistro cafe bar. Members of the Lake District National Park Authority's development control committee agreed to the change of use of the unused church on College
NO time or room to make your own compost? So, how do you choose what's best for you from the wide range in garden centres? As spring approaches, we'll be sowing, planting, mulching and digging - but which compost do we need for each job? To keep
Abi Jackson heads to the swish slopes of Zermatt, to discover how Lagom is taking steps to make luxury ski more sustainable... The Matterhorn is said to be the most photographed mountain in the world. How you'd keep count on a claim like that is
An award-winning accountancy firm has produced a guide to help firms get to grips with Brexit. Lamont Pridmore, which has offices across Cumbria, says the ongoing uncertainty around the future of Brexit is having a significant effect on the ability
A FEMALE former police chief who launched a drunken tirade at a junior colleague about the size of her breasts has landed a £122,000-a-year council job. Ex-assistant chief constable Rebekah Sutcliffe resigned from Greater Manchester Police at the
MOTORISTS are being asked to avoid part of Barrow town centre after a vehicle broke down. Police said Abbey Road from Hindpool Road to Duke Street is closed from the Tesco direction while they recover a car. An officer at the scene told our
THE next meeting of a town council will take place at the beginning of next month. Councillors from Dalton with Newton Town Council will meet on March 4. They will discuss the most pressing local issues and pass judgement on planning applications
Nike is looking into a fix for an issue with its self-lacing shoes, after users of the Android app used to operate the footwear reported connection problems. Some owners took to the app's download page on the Google Play store, claiming the app
The price of a 1st class stamp is to rise by 3p to 70p and a 2nd class stamp will also go up by 3p, to 61p, Royal Mail has announced. The increases will take effect from March 25 and will help ensure the sustainability of the universal postal service
An agreement by a consortium to buy Flybe has been signed by the struggling regional airline. The Connect Airways consortium includes Virgin Atlantic, Stobart Group and investment firm Cyrus Capital. Flybe's assets are now owned by Connect Airways
The Hairy Bikers are about to embark on their most iconic road trip to date: America’s Route 66. BBC Two has commissioned The Hairy Bikers Ride Route 66, a six episode food travelogue following Barrow's Dave Myers and Si King on a road trip across
Business banking customers who have an account with the Natwest or RBS could be in line for a payout of up to £50,000 if they switch to another bank, a leading solicitor has said. A new fund has been established after the two banks were instructed
IAN Evatt paid tribute to Tony Callister’s work after it was announced the head of Barrow AFC’s performance centre would be stepping down. Callister has played a key role in developing the club’s youth section in recent years, with this season seeing
A LAST-minute decision to enter the Great North West Half Marathon proved the right one for Grant Johnson as he took victory at the event in Blackpool. The Walney runner, who represents Salford Harriers, completed the course which started and finished
THE actions of a man jailed for assaulting two emergency workers have been condemned by police, a health workers’ union and the Barrow MP. Darren McCullough, 42, from Cote Ley Crescent, Walney, was sentenced to 12 weeks in jail after he pleaded
An Askam couple are hoping for a paw-fect time when they head off to the most prestigious dog show in the world. But Tom and Jane Graham will be taking on very different roles when they take centre stage at Crufts. For Mr Graham will be getting
THE number of people claiming key out-of-work benefits in Barrow has fallen by more than 40 per cent since 2010, new figures show. Figures released this week show that in the North West there are 3,491,379 people in work – meaning 312,405 more people
Ulverston's authentic Mexican restaurant promises to transport customers to the heart of South America with its range of locally-sourced dishes and lively atmosphere. Since its opening in 1997, Amigos Mexican Restaurant & Steakhouse has become
MORE than 1,400 people are seeking help to sort out their finances from the Barrow and District Credit Union. The credit union reported solid growth to a packed room of members, staff and volunteers at its AGM. Hosted by St Mark’s Church, the
I don’t want to imply that I’m some sort of tough guy, but I didn’t even sniffle when Jack slipped into the icy depths at the end of “Titanic”. There was no lip-trembling when Bambi’s mum died either. Excluding the time I realised I’d run out of
IF there was one band that seemed destined to be booked to play Kendal Calling 2019, it’s Indigo Youth. The Barrow pop outfit were announced in the first wave of acts to feature at this summer’s festival alongside the likes of Courteeners, Manic
I ATTENDED the Classic Dirt Bike Show at Telford at the weekend. As always it certainly lived up to expectations. The Internationals Centre's halls were crammed with off-road machinery of every marque, and the outside autojumbles were doing
Enthusiastic members of the Westmorland Motor Club are planning to revive the Barbon Speed Hill Climb for Motorcycles. The date has been set for Saturday May11. The Event at Barbon Manor near Kirkby Lonsdale was always a must for local fans giving
THE team at Barrow sorting office had some very keen junior helpers in 1994 to make sure the town's letters were delivered to the right addresses. The Mail on February 9 in 1994 noted: "Abbotsmead Infant School pupils were helping to get the mail
ONE defeat in 13 games, nine clean sheets in the same period and still in with a chance of making the Vanarama National League play-offs come the end of the season – these are good times to be a Barrow AFC supporter. The struggles of this time last
AFTER nearly 17 years playing for Dalton United across two separate spells, Gareth Jones still has that magic goal-scoring touch. The 38-year-old striker was at it again last Saturday, netting in the 3-1 Challenge Cup quarter-finals win at home
Teens from across the area have taken part in a free multimedia project aimed to enhance creative skills and talent. Based at Cooke's Arts and Media Centre, partakers, ranging from 16-19 years-old, chose the topic of hidden homelessness as this
MOTORISTS and bus users have been warned of disruption caused by a road closure in Barrow from Monday. Hawcoat Lane will be closed for resurfacing between 8am and 5pm until Friday March 1. A diversion, including for the number 1 Stagecoach bus
RESIDENTS have been warned to “be prepared” as high tides are expected to hit the coast today. A Flood Alert has been issued across the area with tides reaching their highest between 12 and 2pm. Residents have been warned to expect flooding
POLICE became involved in a mountain rescue incident when it was discovered those involved had taken recreational drugs and there were reports of an offensive weapon. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team were called by the North West Ambulance Service
IT is cup quarter-finals time for Hawcoat Park A as they travel to take on the might of Preston Grasshoppers 4 tomorrow, writes Jason Meadows. Both teams will be looking to get that coveted semi-finals slot in the Robinsons Brewery Shield, so a
BARROW poet Kate Davis headlines tomorrow night's much awaited Poem and a Pint midwinter extravaganza, staged at Ulverston's Laurel and Hardy Museum. Kate presents parts of her new book, The Girl Who Forgets How To Walk. More of a performance than
THE final place in the Barton Townley Cup semi-finals is up for grabs at Furness Rugby Union’s Strawberry Grounds tomorrow. With Millom, Ulverston and Dalton already through to the last four of Barrow & District’s major knock-out competition
ULVERSTON Rangers and Hawcoat Park both go into tomorrow’s West Lancashire League Division One derby with eyes on making inroads on the sides above them. Fifth-placed Hawcoat, who have games in hand on the sides above them, in particular still have
AN ambitious stage performance aiming to shed light on the plight of refugee children is appealing for funding as it begins production. The Playground tells the story of a group of Syrian refugees, played by real refugee children settled in Furness
A FORMAL planning application has been submitted to build a takeaway restaurant in Ulverston. Fast food giants McDonalds has lodged a an application with South Lakeland District Council for a restaurant and drive thru to be built on the outskirts
ROBERT Harvey, 25, of Westmorland Street, Barrow, has been ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work and has been banned for 26 months after admitting drink driving. Harvey was stopped in a Vauxhall Astra on Ainslie Street, Barrow, on February
BARROW Borough Council has spent £6,000 on staff awards since 2015, according to a new investigation by the Taxpayers’ Alliance. The pressure group opposes increased taxation and campaigns for lower council tax. It sent Freedom of Information
IAN Evatt sees no reason Barrow AFC cannot continue their impressive form against the top sides in the Vanarama National League when Ebbsfleet United visit tomorrow. The match signals the start of run which sees the Bluebirds tackle the likes of
TEN community-led houses in the picturesque village of Ulpha are being revitalised. Copeland Borough Council has awarded £73,500 to support the project in which the historical cottages are owned and managed by the Joseph and Eleanor Gunson Almshouse
GARRY Hill is happy with the form Ebbsfleet United are in ahead of their trip to Barrow AFC in the Vanarama National League tomorrow. The Fleet won 2-1 away to fellow play-off hopefuls Harrogate Town last weekend and followed that up with a goalless
The resignations by a handful of Labour MPs have been welcomed by many opponents of the Labour Party, and lamented by many supporters of the party. I suggest that, on the contrary, these resignations ought to be a cause for celebration within the Labour
PEOPLE are being urged to ensure that pet dogs are kept under control as the lambing season gets underway. Although there may not be lambs in the fields just yet, many ewes are preparing for their arrival and people are being asked to pick up after
Do you remember when? What was in the South Cumbrian news 10, 25 & 50 years ago 10 YEARS AGO Councillors in South Lakeland pledged £24,000 to help reinstate a footbridge to the Edwardian promenade in Grange. Cumbrian TV star Helen Skelton
