Firefighters respond to a report of a fire in Millom. Fire services were called to a report of a fire in the open at Haverigg Millom at approximately 8pm last night. Crews used one hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. Crews were in attendance
Police are investigating a reported theft which is suspected to be linked to people calling door-to-door in Ulverston. Three salespeople, all male, were offering cleaning products on Monday afternoon around the Meeting House Lane area of Ulverston
An upcoming summit will highlight Furness’ tourism industry potential this month. Cumbria Tourism is working in partnership with Barrow MP John Woodcock to hold a special summit urging Furness businesses to join together in showcasing the opportunities
A YOUNG boy from Barrow got the chance to meet the Mayor in reward for raising money for the homeless. Dominic Tyson, six, was given a special tour of Barrow town hall and also given a certificate by Mayor Bill McEwan. This was to recognise his
THEATRE by the Lake has appointed Liz Stevenson as its new artistic director. Liz - who takes over from Conrad Lynch who stepped down from the Keswick theatre last September - is currently a freelance director and artistic director of Chorley-based
A BARROW girl has been invited to the launch of a national initiative to help eradicate child hunger with a star-studded guest expected to headline. Asha Eva-Dodsworth, 12, from Walney School, has been asked to attend the launch of the ‘Children
WE had a bit of a reality check in the boardroom last week when we looked at our financial numbers. Our current account has been bobbing along at a comfortable figure, but we then took a double hit this month of a large VAT bill and another from
Honeypotts is a superb family home, dating from 1928 with delightful character features and panoramic views towards Morecambe Bay. The updated and modernised accommodation is complemented by a large driveway, garage and carport parking, extensive
MEMBERS of a Furness Freemason group were honoured at an annual gathering. 19 members of the Furness group were honoured for their services to the organisation in front of 1,200 masons at the world famous Opera House theatre in Blackpool. Masons
A DEDICATED takeaway ordering app which aims to help Barrow takeaways keep costs down is expanding with the launch of a new app. Barrow Eats was set up last year by entrepreneurs Scott Beckman and Sam Cunningham in a bid to offer a more reasonably-priced
Manager Ian Evatt accepts that he has some big decisions to make this summer if he is to make the most of the progress Barrow AFC are making off the pitch. Evatt has been working hard on keeping the spine of the Bluebirds’ squad together for some
RED squirrel numbers are on the rise in Cumbria after a caravan park implemented protective practices to protect the threatened species. Ambleside-based Skelwith Fold is to plant a range of Scots pine trees, which will provide nuts and seeds for
Passengers will be able to travel on a specially-chartered shuttle train between Oxenholme and Windermere on the Lake District railway line this weekend. Due to essential Network Rail engineering work on the adjoining West Coast main line over the
Mitie workers poised to begin industrial action on Friday at the Sellafield site have postponed the strike. Members of Unite the Union who include security guards, cleaning, catering and vending staff, were due to strike over pay from Friday for
LAUREL and Hardy are the focus of a special night at the Royalty Cinema at Bowness. Coming up on Saturday, April 27 (7pm), the first half of the event features three of the comedy duo's early silent short films: Liberty (1929), Angora Love (1929
THE bridge connecting Barrow Island with the town is set to be closed for one day. Michaelson Road Bridge will be closed between 8am and 5pm on Sunday April 28. The closure has been put in place to allow Associated British Ports to carry out
Every week the keepers from South Lakes Safari Zoo share their news from the park THIS week our Africa keeper Erica and deputy animal manager Kim noticed wildebeest Harry seemed a little out of sorts. Harry was eating well but didn’t seem himself
A campaign to help Cumbria's craft, food and drink producers has been relaunched. Made in Cumbria, spearheaded by the county's chamber of commerce, has relaunched its website and shop and is embarking on an intensive social media campaign. Rob
Tourism businesses across Furness will be urged to work closer together at a forum next week. Cumbria Tourism is working with Barrow and Furness MP John Woodcock to hold the summit, which aims to encourage businesses to showcase the opportunities
A LARGE proportion of children starting primary school in September will be able to attend their first choice school. Cumbria County Council’s School Admissions team have confirmed 96.8 per cent of children starting primary school in September 2019
MORE than half a century since she first hit the music scene Lulu is still belting out those notes and set to blaze a trail across the kingdom with her latest show. Celebrating 55 years since the release of her debut hit single Shout, Lulu's On
A CYCLIST has described the moment he was knocked off his bike - and then punched in the face. Carer Alan said he had been left feeling anxious after the brutal assault near the Tally Ho pub on Schneider Road, Barrow. The 32-year-old dad suffered
Two Cumbrians have been featured in an exhibition of portraits of care workers. The exhibition, Every Day is Different, which was commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care depicts care workers and the people they support each day.
THE stage at Barrow's Forum 29 was transformed into Fat Sam's Grand Slam Speakeasy in 1993 as youngsters brought a popular stage show to life. The Mail, on October 16, noted: "Walney Junior Amateur Operatic Society presents the top favourite musical
ALL four parkruns enjoyed the bright but breezy weather conditions this weekend as more than 400 participants took on the 5km course. The adults reclaimed the volunteer roles from the juniors at Barrow parkrun, following last week’s successful junior
BARROW has been named as the second most popular place to visit during the Easter break by Airbnb. The online giant for the lodging marketplace has unveiled its most recent top 10 popular UK destinations, which are based on the spots which have
JARRAD Stack's performances as a stand-in centre for Barrow Raiders have drawn praise from Paul Crarey. The second row has put in some good displays for the Raiders during his stint in the three-quarters while Declan Hulme recovers from the bicep
A FURNESS golf club has bagged £2,000 from Tesco’s community grant scheme. Askam-based Dunnerholme Golf Club plans to use the cash from the Bags of Help scheme to refurbish the club house and set up children's sessions. Bags of Help is run in
ONE of the last great British working class bastions is under threat of becoming sanitised in the name of political correctness – and it’s a move guaranteed to make hordes of Northern women shudder in horror. Bingo, the popular pastime that requires
HIGHWAYS bosses have managed to spend a £12m Government windfall for roads – despite being given just a few months to do so. The unexpected extra cash for repairing potholes and roads maintenance was announced in late November and then handed over
A leading training provider has been approved to deliver a new apprenticeship addressing complex barriers to employment. Tutors at PHX Training will deliver the new Employability Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard Level Four to develop knowledge
Macmillan’s mobile cancer information and support service has reached 1,7171 people in South Lakeland and Barrow in 2018. The mobile service is provided by a team of specialists who travel to town centres, rural locations, and events across the
FROM up in the air to down on the ground, six shots from our Camera Club
Thousands of runners are preparing to pound the streets of London for the 2019 marathon. But last year there was one Cumbrian contestant who sadly didn’t make it to the end. Matt Campbell collapsed and died 3.7 miles from the finish line.
They ate, they drank, they shopped and they explored – visitors to Kirkby Lonsdale enjoyed some fabulous local fare at the Taste Cumbria food festival at the weekend. It was the third time the event has been held in the town and the event included
A BARROW man has been left scarred for life after two vicious thugs launched an unprovoked attack on him as he sat outside his house having a cigarette. Neil Keenan was smoking a cigarette by the front door of his home in Lumley Street in the early
David Barlow Try the chilli sausages. They are amazing Margaret Bell David Barlow I will Dave, next time I’m in Barrow Mike Loney Congratulations! I travel from Millom to get the best meat and brilliant service! Norman Hird Congratulations
Your Stars with Russell Grant... Aries (Mar21/Apr20) You make up your mind quickly and seek to put ideas into motion. The people around you aren’t as eager to get started. They’d rather explore the issues from every angle, debating costs and reflecting
A SPECIALIST pest control team have been brought in to tackle an out-of-control pigeon population at a former supermarket. Work is set to start to convert the former Kwik Save in Holker Street into a bingo hall after planning permission was granted
A DEVELOPMENT group’s plans to convert a derelict Ulverston brewery into homes have been met with praise by councillors. Homes For Ulverston, a group of five Ulverstonians wanting to redevelop derelict sites, said they will create 37 new homes if
A HISTORIC Barrow lifeboat takes to the air in dramatic move The Dock Museum’s lifeboat, Herbert Leigh, is has been moved from the front of the museum to undergo extensive restoration. The 23 ton lifeboat was slowly craned onto a lorry before
BRITISH Legion added another billiards title to their haul as they defeated clubmates British Legion A to win the George Troth Competition. First to the table were Allan Edmondson and Ray Gardner, with the latter setting off the better with a 15
ROOSE Cons are the first team through to the snooker final of the Barrow Friday League play-offs after a 2-1 win over British Legion. Nick Wilkes put Roose into the lead by defeating Legion captain Alf Carruthers in the first match, taking the last
Do you remember when? What was in the South Cumbrian news 10, 25 & 50 years ago 10 YEARS AGO A trial open day was held by Alex Sharphouse and Charlotte White at their Victorian-themed Old Hall Farm in Bouth. A country walk around Millom
A RACECOURSE which lies just metres away from one of the UK’s culinary capitals has launched its first ever Ladies Night in conjunction with The Mail. Cartmel Racecourse will welcome thousands of people through its gates for the only evening meeting
Midfielder Lewis Hardcastle is at a loss as to why AFC keep letting things slide at home, after they squandered a two-goal lead in their defeat against Dover Athletic last Saturday. The Bluebirds have only won three games at Holker Street since
Furness Phantoms got their BAFA National League Division Two Central campaign off to a winning start last Sunday, as they defeated Morecambe Bay Storm 14-6 at GSK Sports Club. In what is now named ‘The Battle of the Bay,’ the Phantoms continued
A St. George’s Day Pageant will be held this weekend in Ulverston - transforming the marketplace into a reenactment of the Christian Easter story as well as a battleground between a noble knight and a fearsome dragon. The day will begin with a
