BOSSES at Barrow AFC are preparing themselves for an influx of more than 1,000 fancy-dress clad supporters from Hartlepool on Bank Holiday Monday. Hundreds of supporters from the North-East are expected to pack into Holker Street - dressed as knight
A 15-year-old boy was assaulted by another young boy in Dalton yesterday afternoon. Police are investigating an incident of assault on Cemetery Hill at around 4pm. Officers would like to speak to anyone who believes that they may have witnessed
An investigation has been launched into the criminal damage of a number of cars in Barrow. Police are investigating an incident of criminal damage to three vehicles on Provincial Street, Barrow. The body work of the three vehicles were scratched
AN afternoon of Easter activities for children takes place today. At Dalton Cricket Club between 1 and 4pm, Ultimate Events is hosting a disco, games, glitter tattoos, characters, prizes and more. The events stepped to run the party at the last
Manager Ian Evatt is expecting Maidenhead United to get in Barrow AFC’s faces in tomorrow’s fixture against the Magpies, whose safety from relegation was assured last weekend. Under Alan Devonshire, Maidenhead have battled their way to survival
THREE friends are set to rock out to raise funds to help repair a church. The trio are running Liverpool’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon on May 25 in aid of St Anne’s at Thwaites, which is in need of desperate repair. The church has been described as
PEOPLE with disabilities should have more wheelchair paths to peaks in the Lake District, a meeting has heard. Cllr Hugo Graham used a speech to Cumbria County Council to point out a lack of access in the national park which is home to more than
A WOMAN has revealed how she lost £25,000 in a sinister internet scam. The Grange woman has decided to share her story in the hope it will be a warning to others. MP Tim Farron said at least 12 other constituents had contacted him advising that
A WILDLIFE charity has called on developers to not put up netting on hedgerows during nesting season. The practice, which is legal, enables developers to stop any birds nesting in hedgerows that they are planning to remove as part of a development
CHAMPIONS Ulverston Cons started the 2019 Furness & District Women's Bowling League season with a good home win against Roose. Cons ran out 10-1 winners, with the away team's only win going to Hazel Whitehouse. King Alfred also started well
A POPULAR Barrow pub will reopen its doors tonight. The Derby, in Dalton Road is set to reopen at 6pm tonight. The pub closed in January 2019. A spokesman confirmed the popular music performances would continue with acoustic acts and bands
Cumbrian business leaders are set to meet the Shadow Business Secretary, Rebecca Long-Bailey, to find out how a Labour government might affect them. She will address a dinner for members of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce’s Power 40 Group in Penrith
A MAN and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of theft in Barrow. Police officers were called at around 4.50am today (April 18) following a report of people entering a yard on Duke Street. A 35-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman from
Enterprise Answers, which provides financial services across Cumbria, has announced a new appointment to its board. Jamie Allison, partner and head of the Cumbrian team at Napthens solicitors, has taken a role as a non-executive director on the
The A591 Rydal Road is blocked both ways and there are vehicles queueing due to a traffic incident involving two vehicles from Greenbank Road at Ambleside to Under Loughrigg at Rydal. It happened just before 1pm at the Crow How Hotel turn off.
Motorists are being advised that there will be reduced capacity at Glebe Road Car Park in Bowness because of essential work due to be carried out by United Utilities. The power supply to the pumping station adjacent to the car park is to be upgraded
A FORMER PE teacher who admitted nine counts of indecent assault against three pupils has been jailed for two years. The offences took place in the 1960s and 1970s when the now 85-year-old George Carroll was a teacher at Cartmel School and Sedbergh
A British university has been offering free Las Vegas 'field trips' as an incentive to get young people on their courses, a man has claimed. But this trip of a lifetime is only an option if students get the ‘minimal grades’ and can then enjoy Vegas's
Roose Pioneers under-15s maintained their 100 per cent record in the North West Counties Junior & Youth League with a 76-1 demolition of Haydock Warriors last Sunday. Pioneers now lead Division Three by three points ahead of their deserved week
Windermere Warriors sealed the RFU Women’s NC Lancashire Merit League title last Sunday, as Rachel Thwaites' late try gave them a dramatic 28-24 victory at Colne & Nelson. The Warriors needed just a point from this top-of-the-table clash to
A COMMUNITY fundraising campaign to leave a lasting legacy and tribute to a Walney mum is more than halfway towards its target. The family of 39-year-old Stacy Lipscombe launched a JustGiving campaign in a bid to pay for a patients' garden to be
THE roar of boat engines and the arrival of a TV and movie star brought some high-speed excitement to Barrow’s Ramsden Dock. The Mail, on May 16, in 2007, noted that the star of crime drama Cracker — and later the Harry Potter films — was in Furness
A MUM hosted a special event for mothers and children to raise money for mental health charities. Dalton mum-of-two Danielle Aspinwall organised the day at Barrow Raiders' Craven Park to give back after they supported her. It raised money for
A small but significant step has been taken towards the transformation of Salthouse Mills in Barrow. Council planners have given the thumbs up to new security measures and hopefully this will deter those who have treated it as a playground for anti-social
I have lived with Parkinson’s for the past eight years. And I am now proud to be part of charity Parkinson’s UK’s new Parkinson’s Is campaign, which aims to shatter public misconceptions about the condition by highlighting the reality of everyday
IF areas of the UK were divided into “football tables” to reflect their natural assets ours would be in the Premier League – but we might be in danger of scoring an own goal when it comes to maximising the benefits. No-one who has gazed at the shimmering
Ulverston Leisure Centre hosted a range of activities during the Easter Holiday, with the most unique amongst them being a dance camp. Demand was pretty high to be one of the 14 children involved, with the group intentionally smaller than the other
WEST Shore are on most shortlists for promotion from the Furness & District Bowling League Division Two this year and if their early season form is anything to go by they will be in the mix. Entertaining Salthouse A this week they comfortably
BEAT your goal time and avoid 'hitting the wall' with these expert long-distance running tips, says Liz Connor. The London Marathon is fast approaching (Sunday April 28), which will see more than 40,000 runners put their months of hard work and
Barrow AFC are likely to have defender Connor Brown and striker Dior Angus in their matchday squad for tomorrow's match at Maidenhead United after they recently returned to training. Brown hasn't featured since injuring his ankle in the Bluebirds
A RUNDOWN site in Barrow plagued by arson attacks and anti-social behaviour is to be protected with a new 7ft security fence and gates. The new measures for Salthouse Mills industrial estate have been passed by Barrow Borough Council’s planning
PAUL Crarey hopes Barrow Raiders will be well-placed to take advantage if Toronto Wolfpack drop their guard when the Betfred Championship leaders visit Craven Park tomorrow (kick-off 3pm). The Good Friday clash sees the full-time Canadian side come
THE reigning Super League champions were in South Cumbria last week passing on some of their knowledge to the next generation of rugby league players. Having spent two days at Barrow Island, coaches from the Wigan Warriors Community Foundation then
A new Cumbria-wide collective of food and drink producers has delivered instant success after being showcased at a major national event. This is Cumbria attended the Farm Shop and Deli Show, the sector’s leading event at the NEC in Birmingham attended
There was a palpable buzz of excitement at Windermere School earlier in the month, when a record-breaking number of runners arrived at the Elleray Campus for the annual Inter-Schools Cross-Country event. Despite the blustery conditions, 552 runners
Spaces are still open for the series of off-road cross-country cycle races being hosted by Ulverston Victoria High School next Sunday (April 28). Four junior races (five in total) will be held on the day and they are for riders of all abilities
A MAN who hurled abuse at carers visiting an elderly neighbour has appeared in court. Aaron James Bell, was said to have sworn and threatened two carers when they came to see the neighbour at a block at flats in Roose Road. Bell, 24, pleaded
The community showed their support for people dealing with cancer at a glitzy bash in Barrow, on Friday night. CancerCare held its inaugural Keeping Good Company Ball at the Abbey House Hotel which saw more than 130 people from companies across
There has been a significant decline in anti-social behaviour within the past year, new police figures have revealed. According to crime figures presented to Ulverston Town Council, incidents of anti-social behaviour in the town reduced from 201
Plans to build a takeaway restaurant and drive-thru in Ulverston have been recommended for approval by town councillors. Councillors showed their support for proposals to construct a McDonald’s on Oubas Hill, with nine voting in favour and two against
THE desire to make amends for missing out on back-to-back promotions last year is driving Toronto Wolfpack in their quest for a place in Super League. Having been the favourites with many pundits to go up from the Betfred Championship one season
A SPECIAL gig is soon to be held in memory of a former Barrow music legend who was once a part of one of the area's most successful bands. Band members from Soul Survivors will be playing at Hawcoat Park Club, Barrow on Friday April 26 at 8pm in
A NEW doggy daycare business has been given the go-ahead by Barrow council planners - despite concerns being raised about noise. It will go in part of the former County Coachbuilders unit at the corner of Bank Lane and Park Road, Ormsgill. The application
THESE photos include a low-angled shot of the Vita Nova during better days
Your stars with Russell Grant Aries (Mar21/Apr20) Professional progress isn’t happening as quickly as you want. Rather than pouring more energy into your advancement, relax a little. Make a list of things about your current position that you currently
Do you remember when? What was in the South Cumbrian news 10, 25 & 50 years ago 10 YEARS AGO Youngsters at St Pius X School, Barrow, raised almost £700 for Catholic Aid for Overseas Development. Around £70,000 in public money would be
A POPULAR pub and restaurant could be reopening. The Stagger Inn was closed in February this year with no date given for a reopening. Now, management of the venue, on Long Lane in Stainton, have revealed they are currently dealing with some behind
A "CONCERNING" report has revealed that potentially thousands of gull chicks have died during the 2018 summer at one of the areas most treasured landscapes. A report on the herring gull and lesser black-backed gull colony at South Walney Nature
THE Furness District FA Cup competitions took priority for many of the Barrow & District Junior League teams over the weekend. Furness Cavaliers were the big winners in the under-12s competition, moving into the semi-finals with a 15-1 win over
THE report times this Monday’s King Alfred Mixed Pairs are as follows. 9.15am: L Rigg and B Wright, R Jones and Ptnr, K Goude and B Low, D Staunton and Ptnr, J McDonald and P Sharp, D Dickinson and Ptnr, E Lowden and Ptnr, B Thompson and Ptnr.
Midfielder Jason Taylor and the rest of Barrow AFC’s players will be looking to right a few wrongs when they make the trip to Berkshire to face Maidenhead United tomorrow. The Bluebirds were left smarting last Saturday after they threw away a 2-
The number of complaints received by Cumbria Constabulary fell in 2018 and improvements in technology and the training of officers could result in further reduction In 2017, there were 376 complaints recorded by the Constabulary, falling to 315
