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Limited tickets remain as BBC radio comedy duo set for Ulverston next week
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (145+ words) BBC radio comedy duo Mark and Lard are set to perform in Ulverston next week. The comedy pair will appear at The Coro on Monday, May 25 for 'An Audience with Mark and Lard.' Their radio show, 'The Mark and Lard…...
Remembering Barrow Rugby League stars who earned caps
1+ min ago (873+ words) IN part two of our new series, Sport Correspondent Paddy Mc Ateer looks back on those who played for England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain, and the British Empire while on Barrow's book going back to 1908 /09 season. CUMBERBATCH was born…...
'Coffee table with wagging tail' - Chunky staffy seeks new home after owner dies
58+ min ago (490+ words) A chunky canine, who's owner sadly passed away, is hoping to find a loving new home. Roxy is a'nine-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier,'currently being cared for by Animal Concern Cumbria after her owner died. Affectionately described by staff as "a…...
Lake District restaurant Jacksons Bistro listed for "625000 sale
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (359+ words) A long established restaurant in the Lake District is looking for a new owner. Jackson's Bistro at the heart of Bowness on Windermere, just a short walk from the water, is now on the market. after more than 45 years of…...
We caused our own problems - Barrow Raiders Ladies boss
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (185+ words) BARROW Raiders Ladies head coach Amanda Wilkinson feels her side caused their own problems. Raiders opened their Super League campaign with a 42-6 home defeat against St Helens. Speaking to the club's You Tube channel, Wilkinson said: "I think the last…...
Look Mum No Computer to perform in Eurovision final amid boycott over Israel
16+ hour, 16+ min ago (814+ words) The UK's Eurovision entrant Look Mum No Computer is to perform in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, alongside Israel's Noam Bettan, after the country's inclusion in the competition prompted a boycott by five nations. Look…...
GALLERY: Dino Day a 'roaring success' for town centre businesses in Barrow
20+ hour, 24+ min ago (325+ words) Dino Day returned to Barrow town centre this weekend and was a 'roaring success' for local businesses. The annual event took place on May 16 and boasted a range of prehistoric-themed live shows and family activities. These included appearances from the…...
My verdict on a stay at an historic York city centre hotel.
19+ hour, 26+ min ago (1264+ words) As a student in York, there was a hotel in the city centre I vowed to visit once I wasn't living off a grant and bar-job wages. The Judge's Lodging, with its striking facade and enviable location in Lendal, was…...
Three-bed semi for sale in 'popular' Ulverston development
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (454+ words) A three-bedroom semi-detached home with views over trees and countryside is for sale on a residential development in Ulverston. Priced at "295, 000, the house is described as "ready for early occupation" and stands towards the head of a cul-de-sac. According to…...
Former BAE Systems engineer standing for Greens in Barrow
1+ day, 25+ min ago (498+ words) A candidate is looking to bring a "new kind of voice" to the council. Rebekah Atkinson is standing for the Greens for the Hawcoat and Newbarns seat at the by-election on June 4. The 29-year-old has lived in Barrow for almost…...