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Step on it! F1 drivers take to cars made of LEGO before British Grand Prix
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (185+ words) Formula One drivers will take to Silverstone for this weekend's pre-race parade in individual LEGO minicars. Building on the success of Miami in 2025, where the drivers shared a big-build car per team and hilariously raced each other during the parade,…...
Man, 46, charged with threatening to kill his wife
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (114+ words) Nwemail. co. uk Cumbria man charged with threatening to kill his wife A MAN has appeared in court alleged of making threats to kill his wife. Barrow 370 home estate to cater for 'growing BAE workforce' Albanian man faces deportation over…...
Ulverston-based global firm expands specialist team and expertise
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (350+ words) A Cumbria-based global business in electrical safety and resilience has expanded its specialist team to drive an ambition to become a leading provider of industrial Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS). Bender UK, which already has a market presence in the rail,…...
Man charged with stalking and threatening woman with a knife
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (124+ words) A MAN has appeared in court charged with stalking and threatening a woman with a knife. Jordan Bilton, of Blake Street, Barrow, is alleged to have made repeated telephone calls, voice notes via Whats App and Tik Tok videos knowing…...
Barrow primary school told to improve in four areas
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (655+ words) Cambridge Primary School in Barrow has been told to improve key areas of its teaching despite strengths in pupil wellbeing, behaviour and inclusion identified in its latest Ofsted inspection. The school, part of the South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust, was inspected…...
Inside Lake District resort's "5m upgrade with restaurant, pool and panoramic lodges
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (119+ words) Luxury Lodges has completed an approximately "5 million upgrade at its Whitbarrow site located within 65 acres of countryside near Penrith. The improvements include upgrades to the reception, swimming pool, gym, and outdoor terrace in the central clubhouse, plus ongoing lodge development....
'He was the best puppy' - Owners of dog who died from blue-green algae speak out
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (832+ words) THE owners of a dog who died after ingesting blue-green algae have spoken about how they want to make people more aware of the dangers. Lucy Hull and Andrew Moncaster took their 10-month old dog Ozzy to Coniston Water on…...
New Lake District app lets walkers track Wainwrights offline in one place
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (270+ words) A new app is making it easier for walkers to explore the Lake District. Our Fells, a Cumbria-based hiking and navigation app, has launched on the Apple App Store and Google Play after months of closed testing. The app combines…...
South Cumbrian judo club celebrates impressive tournament showings
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (345+ words) A South Cumbrian judo academy is celebrating the achievements of its young judoka after a host of impressive performances at a tournament in the Wirral. Judoka from DNA Furness Judo Academy, which operates clubs in Barrow and Ulverston, travelled to…...
Meet Okami the clever shepherd lab cross ready for her next big adventure
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (252+ words) An affectionate, adventure-ready pooch'is searching for a new home. Okami, a three-year-old shepherd-labrador cross originally from Spain, is currently being in the care of Animal Concern Cumbria. This beautiful bundle of fur is ready to begin her next adventure with…...