Cumbria volunteers sought to aid distressed people 27 Aug 2013 | 03:49 pm

CARING and compassionate volunteers in South Cumbria are being sought to join a team which offers vital support to those in distress and despair.

Experts offer tips to avoid jellyfish stings on Cumbria beaches 27 Aug 2013 | 03:43 pm

NUMEROUS jellyfish have been sighted washed up on Walney beaches in the past couple of weeks, according to experts.

GCSE success for brave Dalton teen Andy who battled through cancer 27 Aug 2013 | 12:41 pm

AN inspirational teenager has overcome adversity to achieve a string of top GCSE grades.

Grant scheme extension boost for Barrow businesses 26 Aug 2013 | 09:05 pm

PLANS to extend a government scheme that offers grants to struggling coastal towns have been welcomed by local business leaders.

Opportunity knocks for Barrow girl at pop star Adele’s old school 26 Aug 2013 | 09:02 pm

A BARROW schoolgirl is set to follow in the footsteps of some of the biggest names in showbiz when she attends the most prestigious performing arts school in the country.

Barrow man tells of upset after late father targeted in ‘fortune’ letter scam 26 Aug 2013 | 08:50 pm

THE number of people revealing they have been targeted by a letter scam has soared.

Remorse saves Barrow man who assaulted police officer 26 Aug 2013 | 08:37 pm

THE remorse shown by a shipyard worker who headbutted a policeman led to him being spared jail and given the go-ahead to rebuild his life.

Power cuts hit Broughton 26 Aug 2013 | 07:26 pm

Millom couple deny drug and child neglect charges 26 Aug 2013 | 03:30 pm

A COUPLE have been bailed after pleading not guilty to child neglect and drug charges.

Ulverston vandal given curfew 26 Aug 2013 | 02:31 pm

A TEENAGER from Ulverston has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 after vandalising a flat in Kendal.