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Russell Watson, K-Pop Dance Heroes and Sweet among shows heading to Ulverston

The Coro has unveiled its autumn and winter programme, bringing a mix of music, theatre, comedy and family entertainment to Ulverston over the coming months.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·10h ago
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Part of Cumbria road set to close for two weeks for utility works

An Ulverston road is set to close next week.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·11h ago
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Ulverston Inshore Rescue plans new permanent base after move from former GSK site

Plans have been submitted for a permanent Ulverston Inshore Rescue base at Canal Foot after the charity was asked to relocate from the former GSK site.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·2d ago
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Ulverston park pleads with visitors after seagulls scatter cake and hummus

A popular Ulverston park has issued a plea to visitors to take their rubbish home after volunteers were left clearing up "cake and hummus" scattered by seagulls.

Westmorland Gazette·4d ago
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People evacuated as firefighters tackle fire at Barrow primary school

Four fire engines from Barrow, Ulverston and Walney fire station attended a fire at Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School at 12:32pm.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·6d ago
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Retail block with Costa Coffee and £62,500 annual income goes under the hammer

A multi-storey retail building in the centre of Ulverston - and home to Costa Coffee - will go under the hammer next month.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·6d ago
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Meet the Ulverston GCSE students with top grades and big ambitions

Ulverston students are celebrating after achieving a strong set of exam results.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·20 Aug
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Ulverston pupils celebrate standout GCSE results with string of grade 9s

Students have been praised for their "growing maturity and resilience" after a strong set of results.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·20 Aug
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New start date confirmed for four-week road closure

A revised start date has been given for a temporary road closure set to affect drivers in Ulverston.

Westmorland Gazette·19 Aug
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Firefighters carrying out training exercise at BAE tonight

A training exercise is taking place tonight at the BAE Systems site in Ulverston.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·17 Aug
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Proposals for 20mph speed limits move one step closer

Residents in Burneside, Grasmere, Ulverston and other South Lakeland communities are being given a final chance to comment on proposed 20mph speed limits.

Westmorland Gazette·17 Aug
Planning

Erection of a single storey rear extension

Erection of a single storey rear extension

Cumbria Council Planning·17 Aug
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Award-winning writer to perform in Ulverston next month

BAFTA-nominated writer and broadcaster Lemn Sissay will appear live in Ulverston this September.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·16 Aug
What's On

SnugFest 2026 - Fell Foot Wood

We are back at Fell Foot Wood! This time, we are trailing a full Grassroots Music Festival with some of the Snug's favourite bands!

Skiddle·14 Aug
News

Hidden wine cellar and servant bells inside £675000 Georgian Ulverston townhouse

A Georgian townhouse with many of its original period features is on the market for £675,000.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·14 Aug
Planning

Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (methodology and specification of works) and 4 (leve...

Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (methodology and specification of works) and 4 (level 2 report) attached to listed building consent 2026/0456/LBC

Cumbria Council Planning·14 Aug
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UVHS students celebrate after standout A level results

A-level students at Ulverston Victoria High School (UVHS) are celebrating university offers and apprenticeships.

Westmorland Gazette·13 Aug
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Cumbrian man to run 150km across Lake District months after knee surgery

Joe Plenderleith is set to run 150 km across the Lake District from Carlisle to Ulverston next month for Cancer Research UK.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·12 Aug
Planning

Erection of a single storey side extension

Erection of a single storey side extension

Cumbria Council Planning·12 Aug
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Ulverston's historic Charter Family Fun Day announces plans for 2026

The annual event will be returning on September 12 with a range of live music and entertainment to bring residents together.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·9 Aug
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'Traditional' Ulverston cottage with two bedrooms to go under the hammer

A two-bedroom cottage close to Ulverston town centre is set to be auctioned.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·9 Aug
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Two-bedroom house in Ulverston on sale for £152,000

A modern terraced house in Birkrigg Park, Ulverston is being marketed under an affordable housing scheme at £152,000, a price said to represent 80 per cent of its full value.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·8 Aug
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Three-day road closure scheduled for village near Ulverston

A three-day road closure is scheduled for Broughton Beck.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·7 Aug
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‘I’m rushed off my feet’: Ulverston health and beauty business thriving

An Ulverston business founder has said she is “rushed off her feet” with enquires for services since relocating her health and beauty company to the town.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·4 Aug
Planning

Prior approval for change of use of a dental practice (Use Class E) to a single dwelling (Use Class C3) under Part 3,...

Prior approval for change of use of a dental practice (Use Class E) to a single dwelling (Use Class C3) under Part 3, Class MA

Cumbria Council Planning·4 Aug
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CCTV released as police hunt Booths shoplifter

POLICE are appealing for information following a shoplifting incident at a supermarket in Ulverston.

Westmorland Gazette·3 Aug
Planning

Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (roof detail) attached to planning permission SL/2023/0655 (Conversi...

Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (roof detail) attached to planning permission SL/2023/0655 (Conversion and change of use of former Mill and store building (Use class B8 – Storage & Di

Cumbria Council Planning·3 Aug
Planning

Notification under Section 211 for works to trees in a conservation area comprising T2 Goat willow - 30% 3 m crown re...

Notification under Section 211 for works to trees in a conservation area comprising T2 Goat willow - 30% 3 m crown reduction over footpath for pedestrian access. T3 - Wych elm - full crown reduction b

Cumbria Council Planning·3 Aug
Planning

Notification under Section 211 for works to trees in a conservation area comprising T1 - Eucalyptus - Reduction by 2....

Notification under Section 211 for works to trees in a conservation area comprising T1 - Eucalyptus - Reduction by 2.5 meters over the adjacent garden on the south side of the canopy. Heavily leaning

Cumbria Council Planning·3 Aug
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Death of Ulverston woman, 37, to be formally opened at inquest

AN INQUEST will be opened later this week into the death of a 37-year-old woman.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·2 Aug
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Ulverston pantomime society brought Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to life in 2000

More than two decades ago, the Ulverston Royal British Legion Pantomime Society was preparing to take to the stage with its lively production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·2 Aug
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Police use agricultural show to share support for Cumbrian farmers

Officers attended the Ulverston and North Agricultural Show event to engage with attendees, support local farmers and businesses, and raise awareness of Operation Lantern.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·1 Aug
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Largest community-owned wind farm in the country gives £750,000 to local community

Baywind Community Co-operative erected the first community-owned turbines in the UK at Harlock Hill, near Ulverston, in 1997.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·31 Jul
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17 of the best pictures from Ulverston and North Lonsdale Show 2026

Hundreds of people took to Lindal Cote Farm for this year's Ulverston and North Lonsdale Show 2026.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·31 Jul
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Crowds flock to Ulverston and North Lonsdale show to celebrate rural life

Hundreds turned out on Wednesday (July 29) to enjoy this year’s Ulverston and North Lonsdale Agricultural Show at Lindal Cote Farm.

Westmorland Gazette·30 Jul
Planning

Alterations to existing dwelling including demolition of existing conservatory, erection of carport and terrace exten...

Alterations to existing dwelling including demolition of existing conservatory, erection of carport and terrace extension with balustrade

Cumbria Council Planning·30 Jul
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Crowds flock to Ulverston and North Lonsdale Agricultural Show

Crowds flocked to the Ulverston and North Lonsdale Agricultural Show for a full day of livestock classes, rural crafts and family entertainment in the Cumbrian countryside

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·29 Jul
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Here's everything you need to know about Ulverston and North Lonsdale Show 2026

A major agricultural and rural country show in South Cumbria is set to return next week for its 129th edition.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·25 Jul
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Notices put on dozens of 'unstable and dangerous' headstones at cemetery

Issues have been reported with ‘unstable and dangerous’ headstones at Ulverston Cemetery.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·25 Jul
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First aid charity calls for new volunteers in Barrow, Ulverston and Kendal

A first aid charity is calling for more people to get involved in helping serve their communities.

Westmorland Gazette·24 Jul
Planning

Works to tree subject to South Lakeland DC TPO No 202 2006 comprising reduction of Yew tree away from neighbouring pr...

Works to tree subject to South Lakeland DC TPO No 202 2006 comprising reduction of Yew tree away from neighbouring properties to the north & west and to maintain the crown height and shape by formativ

Cumbria Council Planning·24 Jul
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Police thank members of the public after man in his 60s given CPR at bus stop

The incident happened in Ulverston on July 18, where members of the public performed CPR before emergency services arrived.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·23 Jul
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Ulverston shoppers raise over £20,000 for local hospice charity

Shoppers can help raise thousands of pounds for hospice care when paying by card or digital wallet.

Westmorland Gazette·22 Jul
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Summer gigs in town cancelled after permit issues

Concerts in Ulverston have been cancelled after issues with permits.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·22 Jul
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Festival team jubilant after celebrating everything that makes Ulverston special

Furness Tradition took place between July 10 and 12, offering a range of traditional entertainment throughout the town.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·17 Jul
Planning

Listed Building Consent for the sympathetic cleaning of the war memorial cross

Listed Building Consent for the sympathetic cleaning of the war memorial cross

Cumbria Council Planning·17 Jul
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Explorer film faces age-rating debate over 'severed head, drugs and nudity' mentions

Westmorland and Furness councillors must watch a documentary about Ulverston explorer Sir John Barrow in full before voting on its film certificate — after officers flagged references to opium, nudity

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·15 Jul
Planning

Notification under Section 211 for works to trees in a conservation area comprising T1 Cedar - Fell to ground level a...

Notification under Section 211 for works to trees in a conservation area comprising T1 Cedar - Fell to ground level and remove all other arisings

Cumbria Council Planning·15 Jul
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Ulverston still 'writing next chapter' despite missing out on UK Town of Culture list

The shortlist for the inaugural 2028 title was announced on July 9, with all eight entries from Cumbria failing in their attempts.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·13 Jul
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Streets of Ulverston filled with folk music as Furness Tradition returns

The annual festival took place between July 10 and 12, with the streets of Ulverston filled with live entertainment.

NW Evening Mail (Barrow)·13 Jul