Ulverston news

Leo Jackson and Charlie Groves taking on the Fun Run

Two-year wait for Christmas race in Ulverston results in 'fantastic' turnout

The Winter Wonderland at 2 Mountbarrow Way

The Winter Wonderland at 2 Mountbarrow Way

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House donned in Christmas decorations becomes a 'Winter Wonderland' for charity

Young people rip up flower beds in Ulverston

Young people rip up flower beds in Ulverston

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Young people rip up flowers in Cumbrian town centre

A temporary road closure has been put in place at Croftlands

A temporary road closure has been put in place at Croftlands

Road to close for three days while works carried out

This year's Lantern Festival

This year's Lantern Festival

Ulverston Lantern Festival wins award for 'creativity and community spirit'

Santa and his reindeer are coming to Ulverston

Santa and his reindeer are coming to Ulverston

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Santa and his reindeer arrive in Ulverston in the run up to Christmas Day

Free parking will be available at over 40 sites

Free parking will be available at over 40 sites

Local government

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Free parking across Westmorland and Furness to help shoppers this Christmas

Hoad goes purple for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD)

Hoad goes purple for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD)

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Iconic Cumbrian monument to light up purple tonight

Cut Price on Market Street will be closing its doors

Cut Price on Market Street will be closing its doors

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The shop 'with everything' in Ulverston announces closure

Mayor Scrogham presenting Paper Bunny with the award

Mayor Scrogham presenting Paper Bunny with the award

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Businesses in Ulverston awarded for getting in the Christmas spirit

The damaged line in Ulverston

The damaged line in Ulverston

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Trains between Lancaster to Barrow cancelled next week for emergency repairs

What events could be joining the Lantern Festival on the Ulverston social calendar?

What events could be joining the Lantern Festival on the Ulverston social calendar?

New grants worth £10,000 look to boost community events in Ulverston

Ed Byrne is extending his national tour, which will now bring him to Ulverston

Ed Byrne is extending his national tour, which will now bring him to Ulverston

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Ed Byrne brings national comedy tour to south Cumbria

Orange ribbons were tied at Cartmel Priory on Monday

Orange ribbons were tied at Cartmel Priory on Monday

Clubs and societies

South Cumbrian landmarks light up to stop violence against women

Rachel Gracey, Printfest Printmaker of the Year 2025

Rachel Gracey, Printfest Printmaker of the Year 2025

Printmaker of the year to open Ulverston Printfest next year

T-Rex will perform at Roxy cinema on December 14

T-Rex will perform at Roxy cinema on December 14

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1970s glam-rock band to perform in Ulverston this December

The event attracts over 200 participants

The event attracts over 200 participants

Christmas event returns to Ulverston after last year's cancellation

Network Rail staff making repairs in Ulverston

Network Rail staff making repairs in Ulverston

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Trains between Lancaster and Barrow cancelled until Friday after flooding

People were not put off by the weather

People were not put off by the weather

Storm Bert fails to stop crowds enjoying the Dickensian Festival

John has worked at St Mary's for ten years

John has worked at St Mary's for ten years

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Hospice doctor gears up for 'scary' challenge for ‘invaluable’ service

Elf Ruth Lambert, with Santa

Elf Ruth Lambert, with Santa

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In pictures: Ulverston's Dickensian Festival defies Storm Bert

Konstantinos Kalpaxis has been jailed

Konstantinos Kalpaxis has been jailed

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Man jailed for drug offences after vehicle search

Santa is coming to Ford Park in Ulverston

Santa is coming to Ford Park in Ulverston

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Santa will be visiting Ford Park in the run up to Christmas

Zara Myers BHS Accredited Professional Coach of the Year

Zara Myers BHS Accredited Professional Coach of the Year

‘Exceptional’ Cumbrian horse-riding coach wins big award presented by TV Star

Sandside Lodge School

Sandside Lodge School

School to open car park for extra Dickensian Festival parking

Street performers Danielle Delawonk and Darryl J Carrington at last year's event

Street performers Danielle Delawonk and Darryl J Carrington at last year's event

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Full schedule and locations announced for the return of Dickensian Festival

Santa is coming to Ford Park

Santa is coming to Ford Park

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Santa comes to Ulverston as Ford Park lights up for Christmas

Yule Sing Hoad is happening again for 2024

Yule Sing Hoad is happening again for 2024

Here is how you can sing your favourite Christmas songs in the Hoad Monument

Grange Soroptimists are using the Hoad, Cartmel Priory and Barrow Town Hall to spread their message

Grange Soroptimists are using the Hoad, Cartmel Priory and Barrow Town Hall to spread their message

Clubs and societies

Women's group light up Cumbrian landmarks for national awareness campaign

Which business in town will have the best festive display?

Which business in town will have the best festive display?

Ulverston businesses invited to embrace Victorian age for Dickensian Festival

'Carols at the Coro' is returning for 2024

'Carols at the Coro' is returning for 2024

Tickets now available for special carol service at The Coro

Wilson Shepherd died as a result of the condition, with his mum campaigning for awareness

Wilson Shepherd died as a result of the condition, with his mum campaigning for awareness

Hoad Monument lights up for families who have lost young loved ones

Ulverston Parish Church is opening its doors to help locals

Ulverston Parish Church is opening its doors to help locals

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Church tackles the winter months by opening its doors as a warm space

Jack Rhodes claiming his award from Magic Circle President Marvin Berglas

Jack Rhodes claiming his award from Magic Circle President Marvin Berglas

Jack Rhodes picks up Rising Star Award at the Magic Circle

Karen Wild, Sarah Harrison, Denise Bell, Eileen Edme and Judith Rees at last year's festival

Karen Wild, Sarah Harrison, Denise Bell, Eileen Edme and Judith Rees at last year's festival

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Dickensian Festival in Ulverston to feature specially written play this year

Jack and Ethan before taking on the challenge

Jack and Ethan before taking on the challenge

Cultural attractions

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YouTubers take on one-mile challenge by climbing Hoad Monument stairs 87 times

The tree in Ulverston was set up on Tuesday

The tree in Ulverston was set up on Tuesday

Ulverston gets ready for Christmas as town centre tree officially put up

Helen Crawley and Diana Denney at last year's festival

Helen Crawley and Diana Denney at last year's festival

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Ulverston gets ready for return of annual favourite Dickensian Festival

Just some of the knitted creations that were made

Just some of the knitted creations that were made

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How a patch of knitted pumpkins has raised thousands for an Ulverston charity

All About Alpacas Ltd withdrew their application

All About Alpacas Ltd withdrew their application

Local government

Alpacas farm withdraws application after objections raised

Caroline Sim will lay a bouquet of flowers at Ulverston cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday in memory of all the animals that served and died in our armed conflicts

Caroline Sim will lay a bouquet of flowers at Ulverston cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday in memory of all the animals that served and died in our armed conflicts

Remembrance Sunday

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'It’s important to pay our respects' – Bird rescuer to lay flowers on Remembrance Day

These are the details you need for Ulverston's Remembrance service

These are the details you need for Ulverston's Remembrance service

Remembrance Day

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Road closures and schedule shared for Remembrance services through Ulverston

Caine Performance will now be serving the north east as well as Ulverston

Caine Performance will now be serving the north east as well as Ulverston

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Business in Ulverston announces massive expansion across the north east

Les Potter is the man behind Ulverston Physiotherapy

Les Potter is the man behind Ulverston Physiotherapy

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New physiotherapy business in Ulverston owes itself to success in Barrow

Some of the Ulverston Otters, who have benefitted from Foundation funding for a decade

Some of the Ulverston Otters, who have benefitted from Foundation funding for a decade

Community foundation marks 10 years of support and £50,000 success

Annabelle Holloway from St Mary's met with Furness Environmental Services this week

Annabelle Holloway from St Mary's met with Furness Environmental Services this week

Ulverston business becomes 'compassionate company' to support hospice

Duddon and Furness MRT members at the fireworks party

Duddon and Furness MRT members at the fireworks party

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Bonfire night celebrations raise funds for new mountain rescue base

Christmas Eve tickets to The Roxy Cinema in Ulverston are selling out fast

Christmas Eve tickets to The Roxy Cinema in Ulverston are selling out fast

Christmas Eve tickets to The Roxy Cinema in Ulverston are selling out fast

The opening night of Andy's Man Club in Barrow earlier this year

The opening night of Andy's Man Club in Barrow earlier this year

Clubs and societies

Success in Barrow brings Andy's Man club to Ulverston

The refurbishment has included a new-look reception area

The refurbishment has included a new-look reception area

Vital refurbishments at hospice help it tackle 'mounting pressure'

The Old Mart is hoped to become a new community centre

The Old Mart is hoped to become a new community centre

Success for new community centre as £5k fundraiser hits target

Brady & Clare Bookbinders opened for business last month

Brady & Clare Bookbinders opened for business last month

New business in Ulverston looks to build on nearly 60 years of experience

Rossi even had time to visit local icons Laurel and Hardy

Rossi even had time to visit local icons Laurel and Hardy

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Status Quo legend Francis Rossi gets acquainted with Ulverston ahead of Coro gig

The winner of the raffle was announced last week

The winner of the raffle was announced last week

Hospice raffle breaks 'all records' as it smashes previous fundraising total