Ulverston7 Jul 2025Tortoise with burn mark found after seven yearsThe owner, a woman in her 80s, says the tortoise was a Mother's Day present from her late son.7 Jul 20255 Jul 2025Morris dancing group's hopes over futureThe band says it is not "calling it a day yet" as five new members expressed interest in joining.5 Jul 202530 Jun 2025'Sad day' as production ends at antibiotic siteGlaxoSmithKline's plant in Ulverston is closing after more than 75 years of operating.30 Jun 202526 Jun 2025Teen's inquest suspended after crash arrestTimothy Paul Jolley, 19, died in a crash on the A5087 near Barrow, an inquest hears.26 Jun 20259 Jun 2025Teenage passenger who died in crash is namedPolice seek witnesses to Friday's crash on the Coast Road involving an Audi S4 and Volkswagen Up.9 Jun 202518 May 2025'Last chance' to save town's Morris dancing groupFurness Morris Dancers is organising a final recruitment push after warning it could fold.18 May 202517 May 2025Bond glass-maker warns heritage crafts may vanishA company which has made cut crystal glasses for 007 films says the craft is at a crossroads.17 May 202516 May 2025Morris dancing group's future under threatThe Ulverston group is facing a "critical" situation as it struggles to recruit new members. 16 May 202515 May 2025Cat found in bin rescued by tip workersPhantom could have been in the bin for about three days, says the charity who is looking after him.15 May 2025...