North West Evening Mail

The North-West Evening Mail, often referred to simply as the Evening Mail, is a daily local newspaper in the UK that has been serving readers since its early days as the North-Western Daily Mail from 1898 to 1940. It is published every evening and is headquartered in Barrow-in-Furness.

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How to watch Glastonbury 2025 on TV including headliner performance times

1 day ago | nwemail.co.uk | Carlo Simone

There will be plenty of TV coverage showing Glastonbury 2025 (Image: PA) Glastonbury 2025 is now underway, and many big names will be performing at the festival. These include the likes of Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975, Biffy Clyro, Raye, Alanis Morissette, Neil Young and Rod Stewart. While hundreds of thousands of people will be attending in person, many who might have wanted to go would have missed out on tickets.
Wine sommelier in the Lake District named among UK's best

2 days ago | nwemail.co.uk | Brandon Mawson

Dan Bennett, front of house manager at Heft in High Newton, has earned his place on the Taylor’s Port UK Top 100 Sommelier List for the first time. He was also recognised as one of the top five young sommeliers during an awards ceremony at The Dorchester in London.
Sommelier at Michelin-starred restaurant in Cumbria ranks in top 10 in the UK

2 days ago | nwemail.co.uk | Brandon Mawson

Valentin Mouillard, the group head sommelier for the Umbel Restaurant Group, which includes Simon Rogan’s Michelin-starred L’Enclume in Cartmel, was ranked number 10 in the third edition of the Taylor’s Port UK Top 100 Sommeliers List. This is a rise of six places from his position of 16 last year, having debuted on the list at 47 in 2023. He is the highest-ranked sommelier from the North West in this year’s list.
Crowds gather to watch motorcycle parade on Dave Day 2025

6 days ago | nwemail.co.uk | Brandon Mawson

This is part of the Dave Day celebrations this year which is now held annually in memory of Dave Myers. Dave formed one half of the Hairy Bikers duo, along with Si King. He was a major star on British TV for many years and also appeared on BBC talent show Strictly Come Dancing along with a range of cooking shows. Dave sadly passed away last year and this event is now held in his memory. It sees bikers travel from all over the country to congregate in Barrow, Dave's hometown.
South Cumbrian coastguard team called to person in difficulty on coastal walk

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Brandon Mawson

Furness Coastguard were called out on Friday, June 21, to reports of a person walking across Morecambe Bay from Barrow to Morecambe. They had been in contact with a friend who had reported that they were struggling to cross a gulley, and contact had been lost for over an hour. Contact was eventually made with the walker, who confirmed that they were safely ashore and well. The walk had taken place on an incoming tide.
Barrow lifeboat called after yacht goes aground at Morecambe

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Brandon Mawson

The RNLI team (Image: RNLI) BARROW RNLI were called out following reports of a yacht aground at Morecambe Bay. The crew launched their inshore lifeboats at 1.31pm on Friday, June 20, to investigate the reports. The request for assistance came from HM Coastguard after the team at NCI Fleetwood (National Coastwatch Institution) reported observing that a yacht appeared to be aground between Barrow and Fleetwood.
Lake District: Beatrix Potter's former home launches literary retreat

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

Lindeth Howe, the former home of Beatrix Potter, has launched its Reader’s Retreat, a book-themed getaway that blends literary history with the natural setting that inspired some of England’s most beloved writers. The country house, once owned by Beatrix Potter and the place where she wrote The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes and The Tale of Pigling Bland, is now inviting guests to immerse themselves in a curated Reading Tour.
Rachael Mackenzie launches Youth Sport Trust’s National School Sports Week

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Laura Howard

The Thai boxing world champion was attending a day full of activity at Dame Dorothy Primary School in Sunderland as part of the campaign promoting the importance of daily physical activity by encouraging schools, families, and communities to engage in 60 minutes of PE, sport, and play. Mackenzie took part in a Q&A with pupils and got stuck into activities, including hockey sessions led by the pupils, knowing firsthand the power sport has to positively impact lives.
Partnership aims to turn Lake District holidays into force for good

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Brandon Mawson

Lake District lettings company Laik has teamed up with the Lake District Foundation to generate funding for projects that protect and restore the national park. Laik was founded in 2023 by South Lakes natives Niall Mellonie and Marta Pawlik. Mr Mellonie said: "The Lake District has always been at the heart of everything Laik does.
Church on Furness peninsula to host 63rd annual gala this month

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

St Peter’s Church in Lindal, situated between Dalton and Ulverston, will host the event, which will showcase images of previous gala queens, dating back to 1962. The church is open every day from 10am to 4pm for the public to view the images. The celebration will begin with a parade from the church to the village green at 1.50pm, led by the retiring queen, Abigail, and her entourage. They will be accompanied by the Dalton Town Band.