Walney Local

A “HEARTBROKEN and betrayed” daughter told a court she was left with a “million unanswered questions” after her mum fleeced her out of £19,300 – which was intended for a dream wedding. In a victim personal statement Denvar Bathie spoke of her devastation as her mother, Trudy Collins, of Frome Road, Walney, received a suspended […]

The Walney Energy for Life fun run organised by the Evening Mail and sponsored by local business Get Me My Mortgage aims to introduce new runners to the sport by holding three different races. The first was the Disability Mile Race. Tyler Hayward, a 10-year-old from Walney was happy to take part. He said: “This […]

The temporary bigtop-style stadium and ice rink will be constructed at Sandy Gap to play host to 10 days of live performances. Touring production company Fairytales On Ice will be bringing its new show, Sleeping Beauty, to South Cumbria in July and August. With more than 70 years of experience presenting premier ice shows worldwide […]

Four-year-old Riley Satterthwaite has proved an inspiration to countless people because of his selfless attitude and consideration for others. Riley’s mum, Sarah-Louise Collins, nominated her son after he got up to let an elderly lady sit down on the bus. Miss Collins said: “I nominated him because two days ago, a lady got on the […]

Three men aged 21, 21, and 45 initially arrested in connection with the incident have had their police bail cancelled and are no longer suspects. An investigation was launched on November 2 after a reported assault in James Dunn Park, Walney, at 2am. Detective Inspector David Stalker of Barrow CID said patrols had been stepped […]

The former King Alfred pub, on Walney, is on the market for £295,000. It has attracted interest from parties believed to be developers and those wanting to run the building as a hotel/pub. A spokeswoman for the owners, Enterprise Inns, said: “We are currently in discussion with several parties interested in purchasing the freehold of […]

A WALNEY community group has plans to create a £50,000 new play park for young children. North Walney Tenants and Residents’ Association wants to redevelop a playground area in James Dunn Park, known locally as Vickerstown Park.  At the moment the existing area for toddlers and under eights has two old swings and a climbing […]

TEN weeks ago some of the new recruits at Walney Wind Cheetahs couldn’t run for more than one minute without getting out of breath, but now they are preparing to conquer this Sunday’s 5km race. The transformation has been miraculous and beginners of all ages have been quick to sign up for the Energy For […]