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An iconic Bigfork tree that stood outside of the Tall Pine lounge, which was itself named after the tree, was cut down April 3. The species was estimated to be four centuries old.

Historical clothing's comeback May 23, 2021 Today's best articles Daily business briefing Solving COVID newsletter In 1902, Lady Mary Victoria Curzon, Vicereine of India, ordered a show-stopping gown from the renowned House of Worth in Paris. The off-the-shoulder dress would be made from gold silk taffeta and embroidered with silver and gold thread in a pattern that resembled overlapping peacock feathers. At the center of each feather's "eye," a blue-green beetle wing was stitched into place. The gown would feature panels embroidered by the Kishan Chand workshop in Delhi, whose work Curzon ha...

HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to the 'hero' doctor who was the first to uncover the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Barrow. Long-serving rheumatoid specialist Dr William Smith Mitchell dedicated more than 30 years to Furness General Hospital before he sadly died of pulmonary fibrosis. Dr Mitchell was a beloved husband to Maureen, treasured dad of Val, Caroline, William and David and cherished grandad of Priya, Amelia, Nevaeh, Cerys and William. Dr Mitchell qualified from Glasgow University in 1977 before becoming a consultant at Furness General Hospital in 1990. He went on to ...