Paul and Trudi Dewar at the Stan Laurel pub in Ulverston claimed to be the first to introduce a no smoking rules in the town - before new legislation came into force on July 1.
Thousands of new fish were released into Ennerdale Water as a re-stocking exercise. The 15,000 rare Arctic char had been specially reared in a hatchery at Kielder in Northumberland.
Askam chef Tom Barnes started work at The Vineyard, a two Michelin star hotel and restaurant in Newebury, Berkshire.
Sandside Lodge School, Ulverston, wanted to turn a dull patch of asphalt into a new multi-sensory play and education facility costing £100,000.
Ulverston schoolgirl Kelly Nelson was crowned Croftlands Princess and received her tiara from Dorothy Bragg, chairman of the community association.
A detached house at Forrestgate, Abbey Road, Barrow, was offered for sale at £130,000.
Askam Rugby League Club appointed Graham Lupton as coach.
Barrow angler Jimmy Hollywell, of Brathay Crescent, caught what was thought to be a British record weight lesser spotted dogfish of 5lb 8oz in a competition at Piel Island.
Annie Wells retired as Grange superintendent of the St John Ambulance Brigade after 35 years with the first aid organisation.
Top prize at a family night held at Dalton Roxy Bingo, in Market Street, was a spin drier.
Members of the Ulverston education committee rejected suggestions that Lindal and marton County School at Lindal should close as being too small. The pupils would have to travel to Pennington or Dalton.
William Jackson was installed as new Mayor of Newbarns, Barrow, in a ceremony at the Farmers Arms.
JULIETTE LEWIS, actress, 44; DAVID MORRISSEY, actor, 53; CHRIS PRATT, actor, 38.
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