Barrow Raiders sunk by Featherstone
BARROW Raiders slumped to defeat in their first Championship home game of the season with a dire display against a polished Featherstone side.
- New Barrow boy Blackwood takes centre stages against Featherstone
- Barrow Raiders boss Macca excited at Rovers challenge
- Featherstone boss Powell expecting a step up at Barrow
- Barrow Raiders fan Dave Sear welcomes the club's new blood
- Barrow AFC striker Walker dreaming of Wembley
- Barrow Raiders complete Blackwood deal, release Halliwell
Raiders V Featherstone Preview
Steve McCormack on Raiders V Featherstone on Saturday.
Sport Relief 2010
FUND-RAISERS ran, danced, swam and even used wheels to collect cash for charity. People of all ages from across Furness, the South Lakes and Millom did their bit for Sport Relief yesterday.
Police investigate burglary
Police have appealed for witnesses after a house burglary
Boy on rape charge
A 15-YEAR-OLD youth appeared in court accused of raping a 12-year-old boy.
- Teenagers jailed for armed robbery
- Probe as wanted man is granted new UK passport by consulate
- Court told neighbours had fist fight in street
- New arrival at the zoo is settling in
- Council clean up act after pensioner’s complaint
- Firefighters washing cars this weekend to aid service charity
- Team well on the way with motor museum attraction
Barrow night life empire goes bust
TRY IT: South Cumbrian streets in Google street view
A VIRTUAL tool allowing people to explore South Cumbria at the click of a computer mouse has now been launched.
• Click here to read the special report and try it out
SPECIAL REPORT: Askam youth project
A VILLAGE community is working together to solve the problem of anti-social behaviour. IAN DUNSTAN spoke to community representatives and young people in Askam to find out how they are tackling the problem
SPECIAL REPORT: The danger of level crossings
EVERY year, thousands of drivers are putting their lives in danger on level crossings. Shocking statistics show just how many motorists are running the risk by skipping the lights or ending up on the tracks by accident.
Now a rail chief is appealing for better training for drivers regarding the use of level crossings. EMMA PRESTON reports.
Love Barrow Community awards 2010
IT was a night that simply made you proud to be part of a community.
In a glittering awards ceremony at the Abbey House Hotel on Friday night, the winners of the Love Barrow Community Awards 2010, sponsored by Barrow Regeneration, were finally announced.
• Click here to view the finalist's videos and award ceremony slideshow
THE Evening Mail wants readers to get back to nature this spring.
We want you to get involved in Nature Watch – and celebrate everything that's good about the natural world.
The Evening Mail wants you to send in your nature photographs, video and audio.
You can send your pictures, audio and video files via email to pictures@nwemail.co.uk Please include your name, address and a contact number with all submissions.
Tweet if you see a daffodil in South Lakes Twins a special delivery on Mother’s Day A spring in the step of new born Barrow lambs Watch the video of the lambs at Page Bank Farm, Rampside Reader's nature pictures Dalton birdwatcher spots rare find Watch the Starlings video
Latest videos - click here to view the video archive
Children hear of secondary school place
Children have now discovered whether they have been given a place at their preferred secondary school.
• Click here to tell us if you are unhappy with your child's allocation
'Have we got the worst A road in England?'
A VICAR has used his column in a village newsletter to rant about the "dangerous" A595.
• Click here to sign the online A595 improvement petition
Family favourites
Do you have a favourite family recipe you would like to share with the world?
• Click here to find out how to get in touch and let us know
Who is your lollipop idol
IS your lollipop man or woman the best lollipop person ever?
Nominations have now closed for lollipop idol.
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• Click above to find out how to vote for your Lollipop Idol
House of the Week - 26 Sandy Lane, Askam
THE Richardsons are on the verge of retirement. They know the Lake District well and want somewhere new to explore.
• Click here to take a virtual tour of the property
Take part in the Evening Mail general election survey
With a General Election fast approaching you can use our survey to tell us what you think about our politicians and the issues you think should shape the result.
• Click here to take part
Columns
Inside The Mind Of Terry Waiting
TERRY WAITING, 66, served as a councillor for more than 20 years on Barrow Borough council and for around 15 years was its Labour leader.
I JUST can’t get my head around the appointment of the Premier League’s newest manager.
