Best of Lakeland Hospitality show

THE Love Barrow message was promoted at a flagship event in the Lake District hospitality calendar.

Last updated 18 March 2010
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Dalton man decides to stand in general election

A DALTON man is to contest the Barrow and Furness seat at the forthcoming general election for a second time – but as an Independent.

Last updated 18 March 2010
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Road claims cost Cumbria County Council £600K

CUMBRIA County Council has spent £600,000 in four years fighting claims and paying compensation because of accidents linked to potholes and uneven pavements.

Last updated 18 March 2010
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Number of people out of work in South Cumbria rises

THE number of people claiming out of work benefits in Barrow and South Lakeland has risen – while numbers remain the same in Copeland.

Last updated 18 March 2010
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Keep people in jobs – Millom MP demands

THE government must use its final budget to unveil more packages to stimulate the economy and keep people in jobs, an MP has warned.

Last updated 18 March 2010
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Hypothermia led to death of Swarthmoor man

AN elderly man died from a condition he developed after collapsing and getting hypothermia, an inquest heard.

Last updated 18 March 2010
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Mystery creature strikes in Barrow

PRIZED fish were mutilated after an attack by a wild animal.

Last updated 18 March 2010
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Shops ‘worried’ about unknown effects of Mephedrone

SHOPS in Barrow have denied they are making thousands of pounds a week selling “legal highs.

Last updated 18 March 2010
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Mill Dam revamp under way

By David PickthallA COMMUNITY project to breathe new life into a rundown playground is under way – and more volunteers are being invited to get involved.

Last updated 18 March 2010
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Sarah’s winning model very spooky

A SCHOOLGIRL is celebrating winning a spooky model making competition.

Last updated 18 March 2010
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Probe launched after bench damaged in vandal attack

POLICE have hit out at vandals after a town centre bench was damaged.

Last updated 18 March 2010
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It’s time to act on legal drug

Last updated 18 March 2010
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One-in-five tourism jobs linked to S Lakes

THE Best of Lakeland Hospitality Show is in its 35th year. It is organised by the Lakes Hospitality Association.

Last updated 18 March 2010
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‘Fair’ benefits for Copeland residents – report reveals

By David PickthallA WATCHDOG revealed today that Copeland residents are getting a “fair” benefits service from their council.

Last updated 18 March 2010
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Lottery boost for charity

A CHARITY which supports victims of domestic abuse has been given a vital lottery lifeline.

Last updated 18 March 2010
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Rotary’s event may save lives

AN event has been organised to raise awareness of prostate cancer.

Last updated 18 March 2010
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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.

Last updated 18 March 2010
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Driver escapes after car flips over

A MOTORIST had a lucky escape after the car he was driving over-turned.

Last updated 18 March 2010
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