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Group of Ulverston young adults reveal their dream of an urban oasis
A GROUP of young people are looking for help to improve the area in which they live.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Newcastle to Barrow longboarders to get their heads down for trek
IF you think skateboarders simply go around making a nuisance of themselves on our roads and footpaths, think again. (1 comment)
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Crucial Millom meeting will hear demand for on-call doctor
DEMANDS for an out-of-hours on-call doctor in Millom will be put to a crucial meeting with health bosses tomorrow evening. (1 comment)
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Barrow man, 29: ‘I died twice in bed’
A FOOTBALL fan had the chance to meet one of his heroes, just over a year since both men stared death in the face and won.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Hungry vandals damaged cars on drunken Barrow spree, court hears
A DRUNKEN teenager took part in a vandalism spree causing damage to cars and a door.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Cumbria Cruises offer you the holiday of a lifetime
Advertising feature: Based in Barrow, Cumbria Cruises offers a wide range of cruise holidays from all top cruise lines to a host of destinations all over the world.
Two held after Barrow pub brawl leaves victim in hospital
POLICE have arrested two suspects in connection with a vicious pub brawl that left a man in hospital with serious injuries.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Furness General Hospital infection levels are at ‘top of agenda’
SUPERBUG levels at Furness General Hospital have seen the trust responsible for running the Barrow site breach its yearly infection limits. (2 comments)
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Lanterns brighten Ulverston sky in memory of ‘a wonderful girl’
FRIENDS paid emotional tributes to teenager Bethany Crook and released a series of lanterns in her memory.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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WI ladies beef up their fundraising with meaty feast
WOMEN’S Institute members had a tasty treat in store when meat from a master butcher was turned into delicious dishes by a celebrity Cumbrian chef at a charity event.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Charity heaps praise on Barrow ‘superstar’ teen
TEENAGER Isabel Chatfield has been hailed as a fundraising superstar after raising more than £1,000.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Labour ponders way to power in Cumbria
THE Labour Party is considering its next move as it looks to gain the leadership of Cumbria County Council.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Barrow brawl victim moved to Preston for treatment
A 49-YEAR-OLD local man battered in a violent pub brawl in Barrow on Friday night has been transferred to Preston for further treatment. (12 comments)
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Barrow school's warning to pupils as boys are targeted on Facebook
FURNESS ACADEMY has issued a warning to parents after more than 20 young boys are believed to have been targeted by a Facebook pervert.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Thieves strike twice in four days in Lake District
POLICE are investigating after thieves struck twice in four days in a Lake District town.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Donation will help Cumbria group continue its good work
A GROUP that gives a voice to those unable to speak has received a £1,000 grant to help it continue its good work.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Labour sweeps Barrow on emotional day at Cumbria County Council elections
THERE was a red revolution in Barrow, with Labour securing all but one of the area’s county council seats.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Appeal after low Copeland poll turnout
BLUE was the colour for South Copeland as Conservative candidates took Millom and Millom Without in this year’s county council elections.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Lakes victories offer comfort to Lib Dems in Cumbria County Council elections
GAINS in the South Lakes were one of the few positives in what was otherwise a disappointing day for the Lib Dems on Friday.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Cumbria police boss quizzed as witness in expenses leak
POLICE and crime commissioner Richard Rhodes has been quizzed as a potential witness in the expenses leak investigation by officers from the force he oversees.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Cumbria man detained following unexplained death
POLICE are investigating after a 33-year-old Cumbria man died in unexplained circumstances.
Last updated 5 May 2013
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