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Barrow hospital trust bosses challenged to cut their own costs
HOSPITAL staff have challenged their bosses to cut their own costs, rather than slashing frontline jobs.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Bishop helps open new era at Walney school
A CHURCH school community was joined by a bishop to mark the opening of an extension to their school.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Cumbria man is helping Indian slum kids realise potential
THE idyllic scenery of the South Lakes is a far cry from the deprivation of some parts of India – where a retired teacher is determined to change lives.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Hundreds of Dalton and Askam families hit as cable is stolen
HUNDREDS of homes have been left without phone or internet connection after cable worth thousands of pounds was stolen.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Ulverston student's sheep mascot helps raise arthritis awareness
A STUDENT who has suffered with arthritis since childhood is reaching out to help others with the condition. (1 comment)
Last updated 13 June 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.
Engineers to start reconnecting South Cumbria customers to phone and internet
CUSTOMERS in South Cumbria who lost phone and internet services as a result of a suspected cable theft are expected to start seeing their homes reconnected later today. (2 comments)
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Drunken Millom man caused damage to car door
A DRUNKEN man who kicked out at a car must pay more than £400.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Bid to smooth way for Ulverston supermarket
DEVELOPERS working on a new supermarket in Ulverston will get the town’s help to ensure there is minimal disruption to residents – despite the council’s initial objections. (9 comments)
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Barrow repeat offender cut off electronic tag
A SECURITY tag that was driving a repeat offender “crazy” almost landed him with a jail term. (3 comments)
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Ireleth graves of servicemen won’t be forgotten thanks to work of submariners
THE sacrifices of servicemen who gave their lives for their country will not lie forgotten – thanks to a selfless act of volunteering from their 21st century counterparts. (3 comments)
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Barrow gas terminal bosses apologise for 'false alarm'
BOSSES at the Barrow gas terminal have apologised after alarms at the site sounded in the early hours of yesterday (Wednesday). (1 comment)
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Walney dad who died after falling down stairs ‘a wonderful man’
A WIDOW has paid tribute to her “wonderful” husband who died after falling down stairs while drunk.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Readers get to choose Heart of Ulverston Award winner
THE Evening Mail is at the heart of the local community – and that is why we are getting behind the inaugural Heart of Ulverston Awards. We want to make sure the town’s everyday heroes are recognised for their outstanding contributions to daily life.
• Click here to nominate someone for a Heart of Ulverston Award
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Furness netball team hold Barrow night to help Ulverston girl Alice Pyne’s charity
A NETBALL team is set to hold a special charity night to raise money for Alice’s Escapes.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Cumbria police vehicle repairs cost more than £270k
MORE than £270,000 was spent repairing crashed and damaged police vehicles in just over three years. (10 comments)
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Ofsted report welcomed by Cumbria school
SCHOOL staff and supporters have said they are delighted after receiving a glowing Ofsted report – 18 months on from being threatened with closure. (1 comment)
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Barrow nursery kids inspired by helicopter heroes
SPIDERMAN and Fireman Sam were joined by Peppa Pig and a crowd of princesses when children dressed up as their childhood idols in honour of real-life heroes.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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South Lakes land for homes document ‘will stop free-for-all’
A CONTROVERSIAL document earmarking land for thousands of new homes across the South Lakes will prevent a “free-for-all” caused by government planning changes, council bosses have said.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Barrow parents’ shock over losing son, aged 18
THE grieving parents of an 18-year-old who died after an epileptic fit say they are devastated at losing their precious son so young. (4 comments)
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Medieval fair to take place at Furness Abbey
A BARROW tourist attraction is set to return to its medieval roots for a day.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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