News at a glance
Plan for Barrow wind turbine comes under scrutiny
A LARGE wind turbine could be built on the site of a former landfill site.
Last updated 8 May 2013
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Drunken Barrow man punched stepdaughter in mouth
A MAN punched his stepdaughter three times in the mouth in a drink-fuelled attack, a court heard.
Last updated 8 May 2013
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Former South Lakes priest sexually abused teenager
A FORMER South Lakes priest is today beginning an eight-month prison sentence for sexually abusing a teenage boy in his vicarage.
Last updated 8 May 2013
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Royal visitor drops in on BAE Systems Barrow shipyard
A ROYAL visitor dropped in to a major employer yesterday.
Last updated 8 May 2013
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Watch out for 'attractive' fraudsters, Cumbria police warns
CUMBRIA police is warning men who use social networking and online dating sites to be aware of being targeted by fraudsters posing as attractive young women.
Last updated 8 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.
Grange jewellery thieves jailed
A GANG of thieves struck at a Grange jeweller’s shop just hours before their £44,000 nationwide crime spree was brought to an end elsewhere in Cumbria, a court heard.
Last updated 8 May 2013
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Fun in the sun as Cumbria families enjoy a taste of summer
SCORCHING sunshine and blue skies brought a taste of glorious summer to South Cumbria this bank holiday.
Last updated 8 May 2013
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Cumbria police to recruit new officers
SEVENTY five new police officers are set to join the ranks of Cumbria Constabulary.
Last updated 8 May 2013
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Poignant gift from charitable fund will help disadvantaged Barrow young
DELIGHTED staff at a Barrow supported accommodation facility have big plans after receiving a cheque for £1,000 as part of a charitable trust giveaway.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Barrow hospital trust’s finances in a ‘critical’ condition
THE man in charge of the purse strings at a cash-strapped hospital trust has issued a warning to fellow health bosses over the “critical” monetary situation facing them.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Cumbria police officers’ second jobs revealed in Evening Mail probe
SELLING used cars and dog food, teaching fitness and beauty therapy – these are the second jobs of the guardians who police our streets. (3 comments)
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Number of crimes at Barrow train station on rise
VIOLENT crimes, anti-social behaviour and theft are on the rise at a train station. (1 comment)
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Sister thanks public for tributes to Lindal girl
THE older sister of Bethany Crook has thanked wellwishers for the floral tributes and messages they have left for her sibling who died following a road tragedy.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Violinist hits Lake District fells to help rescue team
A 20-MILE run over the Lake District’s highest peaks isn’t the usual way for a musician to prepare for a gig.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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On a mission to highlight work of Cumbria environmental champions
A CAMPAIGN to search out environmental champions who care for some of Cumbria’s most iconic landscape is being launched.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Millom churches hold family fun day for community
FAMILIES enjoyed a day of fun and frivolity at a special event organised by a town’s church community over the weekend.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Ulverston WalkFest takes steps to widen its appeal
THE committee behind Ulverston WalkFest has vowed to make a conscious effort to attract more visitors from outside the area to next year’s event.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Hearing into plans for thousands of South Lakes homes to resume next month
A PUBLIC hearing into plans to build thousands of homes across the South Lakes is set to reconvene. (4 comments)
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Ulverston post office open today despite strike threat
A STRIKE by post office workers has not stopped the Ulverston branch opening today.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Cumbria youngsters warned of perils of trespassing on railway tracks
RAILWAY police are warning youngsters not to put their lives at risk by trespassing on the tracks.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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