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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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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.
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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Climber dies after 300ft fall in Lake District
A CLIMBER has died after falling more than 300ft while out in the Lake District.
Last updated 5 May 2013
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Barrow hospital beds crisis – but 40 more are set to go
MORE than a fifth of people taking up hospital beds should not be there, a health chief has claimed.
Last updated 5 May 2013
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Full steam ahead for Millom discovery centre as visitor numbers boom
THE success of a popular tourist attraction will enable railway users to benefit from a £30,000 renovation of Millom railway station.
Last updated 5 May 2013
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Barow man hospitalised after vicious pub attack
THE victim of a Barrow pub brawl that spilled out into the car park is in hospital with serious injuries. (12 comments)
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Dyslexic PC faced ‘unfair treatment’ by Sellafield force
A FIREARMS officer who has taken his former employers to court alleging he faced discrimination because of his dyslexia, said he regretted having to take legal action but felt let down by his bosses.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Screams as Barrow woman attacked girl, age 12
AN agoraphobic woman who assaulted a 12-year-old girl in a drunken rage over a £200 debt has been tagged.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Heart scare survivor Fabrice Muamba ‘honoured’ to back Barrow campaign
IT’S not often that a former Premiership star visits Barrow. (3 comments)
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Bikers’ South Lakes road trip to help brave couple
MORE than 100 bikers are expected to set off on a tour of the South Lakes this weekend to raise money for an Ulverston couple battling serious illnesses.
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Barrow pub patrons blast brewery
RELATIONS between the company that owns The Strawberry pub in Barrow and its hundreds of loyal customers have soured after the “demotion” of a popular staff member. (3 comments)
Last updated 3 May 2013
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