News at a glance
Disability row - Copeland councillor told to say sorry
THE councillor whose comments about disabled people sparked an outcry has been told to apologise directly to a disability group.
Last updated 6 June 2013
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Pedestrian injured in Ulverston collision
TRAFFIC between Barrow and Ulverston was delayed after a collision on the A590. (2 comments)
Last updated 6 June 2013
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Ulverston equine show’s success leaves organisers jumping for joy
LOCAL riders performed with distinction against the best of the north west at Ulverston and District Equine Club’s championship show.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Ulverston hospice launches new ‘donation stations’
THE first in a new line of donation stations has been unveiled at St Mary’s Hospice.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Ulverston girl Alice Pyne's family ‘too upset’ for royal garden party
A TRIP to the Queen’s garden party was cancelled after Alice Pyne’s family were left distraught when her name was missed off a children’s hospice list of remembrance.
Last updated 5 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.
Barrow woman becomes a ‘Bald Chick’ to support sibling with cancer
TWO Furness women have shown the strength of sisterly love through “The Bald Chick Challenge”.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Barrow lawyers in legal aid protest
SOLICITORS staged a protest outside Furness Magistrates’ Court in Barrow yesterday, over government plans to overhaul the legal aid system. (11 comments)
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Plans to help Askam school blasted by inspectors
PLANS to help an ailing village primary school have been slammed by inspectors as having “insufficient milestones” in helping to improve results.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Appeal for witnesses to Askam A595 cycle crash
POLICE are appealing for several potential witnesses to a crash last week that left a cyclist with horrific facial injuries to come forward.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Power outage hits Barrow homes and town centre traders
A BLACKOUT left thousands of homes and at least 20 businesses without power yesterday.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Jobs threatened as Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust faces cuts
HUNDREDS of jobs could disappear as the true scale of NHS cuts in Cumbria is revealed.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Your chance to quiz Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner
UNDER-FIRE Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Richard Rhodes has announced a number of surgeries across the county.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Ulverston teenager to stand trial over alleged assault
AN ULVERSTON 19-year-old is set to appear in court charged with assault.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Holker Garden Festival 2013
FROM the fragrances and vibrant colours inside the horticultural marquee, to the delights of a Victorian fairground – the area’s premier gardening event provided something for the whole family.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Ambleside teenager tagged for relationship with underage girl
A TEENAGER convicted of having sex with an underage schoolgirl checked his new girlfriend’s passport to avoid making the same mistake twice, a court heard.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Ulverston International Music Festival gets underway
ANYONE looking up at a popular Ulverston landmark on Friday might have got quite a surprise.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Barrow power cut affects homes and businesses
A POWER-CUT is believed to have affected dozens of homes and businesses.
Last updated 4 June 2013
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Askam Carnival 2013
RESIDENTS lined the streets of Askam at the weekend as the annual parade made its way through the village.
Last updated 4 June 2013
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Investigation launched after body found in Barrow
AN investigation has been launched after a man was found dead on the outskirts of Barrow.
Last updated 4 June 2013
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Police investigate after suspected Barrow arson attack
A MAN has been arrested after an alleged night-time arson attack at a flat.
Last updated 4 June 2013
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