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New seat gives Askam girl comfort
A SEVERELY disabled little girl will soon be able to travel in style, thanks to a state-of-the-art £2,000 car seat.
Last updated 9 May 2013
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New seat gives Askam girl comfort
A SEVERELY disabled little girl will soon be able to travel in style, thanks to a state-of-the-art £2,000 car seat.
Last updated 9 May 2013
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Askam and Ireleth History Society seeks new members
A HISTORY society is appealing for new members to ensure the group does not become defunct.
Last updated 3 April 2013
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Ireleth youngsters experiment with appliance of science
A CAPTIVATING chemistry experiment went off with a bang during National Science and Engineering Week.
Last updated 26 March 2013
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Barrow to Askam train delays
TRAINS between Barrow and Askam may be delayed due to signalling problems. (1 comment)
Last updated 22 March 2013
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Ireleth school play area opens in memory of former pupil
A NEW school play area has been opened in tribute to a former pupil whose death touched his community.
Last updated 19 March 2013
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Askam Carnival queen, lady in waiting and princesses selected
FOUR young girls have been given regal roles ahead of their village summer carnival.
Last updated 18 March 2013
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Askam ‘ethical hacker’ fights war to keep internet safe for all
FOR most people, the word “hacker” conjures images of faceless foes causing chaos by spreading viruses, worms, trojans and other such cyber nasties around the internet.
Last updated 13 March 2013
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Cumbria bidder wins iPad in Evening Mail reverse auction
AN ASKAM Apple fan has added to his tech-gadget collection after winning the Evening Mail’s reverse auction.
Last updated 13 March 2013
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Askam panda fan bears to have wild hairdo to help fund
TEENAGER Ali Straker has caused panda-monium everywhere he has gone since adopting this eye-catching hairdo last month.
Last updated 7 March 2013
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Locals infuriated by Cumbria A595 roadworks
FRUSTRATED councillors and traders have criticised the state of the A595 ahead of extensive roadworks this weekend. (9 comments)
Last updated 7 March 2013
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Askam boy, 9, goes on sugar fast for very special cause
A YOUNG lad has done the unthinkable for a child his age – by giving up sweets and chocolate for an entire month to raise money for charity.
Last updated 5 March 2013
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Askam boy, 9, goes on sugar fast for very special cause
A YOUNG lad has done the unthinkable for a child his age – by giving up sweets and chocolate for an entire month to raise money for charity.
Last updated 5 March 2013
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Askam kids get their skates on in bid for improved park
SCHOOL children are campaigning for their skate park to be upgraded and made safer.
Last updated 1 February 2013
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Date set for Barrow, Dalton and Askam roll-out of superfast broadband
SUPERFAST broadband will be available in Furness from as early as March, BT has confirmed. (1 comment)
Last updated 24 January 2013
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Askam community mourns loss of ‘inspiration’
ASKAM is mourning the loss of one of its longest-serving community champions.
Last updated 20 January 2013
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Man and woman arrested after drugs raid at Askam house
THERE was a dramatic start to the day for a street in Askam when police smashed their way into a house in a morning drugs raid.
Last updated 17 January 2013
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Anger over waste dumped at Askam rugby ground
ANGRY staff at Askam Rugby Club are calling for an end to fly-tipping that escalated over the festive period. (1 comment)
Last updated 14 January 2013
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Work to reduce flooding on main road almost complete
ROADWORKS which have reduced one of the main roads connecting South and West Cumbria to a single lane are set to finish on Friday.
Last updated 8 January 2013
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Families enjoy festive fun at Christmas celebrations
COMMUNITIES have welcomed the launch of their Christmas celebrations.
Last updated 11 December 2012
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