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Play area to be resurrected after group raise thousands
A FIVE-YEAR battle to rebuild a children’s play area has come to fruition.
Last updated 12 August 2010
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Askam drug dealer who had £12k in cash is jailed
A LONG-TERM heroin addict had £6,292 worth of drugs and £12,455 cash in his possession, a court heard.
Last updated 5 August 2010
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Rescue team aids marooned lambs
A FARMER has praised an inshore rescue team who saved two of his lambs from a rapidly rising tide.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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Lots of activity taking place on village roads
A VITAL access road to a Furness village has been closed while repairs are carried out.
Last updated 22 July 2010
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New plans submitted for homes at Urofoam site
PLANS to transform land next to a factory into a housing estate have been resubmitted to the council.
Last updated 21 July 2010
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Pupils sing way to award
PUPILS from a village school have sung their way to a national award.
Last updated 6 July 2010
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Dog makes interesting find on Askam beach
A PET pooch shocked her walkers when she unearthed a piece of underwear on a beach. (11 comments)
Last updated 2 July 2010
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Village school crowned mini Olympic champions
A VILLAGE school can now boast Olympic champion athletes – and coaches.
Last updated 28 June 2010
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A beautiful area made even better
A POPULAR beauty spot has undergone a makeover.
Last updated 24 June 2010
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Askam village hall disabled access improved
A COMMUNITY is set to benefit from a £20,000 revamp to a village hall.
Last updated 14 June 2010
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Private firm brought in to handle home care
A PRIVATE firm has been brought in to carry out home care to people in areas of Furness
Last updated 11 June 2010
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Askam salon in dispute over name
A VILLAGE hair salon has fallen foul of a multinational cosmetics company in a dispute over its name.
Last updated 2 June 2010
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Brenda’s new lollipop role
A MUCH-LOVED lollipop lady is moving on to pastures new after 25 years of service.
Last updated 1 June 2010
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Row brews over plans to turn former pub into flats
RESIDENTS have hit out at plans to turn a former public house into flats.
Last updated 31 May 2010
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Askam parish is on social network
A PARISH council has gone online in a bid to reach out to its community.
Last updated 25 May 2010
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Organiser says help us, or the carnival is over
A VILLAGE carnival faces extinction.
Last updated 20 May 2010
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Artist Jean to make debut
AN ARTIST is set to exhibit her work in West Cumbria for the first time later this month.
Last updated 19 May 2010
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Road set for major repair
A VILLAGE’S main connecting road has been earmarked for major repair work. (1 comment)
Last updated 5 May 2010
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Charity match in memory of sportsman
A CHARITY rugby league match has been organised in memory of a popularlocal sportsman.
Last updated 23 April 2010
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Pub landlady loses drinks licence
A PUB landlady has lost her licence following police allegations that she had served underage drinkers.
Last updated 16 April 2010
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