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Barrow to Millom bus passengers’ terror as gunshots shatter windows
AN investigation has been launched after two shots were fired at a ‘bingo bus’, shattering windows and terrifying passengers.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Paramedic Dave remembers emergencies on and off Barrow AFC pitch
A PARAMEDIC who helped treat Barrow AFC players has been presented with a signed Bluebirds shirt to celebrate his retirement.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Motorist clocked speeding at 90mph on 30mph part of Walney road
A SPEEDING driver was clocked doing 90mph during the day in a 30mph zone. (13 comments)
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Barrow cyclists slapped 'across the backside' in assaults
CYCLISTS have been slapped across the backside in a series of coast road assaults in Barrow. (13 comments)
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Barrow fire boss child porn trial
THE trial of a fire boss accused of distributing and inciting the creation of indecent images of children got under way yesterday.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Barrow family’s strength sees Beka through
IN February, Beka Shaw was given the news she has been waiting for since 2008 – the all clear from cancer.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Cumbria council chief calls it a day
CUMBRIA County Council has announced the early retirement of its chief executive Jill Stannard. (1 comment)
Last updated 23 April 2013
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Barrow sewage release public health risk highlighted
SEWAGE released into the sea off Barrow has posed a serious public health risk, an environmental expert has claimed.
Last updated 23 April 2013
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Barrow hospital trust plans to cut 230 jobs
COST-CUTTING by the organisation responsible for running Furness General Hospital is set to put 230 jobs at risk and see 40 beds cut at the Barrow site, health chiefs have finally revealed. (16 comments)
Last updated 23 April 2013
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Winners tell of joy after scooping prizes
A YOUNG Barrow woman has managed to get her hands on an iPad after winning an Evening Mail competition.
Last updated 23 April 2013
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Norovirus outbreak closes another Barrow hospital ward
A NOROVIRUS outbreak has closed another ward at Furness General Hospital in Barrow. (1 comment)
Last updated 22 April 2013
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Barrow attacker’s ‘head just popped’ after insult to girlfriend
A 31-YEAR-OLD who punched a man and tried to headbutt him after he insulted his girlfriend said his “head just popped”.
Last updated 22 April 2013
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Pipers lead Barrow march to celebrate St George's day
VETERANS and dignitaries turned out for Barrow’sannual St George’s Day parade yesterday. (2 comments)
Last updated 22 April 2013
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Barrow hospital boss: ‘lot of rumours will be true’
CAMPAIGNERS have been warned to expect “many rumours” surrounding the future of Furness General Hospital to be proved true. (5 comments)
Last updated 22 April 2013
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Dad of fallen Barrow soldier hails charity event
FRIENDS and family of a heroic Barrow soldier who died during a tour of duty braved the elements for a charity football tournament. (1 comment)
Last updated 22 April 2013
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Police name Barrow woman who died following three-vehicle Cumbria crash
THE motorist who died following a fatal three-vehicle collision in Cumbria on Saturday afternoon has been identified as a 73-year-old Barrow woman.
Last updated 22 April 2013
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Voyage of discovery will help South Cumbria offenders find new direction
A GROUP of young offenders are preparing to take to the high seas as part of work to stop them re-offending.
Last updated 22 April 2013
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Cumbria public health in hands of ‘complacent’ council
A TOP doctor previously at the core of public health issues across Cumbria has launched a blistering attack on those taking over responsibility for his area of expertise. (6 comments)
Last updated 22 April 2013
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Pressure mounts on Cumbria police and crime commissioner
PRESSURE continues to mount on Cumbria’s police and crime commissioner Richard Rhodes as the national union for rank and file police officers dubbed the expenses leak investigation “heavy-handed”. (3 comments)
Last updated 22 April 2013
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Barrow pensioner dies following three-vehicle collision
A PENSIONER who died following a three-vehicle collision on Saturday afternoon has been identified as a 73-year-old Barrow woman. (1 comment)
Last updated 22 April 2013
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