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Gang banned from huge rural section of Cumbria
FOUR criminal gang members, who targeted a farm in Coniston, have been banned from rural areas of Barrow, Millom and south Cumbria for between five and 10 years.
Last updated 12 May 2013
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Barrow stepdad jailed for sexually abusing girl, 10
A STEPFATHER who sexually abused a young girl while her mother was dying from cancer has been sent to prison for nearly 10 years.
Last updated 12 May 2013
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Barrow primary school pupils give Keswick to Barrow teachers' team nicknames
THEY are the sort of nicknames students would once only dare whisper behind their teachers’ backs in class. (2 comments)
Last updated 10 May 2013
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Barrow regeneration plan to spruce up 250 homes
TWO hundred and fifty homes are set to be given a makeover as part of an ongoing regeneration project. (3 comments)
Last updated 10 May 2013
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Rallying cry to combat slump in Barrow voters
TWO central Barrow areas were among the worst for voter turnout in the country during last week’s elections. (4 comments)
Last updated 10 May 2013
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Barrow MP to study new asbestos bill
PLANS to simplify claims made by people affected by asbestos exposure have been met with a mixed reaction.
Last updated 10 May 2013
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Cumbria County Council to decide on new acting chief executive
CUMBRIA County Council is to decide on the appointment of a new acting chief executive at the first full council meeting of the new administration next Thursday. (2 comments)
Last updated 10 May 2013
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Barrow Raiders ace faces prison after pleading guilty to GBH
A BARROW Raiders player has been told he faces prison after admitting a violent attack in a pub. (10 comments)
Last updated 10 May 2013
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Lake District man flown to hospital
A MAN has been airlifted to hospital after suffering a heart attack in the Lake District.
Last updated 10 May 2013
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Traffic disruption after A590 accident
A TWO car accident caused disruption to early morning traffic.
Last updated 9 May 2013
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Barrow shopkeeper’s dismay as shop is targeted in raid
A BARROW shopkeeper has spoken of his sadness after a late night raid on his store.
Last updated 9 May 2013
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Drunken Barrow soldier heaped abuse on police
A DRUNKEN soldier who had recently completed a tour of Afghanistan was arrested after unleashing a “torrent of abuse” at police, a court heard. (4 comments)
Last updated 9 May 2013
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Duke of Kent’s Artful insight at Barrow shipyard
THE latest super subs have had yet another royal visitor.
Last updated 9 May 2013
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Cumbria Manchester United fans experess shock at Alex Ferguson retirement
MANCHESTER United supporters in Cumbria have joined with fans across the world in paying tribute to outgoing manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Last updated 9 May 2013
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Barrow clampdown on speeders
MORE than 80 speeding drivers were caught out during a police crackdown. (1 comment)
Last updated 9 May 2013
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Mementos snatched from granddad’s Barrow grave
A MUM and her young daughter have been left devastated and disgusted after vandals snatched sentimental items from a family grave. (3 comments)
Last updated 9 May 2013
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Three cars in Barrow town centre crash
AN 86-year-one old man was taken to hospital following a three car smash.
Last updated 9 May 2013
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Dad comes to the aid of flood-hit Walney nursery
A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy was left jumping for joy after he finally got his first day at nursery school.
Last updated 9 May 2013
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New name for Walney coastguard in wake of change
WALNEY coastguard has today been relaunched under a new name as part of a strategy to attract more members. (6 comments)
Last updated 9 May 2013
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Decision to be made on new Cumbria council chief
CUMBRIA County Council is to decide on the appointment of a new acting chief executive at the first full council meeting of the new administration next Thursday. (16)
Last updated 9 May 2013
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