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Cumbria youngsters warned of perils of trespassing on railway tracks
RAILWAY police are warning youngsters not to put their lives at risk by trespassing on the tracks.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Newcastle to Barrow longboarders to get their heads down for trek
IF you think skateboarders simply go around making a nuisance of themselves on our roads and footpaths, think again. (1 comment)
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Barrow man, 29: ‘I died twice in bed’
A FOOTBALL fan had the chance to meet one of his heroes, just over a year since both men stared death in the face and won.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Hungry vandals damaged cars on drunken Barrow spree, court hears
A DRUNKEN teenager took part in a vandalism spree causing damage to cars and a door.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Two held after Barrow pub brawl leaves victim in hospital
POLICE have arrested two suspects in connection with a vicious pub brawl that left a man in hospital with serious injuries.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Furness General Hospital infection levels are at ‘top of agenda’
SUPERBUG levels at Furness General Hospital have seen the trust responsible for running the Barrow site breach its yearly infection limits. (2 comments)
Last updated 6 May 2013
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WI ladies beef up their fundraising with meaty feast
WOMEN’S Institute members had a tasty treat in store when meat from a master butcher was turned into delicious dishes by a celebrity Cumbrian chef at a charity event.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Charity heaps praise on Barrow ‘superstar’ teen
TEENAGER Isabel Chatfield has been hailed as a fundraising superstar after raising more than £1,000.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Labour ponders way to power in Cumbria
THE Labour Party is considering its next move as it looks to gain the leadership of Cumbria County Council.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Barrow brawl victim moved to Preston for treatment
A 49-YEAR-OLD local man battered in a violent pub brawl in Barrow on Friday night has been transferred to Preston for further treatment. (12 comments)
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Barrow school's warning to pupils as boys are targeted on Facebook
FURNESS ACADEMY has issued a warning to parents after more than 20 young boys are believed to have been targeted by a Facebook pervert.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Labour sweeps Barrow on emotional day at Cumbria County Council elections
THERE was a red revolution in Barrow, with Labour securing all but one of the area’s county council seats.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Cumbria police boss quizzed as witness in expenses leak
POLICE and crime commissioner Richard Rhodes has been quizzed as a potential witness in the expenses leak investigation by officers from the force he oversees.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Barrow hospital beds crisis – but 40 more are set to go
MORE than a fifth of people taking up hospital beds should not be there, a health chief has claimed.
Last updated 5 May 2013
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Barow man hospitalised after vicious pub attack
THE victim of a Barrow pub brawl that spilled out into the car park is in hospital with serious injuries. (12 comments)
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Screams as Barrow woman attacked girl, age 12
AN agoraphobic woman who assaulted a 12-year-old girl in a drunken rage over a £200 debt has been tagged.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Heart scare survivor Fabrice Muamba ‘honoured’ to back Barrow campaign
IT’S not often that a former Premiership star visits Barrow. (3 comments)
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Bikers’ South Lakes road trip to help brave couple
MORE than 100 bikers are expected to set off on a tour of the South Lakes this weekend to raise money for an Ulverston couple battling serious illnesses.
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Barrow pub patrons blast brewery
RELATIONS between the company that owns The Strawberry pub in Barrow and its hundreds of loyal customers have soured after the “demotion” of a popular staff member. (3 comments)
Last updated 3 May 2013
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South Cumbria community united in mourning over Lindal girl's death
HEARTFELT tributes have been pouring in for an extremely popular 14-year-old Ulverston schoolgirl who died following a road tragedy on the A590 near Lindal, between Barrow and Ulverston.
Last updated 3 May 2013
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