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Minister Eric Pickles comes to Cumbria
A GOVERNMENT minister is heading to Cumbria tomorrow to meet local businesses.
Last updated 26 April 2013
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New Barrow eatery to open
AMERICAN-Italian restaurant chain Frankie and Benny’s will be opening the doors of its new Barrow outlet on Monday.
Last updated 26 April 2013
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Barrow Island man fined for drug possession
A MAN has been fined after he was caught with cannabis.
Last updated 26 April 2013
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Ormsgill
AHEAD of the upcoming Cumbria County Council elections on May 2, the candidates for the Ormsgill ward set out what they would do for the areas if elected
Last updated 26 April 2013
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Man convicted in New Zealand for Cumbrian girl's murder
A MAN has been found guilty of the brutal murder of former Seascale schoolgirl Jade Bayliss in New Zealand.
Last updated 26 April 2013
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Demands grow to show size of Cumbria County Council boss’s pay-off
CALLS have been made for more details of a council chief’s “golden handshake” to be made public.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Anger after wrongly-accused man named on Cumbria Facebook site
A MAN accused of being a child sex abuser was identified on a Facebook name-and-shame group despite being cleared by the courts. (28 comments)
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Cumbria farmer’s turbines bid for outskirts of Barrow
THREE large wind turbines could be built on the outskirts of Barrow. (1 comment)
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Prime Minister David Cameron pledges to look into Cumbria PCC row
PRIME MINISTER David Cameron has promised to look into the row over Cumbria Constabulary’s investigation into “whistleblowers” who revealed details of the Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner’s expenses.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Barrow fire chief dramatically changes child porn plea
A FIRE boss and family man who led a bizarre double life swapping indecent images of children and cruising on gay dating websites has been told it is likely he will avoid jail.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Shock twist in trial of Barrow fire boss accused of child porn offences
THE trial of a fire boss from Barrow accused of distributing indecent images of children took a spectacular turn yesterday.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Cumbria police on the streets to catch rogue traders
As part of a UK wide day of action, Cumbria Police along with Cumbria County Council’s Trading Standards have been out in force targeting rogue traders and pushy doorstep sellers. (1 comment)
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Hindpool
AHEAD of the Cumbria County Council elections on May 2, the candidates for the Hindpool ward in Barrow set out what they would do for the area if elected
Last updated 24 April 2013
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‘Cuts will put more pressure on Barrow hospital staff’
UNION officials say cutting the number of nurses at Furness General Hospital will put patients at risk. (2 comments)
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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Water bosses hit back in row over Barrow street leak repair
A WATER firm has defended its handling of a burst pipe that spewed thousands of gallons of water into a town centre street for almost a week. (1 comment)
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Barrow fire boss accused of child porn offences stands 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 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. (12 comments)
Last updated 24 April 2013
Published by http://www.walneylocal.co.uk
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