News at a glance
Cumbria firefighters leave scene of barn fire after bringing blaze under control
FIREFIGHTERS have left the scene of a barn fire at Broughton-In-Furness in Cumbria after spending more than six hours tackling the blaze.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Barrow hospital nursing boss quits but will keep salary
ONE of the top bosses who oversaw major failings at a troubled hospital trust will continue to receive her £109,730 salary from the organisation while working elsewhere.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Heart of Ulverston Awards - Rewarding the carers who go that bit further
THE most caring individuals will be recognised at the Heart of Ulverston Awards.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Barrow pupils swap TV and video games for spacehoppers and hopscotch
YOUNGSTERS are being encouraged to take a break from their games consoles, to switch off their TVs and to have a go at fun new activities that don’t require electricity.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Hunt for Barrow seagull snipers
CRUEL snipers are thought to have lured Barrow birds to their death using pieces of bread. (13 comments)
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Cumbria Cruises offer you the holiday of a lifetime
Advertising feature: Based in Barrow, Cumbria Cruises offers a wide range of cruise holidays from all top cruise lines to a host of destinations all over the world.
Cumbria rapist handed 12 year jail term
A CUMBRIAN paedophile has been handed a 12 year jail term for multiple sexual offences.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Police crackdown on Broughton early morning speeding
UP to a quarter of early morning drivers are speeding through a Furness village.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Ulverston Laurel and Hardy museum celebrates latest move
IT first opened in 1983, relocated across town in 2009, and on Sunday the Laurel and Hardy Museum celebrated its latest move.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Affordable homes project ‘will make Bootle stronger’
FUTURE generations could find it easier to live in their home village if planning bosses approve an application for a £1.9million affordable housing project.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Askam and Ireleth residents left hung-up by phone line problem
RESIDENTS of two Furness villages have been plunged into communication chaos after engineers got their wires crossed when fixing a fault.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Cumbria turbine plan farmer faced ‘reign of terror’
A FARMER claims he has been subjected to a 13-month “reign of terror” over plans for a wind turbine on his farm.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Opinions sought on finding Cumbria nuclear waste site
COPELAND Borough Council says it is still prepared to talk to the government over any future plans for the deep burial of highly radioactive nuclear waste.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Barrow bake-off boosts Ulverston hospice appeal
A BAKING competition help-ed cook up a tasty donation to the Evening Mail’s campaign in support of St Mary’s Hospice.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Cumbria police launch operation to tackle rural crime
CUMBRIA police have launched an operation in a bid to tackle rural crime in the South lakes.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Cumbria Brownies secure Manchester concert venue food ban re-think
TWO Great Urswick Brownies have won a partial victory in their quest to persuade Manchester Arena to change its food confiscation policy.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Barrow assault man undergoes surgery following street attack
A 31-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after an incident that left a man in a serious condition. (2 comments)
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Barrow submarine heritage dream hits rocks after news Onyx to be scrapped
DREAMS of a submarine heritage centre in Barrow have suffered a blow as the proposed centre piece is due to depart for the wreckers’ yard. (3 comments)
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Millom family ‘a key part of community’
SHOCKWAVES rippled through the community after a “happy-go-lucky” mum and her “caring” daughter were killed at home in Millom.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Distraught Millom community unites in face of tragedy
FURTHER tributes have been paid to a “bright” and “much-liked” student and her mother who were found dead at their home in Millom.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Provisional trial date set for Millom double murder accused
A PROVISIONAL trial date has been set in the case of a son accused of killing his mother, sister and pet dog in Millom.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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