News at a glance
Police appeal to trace Barrow good Samaritan
AN appeal has been launched in a bid to track down a Barrow good Samaritan.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Blue Peter star Helen Seklton launches Lakes cycling quest
SINCE Bradley Wiggins stormed into Paris to become the first British winner of the Tour de France, followed closely by runner-up and team-mate, Chris Froome, Team Sky has become almost synonymous with cycling.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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South Cumbria garden centre boss faces trial over collusion
THE boss of one of South Cumbria’s biggest garden centres has appeared in court accused of conspiring to pervert the course of justice in relation to a drink-driving charge.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Work begins at Kirkby school to cut disruption to lessons
BUILDING work has started to create a reception at a village school.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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First Cumbria free school approved
A SUCCESSFUL fee-paying school is to open its doors as Cumbria’s first state-funded free school.
Last updated 23 May 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.
Fears eased as Millom Cemetery extension site is earmarked
GRIEVING relatives will not have to travel 25 miles to visit their loved ones’ graves after a site was identified for a cemetery extension.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Cumbria family feels ‘no hatred’ against man who killed his own mother
THE family of a woman killed by her own son have said they do not feel any hatred or animosity towards him.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Four Cumbria beaches awarded cleanliness gongs
FOUR beaches in Cumbria have scooped prestigious awards for cleanliness, it was announced yesterday.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Barrow woman is fined for drunken assaults
A WOMAN who downed 10 pints of lager before assaulting her former neighbours has been handed a fine.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Barrow charity launches funding bid to cope with appeals for help
UP to a third of severely-distressed callers just get through to an engaged tone when they try to get through to a potentially life-saving charity at busy times.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Adventurous Millom pupils hear call of wild
INTREPID students will leave the streets of Millom behind for the rainforests of Borneo as part of a month-long ethical tourism trip.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Cumbria family feels ‘no hatred’ against man who killed his own mother
THE family of a woman killed by her own son have said they do not feel any hatred or animosity towards him.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Cumbria crusade against metal theft continues
Last updated 22 May 2013
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100s of women walk to remember in Barrow and Ulverston
MORE than 500 women battled through the driving rain in Ulverston and Barrow as they walked to remember loved ones and raised £54,000 for St Mary’s Hospice. (3 comments)
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Emotional ceremony remembers Barrow Soldier
PRAYERS were heard for a soldier who died from wounds sustained in Afghanistan during an emotional service.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Walney Woman, 40, arrested after blaze at house
FIRE crews have issued a warning to householders after being called to a house fire without a working fire alarm.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Cumbria Murder Update-accused ‘believed radio was talking to him’
AN alcoholic who killed his mother in a drunken rage had a mental disorder and believed his radio was talking to him, a court heard.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Barrow Principal 'I will not resign'
THE principal of Furness Academy has said he will not resign despite calls for him to step down.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Barrow's Mr Universe’ inspired family to take a healthy view of life
FURTHER tributes have been paid to a former Mr Universe who died last week.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Walney's Hannah chops her 14½-inch locks for less fortunate kids
A YOUNG girl was left feeling light-headed after having her long locks chopped off in a selfless act of kindness. (1 comment)
Last updated 21 May 2013
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