News at a glance
MP wants rescue teams VAT-free
Published 4 July 2009
AN MP has stepped up his campaign to make mountain rescue teams exempt from VAT.
Race for life sponsorship call
Published 4 July 2009
WOMEN and girls who took part in Barrow’s Race For Life event are being urged to make one last dash.
Trial date set
Published 4 July 2009
A FURNESS man accused of trying to bribe a witness is set to go on trial next month.
Digital TV volunteers wanted
Published 4 July 2009
A PROJECT to help vulnerable and isolated people with the digital switchover is looking for community-minded volunteers in South Lakeland.
Dalton man killed in farm accident still not named
Published 4 July 2009
THE identity of a man who died after becoming trapped under a tractor has still not been revealed.
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Anniversary exhibition in South Lakes
Published 4 July 2009
AN art gallery has organised an free event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the moon landing.
How Furness folk faired in the Weakest Link
Published 4 July 2009
PEOPLE in our area who have appeared on The Weakest Link:
Brown: submarine work still on track
Published 4 July 2009
GORDON Brown has given Barrow a boost by insisting the Trident replacement programme will go ahead.
250 sign Kayran website petition
Published 4 July 2009
AROUND 250 people have signed an Evening Mail online petition backing the Kayran family.
Fisherman missing for nearly a week
Published 4 July 2009
A MILLOM fisherman has not been found – nearly a week after his disappearance.
Public toilets in Ulverston and Lakes facing axe
Published 4 July 2009
THE future of 15 public toilet blocks hangs in the balance as council chiefs aim to make drastic budget cuts.
No prison for man who groped teen
Published 4 July 2009
A MAN who molested a teenager outside her home had behaved in a “disgraceful” manner, a court has heard.
Firefighters rescue dog from drowning
Published 4 July 2009
FIREFIGHTERS rescued a dog from Walney Channel last night.
Chance to shine on silver screen
Published 4 July 2009
TWO budding filmmakers are appealing for actors to help make their dream a reality.
Attack on friend on A590 leads to curfew for man
Published 4 July 2009
A MAN admitted carrying out an unprovoked attack on a friend, but said his actions were “completely out of character”.
Teenager wielded metal bar - court
Published 4 July 2009
A TEENAGER went on the rampage with a metal bar in a normally quiet residential street, a jury has been told.
A590 hailed for slashing casualty rates
Published 4 July 2009
THE A590 has been recognised as one of the most improved roads in the UK.
Esperance replica finds a new home
Published 4 July 2009
A BOAT built as a tribute to the one which featured in Arthur Ransome’s famous Swallows and Amazons childrens’ stories is sailing again thanks to a South Lakes holiday company.
Taxi firm pulls rank on council over location
Published 4 July 2009
A CONTROVERSIAL planning application for a taxi office has been pulled.
Hundreds in line for a giant energy boost
Published 4 July 2009
HUNDREDS of households are set for a £550,000 boost to their electricity supplies which should vastly reduce the likelihood of power cuts.
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