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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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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 21 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.
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.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Windermere couple sentenced for £200k fraud
A WINDERMERE couple have been handed jail terms after pleading guilty to fraud charges.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Ladies link up to celebrate Furness business success
SIX years ago, when Tracy Irwin launched her own small business, there was little in the way of industry support for women in her position.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Hunt for Millom men after car torched in street
A SEARCH for two masked males who torched a car in Millom has been launched.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Poignant gift from charitable fund will help disadvantaged Barrow young
DELIGHTED staff at a Barrow supported accommodation facility have big plans after receiving a cheque for £1,000 as part of a charitable trust giveaway.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Headstone smashed to pieces in Barrow cemetery
A HEADSTONE has been smashed to pieces in Barrow cemetery. (12 comments)
Last updated 18 May 2013
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‘Lucky escape’ for Barrow cyclist after challenge crash
A CYCLIST has praised hospital medical staff and race organisers for their care after he suffered a horrific crash during the Fred Whitton challenge.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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MPs urge action over Barrow hospital service cuts
AN URGENT plea has been issued for the health secretary to step in and lessen the severity of the cuts being imposed on bosses running Furness General Hospital.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Cumbria Council warns of ‘premature’ use of quarry as a landfill site
A ROW has erupted over plans to use a quarry as a landfill site.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Millom bike track axe ‘leaves young with nothing’
TEENAGERS who built a BMX and skateboard track in a disused factory say they have “nothing to do” after it was boarded up. (10 comments)
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Barrow road revamp gets under way later this month
A ROAD revamp is set to get under way in Barrow later this month. (11 comments)
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Ulverston Police station ‘is not closing’ despite cuts
FEARS that Ulverston police station is set to close are unfounded, residents have been told. (1 comment)
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Barrow Mother’s shame after booze-fuelled assault
A HAIRDRESSER has been tagged and banned from a pub for a year after she assaulted bar staff in a drunken rage. (4 comments)
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Tributes paid to Barrow champion bodybuilder Bill
A WORLD-BEATING bodybuilder who competed alongside some of the sport’s most famous figures has died. (17 comments)
Last updated 16 May 2013
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