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Police warn Furness householders
POLICE have received dozens of complaints about cold-callers trying to buy jewellery from householders across Furness
Last updated 13 May 2013
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Dad comes to the aid of flood-hit Walney nursery
A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy was left jumping for joy after he finally got his first day at nursery school.
Last updated 9 May 2013
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New name for Walney coastguard in wake of change
WALNEY coastguard has today been relaunched under a new name as part of a strategy to attract more members. (6 comments)
Last updated 9 May 2013
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Cumbria County Council election
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Last updated 3 May 2013
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Walney coastguard to return to action after dispute
WALNEY coastguard appears set to return to operational duties following a bitter internal dispute that led to the resignation of nine volunteers. (2 comments)
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Walney
AHEAD of the upcoming Cumbria County Council elections on May 2, the candidates for the Walney North and Walney South wards set out what they would do for the areas if elected
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Women have lucky escape after being caught out by South Cumbria tides
TWO women had to be rescued after being caught out by the tides while trying to cross the South Cumbria sands. (1 comment)
Last updated 30 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
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Bereaved Walney mum’s cardiomyopathy campaign
A MUM has urged all pregnant women to be aware of the symptoms of a potentially fatal condition, a year after her daughter died after giving birth to her grandson.
Last updated 12 April 2013
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Caring Walney girl bakes for Furness hospital
THEY have secured the backing of around 10,000 people in their fight for the future of Barrow’s oncology unit, but one young girl definitely takes the title of sweetest supporter of the Furness Cancer Care Campaign.
Last updated 10 April 2013
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Rogue trader targeted Walney pensioners
A CONMAN who targeted pensioners on a residential park has been ordered to pay more than £4,000.
Last updated 10 April 2013
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Walney students step into their own Crime Scene Investigation
A WALNEY classroom was cordoned off as students collected crucial evidence for their own version of Crime Scene Investigation.
Last updated 27 March 2013
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Walney Coastguard volunteers in revolt over service’s safety
THE majority of a Furness coastguard team has quit amid claims it is unable to operate safely. (7 comments)
Last updated 26 March 2013
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New motorcycling Walney vicar
A REVVING reverend has rode into town to lead a parish that has been without a permanent minister for the past 15 months.
Last updated 21 March 2013
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Walney carnival to go ahead thanks to mum
A CARNIVAL has been saved through the appointment of a new secretary.
Last updated 21 March 2013
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Hercules is Walney circus thriller
A CIRCUS has rolled into town and its strongman is wowing the crowds with his superhuman skills.
Last updated 15 March 2013
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Walney Channel boat graveyard concerns
A DELICATE wildlife habitat is becoming a “dumping ground” for disused boats, says a former mayor and nature lover. (5 comments)
Last updated 15 March 2013
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Barrow worker falsely claimed £30k-plus in benefits
AN Asda worker who falsely claimed more than £30,000 in disability benefits has narrowly avoided being sent to prison. (5 comments)
Last updated 15 March 2013
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Walney circus sound system stolen
A LARGE sound system worth £4,000 has been stolen from a circus wagon.
Last updated 14 March 2013
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Man was warned to stop Walney boat salvage
AN attempt to dismantle a rotting maritime “eyesore” cost an unemployed man £1,500.
Last updated 12 March 2013
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