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Walney windfarm could be world’s largest
PLANS for an extension which could see the Walney Offshore Windfarm become the largest in the world are set to be submitted.
Last updated 12 March 2013
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Jet-ski ‘trauma’ for Walney seals
HORRIFIED kayakers were “sickened” to witness seals being terrorised by a gang of jet skiers off the Furness coast.
Last updated 11 March 2013
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Masons help Walney boy Bailey take road to freedom
A PLUCKY young lad with disabilities has a new-found freedom thanks to his three wheels.
Last updated 5 March 2013
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Construction equipment stolen from site of former Barrow school
A LARGE piece of construction equipment has been stolen from the site of a former school in Walney.
Last updated 1 March 2013
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Walney church supporters close ranks against attackers
PARISHIONERS of a local church are outraged after brazen teenage vandals smashed a window just 36 hours after it was installed.
Last updated 27 February 2013
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Storyteller helps Walney youngsters open their new school library
THE rap “books are cool, books are fun, books are great for everyone” was sung aloud by boisterous bookworms to celebrate their new library.
Last updated 27 February 2013
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Walney Coastguard team can search but not rescue
A FURNESS coastguard team stood down last year pending an internal investigation is back on duty – but is still not permitted to carry out rescues.
Last updated 26 February 2013
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A farewell cheer and a lasting tribute to courageous ‘Clarko’ at Walney pub
FRIENDS and family of the courageous Andy Clarke raised a glass in his memory at the unveiling of a memorial seating area at his favourite Walney watering hole.
Last updated 26 February 2013
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Wa;lney radio fan Ann proves her knowledge as she scoops £750 in competition
A RADIO fan has scooped hundreds of pounds in a quiz.
Last updated 21 February 2013
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Walney Tesco to open with cash donations to schools
A NEW supermarket is to celebrate its opening with a double donation to two Furness schools. (3 comments)
Last updated 18 February 2013
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Hundreds apply for jobs at new Walney store
HUNDREDS of job hunters have applied to work at a new store which is due to open this spring.
Last updated 12 February 2013
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Nuclear dump row hots up
OF course a repository would bring jobs – but not that many, writes Dr Ruth Balogh.
Last updated 29 January 2013
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Proposal to move Walney post office binned
PLANS to move a Furness post office into a convenience store have been scrapped.
Last updated 25 January 2013
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Heartbroken Walney boy's puppy appeal
A BOY has been left distraught after his puppy went missing from his back yard. (2 comments)
Last updated 25 January 2013
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Proposal to move Walney post office binned
PLANS to move a Walney post office into a convenience store have been scrapped.
Last updated 25 January 2013
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School building is a class act
THE final phase of a £6m-plus revamp of an island secondary school is now complete and being put to good use by its students.
Last updated 24 January 2013
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Walney School building is a class act
THE final phase of a £6m-plus revamp of an island secondary school is now complete and being put to good use by its students.
Last updated 23 January 2013
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Children learn how to be young lifesavers
PRIMARY school children as young as six have literally learned a skill for life after completing a Heartstart course.
Last updated 23 January 2013
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Walney children learn how to be young lifesavers
PRIMARY school children as young as six have literally learned a skill for life after completing a Heartstart course.
Last updated 21 January 2013
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French family seeking a house swap in Furness
WANTED: one Barrovian family to spend a year in the idyllic countryside surrounds of a charming southern France village.
Last updated 16 January 2013
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