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Tributes to much-loved Barrow woman after holiday tragedy
A HEARTBROKEN Barrow family have spoken of their shock after a much-loved wife, mother and grandmother died suddenly while on holiday in Spain.
Last updated 12 October 2012
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Brave Barrow man matched up to ‘courage’ slogan
ANDREW “Andy” Clarke – the Walney man whose courage and charisma left an indelible mark on an entire town – was given an emotional farewell yesterday. (3 comments)
Last updated 12 October 2012
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Stowaway Walney cat returns
A STOWAWAY cat who found herself miles from home after she got trapped inside a 4x4 vehicle has been reunited with her owner – for the second time.
Last updated 12 October 2012
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National award nomination for residental home
HARD work and forward thinking have seen a Walney residential home nominated for a national award.
Last updated 12 October 2012
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Plaque bid to boost safety
A PLAQUE in memory of a teenager killed in a motorbike accident has been unveiled near the scene of the crash. (2 comments)
Last updated 11 October 2012
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Bright clothes to be worn at Walney boss’ funeral
THE funeral of a Walney caravan park boss is to take place tomorrow.
Last updated 11 October 2012
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Walney School demolition plan is approved
A HISTORIC school is set to be demolished and replaced by homes after plans for the area won unanimous approval. (9 comments)
Last updated 10 October 2012
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Barrow witness saw murderer plunge knife into woman
A MAN who witnessed a Barrow hatchet murder when he was only 12 years old has spoken publicly about the attack for the first time. (4 comments)
Last updated 9 October 2012
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Credit union is on the cusp of great things
LOCAL families struggling to put food on their tables and clothes on their backs will soon have an important lifeline available to them.
Last updated 9 October 2012
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Barrow club pays respects to cancer victim
A MINUTE’S silence was held before a football match in Barrow on Saturday in tribute to a brave cancer battler who loved the game.
Last updated 8 October 2012
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Devastated Walney family pays tribute to brave Andy
FAMILY and close friends sang You’ll Never Walk Alone to their “hero” before he passed away following a defiant fight against a brain tumour. (18 comments)
Last updated 7 October 2012
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Rare disorder led to death of new Barrow mother, aged 26
A Barrow mother died days after giving birth to her first born child due to a rare disorder which fatally damaged her heart, an inquest heard.
Last updated 7 October 2012
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Residents in fight against new housing
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to demolish an historic school and build more than 20 homes on the site has been recommended for approval.
Last updated 2 October 2012
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Council plans to demolish ‘redundant’ former pub
A FORMER pub looks set to be demolished following persistent vandalism.
Last updated 1 October 2012
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Walney patient threatened to hold GP hostage
A PATIENT threatened to tie up his GP and take him hostage after being refused diazepam, a court heard.
Last updated 27 September 2012
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Police seek owner of laptop
POLICE are trying to trace the owner of a laptop, which they believe may have been lost or stolen. (1 comment)
Last updated 27 September 2012
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Walney woman pleads not guilty threatening witness
A FURNESS woman has denied threatening a witness and obstructing a police officer.
Last updated 26 September 2012
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Walney cat poisonings were accidents - cops
AN investigation into cat poisonings on Walney has ended after police concluded the incidents were accidental. (1 comment)
Last updated 25 September 2012
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Walney caravan park boss killed after being struck by car
RESIDENTS of a Walney caravan park are mourning the death of the site’s owner. (2 comments)
Last updated 25 September 2012
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VIPs at official switch-on
WET weather failed to put a dampener on the official opening of a major offshore windfarm.
Last updated 20 September 2012
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