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‘Joseph was a diamond, tonight Barrow you shine so bright’
THE skies across Barrow were lit up in a spectacular lantern tribute for a teenager who died in an accident a week earlier.
Last updated 6 March 2012
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Walney bridge to become focus for Women’s Day campaigners
JUBILEE Bridge is set to be packed out with people showing their support for women around the world. (2 comments)
Last updated 6 March 2012
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Popular fun run to return with new 10.2k challenge
A HUGELY successful fun run is set to return in the summer with organisers vowing the event will be “even bigger and better”.
Last updated 6 March 2012
Published by http://www.walneylocal.co.uk
Crime surge hits island
RESIDENTS are being reassured over an unusual spate of burglaries.
Last updated 2 March 2012
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Health fears as Walney residents bombed by flying menace
THEIR street regularly resembles a scene from Alfred Hitchock’s The Birds. (1 comment)
Last updated 28 February 2012
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Feelings are mixed after Walney coast summit
A SUMMIT to discuss coastal erosion on Walney revealed there is funding to help solve the problem – but residents left the meeting with contrasting emotions. (3 comments)
Last updated 27 February 2012
Published by http://www.walneylocal.co.uk
Walney teenager is killed in Barrow motorcycle tragedy
TRIBUTES have been paid to an 18-year-old motorcyclist who died in a crash.
Last updated 27 February 2012
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Needle a grim find for beach clean volunteers
VOLUNTEERS who took part in a beach clean made an unpleasant discovery.
Last updated 27 February 2012
Published by http://www.walneylocal.co.uk
Medical pioneer dies in Canada
A MEDICAL pioneer who developed treatments for schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease has died in Canada aged 78.
Last updated 24 February 2012
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Missionaries join Walney beach litter pick
A BAND of Norwegian missionaries braved brutal coastal weather to clean up a beach during a flying visit to the area.
Last updated 21 February 2012
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk
Motorists angered as Walney roadworks cause delays
HIGHWAYS chiefs have come under fire after ‘mystery’ roadworks caused traffic chaos on Walney. (6 comments)
Last updated 21 February 2012
Published by http://www.walneylocal.co.uk
Walney households on alert after spate of break-ins
ISLANDERS are being warned to lock their doors and windows after a series of break-ins on Walney over the weekend. (4 comments)
Last updated 21 February 2012
Published by http://www.walneylocal.co.uk
Ice causes treacherous conditions for Cumbria
CRASHES littered Cumbrian roads as they turned to ice rinks in freezing conditions.
Last updated 21 February 2012
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Spate of burglaries on Walney
POLICE have increased patrols after a burglar hit four streets this weekend.
Last updated 20 February 2012
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Walney windfarm giants to receive £250m
TWO windfarm firms with developments off the Furness coast are cashing in on government subsidies of up to £250m a year. (4 comments)
Last updated 14 February 2012
Published by http://www.walneylocal.co.uk
Furness to play ‘big part’ in renewable energy plans
FURNESS will continue to be a world leader in the offshore energy industry.
Last updated 10 February 2012
Published by http://www.walneylocal.co.uk
Turbine danger concerns
FEARS low-flying aircraft could be affected by a towering turbine could lead to plans for the structure being knocked back.
Last updated 10 February 2012
Published by http://www.walneylocal.co.uk
Firm set to create 80 windfarm jobs
AN ENERGY company is set to create up to 80 jobs in Barrow. (5 comments)
Last updated 10 February 2012
Published by http://www.walneylocal.co.uk
Woman died after hip replacement
AN 83-year-old woman died in intensive care following an operation to replace her false hip, an inquest heard. (3 comments)
Last updated 9 February 2012
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk
Rescue teams help search for missing man
THREE rescue teams were brought in to help search for a missing man.
Last updated 30 January 2012
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