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Man charged following shop robbery
POLICE have today charged a man following an alleged knife point robbery at Marsh Street Stores in Barrow on Sunday.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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Mothers and babies still at risk - damning FGH report
MOTHERS and babies are still being put at risk at Furness General Hospital despite bosses’ assurances services have improved, a regulator has found. (1 comment)
Last updated 7 February 2012
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Barrow shops urged to take note amid probe into fake cash
SHOPKEEPERS are being warned to be on their guard for fake bank notes in use in Barrow.
Last updated 7 February 2012
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Mayor hands Barrow college a potential lifesaver
A MAYOR has praised a college community’s commitment to his lifesaving campaign.
Last updated 7 February 2012
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Ulverston arts centre pulls the plug after struggle for funding
A SOUTH Lakes arts centre is the latest victim of government funding cuts.
Last updated 7 February 2012
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System problem hits BAE Systems Barrow workers’ pay
SHIPYARD workers were left out of pocket after problems with BAE’s new pay system.
Last updated 7 February 2012
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Barrow dance school stars return for charity
TWO managers at a Barrow firm are bidding to raise £5,000 for St Mary’s Hospice by putting on a star-studded show.
Last updated 7 February 2012
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Glimmer of hope to keep recycling centres open
THERE could be light at the end of the tunnel for tips threatened with closure.
Last updated 7 February 2012
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Suspended jail terms for pair who defrauded mum
A WOMAN who conned her mother out of almost £30,000 has been handed a suspended jail term.
Last updated 7 February 2012
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Mains electricity work set to last until Easter
IT WILL cost £1m and take until Easter to restore mains electricity to a remote Lake District hamlet.
Last updated 7 February 2012
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Cumbria police hold internet safety webchat
AN all day "webchat" will be held on the Cumbria police website today to teach people how to stay safe online.
Last updated 7 February 2012
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Ulverston arts centre to close
AN Ulverston arts centre is to close at the end of March. (4 comments)
Last updated 7 February 2012
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Donor was inspired by brave Ulverston teen Alice Pyne
A 21-YEAR-OLD has helped save a stranger’s life, after being encouraged to join the bonemarrow register by an inspirational teenager’s campaign. (2 comments)
Last updated 7 February 2012
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Heart disease claiming hundreds of lives a year in Cumbria
HUNDREDS of men and women across south and west Cumbria die from heart disease every year, figures have revealed. (1 comment)
Last updated 6 February 2012
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Readers strike it lucky
TWO lucky Millom residents have stepped forward to claim £50 cash prizes.
Last updated 6 February 2012
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Fears raised if new Askam pier lifebelt is stolen again
A COASTAL community is being warned it may have to go without a vital livesaving provision – if it is stolen again. (2 comments)
Last updated 6 February 2012
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Evening Mail's Barrow fair kickstarts bids for healthy life
HUNDREDS of people turned out to the Evening Mail’s first health fair, organised as part of the Love Your Life, Live Your Life campaign.
Last updated 6 February 2012
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Cumbria County Council leader visits school
A COUNCIL chief has visited a school threatened with closure, ahead of what is a crucial week.
Last updated 6 February 2012
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MP calls for ministers to deal with flood insurance
AN MP has called for urgent action after new figures showed nearly 1,700 homes and businesses are at risk of flooding in Furness.
Last updated 6 February 2012
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Volunteer ‘speed dating’ hailed a success
ORGANISATIONS had the chance to court potential volunteers at a speed networking event.
Last updated 6 February 2012
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