News at a glance
Climber dies after 300ft fall in Lake District
A CLIMBER has died after falling more than 300ft while out in the Lake District.
Last updated 5 May 2013
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Barrow hospital beds crisis – but 40 more are set to go
MORE than a fifth of people taking up hospital beds should not be there, a health chief has claimed.
Last updated 5 May 2013
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Full steam ahead for Millom discovery centre as visitor numbers boom
THE success of a popular tourist attraction will enable railway users to benefit from a £30,000 renovation of Millom railway station.
Last updated 5 May 2013
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Barow man hospitalised after vicious pub attack
THE victim of a Barrow pub brawl that spilled out into the car park is in hospital with serious injuries. (12 comments)
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Dyslexic PC faced ‘unfair treatment’ by Sellafield force
A FIREARMS officer who has taken his former employers to court alleging he faced discrimination because of his dyslexia, said he regretted having to take legal action but felt let down by his bosses.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Cumbria Cruises offer you the holiday of a lifetime
Advertising feature: Based in Barrow, Cumbria Cruises offers a wide range of cruise holidays from all top cruise lines to a host of destinations all over the world.
Screams as Barrow woman attacked girl, age 12
AN agoraphobic woman who assaulted a 12-year-old girl in a drunken rage over a £200 debt has been tagged.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Heart scare survivor Fabrice Muamba ‘honoured’ to back Barrow campaign
IT’S not often that a former Premiership star visits Barrow. (3 comments)
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Bikers’ South Lakes road trip to help brave couple
MORE than 100 bikers are expected to set off on a tour of the South Lakes this weekend to raise money for an Ulverston couple battling serious illnesses.
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Barrow pub patrons blast brewery
RELATIONS between the company that owns The Strawberry pub in Barrow and its hundreds of loyal customers have soured after the “demotion” of a popular staff member. (3 comments)
Last updated 3 May 2013
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South Cumbria community united in mourning over Lindal girl's death
HEARTFELT tributes have been pouring in for an extremely popular 14-year-old Ulverston schoolgirl who died following a road tragedy on the A590 near Lindal, between Barrow and Ulverston.
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Barrow firm could see 25 jobs created
A COMPANY which specialises in hi-tech drilling equipment is set to expand.
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Barrow Conservatives accused of ‘dirty tricks’ in campaign row
A POLITICAL storm is brewing as Cumbria awaits the results of yesterday’s county council elections. (2 comments)
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Doughnut seller Neil angered by ‘unfair’ Ulverston market trading rules
ANGRY traders have hit out amid claims the rules governing Ulverston’s outdoor market are not being upheld fairly. (4 comments)
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Cumbria County Council election
Our reporters were at Barrow Town Hall and Lakes Leisure in Kendal.
• Click here to replay updates from the count in a webchat archive - also includes video interviews with the winning Ulverston candidates
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Eight years for arsonists who torched Dalton beach kiosk for thrills
FOUR young people who carried out an arson attack that destroyed an ice cream kiosk have been put behind bars for a total of eight years. (33 comments)
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Alcoholic Barrow dad admits attacking his partner
A 46-YEAR-OLD alcoholic smashed a door frame and flooring then attacked his partner while holding their baby, a court heard. (2 comments)
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Comprehensive Barrow victory for Labour in Cumbria County Council elections
LABOUR have made massive gains in the Barrow area, as counting in Cumbria County Council elections progresses. (16 comments)
Last updated 3 May 2013
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South Lakes 'best place to live' thanks to falling crime rate
FALLING crime rates have been welcomed by South Lakes council officials.
Last updated 2 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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Comrades pay tribute to fallen Barrow soldier
SOLDIERS from Barrow who were involved in some of the fiercest fighting in the Afghanistan conflict were honoured during a medal ceremony yesterday. (1 comment)
Last updated 2 May 2013
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