News at a glance
Letter stokes fears of fresh South Lakeland District Council cuts looming
VITAL voluntary organisations in the South Lakes could lose thousands of pounds as part of a council funding review.
Last updated 26 March 2013
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South Lakes talent extravaganza reaching out to boost worthy charities
A CHARITY talent show, based on popular TV programme Britain’s Got Talent, is gearing up to return this year – and organisers have announced their chosen causes.
Last updated 26 March 2013
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Cumbria choir rivals to do musical battle
A POPULAR seven-day music festival gets under way tomorrow night.
Last updated 26 March 2013
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Ulverston shop hopes Wonka Bar idea is sweet success
A NEW competition in support of St Mary’s Hospice has the owner of an Ulverston sweet shop hoping she has found just the ticket.
Last updated 26 March 2013
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Ulverston charity shop cause is close to Bridget’s heart
A WOMAN whose heart stopped for 15 minutes has been moved by the ordeal to support a cardiac charity in her latest fundraising venture. (2 comments)
Last updated 26 March 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.
Ulverston at centre of major business forum
THE great and good of Cumbrian businesses have come together for a special forum. (3 comments)
Last updated 26 March 2013
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South Cumbria Musical Festival - opening day
ONE of this year’s special guest adjudicators has been singing the praises of local performers after the opening day of the South Cumbria Musical Festival.
Last updated 26 March 2013
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Extreme Cumbria snowfall causes chaos
A MAN who was trapped in his car for six hours was just one of hundreds of people affected by extreme snow this weekend.
Last updated 26 March 2013
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Crooked directors face huge fines after Cumbria police investigation
TWO company directors face million pound court bills after being convicted by a Cumbrian court. (1 comment)
Last updated 26 March 2013
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Snow stranded drivers on A595 Cumbria receive shelter in Millom area
DRIVERS stranded by snow on the A595 in Cumbria were hoping to be reunited with their cars today (Sunday) after spending a second night being put up in the Millom and Bootle area. (17 comments)
Last updated 26 March 2013
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Renewed appeal to trace missing Barrow man
A RENEWED appeal has been made to trace a missing Barrow man.
Last updated 26 March 2013
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Virgin extends North West rail contract
A TRAIN company has confirmed it has been awarded a contract extension for the West Coast Mainline.
Last updated 26 March 2013
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Cumbria winners tell of joy after receiving prizes in Evening Mail competitions
EVENING Mail readers are celebrating after winning prizes worth hundreds of pounds. (2 comments)
Last updated 25 March 2013
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Retiring Barrow policeman looks back on career
DETECTIVE Inspector Coles kicked off his career as a beat bobby pounding Barrow’s streets come rain, hail or shine for eight hours a day. (1 comment)
Last updated 25 March 2013
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‘I enjoyed seeing dealers jailed’ - retiring Barrow policeman
AS Detective Inspector Graham Coles prepares to retire, he has aimed a broadside at Barrow’s drug dealers, describing them as a cancer in our communities.
Last updated 25 March 2013
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Urswick pub among final four up for top food award
THE proprietors of a popular Urswick pub are hoping their customers can propel them to a top national food award. (1 comment)
Last updated 25 March 2013
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Barrow man threatened to slice his throat in domestic row
A BARROW man held a knife to his own throat during a row with his partner.
Last updated 25 March 2013
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Barrow man admits assaulting musician outside club
AN attacker punched a musician up to six times while he lay motionless outside a Barrow bar, a court heard. (1 comment)
Last updated 25 March 2013
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Furness mountain rescue teams evacuate 100 people
CHAOTIC weather conditions saw mountain rescue teams evacuate more than 100 people from their vehicles in 24 hours.
Last updated 25 March 2013
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South Cumbria Musical festival - All the young dudes carry the festival tunes
FROM Mozart to Abba, Bach to Bon Jovi – the South Cumbria Musical Festival had something for everyone on Wednesday.
Last updated 25 March 2013
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