Barrow Park's Model Railway doubles in size
A POPULAR Furness train ride for children and adults is being nearly doubled in length. Katie Robinson reports. (2 comments)
Gateshead V Barrow AFC
Post match interview with Dave Bayliss
Reaction to BAE Systems Barrow jobs shock
A FAMILY faces losing the wages of both its breadwinners if BAE job cuts go ahead. (13 comments)
Final part of submarine arrives at DDH
TRAFFIC came to a standstill when a section of submarine was transported to Barrow shipyard’s Devonshire Dock Hall (1 comment)
Gem of a home with sea views to admire
THE first owners of a new house on a little estate off the Old Rampside Road, Barrow, are sad that they have to move for medical reasons
Karl battered and a little confused
COOKING has really taken off over the last decade or so. You can’t turn on the TV without seeing a faux-celebrity in their whites cremating a crème brulée.
Meet the guys from South Cumbria's own Baywatch
BAY Search and Rescue had its busiest year in 2009.
Ulverston canal search for missing man
POLICE divers have been searching Ulverston canal for a missing man.
Police comb railway tracks for missing Ulverston man
A POLICE search of railway lines in the Ulverston area was due to continue today after officers were unable to trace a missing man.
Lady in the Lake killer Gordon Park found dead
LADY in the Lake killer Gordon Park was found dead in his prison cell on his 66th birthday.
Gordon Park funeral
MORE than 200 family and friends packed into a church to say their last goodbyes to convicted wife killer Gordon Park.
Ulverston fell race a big success
THE weekend cold snap didn’t deter more than 170 runners taking to the slopes of Birkrigg Common, near Ulverston, for the annual fell race yesterday.
South Walney Infant School Book Fair
INFANT school children dressed as characters from their favourite books to celebrate book week.
Video drives home road safety message to young
POLITICIANS, police officers and teachers are all embracing new media in a bid to reach out to young people. (1 comment)
Pothole Watch
Evening Mail's Pothole Watch. Send your pictures and videos to pictures@nwemail.co.uk
First nuclear flask sets sail for Japan from Barrow
DECADES of work came to fruition yesterday when the first of 10 years of consignments of highly-radioactive nuclear waste was loaded on to a ship bound for Japan. (1 comment)
Whiskas in the dog house
AN ANIMAL-LOVER has thanked firefighters who came to the rescue of a puppy after the pooch’s head got trapped in a tin of cat food.
Joe Riley's Swim Tips
Two time competitor, Joe Riley, give his tips for the Great North Swim.
Binge-drinking: the frightening figures
DRINKS promotions that encourage binge-drinking will be banned from April, Home Secretary Alan Johnson has announced. (4 comments)
FLOOD HIT HOTEL
We catch up with Whitewater Hotel and Restaurant operations manager James Beech
ASKAM VILLAGE SCHOOL
Pupils celebrate being awarded the National Sing Up silver award
New Year's Dips 2010
New Year's Dips at Earnse Bay, Walney, and Canal Foot, Ulverston.
Snow falls on Barrow
Over 100 Schools were forced to close after snow fell over much of Cumbria (3 comments)
More ice and snow predicted for Cumbria
WEATHER forecasters are predicting more ice and snow in the run up to Christmas.
Santa's special visit to Ava
A LITTLE girl fighting cancer received an extra special Christmas present when Santa Claus turned up on her doorstep.
Severe weather warning as more snow due to fall over Cumbria
Drivers in Cumbria are being urged to take extreme care on the roads tonight after the Met Office issued another severe weather warning in anticipation of further heavy snow tonight.
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Ulverston family’s winter wonderland brings festive cheer to town
A FAMILY is bringing festive cheer to all with their charity winter wonderland.
A dog is for life, not just for Christmas
EVENING Mail reader Robert Beach’s moving poem is a timely reminder during the festive season that while pets can make a wonderful gift for a loved one – they are not just for Christmas but for life.
Evening Mail Christmas Carol service 2009
MALE voice quartet, Voce, rounded off a terrific Christmas carol service.
Barrow christmas shelter opens for 20th year
A HOMELESSNESS charity will hold its 20th Christmas shelter next week.
A cracker of a Bluebird cake
THERE’S a buzz about the town, and it’s not just pre-Christmas excitement. Barrow AFC is looking forward to one of the biggest games in the club’s history when they take on Premier League Sunderland at the magnificent Stadium of Light.
Wigan Warriors try same goal as Furness Academy
BARROW’S new secondary school has teamed up with a Super League rugby club.
Ulverston pupils take flood support to streets
A HINT of snow blew over Ulverston’s Market Cross as musicians young and old performed festive classics in aid of flood victims.
Prime Minister meets Barrow flood hero at Downing Street
A HEROIC rescue team which helped South Cumbria’s flood-hit residents has been praised by Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Labour crush BNP in Dalton
THE mainstream Labour Party comfortably repelled a challenge from the British National Party in a by-election. (10 comments)
Barrow town centre clubs and pubs in swoop
POLICE officers and other agencies carried out a swoop on licensed premises in Barrow and Dalton as part of Operation Siskin. (2 comments)
Angry protests at plans to shut University of Cumbria campus
HUNDREDS of angry residents and students flocked to a public meeting last night to air their views over plans to mothball the University of Cumbria’s Ambleside campus.
Minister calls for action to solve flooding after Ulverston visit
GOVERNMENT minister Lord William McKenzie said action is needed to solve flooding in Ulverston after witnessing first hand the damage caused to residents’ homes.
Barrow employer airlifted from home
AN eye-witness has described how he saw his neighbours being airlifted from their home.
Hutton to start new Furness College campus build
A £40M project to transform a college campus is about to be launched. (2 comments)
Barrow christmas lights switch-on
BARROW witnessed a Christmas miracle on Saturday when persistent driving rain suddenly stopped in time for the lights switch-on ceremony starring the Hairy Bikers.
Astute prepares to leave Barrow
SCORES of families watched the Astute submarine leave Barrow shipyard ahead of her planned departure for sea trials
Astute leaves Barrow
BARROW-built Astute left the town to begin sea trials.
Crowds of people went to Roa Island and Walney to witness the departure of the Royal Navy’s most advanced attack submarine. (13 comments)
Hairy Bikers branch out for worthy project
THE Hairy Bikers have thrown their weight behind a campaign to help find homes for children and young people waiting for adoption in Cumbria.
Furness mountain bike queen's London 2012 Olympic dream
WHEN injury deprived Sue Thomas the chance of a place at the 2004 Games in Athens she thought her Olympic dream was over.
An impressive display of fireworks in Furness
HUNDREDS turned out to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display in Barrow last night.
Remembrance Sunday - picture special
HUNDREDS of people turned out in Barrow Park to commemorate Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph.
More South Cumbrian cops to use tasers
SPECIALLY trained police officers are to be issued with Tasers as part of a 24-hour response team throughout South Cumbria from early next month.
Would-be Tory MP asks how taxpayer's cash is being spent
WOULD-BE Tory MP John Gough has demanded the government opens its books – and show the people of Barrow how much taxpayers’ money is spent in the town. (1 comment)
Plenty of tricks and treats for Halloween
CHILDREN enjoyed a fright fest in the build up to Halloween.
Floods hit Furness
HEAVY rainfall caused disruption across South Cumbria yesterday as emergency crews battled to clear flooded roads.
Woman found dead in Barrow house
A WOMAN has been found dead at a house in Barrow.
Ice cream van man sold fake cigs to kids
A MAN targeted young children by selling fake cigarettes out of his ice cream van, a court heard.
Twenty new jobs created as new Tesco store opens in Millom
A SUPERMARKET opens with new owners on Monday.
John Woodcock in bid to be Furness MP
THE Prime Minister’s advisor John Woodcock has been overwhelmingly chosen to contest the Barrow and Furness seat at the next general election – and pledges to fight for jobs at the shipyard.
Hague confident Tories can win Barrow
TOP Tory William Hague is confident his party will recapture the Barrow and Furness seat at the next general election.
John Hutton visits Furness Academy
BARROW MP John Hutton gave his half-term verdict of Furness Academy. (4 comments)
- Ulverston Carnival freezes out ice cream seller (4 comments)
- Barrow Raiders expel London Skolars to go top - with pictures and video (3 comments)
- Residents flock to meeting to oppose Barrow biomass plans (9 comments)
- Assaults lead to Barrow pub’s hours slashed
- Truck driver on phone ploughed into two cars
- Ulverston Carnival freezes out ice cream seller (4 comments)
- Barrow Raiders expel London Skolars to go top - with pictures and video (3 comments)
- Residents flock to meeting to oppose Barrow biomass plans (9 comments)
- Assaults lead to Barrow pub’s hours slashed
- Truck driver on phone ploughed into two cars
- Ulverston Carnival freezes out ice cream seller (4 comments)
- Barrow Raiders expel London Skolars to go top - with pictures and video (3 comments)
- Residents flock to meeting to oppose Barrow biomass plans (9 comments)
- Barrow biomass plans - special report (18 comments)
- Ulverston Carnival freezes out ice cream seller (4 comments)
- Barrow Raiders expel London Skolars to go top - with pictures and video (3 comments)
- Residents flock to meeting to oppose Barrow biomass plans (9 comments)
- Assaults lead to Barrow pub’s hours slashed
- Truck driver on phone ploughed into two cars
- Barrow MP steps aside on biomass meeting (32 comments)
- Illegal off-road bikers pose threat to nature reserves (34 comments)
- Taxi drivers ask Barrow Borough for fares to be increased (22 comments)
- Barrow biomass plans - special report (18 comments)
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