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CHALLENGE Ryan, Sean and Michael get ready to race at the community fun evening in June 2000.

Night of games and races helped to bring a community together to form an action group

Group’s 35 years promoting heritage and encouraging a sense of civic pride

Volunteers sought for next phase of Furness lottery-funded photo project

Pope writes in support of a Brownie's bid to gain her communications badge

Police were still at Furness careers event despite a county freeze on all recruitment

What next for South Cumbria’s railways after years of franchise changes?

A look back at the last 25 years of Barrow's Dalton Road ahead of ITV documentary

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Big-hearted youngsters raising cash and collecting salvage items for Blue Peter

10 ways to make the most of your money in 2020

New hall was victory for community association after an 18-year battle

Violins, paint brushes and Monopoly board were seen in action at school’s open event

Steam locomotive helps youngsters gain an insight into becoming an evacuee

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Good causes were the winners as pounds were lost at a Furness bingo venue

Our changing libraries now host story telling, the internet and coffee mornings

Recently-demolished Barrow buildings 'were living on borrowed time'

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Do you remember when line dancing was cool?

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Furness bargain hunters were able to spot 50p deals in secret clothing sale

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"It’s out there now": Peter Duffy speaks to The Mail about his year and success as an author

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Youngsters praised for their community role after presentation to councillors

Check out Cumbria's university before making choice

YEAR IN REVIEW: December draws to a close with a Tory win and new hotel

Vintage transport to a pioneer defender of the Lake District in new talks series

How the council dealt with issues in South Lakes in 2019

Time to get creative as youngsters develop art and craft skills in Saturday workshops

Hospital was ready for the millennium bug which proved to be a big false alarm

Remembering the shops, jobs and leisure activities lost in the name of progress

Dance school youngsters bringing their best moves to the stage in South Cumbria

Daring task to make sure town’s public clock was already ready to usher in the new year

Ways we have tried to get a slimmer and fitter look to start the new year

Why Dry January is a top idea - Dr Arun

Business was booming at town’s dozen charityshops thanks to generous folk

Six reasons to take up Dry January

Ofsted inspection rates the NWAS as good

999 – 'We get calls from people saying I’ve stubbed my toe'

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Cumbria business year in review: May to August

A look back at some of this year's winners of The Mail's Trader of the Week

Surprise street party marked a birthday and the arrival of a new millennium

The wonderful shots from The Mail Camera Club members

How generations of brave swimmers have faced the icy waves in charity dips

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The Street Angels call for volunteers to help them find a base this festive period

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Teachers in outlandish costumes added to the enjoyment of school's pantomime offering

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Booze-fuelled celebrations often result in busy times for our ambulance crews

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Supermarket ran out of sledges as youngsters rushed to the fields and hills to enjoy some chilly winter fun in 2000

Community celebrations held across the district to mark start of new millennium

The Mail Camera Club: Out and about

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What will 2020 bring for your finances?

Legendary motorcycle maker gets to inspect one of his 1931 machines at Furness show

February 2019 in Review: A Royal visit, delays & runaway swans

Raising a glass to a club rebuilt with a Euro grant and a pub with 50p pints

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Family-run Lakes venue set to celebrate 15 years of success

Do you remember having Christmas dinner outdoors to be at the head of the queue for free furniture?

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Why are side jobs so popular and what are the pros and cons?

YEAR IN REVIEW: January gets off to flying start across the county

The true heroes of Christmas time

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