Do you remember when? What was in the South Cumbrian news 10, 25 & 50 years ago

10 YEARS AGO

Helen Loney recorded an average speed of 125.8mph to claim a world record on Coniston Water in her Formula One race boat Crescendo.

A campaign was launched by the the North West Ambulance Service in an attempt to reduce violence and aggression towards ambulance crews in Cumbria.

A semi-detached bungalow at Bigland Drive, Ulverston, was offered for sale at £144,500. A semi-detached house at Romney Park, Dalton, was £199,950.

Plans were approved for a new guest house car park at Garner House, in Church Street, Broughton.

25 YEARS AGO

Increasing numbers of shops in Rawlinson Street, Barrow, were barricading their windows at night and at weekends to deter burglars and vandals.

Haverigg prison's new library was opened by Cumbria County Council chairman Bob Strike.

A public consultation started into the route of the Cumbria Coastal Way through South Cumbria.

50 YEARS AGO

Three pupils from Barrow's Holker Street School were praised by town mayor George Hartshorn for building an ornamental fish pond in the grounds of Basterfield House for the elderly. They were David Haughin, William Artes and John Crook.

Barrow Amateur Operatic Society was holding a concert at Barrow Public Hall featuring Barrow Shipyard Band and soloist Joseph Ward. Tickets cost from 22p.

Barrow AFC reached the second round of the FA Cup with a victory against Goole Town by three goals to one.