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

10 YEARS AGO

Labour politician Lord Peter Mandelson said Cumbria was in a unique position to weather the recession. He was speaking at a county economic summit for 250 delegates at Sellafield.

A semi-detached house at Kirkby Close, Ireleth, was offered for sale at £162,500. A semi-detached house at Holyoake Terrace, Ulverston, could have been yours for £105,000.

Crime detection rates in Hindpool, Barrow Island and Central Ward had soared to 50.5 per cent, the second highest success rate in the county.

Members of the public were encouraged to comment on plans for Barrow's Furness General Hospital to be included in a foundation trust.

25 YEARS AGO

Barrow Air Cadets were celebrating the re-opening of their Holker Street headquarters after a major refurbishment.

A terraced house at Sharp Street, Askam, was offered for sale at £32,500. A semi-detached house at Monks Brow, Barrow, could have been yours for £42,500.

Industry expert Geir Lae Solberg, from the Norwegian Embassy, visited Ulverston and Barrow to see what the area had to offer in the oil, gas and technology industries.

Fishermen Stephen Hazelden and David Woods received letters of commendation from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution for rescuing a couple from Walney Channel.

50 YEARS AGO

Millom Without Parish Council was to protest to county officials about a lack of grit on country roads during recent snow falls.