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

10 YEARS AGO

Cumbria Police spent more than £200,000 in a year on taxis and hire cars for staff — despite having a fleet of 316 vehicles.

The Lake District National Park Authority commissioned a feasibility study to look for potential sites for hydro-electric generation. Up to 50 sites were being considered.

A terraced house at Leicester Street, Barrow, was offered for sale at £79,999. A semi-detached house at Mearness Brow, Greenodd, was £234,950.

Barrow councillors rejected plans to turn the former Barrow Superbowl into a store for Dunelm Mill at Hollywood Park

25 YEARS AGO

You could earn £4.10 per hour as a home carer working for Cumbria County Council at Ormsgill and Hindpool in Barrow.

Brown bread, fruit and vegetables should be subsidised to help children kick the junk food habit, said South Cumbria's food and health adviser Viviene Prendiville.

North Walney Primary School teacher Andrea Meanwell was the British Night Orienteering Champion for the 21 to 35 years age group.

Millom was bidding for National Lottery cash in its continued efforts to get a swimming pool for the town.

50 YEARS AGO

YOU could earn up to £1,485 per year as clerk of works for Barrow Borough Council to supervise the building of a new market and shops in the town centre.

A detached house at Church Close, Lindal, was offered for sale at £7,500. A terraced house in Dumfries Street, Barrow, could have been yours for £1,100