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

10 YEARS AGO

A total of £15,685 in drugs, two firearms and £10,730 in cash was seized in Cumbria following anonymous tip-offs to Crimestoppers.

A terraced house at South Row, Barrow, was offered for sale at £69,950. A semi-detached house at Dorchester Crescent, Ulverston, could have been yours for £155,000.

It was hoped to provide a one stop shop for help and advice on different kinds of council service from Ulverston Town Hall by the summer.

It was reported that a rich businessman had been undercover in Barrow and handed out thousands of pounds to worthy causes as part of The Secret Millionaire TV series for Channel 4.

25 YEARS AGO

There were plans to extend St George's residential home for the elderly in Millom. It was based in the former St George's vicarage.

The Four Seasons Club, at King Street, Ulverston, staged a 24-hour pool marathon to raise cash for the Furness Cystic Fibrosis Research Group.

Hillary Priss played the title role in a production of the pantomime Cinderella at St Matthew's Church Hall, Barrow. Prince Charming was Barbara Irwin.

South Lakeland District Council was warned it could face a £60,000 bill in costs if plans were refused for a Booth's supermarket at Canal Head, Ulverston.

50 YEARS AGO

A six-year-old Triumph Herald car could have been yours for £300 from the Crooklands Garage, at Ulverston Road, Dalton.

New Zealand pianist Colin Horsley gave a recital at Millom School's Alexandra Hall for members of Millom and District Arts Society.