Monday, 22 March 2010

Barrow news

Pupils are wiz at bewitching

PUPILS wowed audiences with a spellbinding show.

Last updated 22 March 2010
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THE chairman and board members of British Airways have been urged to “use their influence” in a bid to resolve the cabin crew dispute, which descended into a bitter war of words after a weekend of strike action.CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling will shrug off claims of a rose-tinted view of recovery next week as he stands by forecasts of rapid growth next year.CONJOINED twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf have flown to London to prepare for their separation surgery.THE UK’s economic recovery will not pick up pace until the middle of next year, a business group has warned.

Last updated 22 March 2010
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Cumbria uni faces £100K cut from government funds

THE University of Cumbria faces a cut in government funding of more than £100,000.

Last updated 22 March 2010
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Curfew for pair in ‘disgraceful’ attack on woman

TWO women who carried out a “disgraceful” attack on another female have been given curfews and ordered to do community service.

Last updated 22 March 2010
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Dealer is jailed over egg stash

By Richard HerbertA WOMAN who dealt heroin to fund her own habit has been jailed for three years.

Last updated 22 March 2010
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Action desk advice

THIS week Action Desk columnist and liaison officer for Consumer Direct, Gail Savage, offers her advice on what to do when a company goes out of business.

Last updated 22 March 2010
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Time stood still for penalty

MORE than 3,000 Barrow AFC fans flocked to Holker Street to witness the team reach Wembley for the first time in 20 years.

Last updated 22 March 2010
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‘Bus door closed on arm’ passenger said

A 90-YEAR-OLD woman claims she was injured as she stepped off a bus.

Last updated 22 March 2010
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Cup windfall will make it the best year ever

BARROW AFC are on course for their best-ever season financially.

Last updated 22 March 2010
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MORE than 100 people did a lap around Barrow Park yesterday to raise money for poor and vulnerable folk at home and abroad.

Last updated 22 March 2010
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New hopes for pensioner whose fridge unusable for eight months

A PENSIONER says she has been without a fridge for eight months.

Last updated 22 March 2010
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Fans pay tribute to team after an awesome display

“TWENTY years and we’re back again,” chanted Wembley-bound Barrow AFC fans.

Last updated 22 March 2010
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Search starts for new carnival queen

THE Evening Mail has joined forces with a popular Furness carnival in its quest to find this year’s queen.

Last updated 22 March 2010
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Woman to be sentenced after admitting cruelty charges

A 44-YEAR-OLD woman who admitted cruelty charges will be sentenced next month.

Last updated 22 March 2010
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Sport stars strut their stuff

BARROW’S sports stars took to the catwalk to raise money for charity.

Last updated 22 March 2010
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Boy on rape charge

A 15-YEAR-OLD youth appeared in court accused of raping a 12-year-old boy.

Last updated 20 March 2010
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Probe as wanted man is granted new UK passport by consulate

THE Foreign Office has launched an investigation into how a wanted criminal managed to get hold of a new passport.

Last updated 20 March 2010
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Teenagers jailed for armed robbery

TWO teenagers are behind bars after being convicted of armed robbery.

Last updated 20 March 2010
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Birthday celebration for John, 101

CHAMPAGNE corks are expected to pop when a centenarian celebrates his birthday.

Last updated 20 March 2010
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Court told neighbours had fist fight in street

NEIGHBOURING Barrow flat tenants who often met for a cup of tea ended up fighting in the street, a court heard.

Last updated 20 March 2010
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