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

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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Drink drive limit ‘not strict enough’

PLANS to slash the drink drive limit don’t go far enough, it is claimed.

Last updated 20 March 2010
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Man, 26, denied assaulting pregnant partner at home

A 26-YEAR-OLD Barrow man who throttled his pregnant partner and threw milk over her and her infant daughter has been jailed.

Last updated 20 March 2010
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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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Atomic team to inspect Sellafield

A SECURITY inspection will be carried out at Sellafield as part of a worldwide drive to stop the spread of materials needed to make nuclear weapons.

Last updated 20 March 2010
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A 44-YEAR-OLD woman who admitted cruelty charges will be sentenced next month.

Last updated 20 March 2010
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Kath’s group say she should be prescribed

Last updated 20 March 2010
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Firefighters washing cars this weekend to aid service charity

FIREFIGHTERS are washing cars for charity this weekend.

Last updated 20 March 2010
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CHRIS Powell, head chef at Eden Lodge Country House Hotel, has kindly agreed to share his classic recipe for the perfect Ribeye Steak with Cracked Black Pepper Sauce with us (serves one):

Last updated 20 March 2010
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Lucky escape for motorist as car overturns on Walney

A MOTORIST had a lucky escape after the car he was driving overturned.

Last updated 19 March 2010
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Prospective Barrow Conservative MP Gough hits out at Labour death tax

THE Tories are claiming new government care proposals could add £26 to council tax bills – and introduce a ‘death tax’ across Furness.

Last updated 19 March 2010
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Ground-breaking Barrow video project on Facebook

A GROUND-BREAKING arts project that transforms Facebook updates into videos about Barrow has now been launched.

Last updated 19 March 2010
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BAE Systems Barrow workers vote to back wage rise

OVER 1,100 shipyard workers have voted in favour of 2.4 per cent pay rise in April.

Last updated 19 March 2010
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Tributes to well-known Barrow market stallholder Derek, 58

FRIENDS and family have paid tribute to a 58-year-old man found dead in his home.

Last updated 19 March 2010
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South Lakes drug baron's ex-wife forced to sell home

THE former wife of a Cumbrian drugs baron has been ordered to sell her half-million pound home to pay back the money she made from her part in his crimes.

Last updated 19 March 2010
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