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Labour blasted over Barrow roadworks row
A CONSERVATIVE councillor has accused the Labour Party of political spin over a roadworks row.
Last updated 15 March 2010
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Police appeal for Barrow ATM tampering information
A TOWN centre cash machine has been tampered with.
Last updated 15 March 2010
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Smoke alarm warning
FIREFIGHTERS are urging residents to make sure their smoke alarms are fitted properly and in the right place. The warning comes after officers from Barrow Fire Station were called out to a fire on Avon Street, Barrow at 11pm on Saturday night.
Last updated 15 March 2010
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Jobs rush for new Barrow store
MORE than 2,500 people are expected to apply for one of the 80 jobs at a new Barrow soft furnishings store.
Last updated 15 March 2010
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Cash boost to help small Cumbrian businesses
MORE than £100,000 is being given to council chiefs to help small businesses affected by the recession.
Last updated 15 March 2010
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Shoppers frozen in their tracks in Barrow's Portland Walk
SHOPPERS stopped in their tracks in Barrow town centre.
Last updated 15 March 2010
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Furness children set to explore Polish culture and tradition
CHILDREN will learn about Polish culture and traditions during a week of activities.
Last updated 15 March 2010
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Plea for support to go on as Barrow NSPCC centre closes
A GROUP which raises money to help vulnerable children in South Cumbria is issuing a plea for people to continue to support it.
Last updated 15 March 2010
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Country evening
THE Western Express Country and Western Music Group is hosting an event, which will feature live music from Gavin Michael.
Last updated 15 March 2010
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Safety warning following chip pan fire
A MAN was taken to hospital following a chip pan fire.
Last updated 15 March 2010
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Bowling balls stolen
BOWLING balls were stolen during an outhouse break-in.
Last updated 15 March 2010
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Fresh calls for dialysis help at Furness General
FRESH calls have been made to bring treatment for kidney patients in Furness.
Last updated 15 March 2010
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Government puts buffers on Cumbria’s high speed rail hopes
HOPES for a high-speed rail line from Cumbria to London have been dealt a blow after the government excluded anywhere north of Manchester or Leeds from the core route.
Last updated 13 March 2010
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Maths masters
STUDENTS from a Barrow secondary school have won a haul of awards in a national maths competition.
Last updated 13 March 2010
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Warning to fish owners following pond massacre
A BARROW man is warning householders to watch out after a night time animal intruder killed and ate his pet fish.
Last updated 13 March 2010
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Lib Dems say they will block plans for N-plant
THOUSANDS of jobs created by new nuclear power stations across Cumbria could be put at risk in the event of a hung Parliament.
Last updated 13 March 2010
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