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Mystery tour organiser gives Barrow a ‘thumbs-up’
THE organiser of a mystery tour to Barrow has given Furness a big thumbs-up.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Women on BAE Systems Barrow Trident subs - navy reaction
THE Ministry of Defence has denied claims in the national press that women are set to join crews on Barrow-built submarines.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Barrow roadwork disruption blasted
LABOUR heavyweights have steamrollered in to demand better co-ordination of the roadworks blighting Barrow town centre.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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"Most wanted" Barrow man jailed
A CONVICTED drug dealer who was on the run for nearly seven years is behind bars.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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BAE Systems Barrow boss on future of shipyard
A BAE graduate trainee with nerves of steel quizzed the shipyard’s boss at a prestigious defence conference – and said he felt his future was not very secure.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Fire crews battle Barrow blaze
ARSON is suspected after a fire at a house last night.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Civil servants strike over compensation scheme
CIVIL servants who went on strike insisted the move was for the good of their long-term future.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Trust loans top £2m
MILLIONS of pounds have been pumped into Cumbrian businesses by a fund which loans cash to people turned down by banks.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Harrier sighting hotline launched
A SPECIAL hotline allowing anyone spending time in Cumbria’s uplands to report sightings of rare hen harriers has been launched.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Prize-winner plans to head down under
AN Evening Mail competition winner plans to use her cash prize to jet off down under with her husband.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Coroner records unlawful killing verdict in Afghanistan death of Sarah and comrades
TROOPS involved in an operation in which the first British female soldier died in Afghanistan lacked vital equipment and were given inadequate training, a coroner has concluded.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Rotarians cook up a treat
ROTARY Club members took to the kitchen to cook up a storm for 70 hungry diners.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Recruitment firm reach landmark in scheme
BARROW-BASED Morson International, the leading provider of technical human resource solutions, is celebrating after reaching a landmark 450 people that it has supported through a new employment scheme launched last year.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Walney erosion claims dismissed as ‘rubbish’
WALNEY stalwarts have dismissed claims the island has lost 100 metres of its coastline in 30 years as “rubbish”.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Probe launched into tragic death of elderly woman
A PROBE has been launched into the unexplained death of an 87-year-old woman.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Sports stars to help St Mary’s
BARROW AFC and Barrow Raiders are joining forces to help raise money for South Cumbria’s hospice.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Choir helps mayor’s appeal
A MAYOR is holding a music night to raise cash for her chosen charities.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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