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Children in need slideshow
BATHS of beans and teddy bar tea parties means it's Children in Need time again.
But once the telethon ends the cash continues to help children all year round.
All aboard HMS Walney
HUNDREDS of people flocked to see Barrow’s affiliated Royal Navy ship.
Jail And Bail Charity Event
Jail & Bail Charity Event 10th November 2008
Walney Amateur Operatic Society - 42nd Street
Walney Amateur Operatic Society's production of 42nd Street. November 10th-15th 2008.
Thomas enthralls kids
THOMAS the Tank Engine and friends steamed into Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway at the weekend. Wet weather did not deter hundreds of revellers from turning out in force to see everyone’s favourite engine on Saturday and Sunday.
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Power boaters escape injury as craft flip on lake
TWO men were lucky to escape injury when their powerboats spiralled into the air as they were pushing for a world speed record in South Lakeland.
Bonfire 2008 Slideshow - New pictures from Dalton fireworks display
CLEAR skies provided the perfect conditions for an explosive bonfire night, enjoyed by thousands across Furness.
Remembrance 2008
PASSENGERS at Barrow railway station stood silently and remembered those who lost their lives during the two world wars.
The Last Post sounded in the main station hall during Saturday’s Remembrance service.
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Singer so pleased to be in the Lake District
NOBODY would have thought Hayley Westenra had just endured a six-hour drive to Barrow when she performed at the town’s Forum 28 arts centre.
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Billy Ocean - Live at Forum 28
EIGHTIES pop star Billy Ocean performed a rollicking two-hour show to a packed out house at Forum 28 in Barrow on Saturday 25th October 2008
Royal tour of Astute
THE Duchess of Cornwall visited Barrow's Astute submarine, meeting crew members and their families. See the eight-page BAE souvenir in today's Evening Mail.
JOHN RUSKIN SCHOOL FELL RACE 2008
FLOODING failed to stop runners in their tracks yesterday as a record was broken in a demanding school fell race.
Weather alert latest
A SEVERE weather warning is in place for Cumbria.
Roads are closed across the county.
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Reception classes from around the area.
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Hutton's armoured car tour of Basra
DEFENCE Secretary John Hutton was today out on patrol on the dangerous streets of downtown Basra to see for himself the risks to British troops on the front line in Southern Iraq.
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Community get together to press garden produce
ROSY reds and tarte greens rolled into Furness by the bucket-load this weekend for an annual community Apple Day.
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Sponsored Walk in aid of Breast Cancer Research
WOMEN dressed with their underwear over their clothes attracted plenty of glances as they walked through the streets of Ulverston to raise money for Breast Cancer UK.
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Beautiful Autumn in the Lakes - NEW PIC SLIDESHOW
IT'S one of the best times to visit the Lake District.
By George! The Boy’s still got it
Pop fans took a walk down memory lane at the Sands Centre on Friday night, with 80s sensation Boy George
Famous friends of Francis
Squeeze's Chris Difford, Motorhead's Phil Campbell and Hootie and the Blowfish's James Sonefeld set to rock Cumbria
All aboard the Paddington Bear express
VISITORS to the popular Ravenglass and Eskdale Miniature Railway were treated to a Paddington Bear theme at the weekend.
Hairy biker rides in to open school gala
HUNDREDS of parents and pupils turned up to take part in Roose School’s gala on Saturday 27th Sept 2008
Ulverston Lantern procession
THOUSANDS of people lined the streets of Ulverston on Saturday to take part in one of the most spectacular Lantern Processions in the event’s 26-year history.
TV star Martin Clunes hails new King of Piel
STEVE Chattaway’s place in history was assured when he was crowned King of Piel.
Great North Swim
THOUSANDS of swimmers braved the cold waters of Windermere on Saturday for the country’s first Great North Swim.
Gardeners put on a top event
GARDENERS defied the lousy summer weather by producing an impressive display of vegetables and cut flowers at the Barrow and District Horticultural Society’s annual show.
Cyclists raise £25,000 on Tour de Furness
CHARITY cyclists raised around £25,000 for good causes on the Tour de Furness.
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The 158th staging of Grasmere show
THE 158th Grasmere Sports lived up to its reputation of cut-throat competition as athletes battled for honours in a manner worthy of the Beijing Olympics.
Barrow Live music festival
UP to 2,000 music fans helped Barrow Live! rock the town as the second annual music festival kicked off yesterday.
GCSE Results 2008
An end to a stomach-churning summer as relieved Furness students collected their GCSE results.
A-Level Results 2008
HEARTS were pounding as hundreds of nervous Furness students opened their long awaited A-Level results
Big Green Fashion Show
More than 70 people made their way to the town’s Ford Park to watch models stroll on to the lawn wearing a range of environmentally-friendly clothing.
Historic Vehicle Day
A GLEAMING line-up of immaculately polished vehicles took pride of place in Grange.
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