Young bookworms show their love of reading

A SCHOOL has taken part in a book week to educate pupils on the joy of reading.

Last updated 5 February 2012
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Volunteer ‘speed dating’ hailed a success

ORGANISATIONS had the chance to court potential volunteers at a speed networking event.

Last updated 5 February 2012
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Fears raised if new pier lifebelt is stolen again

A COASTAL community is being warned it may have to go without a vital livesaving provision – if it is stolen again.

Last updated 5 February 2012
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Double delight as school gets outstanding reports

A SCHOOL is celebrating a double inspection victory after being named outstanding in two reports.

Last updated 5 February 2012
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MP calls for ministers to deal with flood insurance

AN MP has called for urgent action after new figures showed nearly 1,700 homes and businesses are at risk of flooding in Furness.

Last updated 5 February 2012
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Dance school stars return for charity

TWO managers at a Barrow firm are bidding to raise £5,000 for St Mary’s Hospice by putting on a star-studded show.

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Remote control parrot to become squawk of town

STUDENTS are helping a musical theatre group bring animal magic to the stage.

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Man attacked drunk who kissed him in pub

A MAN head-butted a drunken reveller in a pub attack, a court heard.

Last updated 4 February 2012
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Murrayfield, here we come

A RUGBY fan’s friends were battling it out for the chance to watch an RBS 6 Nations match live, writes EMMA PRESTON.

Last updated 4 February 2012
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Board investigation as Barrow AFC boss is suspended

MYSTERY surrounds the suspension of Barrow AFC joint-manager Darren Sheridan.

Last updated 4 February 2012
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More than 20 homes set aside for village

MORE than 20 new homes could be built in a South Lakeland village in the next five years.

Last updated 4 February 2012
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Continental market gets backing of town traders

A CONTINENTAL market is coming to Barrow next month.

Last updated 4 February 2012
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Outrage as businesses face eviction

BUSINESSES and charities are being evicted from their premises after Barrow Borough Council signed a deal with the shipyard. (1 comment)

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Family remain hopeful missing man will be found

POLICE hunting for missing Ulverston man Mark Westall were yesterday beginning to scale down their search after exhausting all available leads.

Last updated 4 February 2012
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Our man in Manila builds playground for poor kids

A FATHER-OF-FOUR has embarked on a mission to build a playground for some of the world’s poorest children.

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THREE years ago, Lorraine Bateman was a busy, hard-working mother and grandmother like any other.

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Borough among worst-hit by government funding cuts

CUTS in Barrow’s central government funding have seen the borough suffer the second largest loss in the country this financial year.

Last updated 4 February 2012
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Whippet needed stitches after Staffie attack

A DOG needed six stitches after an out of control Staffordshire bull terrier ‘locked on’ to its neck, a court heart.

Last updated 4 February 2012
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