Ulverston news

Fears over potential £300m investment

ULVERSTON could be on an “uneven playing field” after a rival site competing to be the home of a £300m investment was handed a boost.

Last updated 8 February 2012
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Ulverston arts centre pulls the plug after struggle for funding

A SOUTH Lakes arts centre is the latest victim of government funding cuts.

Last updated 7 February 2012
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Ulverston arts centre to close

AN Ulverston arts centre is to close at the end of March. (5 comments)

Last updated 7 February 2012
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Donor was inspired by brave Ulverston teen Alice Pyne

A 21-YEAR-OLD has helped save a stranger’s life, after being encouraged to join the bonemarrow register by an inspirational teenager’s campaign. (3 comments)

Last updated 7 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 6 February 2012
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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 6 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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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. (2 comments)

Last updated 4 February 2012
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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. (1 comment)

Last updated 4 February 2012
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Police begin to scale down search for missing Ulverston man

POLICE officers searching for missing Mark Westall are beginning to scale down their search after exhausting all available leads.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Railway line hunt for missing man

THE HUNT for a missing man was due to continue today – as a railway line yesterday became the focus of search teams.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Missing man hunt hits Twitter

POLICE searching for missing Ulverston man Mark Westall have turned to the online community for help.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Canal searched as fears grow for man

THE search for a man missing for more than a week has been stepped up as concerns grow for his welfare.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Gunman who shot pet dog at Birkrigg still at large

THE gunman who killed a dog on Boxing Day is still at being sought – more than a month after the incident happened. (4 comments)

Last updated 1 February 2012
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Navy mechanic Mathew to receive major medal

A MECHANIC who excelled after five colleagues died when their helicopter was shot down in Iraq has been recognised for over 20 years of service with the Royal Navy.

Last updated 1 February 2012
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Lakes Alive auditions in Ulverston - 2012 programme announced

A FRENCH director flew into the UK and got straight to work with talented Cumbrian artists to work on a world-first production to be staged on the shores of Windermere.

Last updated 1 February 2012
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