North Lonsdale show

IN 1838 Queen Victoria was crowned Queen of Great Britain, Ireland and of the dominions overseas which constituted the British Empire at Westminster Abbey.

Last updated 29 July 2010
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Weeks left for Barrow crane

AN argument is raging on the Evening Mail’s website over whether the last big shipyard crane should be demolished or not.

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Phone app gives hygiene ratings

A NEW mobile phone application is making it easier for people to find out how clean restaurant and takeaways are in South Lakeland.

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Highways bosses told to stand and deliver

A COMMUNITY and councillors have demanded highways bosses follow through on a promise to repair a badly potholed road.

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BAE Systems submarine Audacious looks the part

TRAFFIC was brought to a halt by a huge section of submarine.

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More beds for Millom hospital

NEW nursing beds are being brought to a community hospital to allow more people who require care to stay closer to home.

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Prison smokery fights for future

THE man behind one of Haverigg prison’s most distinguished features has said the next 12 months are vital for its future.

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Piel Island hit by grant blow

A CRUCIAL £160,000 grant needed to finish the rebuilding of the Ship Inn on Piel Island has been axed by the government. (2 comments)

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Calls to scale back Trident programme

A THINK-TANK has urged the government to scale back Trident to ensure it can be afforded in the future.

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Silver delight highlights need for Barrow running track

THE man charged with improving sports facilities in Barrow says the silver medal success of one of the town’s top athletes highlights the need for a running track.

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Underage sales at Barrow shop claim

A BARROW off-licence has been accused of selling alcohol to people aged under 18.

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Vandals go on £1,000 rampage in Walney park

VANDALS smashed up a children’s play area causing £1,000 of damage. (1 comment)

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Illegal worker swoop on restaurants

THREE Bangladeshi men were arrested following an immigration crackdown on illegal workers in South Cumbrian restaurants last night.

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Police appeal for witnesses

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an alleged assault took place over the weekend.

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Neighbour row led to violence

AN ongoing row between two neighbours came to a head when one of them threw a brick through the other’s window before punching a police officer, a court heard

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Walney businesses angered by roadworks chaos

BUSINESS owners on Walney Island are continuing to suffer because of the disruptions being caused by improvement work on the Promenade. (8 comments)

Last updated 28 July 2010
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Floating nightclub set to leave for Denmark

BARROW’S biggest nightclub, the floating Princess Selandia, has been sold back to Denmark. (6 comments)

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Calls for roadside tidy-up

COUNCILLORS have called for improvements to one of the main routes into a village.

Last updated 28 July 2010
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