Grand plans for Ulverston landmark

THE grand open day to celebrate the restoration of Ulverston’s most famous landmark has been pencilled in for August 22.

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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.

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Cash blow for Millom school

PLANS to transform Millom School with a share of £80m have been turned down by the government.

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Ulverston adults warned over buying booze for youths

ADULTS buying alcohol for youths is among the biggest problems for police in Ulverston.

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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.

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Public urged to face up to dog fouling problem in Askam

A COUNCILLOR is urging people to challenge dog owners who don’t clear up after their animals.

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Jobs fair hailed a success

MORE than 100 job hunters attended an employment fair in Ulverston.

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Garden proposal approved

A PROPOSAL to change the use of disused farmland in Coniston into a domestic garden has been approved by the Lake District National Park Authority.

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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.

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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.

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Fire crews battle Barrow blaze

ARSON is suspected after a fire at a house last night.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Teachers heading to Nepal to share skills

FOUR teachers are heading to Nepal to share their education expertise.

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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.

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Hard to police the offenders

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Invite to talk about Respect

A SERIES of roadshows where residents can speak to police and council officers has been organised for this month.

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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.

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