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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.

Last updated 29 July 2010
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BAE Systems submarine Audacious looks the part

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

Last updated 29 July 2010
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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)

Last updated 29 July 2010
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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.

Last updated 29 July 2010
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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.

Last updated 29 July 2010
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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.

Last updated 29 July 2010
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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)

Last updated 29 July 2010
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Police appeal for witnesses

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

Last updated 29 July 2010
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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

Last updated 29 July 2010
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Police raid Barrow flat

POLICE raided a flat in Barrow today.

Last updated 29 July 2010
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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)

Last updated 28 July 2010
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Jaq’s garden opens at FGH

A NEW garden built in memory of a hospital worker has opened at Furness General Hospital.

Last updated 28 July 2010
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David Miliband Pidduck’s choice as Labour leader

BARROW’S most senior Labour councillor has backed David Miliband to be the party’s next leader. (1 comment)

Last updated 28 July 2010
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First Astute to be accepted by navy

THE first Astute-class submarine is being commissioned into the Royal Navy in a dockside ceremony next month. (1 comment)

Last updated 28 July 2010
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Fears FGH staff review may lead to skilled midwife crisis

A HEALTH director has voiced fears that skilled midwives will be lost in the wake of a staffing review being carried out at Furness General Hospital. (2 comments)

Last updated 28 July 2010
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