News at a glance

Bully made man’s life hell

A BULLYING neighbour targeted a man with learning difficulties and subjected him to months of hell.

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk

Ambleside sports day

A 120-YEAR-LONG fell running tradition had its ups and downs during the Ambleside Sports 2010 event yesterday.

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk

Last Conservative Club in town upbeat about future

THE last Conservative club in Barrow says it is hopeful of having a long-term future despite the town’s main Cons Club being forced to shut its doors.

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk

Car park plan postponed

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a car park have been withdrawn.

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk

Roadworks won’t knock wind out of kite surf event’s sails

THE ORGANISER of a kite surfing festival fears that the Walney Bridge roadworks could have a negative effect on the event.

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.walneylocal.co.uk

Check out our local sites for...
Askam, Broughton, Coniston, Dalton, Grange, Kirkby, Millom, Ulverston, Walney, & Windermere

Time to fix the clock

ULVERSTON’S historic town centre clock is stuck on the wrong time after a cable powering the mechanism was accidentally cut.

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk

Power struggle

THE government says the nuclear industry does not need public money in the same way as other energy sources because it “has been around for a very long time.” (1 comment)

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk

Organisers say show a massive success

ORGANISERS have hailed the North Lonsdale Agricultural Show as a massive success.

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk

Groups keen to save tourist info centres

EIGHTEEN organisations have shown an interest in rescuing three tourist information centres.

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk

Coastal defences may be left to break

COASTAL defences around Millom may only be actively maintained for the next 20 years, according to a new report. (2 comments)

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk

Morning drugs raid on flat

RESIDENTS were given a shock when drugs police burst into a Barrow flat.

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk

Attempts to find cash for marina

COUNCILLORS hope to avoid a cash crisis for the marina and marina village projects by obtaining money from Europe.

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk

Three vehicle crash on A590

THREE vehicles were involved in a collision on the A590.

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk

Man arrested

A MAN has been arrested over an alleged attack on a teenager.

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk

BAE and apprentices win praise in Ofsted report

A DEFENCE giant’s apprenticeship scheme has been given the top grade possible by an education and training watchdog.

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk

Interest in Heron Glass site

LARGE business premises that have been empty since Christmas have attracted interest.

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk

Rescue team aids marooned lambs

A FARMER has praised an inshore rescue team who saved two of his lambs from a rapidly rising tide.

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.askamlocal.co.uk

Closed historic pub goes on the market

A HISTORIC Furness pub is up for sale at a price of almost £400,000.

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk

Future in doubt for our historic sites

TO stand amid the remains of a 13-century castle, a historic abbey or a disused ironworks factory is not simply a chance to admire an old building. It is to stand amidst history.

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk