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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
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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
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Morning drugs raid on flat

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

Last updated 30 July 2010
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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
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Man arrested

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

Last updated 30 July 2010
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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
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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
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Police raid Barrow flat

POLICE raided a flat in Barrow.

Last updated 30 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.

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. (2 comments)

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. (9 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. (12 comments)

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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