Go on and just be honest now
A RECENT incident made me think of the importance of being honest with the people you are lucky enough to share your life with is – family, friends, partners, lovers the works. (2 comments)
Nostalgia and Champagne
THERE is nothing to beat a good dose of nostalgia. (2 comments)
Is the UK ready for a Woman of Steel?
AS the general election race heats up ahead of the big day in May, I’m seriously considering running in the next one. (6 comments)
Inside The Mind Of Terry Waiting
TERRY WAITING, 66, served as a councillor for more than 20 years on Barrow Borough council and for around 15 years was its Conservative leader. Barrow-born, he has done various jobs including working at the shipyard in early life, where he returned in recent years to wok part-time in business development and communications. he is a ounder and chairman of the Keep Our Future Afloat Campaign (1 comment)
Teeth, universe and everything
THE lad’s tee-shirt said it all: Born. School. Work. Death. Metal. (2 comments)
Off the wall theories about Jacko’s death
GOOD lord – and so it begins. Why is it that people so dearly want to believe conspiracy theories?
Proud to be at community heart
I AM writing in response to Councillor Jean Waiting who, at Tuesday’s Barrow Borough Council meeting, challenged the Evening Mail to come clean about its plans for the future. (3 comments)
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