Askam news

Help revive station project

IDEAS are being sought to kick-start a community project at a Furness railway station.

Last updated 20 January 2012
Published by http://www.askamlocal.co.uk

Drink driver's 110mph Dalton smash

A MOTORIST more than three times the drink-drive limit crashed into an A590 roundabout after reaching a speed of 110mph.

Last updated 19 January 2012
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Askam man, 35, broke into girlfriend’s house carrying axe

A FORMER psychiatric nurse broke his way into his girlfriend’s house with an axe in his pocket, a court heard.

Last updated 10 January 2012
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Santa puts in an early appearance

FATHER Christmas made an early appearance to switch on a village’s festive lights.

Last updated 6 December 2011
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Askam loos too dear for parish to run say councillors

A PUBLIC toilet block axed by the borough council will not be saved by the parish council because it cannot afford the running costs. (1 comment)

Last updated 18 November 2011
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Police find missing girl

A TEENAGER who went missing from her home in Askam has been found safe and well.

Last updated 17 November 2011
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Eatery worker could go to jail

A RESTAURANT worker has been told he will go to prison if he does not pay thousands of pounds of court fines.

Last updated 7 November 2011
Published by http://www.askamlocal.co.uk

How nursery has helped little Honor

PARENTS of twin girls have spoken of how they are adjusting to life with a deaf child with the support of their daughters’ nursery. MOLLY LYNCH reports

Last updated 21 October 2011
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Protestors blast plans to double turbines size

PLANS to almost double the size of five wind turbines between Barrow and Ulverston have been blasted bycampaigners as a “money spinning exercise”. (2 comments)

Last updated 20 October 2011
Published by http://www.askamlocal.co.uk

Residents fear noise and vandalism from youth club

TOWN hall officials have recommended a new youth club goes ahead – despite a storm of objections from residents worried about noise and anti-social behaviour. (1 comment)

Last updated 14 October 2011
Published by http://www.askamlocal.co.uk