Walney news

Earthquake off the coast of Walney

A SMALL earthquake was detected under the Irish Sea off the coast of Walney in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Last updated 16 May 2012
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Walney baby shaker jailed for lying at a trial

A MAN who caused horrific injuries to a baby who was just a few weeks old, has been jailed for lying at his trial.

Last updated 15 May 2012
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Illegal off-road bikers pose threat to nature reserves

POLICE have warned off-road bikers they will be prosecuted if caught riding illegally in nature reserves. (34 comments)

Last updated 14 May 2012
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Green light for Walney Tesco Express

PLANS for a Tesco convenience store on Walney have been given the green light. (6 comments)

Last updated 9 May 2012
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Special celebrations for Barrow centenarian Annie

A GREAT, great grandmother has celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family.

Last updated 8 May 2012
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American footballers join Walney runners

AN up-and-coming American football team will be joining the action at the Energy for Life – Walney Fun Run.

Last updated 5 May 2012
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Barrow man stranded out at sea is saved by his pet dog

A DOG owner’s “lucky star” came to the rescue when he was stranded out at sea.

Last updated 4 May 2012
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Mixed results for Cumbria beaches, says guide

SILECROFT has the best bathing water in South Cumbria – according to a national report.

Last updated 4 May 2012
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Routes for Energy for Life – Walney Fun Run revealed

THE routes for the Energy for Life – Walney Fun Run have been revealed.

Last updated 2 May 2012
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Officers on the trail of Walney poop offenders

A POPULAR coastal route was targeted in a bid to catch irresponsible dog owners. (1 comment)

Last updated 30 April 2012
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Author on American discovery

A PROLIFIC author is on his way to Walney.

Last updated 30 April 2012
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Disabled Barrow dog owner urges others to act

A DISABLED dog owner says others should follow his lead in cleaning up after their pets.

Last updated 28 April 2012
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Barrow boy Jamie makes staggering discovery on Walney beach

A BRONZE Age antler has been discovered on a Furness beach by an eight-year-old fossil enthusiast. (2 comments)

Last updated 27 April 2012
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Walney athlete prepares to join fun run event

AN athlete who took part in the inaugural Energy for Life – Walney Family Fun Run is looking forward to participating in this summer’s second annual event.

Last updated 23 April 2012
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Buyer found for historic site of former primary school

A FORMER school which educated youngsters for more than a century has been sold.

Last updated 16 April 2012
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Walney drinker jailed for theft of booze

A MAN who uses alcohol as a “coping mechanism” has been sent to prison for stealing from a garage on Walney.

Last updated 11 April 2012
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Mayor’s vandal fears for reserve after cuts

FEARS of vandalism have been raised after it was revealed a nature reserve will only be managed six months a year following cost cuts.

Last updated 30 March 2012
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Walney class ‘volcano’ rocks

A MODEL volcano belched out imitation lava as part of an exciting workshop to celebrate National Science and Engineering Week at a Furness primary school.

Last updated 16 March 2012
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