Barrow and District Quiz League

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Barrow-born man brings Cutty Sark history to television

THE restoration of a world famous clipper ship is being brought to the small screen tonight – by a Barrow-born TV producer.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Neighbours saved after blaze in Barrow flat

TWO men and a dog had to be rescued during a fire at their neighbour’s flat.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Barrow hit with 3.5 per cent tax rise

A PROPOSED council tax rise will not be decided by a referendum – despite Barrow Borough Council teetering on the brink of government limits.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Police begin to scale down search for missing Ulverston man

POLICE officers searching for missing Mark Westall are beginning to scale down their search after exhausting all available leads.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Health event in Barrow will kickstart your new healthy life

ADVICE to keep Barrow folk in fine fettle will be on offer at the Love Your Life, Live Your Life health fair tomorrow.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Aldi snaps up former Barrow Netto supermarket

A BUYER has been found for an empty Barrow supermarket.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Mission to unblock Barrow sewer pipe clogged up with sand

A RESCUE operation is under way to clear a sewer outlet blocked by sand on the seabed.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Railway line hunt for missing man

THE HUNT for a missing man was due to continue today – as a railway line yesterday became the focus of search teams.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Students showcase dance, drama skills

STUDENTS have performed two evenings of dance and drama.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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County receives millions to revive stalled projects

CUMBRIA has been handed almost £6m to revive regeneration and housing projects.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Fears for Scout club’s future in row over rent

By Gareth JonesA SCOUT group fears for its future after the sale of a nearby club.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Potential buyer for toilets

TALKS are under way which could bring an end to nine months of public inconvenience.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Missing man hunt hits Twitter

POLICE searching for missing Ulverston man Mark Westall have turned to the online community for help.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Stomach slice boy feared death

A BOY is lucky to be alive after he fell on broken beer bottles at a children’s play area and cut his stomach open.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Rugby player injured in head-on car crash

A RUGBY ace has recounted the moment he was involved in a two-car smash. (2 comments)

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Canal searched as fears grow for man

THE search for a man missing for more than a week has been stepped up as concerns grow for his welfare.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Barrow schoolchildren give exercise some welly

SCHOOLCHILDREN donned their wellies to walk to school in style.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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New houses for Flookburgh

MORE than 70 new homes could be built in a South Lakeland village over the coming years.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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