Friday, 03 September 2010

News at a glance

Great North Swim Postponed

A Lakes charity swim which 9,000 people were due to make this weekend has had to be postponed because of poisonous algae in Windermere.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Police step up search for missing Ulverston man

A MASSIVE search operation was carried out near the home of a missing man.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Parents questioned in Lakes murder probe

THE parents of suspected honour killing victim Shafilea Ahmed have been questioned by detectives investigating her murder.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Celebration in store for Barrow Marks and Spencer centenary

THIS is not just an anniversary – this is an M&S anniversary.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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£4m to update Barrow Island’s iconic tenement flats

ICONIC Victorian tenement flats are undergoing a £4m revamp.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Barrow supermarket staff ‘shop’ drink-driver to officers

SUPERMARKET staff alerted police when a drunken man got out of his car and went into the store to buy cigarettes, a court was told.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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‘I’m Jack the Ripper’, drunk Barrow woman tells police who asked her name

A WOMAN was arrested after telling police officers her name was Jack the Ripper, a court heard.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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South Lakes animal attraction is ready to soar

A COUPLE are set to run a new tourism venture from their home after winning a controversial planning battle.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Delays for A590 drivers set to last for five weeks

AN energy company has apologised to drivers for half-hour delays to journeys on the A590.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Barrow among worst for alcohol-related problems

BARROW is one of the worst areas in England for alcohol-related problems. (1 comment)

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Barrow care home boss cleared of harassing employee

A CARE home boss has been cleared of sexually harassing a female deputy manager.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Silecroft man left in coma after fire rips through house

A 22-YEAR-OLD man is in a coma after an arson attack on his home.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Building future

A COLLEGE’S £41m campus transformation is progressing ahead of schedule.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Falling through the air at 120mph for charity

A DARING Barrow woman has jumped out of a plane for charity.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Mum Naomi is ready to swim for fundraiser

A MUM is preparing to take the plunge in the name of charity.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Woof justice: sniffer dog tracks burglar to his home

A POLICE sniffer dog helped track down a burglar.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Susan’s aboard for adventure

GUIDE Leader Susan Benson has embarked on a nine-day voyage to commemorate 100 years of Girlguiding.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Retired major failed to give way in fatal crash

A RETIRED Army major died in a car crash after he failed to give way at a junction, an inquest heard.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Celebrating 40 years trading in Ulverston

ULVERSTON Country Market is asking customers to support it in its fourth decade.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Barrow AFC fan loses cancer battle

A WELL-KNOWN Barrow AFC fan has lost his cancer battle. (2 comments)

Last updated 2 September 2010
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