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Clare should inspire us all
THE word inspirational is often bandied around as we seek to describe people who, in some way, go a step further than the majority.
It is, perhaps, erroneously used in some instances, but with few, if any, synonyms to take its place, that is perhaps understandable.
Today we feature the sad news that cancer battling mother, Clare... [more]
Published: May 18, 2012
Vulnerable hit hardest by cuts
IT seems that, whenever the axe is wielded as the nation’s finances dictate, those most vulnerable in society are among the worst affected.
Today’s article which details the huge cut in funding for a vital drugs and alcohol advisory service is a case in point.
The phrase economic depression does not simply relate to the fiscal... [more]
Published: May 17, 2012
Healthy debate looks on agenda
A DEBATE on whether a biomass station should be built in Barrow will now be chaired by former chief executive of Furness Building Society, Rob Cairns.
He stepped in yesterday after MP John Woodcock accepted he was not the best man to host the debate, given he had already come out in support of the proposals.
The meeting is likely to... [more]
Published: May 16, 2012
Home in on the problem
GLOOMY figures today reveal that house repossession orders in Barrow and South Lakeland are on the up – while all other parts of the county enjoy a slide.
The figures alone are not particularly staggering – but the percentage increase is.
Figures have shot up by 17 per cent in Barrow and 18 per cent in South Lakeland.
This,... [more]
Published: May 15, 2012
A community to be proud of
CONGRATULATIONS to the thousands of walkers and runners who successfully completed this year’s Keswick to Barrow challenge.
The training and dedication required to complete the gruelling 40-mile event is impressive and every K2B medal-holder should be immensely proud of themselves.
But it is not only the participants who should be... [more]
Published: May 14, 2012
Blog history
- Clare should inspire us all
- Vulnerable hit hardest by cuts
- Healthy debate looks on agenda
- Home in on the problem
- A community to be proud of
- Bad parents should pay up
- Barrow MP wrong man to chair debate (3 comments)
- It’s time to talk about bus fares
- Tragic time for victim’s family
- Holiday offers time together
- Chance to listen to the borough
- Fight filth on the beaches
- Advice needed in biomass row
- Torch set to put area in spotlight
- Why was addict compensated?
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