News for Broughton, Cumbria from the Westmorland Gazette

High Furness Neighbourhood Forum to discuss planning for emergencies

11:11am Friday 19th February 2010

PLANNING for emergencys and what steps people need to take will be explained at the next meeting of the High Furness Neighbourhood Forum.

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Hospital breast cancer treatment needs improvements

5:20pm Sunday 24th January 2010

A BID has been launched to improve the service given to breast cancer patients in Furness who are having to travel to other regions for treatment, with no consultant surgeon and radiologist available at their local hospital.

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Residents told: Use Ulverston to Broughton-in-Furness bus or lose it

2:07pm Wednesday 11th November 2009

BUS passengers are being given a final chance to prove an extra journey on the 511 Ulverston to Broughton-in-Furness service has a future.

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Drugs which could kill are snatched from Broughton-in-Furness vets

10:00am Thursday 5th November 2009

DRUGS -including one which could kill humans - have been snatched from a vet in Furness.

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Millom and Broughton agricultural show makes welcome return

4:50pm Tuesday 1st September 2009

A POPULAR agricultural show made a welcome return to South Cumbria last weekend following two years of cancellations.

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Biker injured after collision with bus in Broughton-in-Furness

10:14am Tuesday 4th August 2009

A YOUNG man was airlifted to hospital after his motorbike was involved in a collision with a bus yesterday afternoon.

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Accident on busy Furness route

4:38pm Tuesday 24th February 2009

A MOTORIST received minor head injuries today (Tuesday) after his car was involved in a collision with a lorry on a major Furness road.

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Councillors pledge £9k for evening bus route

2:36pm Thursday 5th February 2009

A BUS route has returned to Furness timetables - however councillors have warned residents to ‘use it or lose it’.

New village hall plans get the green light

1:20pm Thursday 29th January 2009

PLANS to replace an 80-year-old village hall with a modern energy efficient building have been praised by planning chiefs.

Search underway for ancient trees

1:05pm Thursday 29th January 2009

A record of ancient trees is looking for local residents to volunteer as part of a national project.

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Police appeal after Furness thefts

4:14pm Thursday 4th December 2008

POWER tools have been stolen in a series of burglaries in Broughton-in-Furness this week.

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Pub big winner

4:01pm Thursday 23rd October 2008

A FAMILY which has been pulling pints at a popular pub at the heart of a Furness village for 20 years is celebrating after scooping a top award.

Popular farming show cancelled

9:29am Thursday 28th August 2008

A MAJOR agricultural show in South Cumbria has been cancelled due to the recent weather.

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Parking scheme ditched

12:05pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

THE scrapping of a pilot scheme aimed at saving residents £200 while encouraging them to park in unpopular car parks has caused upset.

Broughton kids are ready set go

12:30pm Monday 21st July 2008

SPORT mania is to sweep across rural areas as youngsters are given the chance to try their hands at a number of activities during the school holidays.

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Inspector turns down home appeal

3:17pm Monday 12th May 2008

THE Lake District National Park Authority's decision to refuse planning permission for a single-storey home near Broughton-in-Furness has been upheld by a Government inspector.

Broughton plans car park to entice visitors

3:36pm Sunday 23rd March 2008

AMBITIOUS plans to improve parking in a Furness village could attract more visitors and save the community from financial problems in the future.

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