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Help needed for Furness tot with rare brain disorder

Help needed for Furness tot with rare brain disorder

9:20am Sunday 5th May 2013

AN APPEAL has been launched to help a youngster from south Cumbria and other disabled children get crucial help.

Broughton-in-Furness firework display company to take part in national championships

Trevor Stride, right, with assistant Sean Leighton

10:27am Tuesday 26th February 2013

A FURNESS firework display company hopes to give business an extra lift by competing on the national stage in a prestigious pyrotechnical competition.

Furness lollipop lady still going strong after 30 years

Marjorie Robinson

7:40pm Wednesday 13th February 2013

A SPECIAL Furness lollipop lady has been in her job so long she has helped at least two generations to cross the road safely.

Tell us your Diamond Jubilee plans

1:30pm Friday 27th April 2012

Are you planning an event to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee? If so, The Westmorland Gazette would like to hear from you.

Were you affected by the Falklands Islands invasion?

11:00am Thursday 22nd March 2012

April 2 marks the thirtieth anniversary of the invasion of the Falkland Islands by Argentina, which sparked a two-month conflict.

How will you be celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee?

9:01am Tuesday 13th March 2012

Are you planning a special event to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in June?

Ulverston set to be entertained by acclaimed youth orchestra

2:43pm Friday 3rd February 2012

AN Ulverston youngster will make a guest appearance at a show in the town on Sunday (February 5) at 2pm.

500 walks milestone for Gazette columnist Mary Welsh

1:20pm Thursday 29th December 2011

A VETERAN fell walker, who has inspired hundreds of people to pull on their hiking boots and experience the Lake District, has written her 500th walk for The Westmorland Gazette.

Schoolgirl chased by man in Furness town

5:14pm Wednesday 2nd November 2011

A FURNESS schoolgirl was left shaken after being chased by a man thought to be in his forties.

Car stolen from Furness pub

9:45am Thursday 29th September 2011

A CONVERTIBLE Volkswagen Beetle has been stolen from Broughton-in-Furness.

Millom and Broughton Show cancelled due to rain

Millom and Broughton Show cancelled due to rain

2:06pm Saturday 27th August 2011

MILLOM and Broughton Show has been called off after overnight rain left West Park a muddy quagmire.

Broughton Game Show pulls in the crowds

Crowds enjoy the attractions at Broughton Game Show

10:14am Thursday 30th June 2011

The sun came out for Broughton Game Show on Sunday.

Village turns out for wedding of Broughton couple

BRIDESMAIDS: Carly-Jade and Stephen Holland with their 19 bridesmaids

5:21pm Tuesday 24th May 2011

A COMMUNITY turned out as one to celebrate the wedding of a couple it helped to set up home in a Furness village.

Trident design will go ahead in Barrow

3:47pm Wednesday 18th May 2011

THE short term future of hundreds of Furness shipyard workers looks secure after the Government gave the go-ahead for design work to begin on Trident.

Register now for Ulverston hospice moonlit walk

3:45pm Tuesday 19th April 2011

REGISTRATION is now open for St Mary’s Hospice’s fifth fundraising moonlight stroll.

Furness car park plan rejected

5:10pm Thursday 7th April 2011

WORRIES over road safety and access led councillors to reject ambitious plans for a car park in Broughton-in-Furness.

Man convicted of £41,000 raid on Broughton business

4:08pm Monday 21st February 2011

A MAN has been convicted of carrying out a £41,000 raid on a motorsports business at Broughton-in-Furness.

Age Concern South Lakeland gets Big Lottery boost

10:46am Tuesday 14th December 2010

AN innovative project to help empower older people living in rural isolation in South Lakeland has received nearly half a million pounds from the Big Lottery Fund.

South Lakes tourist information centres 'saved'

GRAHAM VINCENT

12:27pm Wednesday 17th November 2010

THE future of five South Lakeland tourist information centres has been secured following a council decision to hive them off to private and community groups.

Broughton-in-Furness speed bumps to be removed

6:16pm Tuesday 2nd November 2010

UNPOPULAR speed bumps on a rat-run through a Furness village are set to be removed.


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