Ulverston flag festival

Flag Parade 2008 in Ulverston.

First food smokery installed at Haverigg Prison

8:28am Wednesday 14th May 2008

THE first food smokery to be installed at a government run prison was officially opened this week at HMP Haverigg, near Millom.

Moonlit stroll attracts hundreds of women

1:02pm Tuesday 13th May 2008

HUNDREDS of women will enjoy a moonlit stroll to raise money for a worthwhile cause on Friday.

Launderette could be new homes

9:52pm Monday 12th May 2008

PLANS to convert a former Ulverston launderette into two homes have been given the thumbs up.

New mayor of Ulverston is familiar face

9:29pm Monday 12th May 2008

THE new mayor of Ulverston has been welcomed into her post by fellow town councillors this evening (Monday).

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.

Sunshine brings out volunteers

10:33am Monday 5th May 2008

VOLUNTEERS did their bit to help keep Furness tidy at a beach clean on Saturday.

Digital switchover on agenda of Lowick meeting

12:21pm Saturday 3rd May 2008

THE digital switchover in Cumbria will be one of the topics for discussion at the May meeting of High Furness Neighbourhood Forum.

Businessman leaves £30,000 to charities

9:58am Friday 2nd May 2008

AN ULVERSTON businessman who died in September has bequeathed £25,000 to local charities.

New chapter of talent 1:57pm Wed 30 Apr 08 TALENTED youngsters from Furness saw their creative talents rewarded by a popular children's author as part of a global celebration promoting the enjoyment of books and reading, reports Lizzie Anderson.

Flash Mob sets off Walking Festival 9:33am Tue 29 Apr 08 Town photographer Allan Wilson was lucky enough to catch a few shots of Ulverston's first flash mob, The Ministry of Silly Walks.

More ...