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Laurel and Hardy museum on the move

Laurel and Hardy museum on the move

1:30pm Thursday 8th January 2009

A HOBBY “that got out of hand” and has turned in to a world famous attraction is moving to pastures new to accomodate the hordes of tourists who visit every year, reports Daniel Orr.

Statue tribute is part of £500,000 revamp

1:31pm Thursday 8th January 2009

WORK on a major town centre revamp – including a permanent tribute to the town’s favourite son – is due to start later this month.

Teenager injured in hit-and-run

10:28am Thursday 8th January 2009

A TEENAGER has been injured following a road traffic collision in which the vehicle failed to stop at the scene.

Lanternhouse opens doors to Manchester artist

8:49am Thursday 8th January 2009

STAFF at a creative hub which attracts artists from all over the world is getting ready to welcome a groundbreaking and provocative young artist through the doors.

Cumbria's fourth academy school gets nod

3:23pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

PLANS to host a new academy school in Furness have been agreed by council bosses.

Firefighters rescue swan from frozen canal

10:22am Monday 5th January 2009

AN INJURED swan had to be rescued from a frozen canal in Ulverston yesterday (Sunday).


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