By Jon Moreno, News reporter Floatie is out of action …. again. THE much-maligned Floating Bridge is out of action yet again. The bridge was taken out of service this afternoon (Saturday) due to ‘a minor technical issue’, the Isle oof Wight Council has said on social media. A message …
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Stuart Broad admits he is “gutted” to have been dropped by England and says the controversial decision has affected his sleep. Along with fellow veteran seamer James Anderson, Broad has been left out of the England squad for their upcoming Test series in the West Indies in a shake-up following …
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THERE is just over two weeks left to apply for one of more than 300 apprenticeship positions at BAE Systems Submarines’ site in Barrow in this recruitment window. With around 10,000 people employed there, the company offers some of the very best careers in Cumbria, building submarines for the UK …
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A MAGICAL society has had a ‘refreshing change’ with the election of its first female president. Formed in 1915, The North Western Society of Magicians has elected its first ever female president – Ulverston’s Louise Taylor. Louise, who has taken over from retiring President Graham Ransom, has supported the Barrow-based …
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Protests are being held in several regions to highlight the impact of the cost of living crisis on workers and their families. The People’s Assembly co-ordinated the demonstrations, supported by trade unions, in towns and cities around the UK. Placards held aloft in Parliament Square in central London read “tax …
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Stuart Broad admits he is “gutted” to have been dropped by England and says the controversial decision has affected his sleep. Along with fellow veteran seamer James Anderson, Broad has been left out of the England squad for their upcoming Test series in the West Indies in a shake-up following …
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POSTAL delays across Southend are being caused by “cost-cutting” rather than staff illness, it has been claimed. Homes with SS0, SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4 and SS9 postcodes have been suffering problems with mail deliveries for over a month, which Royal Mail bosses have blamed on a mixture of staff illnesses …
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THE crew of the nation’s amphibious flagship proved themselves ‘masters of disaster’ after a wide-ranging weekend workout. Barrow-built assault ship HMS Albion joined forces with her Dutch counterpart HNLMS Karel Doorman to hone their skills in two key tasks: delivering humanitarian aid and support and a large-scale civilian evacuation. Victorian …
Read More »Hello, my name is Patrick,” says a man whose name is probably not Patrick. “I’m a representative of your energy provider and I’m in your local area. I wonder if I could take a few …” It’s tempting to stay on the line and hand over my bank details to …
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Today’s papers mix coverage of Russia’s looming invasion of Ukraine with celebrity and royal gossip. The Observer carries mounting tensions between Russia and the US after a phone call was held between Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden as western diplomats try to avert war in Ukraine. Tomorrow’s front page pic.twitter.com/uJlyGtQvYj …
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