What the papers say – February 13

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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What the papers say – February 13

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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Déjà Vega joins Britpop legends for charity music gig

A ‘SPECIAL’ band is joining two Britpop legends and a rave scene pioneer for a charity gig. Winsford three-piece Déjà Vega has been announced as an addition to the line-up for upcoming music event ‘Disco Down’. Already on the bill are Rick Witter and Paul Banks, of Shed Seven fame, and musician ‘A Guy Called …

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BAE completes successful test of newest submarine

A MAJOR milestone has been achieved in the life of the fifth Barrow-built Astute-class submarine. Under the control of its Royal Navy crew, Anson completed its first trim dive in the town’s Devonshire Dock. The operation saw Anson submerge completely beneath the surface of the water while crew tested on-board …

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Further covid-19 cases confirmed in Barrow

THE number of coronavirus cases increased by 21 in the last 24 hours, official figures show. A total of 20,822 cases had been confirmed in Barrow when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard was updated on February 11 (Friday), up from 20,801 on Thursday. The cumulative rate of infection in Barrow, …

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