Do you remember when? What was in the South Cumbrian news 10, 25 & 50 years ago
10 YEARS AGO
Six doctors' surgeries were working in conjunction with Job Centre Plus to combat what was seen as the serious problem of long-term sickness in Barrow.
A terraced house in Hart Street, Ulverston, was offered for sale at £127,000. Garner House at Broughton could have been yours for £260,000.
The Pitstop Project Barrow, which trained young people, received a £10,000 grant. It was based at Park Road Industrial Estate and trained teenagers in motor vehicle studies, construction and personal development.
Energy company RWE npower official named land at Layriggs in Kirksanton, near Millom, as its chosen site for a nuclear power plant. The site could create 1,000 permanent jobs and supply power for 5m homes.
25 YEARS AGO
The Park Leisure Centre, Barrow, was to host two weeks of children's activities during the Easter school holidays.
A semi-detached house at Chestnut Walk, Barrow, was offered for sale at £49,950. A terraced house at Long Bank, Barrow, could have been yours for £33,950.
Tests were to be carried out in a bid to find the cause of flooding at Ulverston outdoor leisure centre's artificial pitch.
Mark Cannon, at St Andrew's Church, was looking for vintage wedding dresses to feature in flowers display during Coniston Water Festival.
50 YEARS AGO
Cheques totalling £355 were donated to six Furness charities by the Barrow Soroptimists Club at a presentation in the Victoria Park Hotel, Barrow.
A modern bungalow at Birkett Drive, Ulverston, was offered fore sale at £6,500
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