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If you want to get involved with the website, or have an Walney story you'd like to see in the paper, ring the Walney reporter, Emma Preston, on 01229 840149 or click here to send an email.
What do you want to see in Walney by 2015?
The Cumbria County Council community unit and Friends of Walney are appealing for residents to help them come up with a five-year plan for the island.
Have your say here. (2 comments)
Walney vandal gangs - report
ANOTHER day and another act of mindless vandalism on Walney Island. (15 comments)
Anti-arson talk
An anti-arson talk given at Vickerstown School, Walney
Plan to move Walney primary school
TWO plans that could transform part of Walney come under scrutiny tomorrow. (1 comment)
Walney has lost 100m of its land
WALNEY’S West Shore Park is one of South Cumbria’s most spectacular places to live.
- Walney has lost 100m of its land
- Sea would ruin chalet site, says ex-worker
- "Parts of Walney will disappear" - councillors' claim (8 comments)
- MP calls for speedy work on Earnse Bay
- Erosion still a serious threat
- Residents fear flooded homes
- MP raps town hall for inaction over coastal flooding threat
- Erosion may force closure of airfield
Walney erosion claims dismissed as ‘rubbish’
Vandals target empty Vickerstown institute
VANDALS have targeted the grounds of an empty working men’s club. (1 comment)
New hope for second bridge to Walney island
COUNCIL chiefs have promised to consider the views of thousands of people calling for a second bridge between Barrow and Walney. (16 comments)
Map of Walney
A map of Walney and the surrounding areas
‘Twister’ spotted over Walney
A MYSTERIOUS cloud has been spotted in the sky over Barrow.
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