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READERS have had their say after an investigation has been launched into a major fire which took place in the Barrow town centre. Seven fire crews were called to a building in Barrow’s Duke Street on Thursday, spending two hours tackling the blaze which had spread through the unused building. Smoke was seen coming from the rear of the building, which houses the disused Antalya takeaway at the front. People in the neighbouring buildings and businesses were told to evacuate in case smoke spread, station manager Roger Exley said. The fire boss, who described the incident as ‘high risk’, said a blaze had started in the ground floor and burnt upwards to the first floor. ....
THE most important thing is that those elected now work hard for their respective wards. That was the message from a member of the public after the results of two by-elections held for vacant seats on Barrow Borough Council were revealed. Residents of two wards - Hindpool and Roosecote - went to the polls on Thursday to decide who they wished to represent them on the council. Jo Tyson of Labour won in Hindpool while Jay Zaccarini of the Conservatives won in Roosecote. Mail readers had their say after seeing the news. Ray Guselli said: The most important thing is that those elected now work hard for their respective wards and try to bring about whatever improvements they can and to best represent the many constituents, who may need their help over the term of their office. ....
Step three of the roadmap out of lockdown is set to take place this month. The next step toward ending lockdown on June 21 will see indoor venues being able to open their doors. Step 3 of the Prime Ministers roadmap is expected to no earlier than May 17. This will see most social distancing rules relaxed when outdoors as well as pubs and restaurants being allowed to serve people indoors. Step 4 of the easing of lockdown is expected no earlier than June 21. This will see all restrictions completely lifted. This is what our readers had to say about this: Gail Yates said: Most probably full lockdown again round about September ready for flu season. ....
The Mail. The Press Association news agency compiled figures based on Public Health England data – with 103 areas across the country seeing a week-on-week rise in case numbers as lockdown restrictions eased. Last week, the second stage of Boris Johnson’s ‘roadmap’ began and the concerning figures came as people were readying themselves to enjoy the first weekend since pub beer gardens reopened. The figures are based on case numbers per 100,000 people. Among the areas to experience a rise was Copeland. Readers gave their opinions after seeing the news and being asked if they expected this to happen. Graham Jeffers said: “No surprise – common sense would tell you that.” ....