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Sellafield resolves 'dirty towels' issue
SELLAFIELD’s towels controversy is over after a change of heart by management over plans to stop issuing and washing towels used by workers in the ‘active’ areas of the nuclear site.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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Travellers camp at Sekers site
TRAVELLERS have parked on the former Sekers factory site at Hensingham.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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US Navy to honour festival chief Gerard
THE man who has masterminded eight Whitehaven maritime festivals has been honoured – by the United States Navy.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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Threat to bus subsidy faces legal challenge
UNIONS at Sellafield are taking legal advice over management’s decision to cut assisted travel for the workforce on buses and trains.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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MP names his leadership favourite
COPELAND MP Jamie Reed is backing David Miliband in Labour’s leadership fight. And this week the former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs has pledged his support for West Cumbria.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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Inquiry as Sellafield safety mechanism fails
SELLAFIELD is investigating its first serious incident for seven months after the failure of a safety mechanism. No-one was harmed and there was not any escape of radioactivity but hydrogen which can build up from nuclear fuel stored under water was left unchecked for a week.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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NEWS round-up
AN Egremont man has pleaded not guilty to four alleged sexual offences with a child.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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Over and out...
HE’S been a familiar and friendly face on Whitehaven town centre’s streets for years. But today is the day that PC Mick Taylor hangs up his truncheon for the final time.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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Parakeet Charlie flies the nest
A DISTRAUGHT mother and daughter are trying to find their pet parakeet who has gone missing.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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This week: Whitehaven, next year: the Atlantic!
A BOAT that will be used by two brothers for a world record Atlantic rowing challenge has taken to the water for the first time.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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Our patch through the lens
TWO dozen photographers exhibited their best views of West Cumbria at an exhibition on Sunday.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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Walking tour of modern dairy farm
WEST House Farm in Dearham will be welcoming members of the public on Sunday (2.30pm) to walk and learn about the running of a modern dairy farm. People will learn about the work that is put in to enhance environments and meet a herd of Holstein-Friesian dairy cows.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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Thousands enjoy traditional country fair
THOUSANDS of people have helped put a country fair on the map.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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Hair today, gone tomorrow – and all for charity
A WHITEHAVEN barmaid who has had her hair shaved for charity has already achieved more than her fundraising target.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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Roadworks
ORGANISERS of a flower-arranging event held in aid of West Cumbria’s Hospice at Home are asking visitors to be aware of a road closure.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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Projects discussed at forum
A WHOLE range of community projects will be discussed at the next Egremont and St Bees neighbourhood forum.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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Community project to be discussed
RESIDENTS of Frizington can hear details about the upcoming Together We Can project set to take place in the village.
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Final women recalled for breast tests
THE final women to be called back for further tests following a review into breast screening across North Cumbria will be seen this month.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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