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Woman found dead in Wath Brow

A WOMAN found dead in Wath Brow yesterday (Wednesday) has been named.

Last updated 23 May 2013
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Thousands welcome troops to Whitehaven

Duke of Lancaster Regt parade Whitehaven THOUSANDS of people waving Union Jack flags lined the streets of Whitehaven to welcome home troops from Afghanistan. (8 comments)

Last updated 23 May 2013
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Ofsted praises Whitehaven School

WHITEHAVEN School is celebrating after Ofsted inspectors lifted its notice to improve.

Last updated 23 May 2013
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Mum’s scarlet fever warning after daughter Sophie suffers

twsophie A WHITEHAVEN mother is warning other parents to be vigilant after her daughter fell ill with the “uncommon’’ childhood disease, scarlet fever.

Last updated 23 May 2013
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Senior councillor refers the NDA to Ombudsman

A SENIOR Copeland councillor has taken his criticisms of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) to a Parliamentary complaints committee. (1 comment)

Last updated 23 May 2013
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Hospital theatre due to reopen after work

ONE of the two operating theatres at West Cumberland Hospital – which had to close suddenly – was expected to reopen this morning.

Last updated 23 May 2013
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Call for ‘NHS summit’

COPELAND’S MP wants to hold a local ‘NHS summit’ over concerns regarding health and hospital services.

Last updated 23 May 2013
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Festival boost thanks to firm’s support

THE company which led the transformation of derelict land into the Olympic stadium for London 2012 – is helping to sponsor Whitehaven Festival.

Last updated 23 May 2013
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Beacon set to be saved

CEBEACFUT1110 THE Beacon is set for a major boost towards securing its long-term future with a formal partnership between Sellafield and Copeland Council set to be agreed.

Last updated 23 May 2013
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Couple distressed by mix-up over grave

cerelphs A MIX up over cemetery grave deeds has distressed a Whitehaven couple.

Last updated 23 May 2013
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Controversial turbine given the go-ahead

A HIGHLY controversial wind turbine was yesterday given planning approval.

Last updated 23 May 2013
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Hell on the Harbourside

HELL on the Harbourside took place at Whitehaven harbour on Sunday with around 300 people taking part.

Last updated 23 May 2013
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At The Playgound festival at Whitehaven - review and pictures

IF ever a song summed up a festival, it was The Farm’s classic anthem All Together Now at Whitehaven’s At The Playground. (3 comments)

Last updated 23 May 2013
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Whitehaven Musical Festival hits the high notes

WHITEHAVEN Musical Festival saw a whole range of winners at this year’s event.

Last updated 23 May 2013
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Go-ahead for superfast broadband roll-out across Cumbria

It is full speed ahead for Cumbria’s superfast broadband after the European Union finally signed off on the scheme. (30 comments)

Last updated 20 May 2013
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Cumbria police investigate sudden death of man, 18

An 18-year-old Cumbrian man has died suddenly in hospital.

Last updated 20 May 2013
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New Cumbria County Council cabinet announced

THE cabinet which will lead Cumbria for the next four years has been agreed today. (2 comments)

Last updated 16 May 2013
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Exciting first week for new mayor Geoff

CEMAYORANDKEN COPELAND’S new mayor Geoff Garrity has spoken of his “pride and honour” at becoming the borough’s first citizen.

Last updated 16 May 2013
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Ministry wants views on N-waste process

PUBLIC views are sought on how to proceed with finding a site to bury highly radioactive nuclear waste – four months after Cumbria County Council’s cabinet voted ‘no’ to any search in West Cumbria. (2 comments)

Last updated 16 May 2013
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