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GEN II team jump to it

gen2skydive A GROUP of young people from GEN II has raised £4,000 after parachuting from a plane.

Last updated 30 May 2013
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Students Art Exhibition at St Benedict's School

St Benedict's art students held an exhibition of their work. View our slideshow of pictures.

Last updated 29 May 2013
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St Bridget's School's Summer Fair

St Bridget's School in Parton held a summer fair which was organised by the school's PTA and students from Lakes College.

Last updated 29 May 2013
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Copeland business rates shock

MORE than £500,000 in business rates owed to Copeland Borough Council has been written off this year – painting a bleak economic picture. (3 comments)

Last updated 27 May 2013
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Controversial Drigg turbine given the go-ahead

A HIGHLY controversial wind turbine has been given planning approval. (4 comments)

Last updated 24 May 2013
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Woman found dead in Wath Brow

A WOMAN found dead in Wath Brow on Wednesday has been named.

Last updated 24 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. (11 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. (10 comments)

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. (1 comment)

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. (2 comments)

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

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. (3 comments)

Last updated 23 May 2013
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