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Red Heart Day at St Begh's Junior School
St Begh's Junior School held a Red Heart Day on Friday 15th March. Browse through our slideshow and order prints from our photosales website www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/pictures
Last updated 19 March 2013
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St Bees school Preparatory St David's day celebration
St Bees school Preparatory pupils enjoyed a St David's day celebration on 1st March 2013.View our slideshow and order prints from our photosales website www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/pictures
Last updated 18 March 2013
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Unitary authority for Cumbria ‘inevitable’ says new report
Political reform in Cumbria which could see a shake-up of the councils is “desirable and inevitable”, according to a new report. (17 comments)
Last updated 16 March 2013
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Cumbrian man sent to prison for drunken crime spree
A man has been jailed after admitting a string of thefts and criminal damage in a drunken crime spree.
Last updated 14 March 2013
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Behind the scenes
GREASE is the word at Whitehaven Theatre Group. Next month, a 25-strong cast will make history when they become one of the first amateur groups in the country to take on the iconic musical. (1 comment)
Last updated 14 March 2013
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Councillors rough it in freezing park to show opposition to Bedroom Tax
IN sub-zero temperatures, 13 councillors slept rough to protest against the government’s controversial Bedrroom Tax. (17 comments)
Last updated 14 March 2013
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Busking it for Civic
LOCAL musicians are to take to the streets of Whitehaven in support of the town’s under-threat Civic Hall.
Last updated 14 March 2013
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Hello to friends old and new
THE X-Factor will be returning to this year’s Whitehaven Festival when music mogul Louis Walsh comes back to town. (1 comment)
Last updated 14 March 2013
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How you’re helping to save lives
A DRAMATIC rise in organ donors in Copeland has followed on from a Whitehaven family’s heartfelt appeal.
Last updated 14 March 2013
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Your chance to protest
A PEACEFUL protest against the Government’s proposed ‘Bedroom Tax’ is taking place in Whitehaven on Saturday.
Last updated 14 March 2013
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Rachel’s dream role
A TALENTED young dancer has won her “dream” role in the world’s most famous ballet.
Last updated 14 March 2013
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The View added to Playground line-up
INDIE stars The View have been added to the star-studded line-up for Whitehaven’s At The Playground festival. (3 comments)
Last updated 14 March 2013
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Cumbrian school could be first to be powered by sunshine
A primary school is on track to be one of the first powered by sunshine – but it needs your help to achieve the dream.
Last updated 13 March 2013
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Vicar's warning after thieves strike at three Cumbrian churches
A VICAR has warned churches to examine their buildings after copper thieves struck at three separate sites.
Last updated 13 March 2013
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We’re all doing it for Cleo!
A COMMUNITY is rallying round to support a brave little girl who is fighting leukaemia for the second time.
Last updated 13 March 2013
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Police tackle speeding drivers on Cumbria commuter route
THOUSANDS of vehicles on a busy commuter route in Cumbria have been targetted as part of a speeding crackdown.
Last updated 13 March 2013
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Councillors misunderstood nuclear dump vote - minister
Councillors who ruled Cumbria out of the running to host a nuclear repository “misunderstood the process” the Energy Minister claims. (71 comments)
Last updated 13 March 2013
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Man found dead near Cumbrian beach after drinking fatal amount of alcohol
A man who drank “fatal levels” of alcohol was found dead near a beach.
Last updated 13 March 2013
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Fishing school casts its net
A GROUP of local people are in line for a career in the fishing industry.
Last updated 13 March 2013
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World Book Day
Pupils from St Gregory and St Patrick's, St Bridget's, Kells Infants and St Patrick's schools along with toddlers from ABC Nursery in Egremont had fun dressing up as characters from their favourite books on World Book Day. View our slideshow and order prints from our photosales website www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/pictures
Last updated 12 March 2013
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