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WOWing the crowds at female music festival

twsandi A FORMER number one artist is to headline a new female music festival held in Egremont this June.

Last updated 21 March 2013
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Leaders discuss prospect of single cash-saving council

twsmithalan ONE cash-saving local authority looking after the whole of West Cumbria might be the solution to funding cuts and making sure future essential services are delivered. (7 comments)

Last updated 21 March 2013
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More than 400 mountain rescues over year

MOUNTAIN rescue teams were called to more than 400 incidents during 2012 and said the ‘wettest summer on record’ may have led to low visitor numbers.

Last updated 21 March 2013
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Vital funds support community’s hub

ceclarkothorny VITAL funds to restructure Thornhill Social Club’s roof have been secured thanks to a generous donation from a county councillor.

Last updated 21 March 2013
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Public support for area’s new £10m college

cerrimmer2106 WEST Cumbria’s new £10 million technical college has been given the thumbs up in a public consultation. (1 comment)

Last updated 21 March 2013
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Council set for head-on clash with windfarm firm

COPELAND Council is set to collide with a renewable energy giant over its refusal to allow a controversial £17million windfarm to be built. (8 comments)

Last updated 21 March 2013
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Red Arrows set to fly in once again

ceredarrs230101 THE spectacular Red Arrows – one of the world’s premier aerobatic teams – are heading back to thrill the crowds at this year’s Whitehaven Festival.

Last updated 21 March 2013
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After 45 ops, it's party time at last for Amy

ceamysis01 AMY Smith was diagnosed with a brain tumour aged only 13. Thought to be inoperable at the time, it was feared she only had months to live.

Last updated 21 March 2013
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Pregnant ewe put down after dog attack

A MUTILATED pregnant ewe has had to be put down after distressing incidents of dog worrying this week.

Last updated 21 March 2013
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Cumbrian gun terror thug jailed for four years

Ryan Dixon photo A drunken racist who burst into a takeaway restaurant and terrorised staff has been jailed for four years.

Last updated 21 March 2013
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Inquiry into councillor's disability comments

A SENIOR Copeland councillor has sparked outrage with an “astonishing, ill-informed attack” on the disabled community. (25 comments)

Last updated 21 March 2013
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Three Whitehaven schools on same site?

AN AMBITIOUS vision to create a £60million “educational village” in Whitehaven – possibly having three schools on one site – is being discussed. (6 comments)

Last updated 21 March 2013
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The pride and groom!

cegrooming2301 MANDY McClure, of Frizington, is celebrating success at Crufts, the world’s biggest dog show.

Last updated 21 March 2013
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Ennerdale and Kinniside School in1983

Memories of happy school days for the pupils of Ennerdale and Kinniside School during 1983. Browse through our slideshow. You can order prints from our photosales website www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/pictures

Last updated 20 March 2013
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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

Jason Gooding photo 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

cewtg10 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)