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Hell on the Harbourside

Hell on the Harbourside took place at Whitehaven harbour with around 300 people taking part. View our slideshow and order prints from our photosales website www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/pictures

Last updated 21 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 today to welcome home troops from Afghanistan. (5 comments)

Last updated 20 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. (19 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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MPs’ expenses revealed

COPELAND’S Jamie Reed claimed the second lowest amount in expenses of Cumbria’s six MPs.

Last updated 16 May 2013
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Plans made to stop using Ennerdale as water source

PLANS are being made to stop using Ennerdale Water as a source of drinking water in a bid to preserve the natural habitat. (9 comments)

Last updated 16 May 2013
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Last days of the Dusty Miller

cedustlast01 DEMOLITION work has started on a prominent Whitehaven town centre pub.

Last updated 16 May 2013
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Families cut back on food and heating

RISING numbers of Copeland families face homelessness and are struggling to pay for food following welfare changes, local charities have warned this week.

Last updated 16 May 2013
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Jacqui’s swept off her feet!

cesalsa02 A WHITEHAVEN salsa teacher made a surprise wedding proposal to his fiancée in front of over 300 dancers at Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

Last updated 16 May 2013
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NMP ‘needs to change – or lose Sellafield contract’

THE Prime Minister has been told that Nuclear Management Partners should lose its lucrative contract to run Sellafield if it can’t keep its promises on community support. (15 comments)

Last updated 16 May 2013
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It will be hell on Whitehaven’s harbourside this weekend!

1605hellbk WHITEHAVEN’S Hell on the Harbourside event will test West Cumbrian athletes to the limit on Sunday.

Last updated 16 May 2013
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Families at the front of homecoming parade

ceSteven Boyd0905 LOCAL soldiers and their families are delighted that Whitehaven has been chosen to host a Homecoming Parade.

Last updated 16 May 2013
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Rachel moves a step closer to ballet dream

rachelhartlypic1 A TALENTED young dancer is hoping to use a role in the world’s most famous ballet as a launchpad to a “dream” career on the stage.

Last updated 16 May 2013
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From New York to T In The Park – via a visit to Whitehaven!

kylefalconerpic1 THE View have a busy summer ahead. The T In The Park festival in their native Scotland; an intimate homecoming show in Dundee’s 20 Rocks; and a supporting gig ahead of the legendary Stone Roses in front of 50,000 fans at Glasgow Green.