People in the News
Vital lifeline for elderly faces closure
Published 14 May 2008
THE Lingla Centre at Frizington, which also runs a vital meals-on- wheels service locally, faces a closure deadline.
All change for brothers in arms
Published 14 May 2008
A HENSINGHAM soldier with the Blues and Royals has received his Afghan service medal alongside HRH Prince Harry at a ceremony at Windsor Castle.
Haverigg youngsters rescued from lagoon
Published 14 May 2008
CUMBRIA Police has praised the actions of the public and two police officers who rescued two children from the sea at Port Haverigg.
Sellafield Centre information
Published 14 May 2008
FURTHER to Gordon Brown’s report on cycling around Calderbridge, Sellafield Ltd has asked us to remind readers Sellafield Centre (formerly the Visitors Centre) is no longer open at weekends. It is open during the week.
Keep going James!
Published 14 May 2008
DR KAREN Greene’s St Bees’ home this week provided a welcome stop-over for her 19-year-old nephew who is in the middle of a mammoth sponsored walk from John O’Groats to Lands End, scaling the three peaks of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon on the way.
Paul’s wheelie good idea
Published 14 May 2008
PAUL Townsend spends much of his time in a wheelchair because of his MS but he’s not letting that stop him from taking part in this year’s Cumbrian Run.
Anniversary boost for NCH
Published 14 May 2008
Film prize
Published 7 May 2008
THE winners of the recent Whitehaven News and Rosehill Theatre and Cinema competition are: Mrs A Richardson from Whitehaven; Margaret Farren from Cleator Moor; Mrs P Birkett from Whitehaven; James Clark from Whitehaven; Mrs LH Myers from Whitehaven.
DIY firm is sold
Published 7 May 2008
PART of a long-established Workington business is being taken over by a Carlisle firm.
NDA denies
Published 7 May 2008
THE NDA has denied press reports of the imminent departure of its chief executive, Dr Ian Roxburgh.
Guides’ badge of honour
Published 7 May 2008
GIRLS in 1st St Bees Guides will soon have a new badge to proudly display on their neckerchiefs, after a competition to come up with the design.
Military pageant in city
Published 7 May 2008
A SPECTACULAR military pageant, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Territorial Army, takes place in Carlisle on Saturday.
Labour’s candidate
Published 7 May 2008
LABOUR has chosen Workington politician Barbara Cannon to take on Penrith and the Border MP David Maclean at the next general election.
Mandy’s pioneering role
Published 7 May 2008
MANDY Steel has become the first female painter and decorator at a west Cumbrian college.
Day out by George
Published 7 May 2008
MP seeks tighter CO² targeting
Published 7 May 2008
COPELAND MP, Jamie Reed, says he will press for Britain’s Co2 reductions to be cut by 80 per cent rather than 60 per cent “if possible”.
Honour for sea cadet commander
Published 7 May 2008
THE former Commanding Officer of Whitehaven’s Sea Cadet unit was being honoured last night by the Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, Colonel James Cropper in a ceremony at Cumbria Police Headquarters.
Bingo! I’ve won £33k
Published 1 May 2008
A MYSTERY woman won nearly £33,000 at Whitehaven’s Opera Bingo Club last Wednesday.
Road crash inquest
Published 30 April 2008
AN inquest was opened and adjourned on Tuesday into the death of Flimby road crash victim Jacqueline Wilson, of Whitecroft Court, Maryport. Evidence of identification was given to coroner John Taylor by her father, Keith Glencross.
Fellrunner beats car driver and raises church funds
Published 30 April 2008
THE charity race between a fell runner and his car-driving father was won at the weekend – by the fell runner.
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