Loan sharks clampdown

A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending and offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act on Tuesday.

Last updated 12 November 2008
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MP Jamie joins Obama team on the campaign trail

THE US government paid for Copeland MP Jamie Reed’s campaigning fortnight with the Obama team as they regarded him as a “young leader”.

Last updated 5 November 2008
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Kings reveal their secrets

A NEW eight-part series on ITV Border called Kings of the Road goes behind-the-scenes to take a look at a year in the lives of Cumbria super bosses William Stobart and Andrew Tinkler.

Last updated 29 October 2008
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Fund thanks

THE Copeland committee of Macmillan Cancer Support have held a successful collection.

Last updated 29 October 2008
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Camilla pays a visit

THE Duchess of Cornwall (pictured) was in Cumbria this week to tour the Royal Navy’s newest nuclear submarine, which has been built in Barrow.

Last updated 22 October 2008
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Grateful Paul tests new wheels in Cumbrian Run

PAUL Townsend said an emotional “Thank you” to all the people who donated and enabled him to get a new wheelchair – for the new chair helped him successfully compete in the weekend’s Great Cumbrian Run.

Last updated 22 October 2008
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Jamie on fast track to fitness

COPELAND’S MP Jamie Reed was among the thousands running in this year’s Great North Run in aid of Action for Children – formerly National Children’s Homes.

Last updated 22 October 2008
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To the rescue: Marine group set up

THE plight of whales, dolphins and seals stranded around Cumbria’s coastline was to the fore as a new marine rescue group was started in Egremont on Saturday.

Last updated 22 October 2008
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The day I lost my Billy in the William Pit disaster

Last updated 22 October 2008
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MP to focus on jobs

CUMBRIAN MPs this week take on new roles after prime minister Gordon Brown’s cabinet reshuffle.

Last updated 8 October 2008
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Just the ticket, Mr Mayor!

COPELAND Mayor coun Keith Hitchen was delighted to raise almost £500 for his two designated charities when selling raffle tickets at Whitehaven Morrisons store on Saturday 4 October.

Last updated 8 October 2008
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Kathleen’s life-long love affair with Whitehaven

An ex-pat on the bonds that keep drawing her back to her birthplace

Last updated 25 September 2008
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Former student made minister

FORMER Whitehaven student, Richard Baker, 34, has been chosen to be Scotland’s shadow justice minister.

Last updated 24 September 2008
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Ex-St Ben’s students join Obama campaign

TWO former St Benedict’s School students have embarked on an amazing journey to work on Senator Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, in the USA.

Last updated 24 September 2008
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MP suggests local referendum over nuclear waste repository

COPELAND MP Jamie Reed has suggested a referendum over Copeland’s willingness to house the UK's nuclear waste repository.

Last updated 24 September 2008
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Police boss happy to be back in area

WEST Cumbria’s new Chief Inspector is no stranger to the area, having worked here for most of her 23-year career.

Last updated 24 September 2008
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Royal approval for Eskdale pilot’s book

ESKDALE’S former Falklands war helicopter pilot Richard Hutchings has been helped by fellow helicopter pilot, Prince Andrew.

Last updated 24 September 2008
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Rotary Club of Whitehaven

THE Rotary Club of Whitehaven have handed over a donation to enable children from Chernobyl to revisit West Cumbria.

Last updated 24 September 2008
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Farming charity event raises £688

THE FARMING community has celebrated the birthday of Edwin Lawson with a party at the Windscale Club with the £688 raised going to the ARC Addington Fund for affordable accommodation for tenant farmers and farm workers in their own communities.

Last updated 17 September 2008
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