School crossing patrols may video dangerous drivers

SCHOOL lollipop men and women may be given spy cameras to catch drivers who put children at risk.

Last updated 17 September 2008
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... and Evelyn leads the way

THE hard work and dedication of 79-year-old gardener Evelyn Glaister paid off when she proudly brought home to Orchard Court a special award from Cumbria in Bloom.

Last updated 17 September 2008
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Retiring

ARCHDEACON for West Cumberland, the Ven Dr Colin Hill retires this month. There will be a farewell service for the Archdeacon and his wife, Kath, on Sunday, September 21 at St Michael’s Church, Workington at 2.30pm.

Last updated 10 September 2008
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The Diary: An off-beat look at the week

On a Quest for trails that offer history with a twist

Last updated 4 September 2008
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Keith moves up a gear in ride to aid Macmillan’s

KEEN cyclist Keith Bradshaw of Seascale has exceeded his goal and raised £1,500 for Macmillan’s cancer support work in Cumbria.

Last updated 3 September 2008
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New hosts at village hotel

A WEST Cumbrian hotel has reopened its doors after a £175,000 revamp – a year after it closed.

Last updated 3 September 2008
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Former gunner fires his own birthday salute

JUST weeks ahead of his 90th birthday Distington army veteran, Ray Studholme was thrilled to be invited to fire Whitehaven’s midday harbour gun.

Last updated 27 August 2008
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The Diary: An off-beat look at the week

Will Elaine Woodburn part with her Bay City Roller trousers..?

Last updated 21 August 2008
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Plaque goes missing

A MEMORIAL plaque commemorating a World War II hero is missing and now a descendant, Elizabeth Gibb of Devizes in Wiltshire, is trying to track it down.

Last updated 20 August 2008
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Time to reward volunteers

WITH the Beijing Olympics gripping the world this summer, sporting achievements are under the microscope.

Last updated 20 August 2008
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Tickets for our three winners

THE winners of the recent Carlisle Live competition in The Whitehaven News are Mrs Iris Brown from Whitehaven; Lynne Gate from Moor Row and Mrs Lesley Neen from Parton. Each has won a pair of weekend tickets for Carlisle Live.

Last updated 20 August 2008
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Noisy resident raided

A NOISY neighbour has been raided by police in Millom.

Last updated 20 August 2008
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RAF rescues to feature in new TV programme

A BORDER TV film next month will feature action scenes as RAF helicopter crews work with Lakeland mountain rescue teams in dramatic fell rescues.

Last updated 20 August 2008
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West Fuchsia show success in Egremont

Last updated 20 August 2008
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Cockermouth

Last updated 20 August 2008
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Alcohol and medicine led to man’s death

A CLEATOR Moor man drank six cans of beer wile watching a match on the television, then went upstairs for a lie-down and never woke up.

Last updated 20 August 2008
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Inquiry into former Copeland MP's earnings

FORMER Copeland MP Lord Cunningham of Felling has declared earnings from the City of London Corporation of £36,000 a year for providing an estimated three hours a week advice.

Last updated 20 August 2008
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OAP fined £80 for stubbing cig in street

A PENSIONER from Scotland on a visit to Whitehaven last week went home angry and upset with an £80 fine for dropping a cigarette end on King Street. (10 comments)

Last updated 14 August 2008
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St Begh’s head retires after 37 years at Catholic school

SHIRLEY Shaw, the head of St Begh’s School, Whitehaven, has retired after 37 years.

Last updated 13 August 2008
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