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Cards moratorium means cash for cancer charity

BARBARA Sharpe, Macmillan Cancer Support community fund raiser for Cumbria, had been presented with a cheque for £186 by Alistair Graham, crew helmsman of St Bees lifeboat.

Last updated 6 February 2008
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Bijan’s in the frame

ST Benedict’s pupil Bijan Wahedi was the winner Northwest District Rotary club photography Under 12s competition.

Last updated 6 February 2008
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Guitarist Roy hopes for record contract

A WHITEHAVEN singer songwriter has moved a step closer to a £20,000 recording deal with the studio manager behind Tears for Fears and Level 42.

Last updated 6 February 2008
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Fund in Angela’s memory

Last updated 6 February 2008
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Chairman to be chosen

Last updated 6 February 2008
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Nine new posts on offer at county prison

MORE jobs are lined up at Cumbria’s only jail.

Last updated 31 January 2008
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Many thanks Morson, says nursery

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE:

Last updated 31 January 2008
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Church’s organist retires

CARL Farrer, organist and choirmaster at St James’ Church, Whitehaven, is to retire after eight years in the post.

Last updated 31 January 2008
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Manager is due to retire

THE manager of Egremont’s Ehen Court is due to retire in April after 10 years in the post.

Last updated 24 January 2008
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Top trophy for Nicola

worthy winner: Nicola Tubman and her trophy TWENTY-one-year-old Nicola Tubman of Seacliffe, Whitehaven has recently returned from the world dance championship in Nashville with a top trophy.

Last updated 24 January 2008
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Inquest opens on Egremont man

WEST Cumbria Coroner, John Taylor, has opened and adjourned an inquest into the death of an Egremont man.

Last updated 24 January 2008
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Stuart’s TV deal pays off

AN ALLERDALE council worker has beaten the banker on Channel 4’s Deal or No Deal, walking away with £17,500.

Last updated 17 January 2008
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Busy time for Ehen Court residents

RESIDENTS at Ehen Court sheltered housing scheme, in Egremont, will be enjoying a rest this month following a hectic Christmas schedule.

Last updated 17 January 2008
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Commanding officer Keith steps down from the helm

AFTER five years in command, Sub Lieut (SCC) Keith Crowe RNR has announced his intention to step down as Whitehaven Sea Cadets’ Commanding Officer with effect from February 1.

Last updated 17 January 2008
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Restored with the greatest respect

THIS prize-winning tractor on the West Cumbrian Vintage Club’s annual Boxing Day Tractor Trundle, at St Bees, sported a plaque announcing that it had been restored by Joe Adams Funeral Services, Cleator Moor and Egremont... presumably they did the bodywork?

Last updated 17 January 2008
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Kathryn on the move

TOWN planner Kathryn Holliday has joined Cumbrian building consultants White Young Green.

Last updated 10 January 2008
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In memory of Egremont woman

FROM US TO YOU...WITH THANKS:

Last updated 10 January 2008
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Cumbria in Bloom gets new head

The New Executive Committee for Cumbria in Bloom – Left to right: Alan Heath, Bill Hoodless, Leslie Johnson, Eileen Kirby, Sheila Hensman (patron), Chris Knowles (back), Colin Cheyne, Stuart Fraser (chairman), David Haigh (back), Lee Hodgson (back ), Peter Howarth (president), Muriel Clarke (back), Brian Hill and Mike Thornton (back). A NEW chairman has been appointed to lead Cumbria in Bloom.

Last updated 3 January 2008
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Imelda’s moving house at 97

MOVING HOUSE: Imelda Traynor receives a basket of flowers from Stephen Pettit. SHE was one of the first residents to move into Powbeck Court sheltered accommodation 30 years ago – and now 97-year-old Imelda Traynor will be the first to leave as the buildings are demolished.