Memorial for meteorologist

A PLAQUE to commemorate meteorologist John Fletcher Miller is to be erected at the house where he was born, 7 High Street, Whitehaven, on Tuesday, November 13, at 11am. This is a week later than originally intended due to a couple of hitches. Whitehaven and District Civic Society, behind the project, is planning the unveiling ceremony.

Last updated 8 November 2007
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Follow shining example of sterling volunteers

THE Queen’s representative in Cumbria has urged more people to become volunteers.

Last updated 8 November 2007
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Pedal power helps unit

baby unit boost:

Last updated 8 November 2007
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Red Pike, Blue watch

walking watch:

Last updated 8 November 2007
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Grateful mum is inspired to lead new ‘dangers-of-gas’ campaign

THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is asking North West residents when they last have their gas appliances checked" .

Last updated 1 November 2007
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Clean up team earns Mayor’s gratitude

THE mayor of Whitehaven has praised a group of volunteers who spent spare time picking up litter.

Last updated 1 November 2007
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BNP ‘wins’ first seat in county

THE secretary of the Copeland branch of the right wing BNP has gained its first council seat in Cumbria.

Last updated 1 November 2007
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Sew and Sews celebrate 10 years

FINE DISPLAY:

Last updated 1 November 2007
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Tom’s final voyage

Last updated 25 October 2007
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Pupils prove you’re never too young to learn yoga

new skills make for a fine start in life:

Last updated 25 October 2007
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Rev Kelly joins team ministry

POPULAR priest the Rev Canon John Kelly is to join the team ministry at Whitehaven and will assist the Rector, the Rev John Bannister, in the work of the parish.

Last updated 18 October 2007
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Leila joins team

LEILA Cox of Asby is the latest addition to Copeland Council’s communications team. Born in Whitehaven, the daughter of John and Lee Cox, Leila, 35, has previously been a co-ordinator with the Cumbria Community Foundation based at Cockermouth. She joins senior communications officer Ian Curwen and will be editing the council’s seasonal publication Copeland Matters.

Last updated 18 October 2007
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Pupils’ posters win prizes

prize pupils:

Last updated 18 October 2007
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Regeneration dreams are real, conference told

A WEST Cumbria conference heard from Bob Pointing, head of regeneration body West Lakes Renaissance that “dreams are now happening’’.

Last updated 11 October 2007
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Youngsters put their own watermark on coastal art

YOUNG people from Whitehaven have worked with artist Paul Smith to create a series of designs to be incorporated into the improvements that will take place along the Whitehaven coast.

Last updated 11 October 2007
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Cash for children

A CHARITY show in aid of NCH children’s charity will feature the Swinging Blue Jeans, pictured.

Last updated 11 October 2007
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Allerdale councillor steps down after disagreement over Alliance

A POLITICAL defection at Allerdale Council will not change the controlling Alliance at the helm of the authority.

Last updated 11 October 2007
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Dance success for Lisa, 15

LISA Thomason’s dream to become a dance teacher moved a step or two nearer with the news that she had passed her major intermediate diploma with the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance.

Last updated 4 October 2007
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Police drop charges against organiser

WHITEHAVEN police told a BNP official they were dropping any action against him the day after the Whitehaven by-election.

Last updated 27 September 2007
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