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Number of radioactive beach particles soared threefold

THE number of radioactive particles found on Sellafield beach soared threefold, a meeting has heard.

Last updated 10 May 2013
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Labour gain two seats in Copeland

LABOUR has taken a stronger grip on Copeland after gaining two seats from the Conservatives on Cumbria County Council. (12 comments)

Last updated 10 May 2013
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Funders back new life for historic landmark

cefoyer0905 A £2.8MILLION project to transform one of Whitehaven’s historic and best loved buildings announced its key funders on Tuesday. (3 comments)

Last updated 10 May 2013
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Heads must roll say unions

ONE of the nuclear industry’s biggest unions has called for “heads to roll” to make Sellafield run better in the future. (4 comments)

Last updated 10 May 2013
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Sellafield boss upsets unions over pay letter

cetodd1207 UNIONS at Sellafield say a letter sent out by the company about it latest pay offer has caused domestic strife and is disrespectful to members. (17 comments)

Last updated 10 May 2013
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New mayor to lead way with cut budget

ceGarrity0905 COPELAND’S new mayor, Geoff Garrity, will be installed next Tuesday at the council’s annual meeting but his presence at future local events may be restricted as the mayoral budget is cut back. (1 comment)

Last updated 10 May 2013
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Jane‘s passion for 50s fashions takes over!

ceretrohome A PASSION for Americana has seen a Cleator Moor home transformed by vivid 1950s styling.

Last updated 10 May 2013
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St Patrick's School Rock Challenge Rehearsals

St Patrick's pupils polish up their act during their school's Rock Challenge rehearsals. View our slideshow and order prints from our photosales website www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/pictures

Last updated 7 May 2013
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Cumbria has a hung council

CUMBRIA County Council has a hung council, with no one party in overall control. (4 comments)

Last updated 3 May 2013
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Who is after your vote?

THIRTY-NINE people from six parties are competing for your vote today in the Cumbria County Council elections.

Last updated 2 May 2013
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Millions to be spent fixing pothole problems

COUNTY Highways says it is gearing up for an intensive programme of road repairs after one of the most testing winters in recent memory. (5 comments)

Last updated 2 May 2013
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Councils to share HR boss to cut costs

ceewood0205 COPELAND and Allerdale borough councils are to pool more resources by hiring – and sharing – a human resources manager. (4 comments)

Last updated 2 May 2013
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St Bees split by roadworks

cebeesroad ST BEES residents are frustrated that their village has been split in two by roadworks following a suspected gas leak. (1 comment)

Last updated 2 May 2013
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Councillors turn down plan for wind turbine

A WIND turbine has been denied planning permission on farmland between Egremont and St Bees.

Last updated 2 May 2013
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Hazel’s ‘super heroes’ in memorial motorbike ride

twhazel SINCE Hazel Barker lost her beloved husband Bill three-and-a-half years ago, members of the local motorbike community have been her “super heroes”. (2 comments)

Last updated 2 May 2013
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700 pupils to welcome our homecoming troops

oldparade2 OVER 700 school children will be attending the special Homecoming Parade for troops.

Last updated 2 May 2013
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Haig’s future is secure after £1.7m Lotto win

cehaig020501 A LONG-AWAITED “yes” decision from the Heritage Lottery Fund means a £2.4million restoration project for Haig Colliery Mining Museum can now get started.

Last updated 2 May 2013
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No further action taken against councillor accused of prejudice

twnorwoodtw NO further action will be taken against a senior Copeland councillor who was accused of making “prejudicial” comments against the disabled community.

Last updated 2 May 2013
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Work on hospital halted after crane hits building

Hospital photo A crane has hit a wall at a hospital forcing rebuild work to be halted.

Last updated 2 May 2013
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Creepy crawlies close up

THERE were creepies and crawlies in abundance to fascinate the children of Wright Start Nursery, Acorns pre school playgroup and Cleator Moor Nursery when Zoolab paid a visit.