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.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Third hotel in west Cumbria gets four-star rating

The Sella Park Country House Hotel has become the third hotel in west Cumbria to achieve four-star status.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Scouts Fun Run at Ennerdale in May 1989

Despite torrential rain there was a huge turn out for the annual West Cumbria Scout Fellowship fun run in Ennerdale. More than 800 scouts, guides, cubs and brownies took part in May 1989.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Sellafield firearms officer ‘let down by bosses’, tribunal told

A firearms officer in court because of his experience at Sellafield said he regretted having to take legal action but felt let down by his bosses.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Whitehaven Fun Run in May 1989

The rain failed to take the fun out of Whitehaven's annual town centre run during May 1989. Browse through our slideshow and order prints from our photosales website www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/pictures

Last updated 29 April 2013
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Mum Tracey is an inspiration

AN “inspirational” mother has won a prestigious award for the tireless fundraising campaign she has led in memory of her son. (1 comment)

Last updated 25 April 2013
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International interest in local monuments

A GROUP of international researchers have enjoyed a wealth of material on a visit to local churchyards.

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Tesco scraps £20million store plans

TESCO’S plans for a £20million Whitehaven superstore have been dropped. (27 comments)

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Fly the flag for our soldiers during Homecoming Parade

WHITEHAVEN’S businesses are being asked to help fly the flag for local soldiers during the town’s Homecoming Parade. (6 comments)

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Gazza to be club's special guest

SOCCER legend Paul Gascoigne is heading to Whitehaven to make a special guest appearance next month. (4 comments)

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Homes, petrol station get go-ahead

TWO major new developments have been given the go-ahead within a few metres of each other on Hensingham Main Street, despite some objections. (8 comments)

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Arlecdon's head stands down

THE head teacher of Arlecdon Primary School has stepped down after Ofsted inspectors rated it inadequate and put it into special measures.

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Tesco - every little twist

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Foreign plutonium to stay at Sellafield

FOREIGN plutonium is to be kept at Sellafield, the government has announced. (5 comments)

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Commandos descend on Whitehaven

INTERNATIONAL commandos descended on Whitehaven this week.

Last updated 25 April 2013
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No ringfenced cash for Pow Beck

MONEY to revamp rugby league and football facilities at Whitehaven is NOT now ring-fenced by Britain’s Energy Coast, The Whitehaven News has been told.

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Man found guilty of murdering Jade

A MAN has been found guilty of the brutal murder of former Seascale schoolgirl Jade Bayliss in New Zealand.

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Aidan Breen, aged 76: represented Cumberland in both rugby league and rugby union

A MEMBER of one of Cumberland’s greatest county championship rugby league sides has died at the age of 76.

Last updated 24 April 2013
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Life on Mars project at St Bridget's School, Egremont

Pupils enjoyed the Life on Mars Project held at St Bridget's School in Egremont. View our slideshow and order prints from our photosales website www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/pictures

Last updated 24 April 2013
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