‘Carbuncle’ removed from heart of town

AN eyesore property in Egremont Market Place has been demolished by the council after residents complained and warnings were ignored by the owners. (5 comments)

Last updated 11 April 2013
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Community campaigns to tackle access issues at station

A COMMUNITY is campaigning to improve access to its village train station.

Last updated 11 April 2013
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Cumbria’s GPs in charge of area’s £700m health budget

PLANNING and deciding how money is spent on NHS health services in the borough and at West Cumberland Hospital is now officially down to GPs.

Last updated 11 April 2013
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Farmer who lost sheep in dog attacks upset at lack of action

A FARMER who lost 87 animals following dog worrying says he is considering leaving farming following the slaughter.

Last updated 11 April 2013
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£15,000 – for one week’s work

HOSPITAL bosses managing West Cumberland Hospital and the Cumberland Infirmary spent £15,000 on a heart doctor for ONE WEEK’S work last year. (7 comments)

Last updated 11 April 2013
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Traders hit out as loos finally close

TRADERS have expressed concern for the future of Whitehaven Market after the closure of the town centre’s only public toilets. (25 comments)

Last updated 11 April 2013
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Festival counts cost of high wall danger fears

‘DANGEROUSLY high walls’ could mean part of this year’s Whitehaven Festival having to be scrapped if organisers are faced with a last-minute bill of up to £12,000. (14 comments)

Last updated 11 April 2013
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Police quiz boy over massive Cumbrian blaze

Police have quizzed a 12-year-old boy in connection with the latest huge fire in west Cumbria as firefighters continue to battle the ongoing outbreak of blazes.

Last updated 11 April 2013
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Our local talent shines

THE much-acclaimed Rogue Herries production at Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake has a distinctly West Cumbrian flavour.

Last updated 11 April 2013
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Cannon has a tale to tell

Last updated 5 April 2013
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School’s joy at Ofsted report

THE behaviour of Monkwray School pupils is “outstanding” says a new Ofsted report.

Last updated 4 April 2013
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Families shine a light on autism

WHITEHAVEN’S iconic Wave turned blue to highlight World Autism Awareness Day.

Last updated 4 April 2013
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Parish faces 12-month wait for new rector

IT will be 12 months before the Parish of Whitehaven gets a replacement for its Rector, the Rev John Bannister.

Last updated 4 April 2013
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Musicians give mighty show of support for the Civic Hall

WHITEHAVEN’S music community has belted out a loud show of support for the town’s under-threat Civic Hall.

Last updated 4 April 2013
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Carnival call for former Queens

WHITEHAVEN Carnival promises to be an extra special event this year as key organisers, Whitehaven Lions, will be celebrating their 40th anniversary. (3 comments)

Last updated 4 April 2013
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Controversial wind turbine given go-ahead in close vote

A CONTROVERSIAL wind turbine has been given the go-ahead in a narrow vote by the decision-makers. (4 comments)

Last updated 4 April 2013
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Join in the big beach bash at St Bees

ST Bees is set to host the first beach obstacle race in the UK.

Last updated 4 April 2013
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Surgeon to retire from his medical director role

WELL-KNOWN surgeon at West Cumberland Hospital, Mike Walker, is retiring from his role of medical director.

Last updated 4 April 2013
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Legion building future secure

THE future of the Egremont British Legion building is secure, as its lease is set to be renewed, say county officials.

Last updated 4 April 2013
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