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celwalsh1403 THE X-Factor will be returning to this year’s Whitehaven Festival when music mogul Louis Walsh comes back to town.

Last updated 14 March 2013
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How you’re helping to save lives

katemcmw A DRAMATIC rise in organ donors in Copeland has followed on from a Whitehaven family’s heartfelt appeal.

Last updated 14 March 2013
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Your chance to protest

A PEACEFUL protest against the Government’s proposed ‘Bedroom Tax’ is taking place in Whitehaven on Saturday.

Last updated 14 March 2013
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Rachel’s dream role

rhartleypic2 A TALENTED young dancer has won her “dream” role in the world’s most famous ballet.

Last updated 14 March 2013
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The View added to Playground line-up

ceviewp11303 INDIE stars The View have been added to the star-studded line-up for Whitehaven’s At The Playground festival. (3 comments)

Last updated 14 March 2013
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Cumbrian school could be first to be powered by sunshine

Sun power primary school photo A primary school is on track to be one of the first powered by sunshine – but it needs your help to achieve the dream.

Last updated 13 March 2013
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Vicar's warning after thieves strike at three Cumbrian churches

Lightning conductor theft photo A VICAR has warned churches to examine their buildings after copper thieves struck at three separate sites.

Last updated 13 March 2013
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We’re all doing it for Cleo!

cecleoleuk01 A COMMUNITY is rallying round to support a brave little girl who is fighting leukaemia for the second time.

Last updated 13 March 2013
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Police tackle speeding drivers on Cumbria commuter route

THOUSANDS of vehicles on a busy commuter route in Cumbria have been targetted as part of a speeding crackdown.

Last updated 13 March 2013
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Councillors misunderstood nuclear dump vote - minister

Baroness Verma photo Councillors who ruled Cumbria out of the running to host a nuclear repository “misunderstood the process” the Energy Minister claims. (71 comments)

Last updated 13 March 2013
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Man found dead near Cumbrian beach after drinking fatal amount of alcohol

A man who drank “fatal levels” of alcohol was found dead near a beach.

Last updated 13 March 2013
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Fishing school casts its net

whitbyapprenticespic1 A GROUP of local people are in line for a career in the fishing industry.

Last updated 13 March 2013
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Pupils from St Gregory and St Patrick's, St Bridget's, Kells Infants and St Patrick's schools along with toddlers from ABC Nursery in Egremont had fun dressing up as characters from their favourite books on World Book Day. View our slideshow and order prints from our photosales website www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/pictures