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Sellafield creates an extra 142 jobs
SELLAFIELD has announced an extra 142 jobs are to be created.
Last updated 7 March 2013
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Superstore 'treated me like a thief’
A DISTRAUGHT pensioner wrongly accused of shoplifting at Tesco says he was made to feel like a criminal. (26 comments)
Last updated 7 March 2013
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Whitehaven College Creche 1986
Lots of fun was had by youngsters in 1986 at the Whitehaven College creche which was held at the Murray Boys' Club. Browse through our slideshow and order prints from our photosales website www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/pictures
Last updated 6 March 2013
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Man lay dead yards from Cleator Moor home - inquest
A young man died walking home from a birthday party, an inquest heard.
Last updated 3 March 2013
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Rise in fees saves bowls centre
THE under threat Copeland Bowls and Sports Centre will remain OPEN – despite having its funding withdrawn by Copeland Council.
Last updated 28 February 2013
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Rescue plan in bid to keep Civic open
A RESCUE plan has been launched in the hope of saving Whitehaven Civic Hall from closure. (8 comments)
Last updated 28 February 2013
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Does your councillor shape up?
DO our Copeland councillors offer value for money? (7 comments)
Last updated 28 February 2013
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How many meetings did your councillor attend?
YOUR Copeland Borough Councillor and the percentage of meetings they attended, the number of meetings they were eligible to attend and the number they actually did attend.
Last updated 28 February 2013
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You – and McFly! – support Katelyn
THE family of a little girl in need of a life-saving heart transplant have been overwhelmed by community support – which includes an invite to meet McFly at Whitehaven Festival.
Last updated 28 February 2013
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Guitarist Dan Mahar visits St James's Junior School
Pupils at St James Junior School in Whitehaven enjoy a master class by renowned guitarist Dan Mahar who visited the school on February 22nd 2013. View our slideshow and order prints from our photosales website www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/pictures
Last updated 27 February 2013
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St Gregory and St Patrick's Infant School in Whitehaven during 1985
Memories of happy school days for the pupils of St Gregory and St Patrick's Infant School in Whitehaven during 1985. Step back in time and browse through our slideshow. You can order prints from our photosales website www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/pictures
Last updated 27 February 2013
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Copeland cuts confirmed
A DEVASTATING cull of services in Copeland has been confirmed. (54 comments)
Last updated 22 February 2013
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Jasmin has designs on a great future
A YOUNG designer has helped to create a top for fashion retailer New Look and now her work can been seen all over the UK high street.
Last updated 21 February 2013
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Watchdog backs Cabinet’s decision to reject repository
A DECISION by Cumbria County Council not to stay in the running to host a proposed underground nuclear waste dump has been supported by a watchdog committee. (2 comments)
Last updated 21 February 2013
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Fifth of children living in poverty
THOUSANDS of Copeland’s children are living in poverty, shocking figures have revealed. (8 comments)
Last updated 21 February 2013
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Katelyn in desperate heart plea
TIME is running out to find a donor for an eight-year-old Whitehaven girl who urgently needs a life-saving heart transplant.
Last updated 21 February 2013
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Ex-mayor stands down over cuts
A LONG-standing Copeland councillor handed in his resignation yesterday rather than be party to today’s decision-making on swingeing budget cuts. (2 comments)
Last updated 21 February 2013
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Should the gazebo go and town loos be demolished?
NOW is the time to have your say on a range of options and proposals for the Market Place in Whitehaven – which include ditching the Gazebo and demolishing the toilet block at the James Street end. (27 comments)
Last updated 21 February 2013
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Did dog Rocky find meteor fragment?
HAS a piece of the Russian meteor been found in Egremont? A family is asking readers of The Whitehaven News to help solve the mystery. (9 comments)
Last updated 21 February 2013
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Help keep vital service afloat
FUNDRAISERS are being sought to help keep a lifesaving local service afloat.
Last updated 19 February 2013
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