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Woman cleared of causing pensioner's death by careless driving
A woman whose car collided with a 71-year-old grandmother as she arrived for a christening ceremony has been cleared of causing her death by careless driving.
Last updated 18 January 2013
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Daughters pay tribute to man killed in road smash
The devastated daughters of a pedestrian killed in a road collision have paid an emotional tribute to their devoted dad, saying he was “their world.”
Last updated 17 January 2013
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Four MPs back geological search – two still undecided
FOUR of Cumbria’s six MPs favour a geological search to see if there is anywhere in the west of the county which might prove suitable to bury radioactive waste. (3 comments)
Last updated 17 January 2013
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£56m: shock gambling figures revealed
MORE than £56million was wagered in Copeland in a single year on betting machines deemed the “crack cocaine of gambling”, shock figures reveal. (6 comments)
Last updated 17 January 2013
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Why Copeland spent £2.5m on consultants
MORE than £2.5 million has been spent on consultants by Copeland Borough Council over the last five years. (10 comments)
Last updated 17 January 2013
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Ofsted inspectors praise ‘rich and exciting’ nursery
THE outstanding behaviour of children at a nursery school has been praised by government inspectors.
Last updated 17 January 2013
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Concerns aired over mental health review
AN URGENT overhaul of children’s mental health services in Cumbria is “falling short” of providing the care needed.
Last updated 17 January 2013
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Blockbuster goes into administration
DVD and video games rental firm Blockbuster UK is the latest to go into administration, putting more than 4,000 jobs at risk.
Last updated 17 January 2013
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Minister answers your questions on nuclear waste disposal
Ahead of the votes this month on whether the search should start to find a suitable site for an underground nuclear waste repository in west Cumbria, energy minister Baroness Verma will talk about the project in a special one-hour webchat here.
Last updated 17 January 2013
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School Days in 1991
Take a trip back in time and browse through our slideshow of school day memories from 1991.Order prints from our photosales website www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/pictures
Last updated 16 January 2013
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Two fell roads closed due to weather
EMERGENCY road closures have been placed on Cold Fell and Corney Fell roads.
Last updated 15 January 2013
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Secondary Schools Cross Country races
Pupils from Copeland secondary schools took part in cross country races at St Bees School. View our slideshow and order prints from our photosales website www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/pictures
Last updated 15 January 2013
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Egremont man charged with attempted murder
AN Egremont man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder.
Last updated 14 January 2013
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The big gig aimed at saving Civic Hall
A MAJOR concert has been announced that organisers hope will help save Whitehaven Civic Hall from closure. (16 comments)
Last updated 11 January 2013
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Crash closes main road into Whitehaven
THE main road into Whitehaven was closed for over an hour following a car crash.
Last updated 11 January 2013
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‘Unreliable internet connection is hampering town businesses’
A LACK of a reliable internet connection is severely hampering the local high street, a Whitehaven businessman has claimed. (4 comments)
Last updated 11 January 2013
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Firm’s local business promise for Albion Square
LOCAL firms have heard first hand that Whitehaven’s £18 million Albion Square development will yield more business for them – and jobs. (2 comments)
Last updated 11 January 2013
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£½m to promote Lakes after N-vote
HALF a million pounds will be spent on protecting the Lake District’s image if councils agree to look for a nuclear waste burial site in West Cumbria. (11 comments)
Last updated 11 January 2013
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Millom man who caused dogs to suffer given pet ban
A MAN has been banned from owning animals after admitting causing suffering to two dogs he allowed to become painfully thin. (8 comments)
Last updated 10 January 2013
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In this week’s Whitehaven News... the bingo winner who scooped £28,500, the Ofsted reports for Thornhill Nursery and Lamplugh Church of England School – and why this year’s Whitehaven Festival harks back to its maritime beginnings. On sale now!
Last updated 10 January 2013
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