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Taxi drivers assaulted

MORE than 100 taxi drivers in Cumbria have been subjected to assaults in the past five years.

Last updated 3 January 2013
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Flu-hit ward set to reopen

CENIGCALV THE Copeland Unit at West Cumberland Hospital was set to re-open to admissions yesterday (Wednesday) having been closed since Friday due to a seasonal flu outbreak.

Last updated 3 January 2013
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Montreal School held a 'Bring and Buy' sale in February 1991

Montreal School in Cleator Moor held a 'Bring and Buy' Sale in aid of the Amazonian rain forest in February 1991. View our slideshow and order prints from our photosales website www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/pictures

Last updated 2 January 2013
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New Year's Eve dip at Whitehaven

The annual New Year's Eve dip took place on South Beach at Whitehaven. View our slideshow and order prints from our photosales website www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/pictures

Last updated 31 December 2012
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Memories of Christmas Past

Swedish Christmas at Distington School Memories of Christmas past.Take a trip down memory lane and browse through our slideshow. Prints can be ordered from our photosales website www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/pictures

Last updated 31 December 2012
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Hospital ward closed after flu outbreak

THE Copeland Unit at West Cumberland Hospital is currently closed to admissions, and visiting has been restricted, due to a seasonal flu outbreak.

Last updated 28 December 2012
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Fears over benefits led to tragedy

A “VULNERABLE’’ disabled man who took his own life felt pressurised by changes to the benefits system, says his partner. (28 comments)

Last updated 28 December 2012
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It’s home sweet home for Jefferson Park residents

cejjefferhomes FAMILIES have moved into new homes for Christmas as Home Housing has now completed work on the Jefferson Park development at Low Road, Whitehaven.

Last updated 28 December 2012
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Campaign pays off as 70 jobs created at Lillyhall tax office

SEVENTY jobs are being created at a tax office at Lillyhall.

Last updated 28 December 2012
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Practical gifts and traditional toys topped gift list this year

cexmasshops2712 SHOPPERS were buying last-minute gifts in Whitehaven’s shops before Christmas, say traders – and the sales are set to be as popular as ever.

Last updated 28 December 2012
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Patients given a festive pampering

ceJackmanhair PATIENTS at West Cumberland Hospital’s Jenkin Ward received some Christmas pampering thanks to a local hairdresser.

Last updated 28 December 2012
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Assault probe but otherwise a quiet Christmas

COPELAND enjoyed a comparatively trouble-free Christmas.

Last updated 28 December 2012
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Choir full of festive song

malevoicetescopic2 SHOPPERS had a festive treat this weekend – thanks to Whitehaven Male Voice Choir.

Last updated 28 December 2012
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Christmas School Shows

kells nativity (3).jpg Enjoy our picture slideshow of Christmas plays and concerts performed by pupils from Kells, St Bees, Thornhill and Lamplugh Schools

Last updated 24 December 2012
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In this week’s Whitehaven News - on sale now

wnfrontdec202012 WHICH dilapidated Whitehaven landmark is set to be redeveloped? How was a local singing star surprised with a post-concert marriage proposal? And which television star is set to take the plunge with the New Year Dippers? Find out in The Whitehaven News, featuring a children’s nativity picture special