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Pay talks stall amid overtime bid
A NEW pay deal for 10,000 Sellafield workers has stalled.
Last updated 4 April 2013
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CBC leader attacks nuclear industry over lack of benefits
THE leader of Copeland Council has criticised the nuclear industry for failing to deliver benefits to the wider West Cumbrian economy. (22 comments)
Last updated 4 April 2013
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Troops to march in historic parade
WHITEHAVEN has been given the honour of holding a special Homecoming Parade for troops returning from Afghanistan. (4 comments)
Last updated 4 April 2013
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The Shipowners Cup Final
Cleator Moor Celtic beat Willington FC 4-0 in the Shipowners Cup final on Saturday March 30th 2013. View our slideshow and order prints from our photosales website www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/pictures
Last updated 2 April 2013
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From a garage to Lady Gaga! How Claire’s dress created a fashion sensation
A DRESS spray-painted in a Hensingham garage has been taken on a world-tour by fashion and pop icon Lady Gaga!
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Trains halted as fire crews battle blaze next to Cumbrian line
Ten fire appliances dealt with a blaze that suspended train services on the Carlisle to Barrow line.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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No more cuts to councillors' allowances
COPELAND councillors have voted against taking a larger cut in their allowances. (4 comments)
Last updated 28 March 2013
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MP: N-plans must be turned into actions
SOME 40,000 new jobs, a £930 billion investment in building new reactors and another £250 billion in decommissioning old ones on a global scale – this is how the government sees Britain’s nuclear future. (2 comments)
Last updated 28 March 2013
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£38,000 for study into sport facilities
ANOTHER £38,000 is to be spent on a further study to show what can be done to improve the facilities of Whitehaven rugby league and soccer clubs. (8 comments)
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Pushed over the edge by benefits fear
A WOMAN whose disabled partner was found hanged is warning of the “devastating’’ effects of impending changes to disability benefits. (2 comments)
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Traders fear knock-on of new centre
TRADERS in Cleator Moor are upset that two established businesses will soon move off the High Street into a £4 million NHS health centre on Birks Road.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Bands join together in bid to save Civic Hall
FRIENDS of Whitehaven Civic Hall will come together tomorrow (Friday) to support the under-threat venue.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Weather latest: Power restored but roads still closed
Power supplies have been restored to all Cumbrian homes cut-off by the weekend's bad weather. (37 comments)
Last updated 25 March 2013
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Our unforgettable school
THE recent demolition of the former Hensingham Infants’ School has marked the end of an era for former staff, pupils and parents.
Last updated 22 March 2013
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Snow forces controlled shut down at Cumbria's Sellafield site
In response to the current and predicted bad weather, as a precaution, a site incident has been declared at Sellafield and the plants have been moved safely to a controlled, shut down state.
Last updated 22 March 2013
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WOWing the crowds at female music festival
A FORMER number one artist is to headline a new female music festival held in Egremont this June.
Last updated 21 March 2013
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Leaders discuss prospect of single cash-saving council
ONE cash-saving local authority looking after the whole of West Cumbria might be the solution to funding cuts and making sure future essential services are delivered. (7 comments)
Last updated 21 March 2013
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More than 400 mountain rescues over year
MOUNTAIN rescue teams were called to more than 400 incidents during 2012 and said the ‘wettest summer on record’ may have led to low visitor numbers.
Last updated 21 March 2013
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Vital funds support community’s hub
VITAL funds to restructure Thornhill Social Club’s roof have been secured thanks to a generous donation from a county councillor.
Last updated 21 March 2013
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Public support for area’s new £10m college
WEST Cumbria’s new £10 million technical college has been given the thumbs up in a public consultation. (1 comment)
Last updated 21 March 2013
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