Millom news
Shields’ freedom bid verdict expected
Published 8 January 2009
HAVERIGG Prison inmate Michael Shields was set to learn today whether Jack Straw has the power to release him from prison.
Supporters urge PM to pardon Haverigg prisoner
Published 8 January 2009
SUPPORTERS of Haverigg prisoner Michael Shields will urge Prime Minister Gordon Brown to pardon him when the cabinet meets in Liverpool this week.
Rundown tannery industrial estate facing uncertain future
Published 8 January 2009
THERE are no plans to develop a 40,000 sq ft plot of land left by the demolition of Haverigg Tannery, it has been revealed.
Pub helps nation’s fighting spirit
Published 7 January 2009
A HOTEL owner is offering military and ex-military personnel a tot of rum to help fight the winter weather.
Top students honoured in annual awards ceremony
Published 7 January 2009
STUDENTS have been honoured with awards for their excellent exam achievements and hard work.
Ombudsman decides homes can go ahead
Published 7 January 2009
A CONTROVERSIAL housing estate will be built despite warnings from neighbours the project could cause flooding to nearby homes.
Millom woman describes the terror of living in Gaza with her family
Published 6 January 2009
AMONG the hellish fire fight in the Middle East a Millom woman and her family are standing firm.
Rats invade as town ‘becomes rubbish tip’
Published 6 January 2009
CONCERNED residents say the streets of Millom have been turned into a rubbish tip as families feel the effects of absent Christmas dustbin collections.
Happy holidays after speedy taxi comes to family’s rescue
Published 2 January 2009
ON December 27 my daughter was returning to the States after spending Christmas with us.
MP backs bid to make prison 'Cumbria only'
Published 2 January 2009
PLANS that would see Haverigg Prison occupied exclusively by Cumbrian inmates have won the backing of Copeland MP Jamie Reed.
Survey would pave way for better roads
Published 31 December 2008
MAY I suggest that a New Year’s resolution, for Millom, Copeland and Cumbria councillors, should be to press for an extensive cross-party, impartial survey into the abysmal state of Millom’s road and pavement surfaces.
Mayor drops in for Christmas visit
Published 31 December 2008
PATIENTS at Millom Community Hospital were treated to a visit from the town’s mayor to boost their Christmas spirits.
Mayor leads tribute to tragic baby
Published 30 December 2008
A MOVING tribute was held in memory of a baby found dead on a tip almost 20 years ago.
Concerned about a friend? Tell the church
Published 30 December 2008
COMMUNITY concern boxes are being set up in Millom with the help of prisoners at HMP Haverigg.
Will wild borrowing save us from doom?
Published 29 December 2008
THE latest budget by New Labour was no more than bribery and dysfunction, with a fair bit of smoke and mirrors.
What is cost of idiotic ideas?
Published 29 December 2008
I AND I’m sure many Millom people, were disgusted at the council’s decision to put lights on the toilets next to the supermarket.
Motorist lucky to escape uninjured
Published 29 December 2008
A MILLOM man’s festive cheer was ruined when he smashed into a stone wall while driving on Christmas Eve.
New statue maps Millom skyline
Published 29 December 2008
SCHOOL pupils in Millom gathered to unveil Millom Park’s new statue.
Lifeboat team raises record sum in collection
Published 24 December 2008
A RESCUE team raised a record sum in its Christmas collection.
Village hall re-opened after £40,000 revamp
Published 22 December 2008
CROWDS of villagers turned out to mark the completion of a £40,000 village hall refurbishment near Millom.
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