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Published 8 May 2008

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The Diary: An off-beat look at the week

Published 8 May 2008

ONE hundred years ago this year, a notorious murder took place in a wood in Kent – a murder with a very local connection.

Probe reveals pupils’ details available on net

Published 8 May 2008

A SPECIAL investigation by The Whitehaven News has found that children as young as 10 are giving away personal information on the internet.

Pupils check out the check-outs

Published 8 May 2008

YOUNGSTERS from Lowca School were invited to get the low-down on the work of their local Tesco.

Dog survey

Published 7 May 2008

DOG-OWNERS who have bought a puppy in the last three years are being invited to take part in an online survey organised by the RSPCA.

Stole ex-girlfriend’s card

Published 7 May 2008

A WHITEHAVEN man was ordered to pay £200 by Magistrates after pleading guilty to stealing his ex-girlfriend’s debit card to withdraw money from a cash point.

Drug fine

Published 7 May 2008

GRANT Paterson, 20 of Link Road, Whitehaven, has been fined £60 for possessing a small quantity of cannabis.

New rail strategy seeks investment in coast line

Published 7 May 2008

A NEW rail strategy aims to make major new investment in the West Cumbrian rail links.

Farmer beats holiday home restriction

Published 7 May 2008

A LAMPLUGH farming family moved into a barn conversion that had only been given approval for use as a holiday let.

Nukem team help ambulance

Published 7 May 2008

WEST Cumbrian firm, Nukem Ltd teamed up with Cumbrian engineers, Beaverway, to donate more than £300 to the Great North Air Ambulance Service.

Work at harbour

Published 7 May 2008

A ROAD along the harbour front is to be closed until May 23 as part of the ongoing Haig and coastal fringe regeneration work.

Internet safety tips

Published 7 May 2008

CHILDREN can often be at risk on social networking websites, as they are prone to exposure to people with less than friendly intentions. To protect your children, ensure you:

Well-being workshop

Published 7 May 2008

A WELL-BEING workshop for women experiencing the menopause will be held on Saturday, May 17, at The Senhouse Centre from 10am-5pm.

Cash for youngsters

Published 7 May 2008

MILLOM youth will benefit from a cash grant of £30,000 which has been given by Copeland Homes to the Millom Youth Partnership.

UK’s biggest drugs haul

Published 7 May 2008

CUMBRIA detectives have made one of the UK’s biggest seizures of cocaine in an operation hailed as a major breakthrough in the fight against illegal drug trafficking.

THE winners of the recent Whitehaven News and Rosehill Theatre and Cinema competition are: Mrs A Richardson from Whitehaven; Margaret Farren from Cleator Moor; Mrs P Birkett from Whitehaven; James Clark from Whitehaven; Mrs LH Myers from Whitehaven.

DIY firm is sold

Published 7 May 2008

PART of a long-established Workington business is being taken over by a Carlisle firm.

Sports village bid hangs in balance

Published 7 May 2008

A MULTI-MILLION pound investment in and around Whitehaven Recreation Ground, home of the town’s rugby league club, hangs in the balance.

New play park will be ready for some summer fun

Published 7 May 2008

A HENSINGHAM play park’s £170,000 makeover will be complete this summer.

Deaths alert

Published 7 May 2008

SMOKERS in Cumbria are being reminded to take care when lighting up at home after seven fire deaths during the past year. Five were smoking-related. Free smoke alarms are being offered and fire-retardant bedding to those with health or mobility problems.

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