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Do you have connection with the great Wellington Pit tragedy?
AS preparations continue for this year’s centenary commemorations of the 1910 Wellington Pit mining disaster, the organising committee is keen to track down those who have custody of bravery medals that were handed out following the tragic event.
Last updated 9 February 2010
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Hard-hitting workplace safety campaign launched
A HARD-hitting campaign has been launched to prevent accidents in the workplace.
Last updated 8 February 2010
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Firm keeps on expanding
AN energy services company based on the Westlakes Science Park has tripled its workforce over the last 12 months, providing opportunities for a number of young people.
Last updated 8 February 2010
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Youth workers sought in new trainee scheme
CUMBRIA County Council is advertising 12 new apprenticeship places for young Cumbrians who may be considering a career in youth work in the county.
Last updated 8 February 2010
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RL star spared jail sentence for taxi rank attack
A respected rugby league star from west Cumbria narrowly escaped going to jail after a judge heard how he knocked a man out and then stamped on his head.
Last updated 6 February 2010
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Nuclear police to move training school to Oxford
COMMUNITY leaders have reacted angrily to news that the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is moving its police training school from Whitehaven’s Summergrove to Oxfordshire.
Last updated 4 February 2010
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Proposal for grass-cutting fee scrapped
TENANTS will NOT have an extra fee to pay for having their grass cut after landlords Home Group withdrew its controversial proposal.
Last updated 4 February 2010
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Energy firm accused of housing blight
ENERGY giants RWE npower have been accused of causing property blight in the two areas it had earmarked for potential nuclear new-build.
Last updated 4 February 2010
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Commuters warned of Papcastle hold-up
A BROKEN-DOWN lorry is causing long delays at Papcastle (Thursday, February 4 - 4.20pm)
Last updated 4 February 2010
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Montreal Infant School 'Bring and Buy' sale February 1991
Montreal Infant School held a 'Bring and Buy' sale during February 1991. This was in aid of the Amazon rain Forest. The pupils hoped to buy their own piece of land, ensuring it's survival.
Last updated 4 February 2010
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12 hours of music, dance and floods fundraising
A 12-HOUR fundraising event, held at Whitehaven’s Civic Hall, looks set to help raise around £10,000 for Cumbria’s Flood Relief Appeal.
Last updated 4 February 2010
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Could Asda's move hit Whitehaven economy?
WHITEHAVEN has been dealt a bitter blow this week as Asda announced it is to open a store in Workington.
Last updated 3 February 2010
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Roadworks cause tailbacks on A595 Add your comments
LONG traffic tailbacks faced motorists this week as drainage work started on the A595.
Last updated 3 February 2010
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Eye surgery on move Add your comments
PLANS to shake-up hospital eye services have this week been agreed by health bosses.
Last updated 3 February 2010
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Council facing £3million deficit Add your comments
COPELAND Council faces seeing deficits rising to £3million – and job losses could be on the cards when budget cuts start to bite.
Last updated 3 February 2010
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Children thrive and progress well
FRIZINGTON Nursery is a good school with some outstanding features, government inspectors have found.
Last updated 3 February 2010
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Bypass would cost more than £1m
A NEW bypass to alleviate traffic problems on the Calderbridge to Gosforth road would cost more than £1 million, a meeting has heard.
Last updated 3 February 2010
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Hospice lunch success
HOSPICE at Home West Cumbria held a successful volunteers lunch aimed at attracting people to the charity’s befriending scheme.
Last updated 3 February 2010
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Cyclists raise cash for sensory equipment
FOUR Capita employees have completed a sponsored C2C cycle ride, raising £1,200 for West House.
Last updated 3 February 2010
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- Do you have connection with the great Wellington Pit tragedy?
- Hard-hitting workplace safety campaign launched
- Firm keeps on expanding
- Youth workers sought in new trainee scheme
- RL star spared jail sentence for taxi rank attack
- Nuclear police to move training school to Oxford
- Proposal for grass-cutting fee scrapped
- Energy firm accused of housing blight
- Commuters warned of Papcastle hold-up
- Montreal Infant School 'Bring and Buy' sale February 1991
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