Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Grange news

A&E staffing levels 'dangerous'

A HEALTH watchdog has issued a warning notice following concerns about staffing levels at an accident and emergency department.

Last updated 15 February 2012
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Village tree torn down

VANDALS tore down a tree planted in memory of dead villagers.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Seats at the ringside

A CHARITY fundraiser proved an absolute knock-out with more than £6,000 raised last Friday evening.
Click here to see the slideshow and find out how you can send us pictures from your big night out to be included in the paper

Last updated 31 January 2012
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Suspended sentence for Grange drug dealer

A DRUG dealer has walked free from court despite a judge telling him a month ago that prison was “inevitable”.

Last updated 30 January 2012
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Tuck machines offer kids their five a day

SCHOOLCHILDREN are ditching crisps, sweets and fizzy drinks in favour of healthier alternatives thanks to a pioneering set of pupils.

Last updated 27 January 2012
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Big Blogger

EM Big Blogger - home page The Evening Mail has announced the ten finalists in the Big Blogger competition.
Click here to read the blogs from our finalists

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Project to transform Grange pool site is scrapped

A MULTI-MILLION pound project to transform a South Lakeland town has been officially scrapped.

Last updated 26 January 2012
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MP’s plea to save recycling centres

AN MP has called on the government to save recycling centres earmarked for closure. (1 comment)

Last updated 24 January 2012
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Homes plan sparks fears over town’s green areas

AN action group has come together to fight South Lakeland District Council’s plans to build thousands of new homes across the south of the county.

Last updated 18 January 2012
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Grange Town Council hikes tax to afford public toilets

TAXES in a South Lakeland town will be hiked by more than half to cover a hole in the budget of the district council. (1 comment)

Last updated 12 January 2012
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Schoolchildren enjoy a fairytale day

PUPILS at a primary school enjoyed a fairytale day when three former teachers came dressed as their favourite characters.

Last updated 12 January 2012
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Recycling centres at risk in cost cuts

HOUSEHOLD waste recycling centres in Millom, Grange and Ambleside could close as part of plans to change services in the county. (12 comments)

Last updated 10 January 2012
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South Cumbria family wins lottery

A Grange family today spoke of their delight at winning £1m on the lottery. (6 comments)

Last updated 30 December 2011
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Viaduct tradition stopped

A CHRISTMAS tradition has been stopped for the second festive season running. (6 comments)

Last updated 23 December 2011
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Chain still wants new store

A SUPERMARKET chain has asked for more time to build a store in a South Lakes town. (2 comments)

Last updated 22 December 2011
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Key stage two results 2011

THE Government vowed to tackle “chronic” under-performance in primary education as official figures showed more than 1,000 schools are failing to adequately teach the basics.
Click here to see the full list of Key stage two results for South Cumbria

Last updated 20 December 2011
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Charity calendar exposes the naked truth of poets

FORGET the WI – Cumbria’s answer to the Calendar Girls have posed naked for charity. (2 comments)

Last updated 16 December 2011
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Thousands of workers strike

PUBLIC service workers across the county went on strike yesterday, in the biggest walkout of modern times. (45 comments)

Last updated 1 December 2011
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Lancs a lot for a fine celebration

SCORES of residents and tourists gathered in South Lakeland at the weekend for Lancashire Day.

Last updated 30 November 2011
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Church pushes for new law following lead theft

A CHURCH is urging people to petition the government to tighten rules around scrap metal sales after it was left thousands out of pocket by lead thieves.

Last updated 19 November 2011
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Call for road investment after A590 safety talks

TALKS about safety on a busy trunk road have been described as “productive.” (1 comment)

Last updated 18 November 2011
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