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Keswick to Barrow 2012 - Support made available from day of diagnosis
IN the next 20 years, the number of people living with cancer is set to double.
Last updated 26 November 2012
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Keswick to Barrow 2012 - Outstanding funds effort was inspired by story of youngster she never met
A BOY who lost his fight with cancer touched the heart of Georgina Bird, who walked the Keswick to Barrow in his memory, despite having never met him.
Last updated 26 November 2012
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Keswick to Barrow 2012 - None tougher than the Tonka team
A GROUP of “ordinary lads” have gone on to achieve extraordinary things through their involvement in the Keswick to Barrow walk.
Last updated 26 November 2012
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Keswick to Barrow 2012 - Jo smashes cash record for her first year in walk
IN her first year of taking part in the Keswick to Barrow, Jo Mellor has set the bar high.
Last updated 26 November 2012
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Keswick to Barrow 2012 - John notches up 35 walks
THE Gordon Howell President’s Trophy is awarded to recognise a special achievement and was presented to John Falconer who so far has completed the walk a staggering 35 times.
Last updated 26 November 2012
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Decision over plans for thousands of South Lakes homes postponed
A HEARING into the soundness of South Lakeland District Council's Land Allocations Document will continue into the new year.
Last updated 19 November 2012
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Falling Barrow and South Lakes crime stats praised
FALLING crime levels in Barrow and the South Lakes have been attributed to a change in public attitudes by a senior police officer.
Last updated 15 November 2012
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MP gets behind appeal to find 10,000 blood donors
A CUMBRIAN MP has added his support to an urgent appeal for blood donors.
Last updated 14 November 2012
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Hundreds turn out to join in remembrance
VETERANS, dignitaries and residents joined in poignant silences to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice at remembrance events across Furness, Copeland and the South Lakes.
Last updated 13 November 2012
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South Cumbria schools struggling with budget deficits
FIFTEEN schools in Barrow and South Lakes are struggling with budget deficits – and have called for more help as they look to balance the books. (1 comment)
Last updated 8 November 2012
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Impressive speeds at records week in Coniston
THERE is one world record attempt that springs to mind when people think of Coniston Water.
Last updated 8 November 2012
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South Lakes MP has 12,500 Twitter followers
CUMBRIAN politicians are taking to social media Twitter to communicate with their constituents and others should follow suit, according to a new report.
Last updated 6 November 2012
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‘Call time on alcohol tax’
By Anika BourleySCRAPPING an escalating booze tax would protect Cumbrian pubs and safeguard thousands of jobs across the county, campaigners have claimed.
Last updated 6 November 2012
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South Lakes householders may face rise in tax
COUNCIL tax in South Lakeland could rise to help balance the authority’s books for next year. (1 comment)
Last updated 2 November 2012
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South Lakes MP calls for tax to fund cheap homes
COUNCILS should have the power to charge second homeowners higher taxes to allow affordable properties to be built for local residents priced out of the market, a South Cumbrian MP has warned. (4 comments)
Last updated 1 November 2012
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Pair in eight-hour South Lakes mountain rescue only had page from guide
AN ill-prepared group of walkers prompted an eight-hour rescue in heavy rain and darkness after setting off into the mountains armed with just a page from a guidebook. (5 comments)
Last updated 31 October 2012
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Fifty shades of publicity for South Lakes hotel
A LAKE District hotelier’s provocative decision to swap bedside bibles with copies of erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey is still gaining him publicity.
Last updated 31 October 2012
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John Ruskin School fancy dress fell race
PUPILS from John Ruskin School took to the fells in fancy dress for a 50th anniversary race.
Last updated 30 October 2012
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Lots on offer as collector auctions farm artefacts
ANTIQUE aficionados descended on Coniston after a collector auctioned his assortment of farming artefacts.
Last updated 30 October 2012
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Miss South Lakes final
THE South Lakes proved it has style and glamour as girls from across the region competed in a top beauty competition.
Last updated 30 October 2012
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