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Screen legend John Hurt returns to Keswick Film Festival
LAST year, the Keswick Film Festival welcomed its first lifetime Bafta Award winner in John Hurt, and the only way organisers could match that this time round is by inviting him back again.
Last updated 15 February 2013
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South Lakeland District Council eyes tax freeze in bid to help residents
A COUNCIL is hoping to give residents a helping hand this year by freezing its share of the council tax.
Last updated 14 February 2013
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Car in A595 accident in South Cumbria
A VEHICLE was involved in a weather related incident on the A595 in South Cumbria this evening.
Last updated 13 February 2013
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Buy fresh, buy local says NFU livestock representative for Cumbria
CUMBRIAN meat is in demand following the horsemeat scandal which has seen up to 100 per cent of equine DNA found in processed beef products.
Last updated 13 February 2013
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Empty Bowness industrial unit could become eatery
A VACANT warehouse could be transformed into a new Lake District restaurant if a row with a neighbouring firm can be solved.
Last updated 12 February 2013
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Multi-talented Coniston students display variety of skills
STUDENT performers not only displayed their dance and drama talent at an arts concert, but their modern foreign languages skills too. (1 comment)
Last updated 7 February 2013
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Cashpot bonanza for South Lakes projects
A SCHEME to allow councillors in South Lakeland to spend £1,000 a year on projects in their ward is being considered. (2 comments)
Last updated 6 February 2013
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Fleet put on hold so need can be assessed
By Richard MachinNEW bin lorries will not make an appearance in South Lakeland until recycling trials are finished, council bosses have agreed.
Last updated 6 February 2013
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Hundreds experience big chill in lake Windermere
HUNDREDS of swimmers travelled from across the UK and the continent to experience the rush of a winter dip in Windermere.
Last updated 5 February 2013
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Charity fundraisers plan to sleep at the top of a Lake District fell
THE director of a Cumbrian charity plans to spend a night sleeping at the top of a Lake District fell.
Last updated 5 February 2013
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Kayaker taken to hospital after capsizing in South Cumbria
A KAYAKER has been taken to hospital after his boat capsized while he was out with friends in South Cumbria.
Last updated 2 February 2013
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Passion for environment earns South Lakes councillor nomination for top award
HER commitment to helping the environment has earned a South Lakes councillor a nomination for a top award.
Last updated 1 February 2013
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MP praises volunteers behind Lake District food bank
VOLUNTEERS trying to set up a food bank in the South Lakes have been giving the backing of the local MP.
Last updated 30 January 2013
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Can you help Furness jobseekers get into work?
TODAY the Evening Mail is launching its We Want to Work campaign to highlight and tackle one of the most pressing issues in Barrow – unemployment. (2 comments)
Last updated 29 January 2013
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Rescue teams search West Cumbria lake for missing diver
EMERGENCY services launched a massive search operation on Sunday after a diver was reported missing in west Cumbria.
Last updated 29 January 2013
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David casts an expert eye over treasures
EXPERT advice was on offer to antique aficionados at a special event in the South Lakes.
Last updated 29 January 2013
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South Lakes residents invited to comment on dog control orders
STRONG public support for controls on dogs in the South Lakes has prompted the council to move forward with new measures. (4 comments)
Last updated 29 January 2013
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Rail electrification hopes given boost
AN MP has secured a major step forward in the campaign to electrify the Lake District train line.
Last updated 21 January 2013
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Call for public probe after South Lakes council pays Cumbria residents £55,000 to settle lawsuit
UNDER-FIRE council bosses are resisting calls for a public investigation into the mistakes that led to taxpayer money being used to settle a legal dispute.
Last updated 17 January 2013
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Vascular meeting agreed with Hunt
BRITAIN’S health secretary has agreed to meet doctors and MPs who have hit out over plans to take life-saving vascular services further away from the people of South Cumbria.
Last updated 16 January 2013
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