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Public invited to view progress at £22.5m new Barrow school building
THE community are being invited to view a Barrow school’s £22.5m new building.
Last updated 20 February 2013
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South Cumbria Citizens Advice Bureau to close
Citizens Advice South Lakeland is to close, its chairman has announced today.
Last updated 20 February 2013
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Flood defence works announced for A590 in Cumbria
THE A590 in South Cumbria is to benefit from a £622,000 drainage and safety improvements project.
Last updated 20 February 2013
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Group braves freezing night on South Lakes fells to fight fuel poverty
FREEZING temperatures and damp conditions greeted brave fundraisers who spent a night on the fells at the weekend.
Last updated 19 February 2013
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Morecambe Bay cable car plan for South Cumbria
IT might not be a bridge across the bay – but one creative mind has come up with an equally radical transport solution to link the Lake District to Lancashire.
Last updated 17 February 2013
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Little girl shows big heart for Barrow foodbank
A LITTLE girl with a big heart has amazed volunteers at the Barrow Foodbank by donating £4.98 in pocket money to help those less fortunate. (2 comments)
Last updated 17 February 2013
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Businesswoman launches gifts inspired by Lake District ‘monster’
A LEGENDARY Lake District beast could be about to become a lovable icon.
Last updated 15 February 2013
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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. (1 comment)
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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