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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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Underwater litter pick proves to be a success
TWO van loads of rubbish, including a motorcycle battery, odd shoes and a clay pipe, have been plucked from the bottom of Windermere.
Last updated 29 October 2012
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South Cumbrian MPs warn of pylons’ effect
CONCERNS have been raised about proposed routes for a new electricity supply network. (2 comments)
Last updated 26 October 2012
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Firearm fine for convicted Kirkby arsonist
A CONVICTED arsonist has been given a fine after being found to be illegally in possession of a firearm.
Last updated 26 October 2012
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New South Lakes homes plan is slammed
PLANS that could see thousands of homes built across the South Lakes have been criticised by a county councillor. (3 comments)
Last updated 25 October 2012
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Glittering ceremony for South Lakes award winners
UNSUNG heroes of South Lakeland have been honoured at a glitzy ceremony.
Last updated 24 October 2012
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Hearing into land allocation for thousands of South Lakes homes opens today
A PUBLIC hearing into council plans earmarking land for thousands of new homes is underway.
Last updated 23 October 2012
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Kirkby man banned from teaching
A FORMER teacher convicted of a string of offences has branded a decision to ban him from classrooms for life “insulting”.
Last updated 18 October 2012
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