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Date set for vote on West Cumbria nuclear waste dump
A DATE has been set for the vote on whether to press ahead with a process that could see the UK’s high-level nuclear waste buried deep beneath Cumbria.
Last updated 22 November 2012
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Nuclear snub would ‘seal our fate’: says Copeland MP
THE only way Copeland can survive brutal budget cuts is by hosting an underground nuclear waste repository, says the borough’s MP, Jamie Reed.
Last updated 19 November 2012
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Lambs ‘butchered’ in field by meat thieves
By Ian DunstanFARMERS have warned against buying meat from an unreputable source after lambs were “butchered” in a South Copeland field.
Last updated 18 November 2012
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Sellafield nuclear site is risk to public
SELLAFIELD’S delayed plans to replace ageing nuclear waste facilities pose “significant risks” to the population and face “considerable” uncertainty, a public spending watchdog warned today. (4 comments)
Last updated 7 November 2012
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Fears over rising costs of fuel – Copeland MP
THE choice between heating and eating is becoming a worrying reality for many families across the country, an MP has warned government. (1 comment)
Last updated 28 October 2012
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Record-breaking Olympic idol to give success talk
A DOUBLE Olympic gold medallist is set to appear at an event promoting the excellence of workers.
Last updated 15 October 2012
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Millom public toilets face axe in budget cuts
MILLOM’S only remaining public toilet block could close and car parks may shut as part of radical Copeland budget cuts. (5 comments)
Last updated 11 October 2012
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Nuclear dump TV show ‘may hit area’s tourism’
A PROPOSED nuclear repository could be built closer to home than South Copeland residents may have thought.
Last updated 10 October 2012
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Call for nuclear dump back-up plan
FALLBACK solutions should be considered should Cumbria be deemed unsuitable to house an underground nuclear waste storage facility, say the three councils which have the decisive vote in the search for a site.
Last updated 4 October 2012
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West Cumbria nuclear dump decision ‘biggest Cumbria has faced’
THE people most affected by the prospect of having highly radioactive nuclear waste buried in their area should have the largest voice, Copeland council leader Elaine Woodburn said at a special meeting.
Last updated 28 September 2012
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Debate to be held on waste dump report
PLANS for a nuclear waste dump in Cumbria are set to be discussed tomorrow ahead of a crunch meeting next month.
Last updated 25 September 2012
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Bootle pupils look to future after closure averted
THE community of a village school which survived closure is concentrating on the new school year and the future, not the past.
Last updated 7 September 2012
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Drunk Bootle man hit partner in face
A MAN punched his girlfriend in the face after drinking more than 16 cans of lager, a court heard.
Last updated 5 September 2012
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Plans to alter Copeland rubbish collections slammed
RURAL residents have raised concerns over controversial plans to alter bin collections in Copeland. (3 comments)
Last updated 5 September 2012
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Emergency cash available after Copeland floods
FUNDING is available to people in Copeland affected by this week’s flooding.
Last updated 31 August 2012
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Muncaster Castle Medieval Weekend
THE ‘most feared army in Europe’ set up camp at Muncaster Castle at the weekend.
Last updated 28 August 2012
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Bootle residents to have their say on 14-home development
RESIDENTS are being invited to have their say on plans to build new housing in a South Copeland village.
Last updated 24 August 2012
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Walker leads victory roll for North Scale
WOMEN’S BOWLSKAREN Walker led from the top of the sheet as North Scale beat Furness Abbey 7-4 in the Furness Ladies Evening Bowling League.
Last updated 24 August 2012
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Cumbria scouts brave peak for paralympic quest
SCAFELL Pike was scaled by four scouts today to light the Paralympic flame to mark the start of the torch relay.
Last updated 24 August 2012
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Nuclear rescuers told to ‘improve’
SELLAFIELD Fire and Rescue Service has been issued with a notice of improvement – after being deemed inadequate to deal with on-site emergencies.
Last updated 16 August 2012
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