Careful: horses on roads

POLICE are warning road users to take extra care in the build-up to Appleby Horse Fair.

Last updated 30 May 2012
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Lakes and West Cumbria MPs are Tweet success

SOUTH and West Cumbrian MPs are dominating an influential political website’s shortlists for the Tweeters of the year and best speech.

Last updated 23 May 2012
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Time for fools to rush in to Muncaster – again

THE annual search for Muncaster Castle’s funniest fool has been announced.

Last updated 23 May 2012
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Opinion survey published on possible West Cumbria nuclear waste repository

THE results of an opinion survey to find out if people in West Cumbria are in favour of taking part in the Government’s search for a suitable site for a nuclear waste repositor have been published today (May 22).

Last updated 22 May 2012
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Party marks group’s effort to save Bootle school

A COMMUNITY came together to celebrate saving Cumbria’s smallest school from closure.

Last updated 1 May 2012
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MP hits out at World Cup failure

AN MP has attacked government chiefs after west Cumbria lost the chance to host matches for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup due to plans for a new £5.5 million stadium stalling.

Last updated 28 April 2012
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Group’s success stories

A DISABILITY group has marked one of its most successful years to date.

Last updated 28 April 2012
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No RL World Cup games in county

NO rugby league world cup games will be played in Cumbria.

Last updated 26 April 2012
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Dad and son drive engine 200 miles without brakes

IT SOUNDS like something ripped straight from the script of a Top Gear episode.

Last updated 24 April 2012
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Copeland council posts face axe in money-saving shake-up

COPELAND Borough Council is having a management shake-up to help save money.

Last updated 23 April 2012
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Campaign steps up with poo patrols...

AFTER two weeks of raising awareness and highlighting the problem of dog fouling, the Evening Mail’s ‘Scoop the Poop’ campaign moves into the second phase.

Last updated 20 April 2012
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Bootle school takes first step to being an academy

CUMBRIA’S smallest school has taken the first step on the road to becoming an academy.

Last updated 29 March 2012
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Council leader’s cash increase sparks fury

THE leader of Copeland Borough Council has been handed a controversial pay rise.

Last updated 26 March 2012
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Last updated 26 March 2012
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Brave officer recognised with posthumous award

A POLICE officer who died saving the lives of the public by preventing them crossing a flood-damaged bridge has been posthumously awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery.

Last updated 24 March 2012
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Worrying figures reveal 13 people chase each job in Barrow

JOBSEEKERS in Barrow and Copeland are less likely to find employment than in most other areas, worrying analysis has shown. (1 comment)

Last updated 21 March 2012
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Copeland tourism revenue falls £10m short of target

TOURISM revenue in Copeland fell £10m short of its target last year.

Last updated 20 March 2012
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Police probe after body is recovered

POLICE, coastguard and rescue teams recovered a body from the sands following a two-day operation.

Last updated 19 March 2012
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Power firm waits to supply link to station

A POWER station’s connection to the National Grid is being reassessed.

Last updated 19 March 2012
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