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Pupils tell of horror after crash tragedy
A 16-YEAR-OLD girl tried to grab a fellow pupil moments before both were killed as a car swerved into the path of their school bus, an inquest heard.
Last updated 14 July 2011
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School bus crash inquest - latest
A SCHOOL bus driver could do nothing to avoid a fatal crash with an oncoming car, an inquest heard.
Last updated 13 July 2011
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Event held to praise work of volunteers
SILECROFT Women’s Institute have enjoyed an interesting two months.
Last updated 25 June 2011
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Nuclear plant announcement is welcomed
THE news Sellafield is an approved site for a new nuclear power station has been welcomed by leading lights in the energy industry.
Last updated 24 June 2011
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Muncaster Castle's Festival of Fools
FOR the past six years entertainers from across the globe have been visiting West Cumbria to battle it out for the title of Fool of Muncaster. Reporter WILL METCALFE witnessed this year’s event
Last updated 8 June 2011
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Minister gives hope to Sellafield
SHADOW energy secretary Meg Hillier visited Sellafield this week and delivered a big vote of confidence for the site’s future – and a highly-skilled workforce.
Last updated 2 June 2011
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Cumbria shootings - one year tribute
A YEAR on from the West Cumbria shootings, the rawness of the pain felt by the relatives of the victims has, understandably, not eased. Crime reporter SUZANNE MURPHY speaks to some of those affected or involved in the massacre, and finds out how communities are coping
Last updated 2 June 2011
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Communities to mark shooting anniversary
A TWO-MINUTE silence will be held to mark the anniversary of the West Cumbria shootings.
Last updated 26 May 2011
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Help is available as anniversary nears
HEALTH bosses are continuing to offer emotional support to people affected by the shootings in West Cumbria as the one-year anniversary approaches.
Last updated 26 May 2011
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Riders ready for national contest
TWO horse riders from South Copeland have qualified for a national championship.
Last updated 16 May 2011
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Sellafield terror suspects released without charge
FIVE men arrested under the Terrorism Act after being stop checked near Sellafield have been released without charge.
Last updated 4 May 2011
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Employees confident in plant security
SELLAFIELD employees who last night left work on a Barrow-bound train showed great confidence in the security measures at their workplace.
Last updated 4 May 2011
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Team praised following terror suspect arrests
COPELAND MP Jamie Reed has praised the security at Sellafield following the arrest of five terror suspects.
Last updated 4 May 2011
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Festival’s multi-million pound boost
TOURISM bosses say the arrival of Radio One’s Big Weekend will bring millions of pounds into the county.
Last updated 1 April 2011
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American rockers to hit stage at Big Weekend
AMERICAN rockers The Strokes and dance group Swedish House Mafia will headline the second stage at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Cumbria. (3 comments)
Last updated 1 April 2011
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Sellafield prepares to help Japanese plant
SELLAFIELD is preparing to help the stricken Japanese nuclear plant Fukushima.
Last updated 30 March 2011
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Swim to help tsunami victims
A SPONSORED swim has been organised to help victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami following a plea from an Ulverston ex-pat who lives in the Far East.
Last updated 30 March 2011
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Celeb designer swaps shirt for Bootle sausage
A TOP designer swapped one of his shirts for some sausage from a Cumbrian butcher.
Last updated 29 March 2011
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Mill demolition clears way for housing development
A PLAN to build 250 new houses is set to be submitted later this year after the demolition of a town landmark. (1 comment)
Last updated 29 March 2011
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Police praised in incident review
POLICE attempts to “warn and inform” the community about killer Derrick Bird via the media, social networks and existing police networks saved lives, an independent review has found.
Last updated 29 March 2011
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