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Learn how to street dance
By Student LoginA NEW dance class specialising in hiphop/street style is looking for new members.
Last updated 20 June 2012
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People stride out in successful Energy For Life Walney Fun Run
GREY skies failed to darken the mood as hundreds of runners pulled on their trainers for the second Energy For Life Walney Fun Run.
Last updated 18 June 2012
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Olympic volunteer inspires pupils
THE athletes will get all the glory, but the London Olympics would not be possible without gold medal performances from the volunteers behind the scenes.
Last updated 18 June 2012
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Walney TT ace in heart op after collapse
IT should have been his 50th appearance in TT week – but the day Les Trotter was due to sail to the Isle of Man, he was on his way to hospital in Blackpool. (1 comment)
Last updated 15 June 2012
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Walney windfarm fully running
THE world’s largest windfarm – off the coast of Barrow – is now fully operational.
Last updated 15 June 2012
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Walney mum’s special deliveries in double quick time
ALLISON Hart is the envy of mothers everywhere. (1 comment)
Last updated 13 June 2012
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Ulverston boat’s 100th birthday celebrated with Walney Channel sail
AN historic boat celebrated its 100th birthday with a sail alongside an 118-year-old vessel.
Last updated 13 June 2012
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Family tribute to "devoted" Walney mum
A FAMILY has paid tribute to a “kind-hearted and devoted” mum of two young children who died suddenly after a brain haemorrhage.
(10 comments)
Last updated 7 June 2012
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Chetwynde takes on Walney run challenge
CHETWYNDE School has selected its team for the Energy for Life – Walney Fun Run and started training with a session on the beach. (1 comment)
Last updated 6 June 2012
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Plan for new houses on empty Walney school site
A LARGE housing development could be built on the site of a former school. (6 comments)
Last updated 5 June 2012
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Erosion of coast could split Walney
WALNEY is being worn down by the sea – which could result in the island eventually being split in two. (3 comments)
Last updated 5 June 2012
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Cumbria schools get set for run
FIVE schools are now in training for a run challenging pupils and teachers to team up as part of the Energy for Life – Walney Fun Run.
Last updated 1 June 2012
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School’s art wins special award
A JUNIOR school is celebrating being given an award for its commitment to the arts.
Last updated 30 May 2012
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Walney fun run deadline looms
PEOPLE hoping to enter the Energy for Life – Walney Fun Run are being encouraged to sign up quickly as the entry deadline is just over a week away.
Last updated 29 May 2012
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Walney teenager faces unpaid work for headbutting police officer
A POLICE officer was headbutted three times by a teenager resisting arrest, a court heard.
Last updated 28 May 2012
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Walney man jailed for attacks on ex
A WALNEY man has been jailed for 140 days after beating up his ex-girlfriend – within hours of being released on bail for a previous assault on her.
Last updated 28 May 2012
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Race on to find out fun run school champions
FIVE schools are to go head-to-head as part of the Energy for Life – Walney Fun Run.
Last updated 25 May 2012
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Mascot Wenlock gets an Olympic welcome at South Walney Junior School
SOUTH Walney Junior School students were struck down with a severe case of Olympic fever yesterday when official games mascot Wenlock dropped in for a visit.
Last updated 22 May 2012
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Earthquake off the coast of Walney
A SMALL earthquake was detected under the Irish Sea off the coast of Walney in the early hours of yesterday morning. (1 comment)
Last updated 16 May 2012
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Walney baby shaker jailed for lying at a trial
A MAN who caused horrific injuries to a baby who was just a few weeks old, has been jailed for lying at his trial.
Last updated 15 May 2012
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