News
Update: Inkerman Terrace closed until at least Monday
TRAFFIC chaos in Whitehaven is set to continue over the weekend as investigations continue into a hole which has appeared at Inkerman Terrace.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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Big changes to education and training funding
CUMBRIA County Council will no longer be in charge of funding education and training for over-16s following the latest Government move to cut red tape and bureaucracy.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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Engineers of the future enjoy week in industry
BUDDING engineers have been given a priceless insight into the industry thanks to REACT Engineering.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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Donor plea as transplant saves Lydia
A WHITEHAVEN couple have spoken of their relief and gratitude after their baby daughter underwent a life-saving heart transplant last week.
Last updated 29 July 2010
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Call for amnesty on guns and knives
A NEW campaign is calling for a gun and knife amnesty in Cumbria. (1 comment)
Last updated 29 July 2010
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New hospital’s £10m shortfall
A £10million shortfall for West Cumberland Hospital’s redevelopment will not affect patient services say health bosses. (1 comment)
Last updated 29 July 2010
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New radioactive storage facility opens
BRITAIN would have run out of space to put radioactive material but for a timely £22 million facility in Copeland.
Last updated 29 July 2010
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Going to school - in the holidays
CHILDREN from across Whitehaven were treated to a week of activities during a summer school.
Last updated 29 July 2010
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John is number one
JOHN Anderson has become the first resident of the new care home at Cleator Moor, Wyndham Manor.
Last updated 29 July 2010
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NEWS round-up
A 52-YEAR-OLD man has been made the subject of a six-month community order by Whitehaven magistrates after they heard of his common assault upon a former neighbour.
Last updated 29 July 2010
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NEWS round-up
POLICE are investigating damage to a garage door on Ullswater Avenue, Richmond, Whitehaven, on the evening of Wednesday, July 21.
Last updated 29 July 2010
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NEWS round-up
A MAN from Cleator Moor is facing a lengthy prison sentence unless he can convince a judge he was only looking after the cocaine he was caught with for someone else.
Last updated 29 July 2010
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Councillor pledges fight ‘to bitter end’ over home plan
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build a two-storey extension to sheltered accommodation has re-ignited concerns of furious Whitehaven residents.
Last updated 29 July 2010
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Mystery big cat spotted
A MYSTERY big cat has been spotted near Arlecdon. (20 comments)
Last updated 28 July 2010
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Vandals sought
POLICE are looking for vandals who scratched a gold Citroen at Spencer Close, Egremont, on July 7/8. Anyone with information should contact PC Jamie Campbell on 0845 3300247.
Last updated 28 July 2010
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Road blocked for 11 hours
A WAGON carrying huge sandstone blocks got stuck in a ditch between Birkhams quarry and St Bees last Wednesday.
Last updated 28 July 2010
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Council propose rules to curb dogs
NEW restrictions could be placed on Copeland’s dog owners in a bid to clean up the borough’s public areas.
Last updated 28 July 2010
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Unit makes significant progress since last visit
A DISTINGTON centre for excluded schoolchildren has turned itself around and is no longer failing after government inspectors carried out a snap visit.
Last updated 28 July 2010
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Photonews: Our caring West Cumbrian community
Last updated 28 July 2010
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Ex-minister urges push on regeneration projects
TWO of Whitehaven’s major schemes – the £20 million Albion Square development and an £11 million sports Pow Beck sports stadium – may still go ahead but it is “a race against time” due to massive public spending cuts.
Last updated 28 July 2010
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