Hospitals trust to get bailout to fund PFI costs

The trust which runs the West Cumberland Hospital is in line for a share of a £1.5 billion Government bailout to help it meet crippling PFI repayments for its Carlisle hospital. (3 comments)

Last updated 4 February 2012
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‘Be bold and proud’

TOWNS are challenged to be “bold, proud and loud’’ about what they have achieved as Britain’s top award for community projects opens for entries.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Historic hall given new lease of life

A DERELICT historic hall at Eskdale has been transformed and brought back to life.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Drunken train passenger admits assault

A DRUNKEN passenger caught with his trousers down launched an attack on train staff after he was asked to make himself decent.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Grandad Eddie has lots of tales to tell

A WAR books author who claimed to be the last man alive to have served in all three services of the Navy, the Army and the Airforce, has been challenged in his claim by news that Whitehaven’s Eddie Kennedy has the same distinction.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Copeland schools celebrating their exam result successes

COPELAND schools are celebrating their exam results success following the release of the government’s school league tables. (1 comment)

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Distington's unwanted chicanes to be removed

A CONTROVERSIAL traffic-calming measure on Distington’s Main Street looks set to be removed. (2 comments)

Last updated 2 February 2012
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House of Lords look to halt West Cumbria’s ‘brain drain’

MORE money spent on nuclear research can help stop the ‘brain drain’ of talent from West Cumbria, it has been stressed following a House of Lords inquiry. (3 comments)

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Third-time lucky, hope pedalo pair

TWO intrepid but unlucky ‘marras’ from Whitehaven are due to make a third attempt at the end of the week to pedal their way across more than 3,000 miles of the Atlantic.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Talks under way on fate of old Kangol factory

HOPES are high that work to redevelop the Kangol site at Cleator could be agreed by the end of the year. (1 comment)

Last updated 2 February 2012
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New-style guards on duty at Sellafield

SELLAFIELD security became even tighter this week as a new guard force started its duties helping to protect the nuclear site.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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New-build’s £9 billion boost

EXPERTS predict that Copeland’s planned nuclear power station could see the area benefit to the tune of a staggering £9 BILLION. (5 comments)

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Hospitals’ new chiefs revealed Add your comments

A DECISION to choose Northumbria Healthcare to take over the running of West Cumberland Hospital has been met with cautious optimism. (1 comment)

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Pupils step up war on dog mess Add your comments

PAINTING dog dirt different colours is part of a fight-back against fouling near to Hensingham Primary School. (11 comments)

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Community lifeline for tips? Add your comments

CUMBRIA’S closure-threatened household-waste tips have been thrown a lifeline.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Public meeting put on hold

A PUBLIC meeting focusing on local health services has been delayed again.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Last updated 2 February 2012
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Work team walkers raise funds

STAFF from QinetiQ at MoD Eskmeals have presented Bootle Village Hall with a cheque for £1,150 to help with the upkeep of the hall.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Fears of 180ft pylons as cost of burying cables emerges

SUPPLYING electricity underground from Sellafield’s planned new nuclear power plant will cost up to £20 million per kilometre more than it would from large overhead pylons, a new report shows. (5 comments)

Last updated 2 February 2012
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