News round-up

Last updated 10 February 2012
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News round-up

Last updated 10 February 2012
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Books galore thanks to walkers

WABERTHWAITE Primary School pupils are enjoying a good read these days as they have just been given a new selection of reading books, thanks to the generosity of staff from Eskmeals Ranges.

Last updated 10 February 2012
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Thank you for saving my life

THE quick actions of a brave Egremont man saved the life of a teenager who was badly burnt by fire.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Council faces dilemma over tax-freeze option Add your comments

COPELAND Council will decide next week whether it will accept the government’s offer of a tax freeze for the forthcoming year. (3 comments)

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Mitie pulls the plug on free buses Add your comments

HARD on the heels of winning a lucrative contract to help guard Sellafield, Mitie is set to withdraw free transport to and from the nuclear site for cleaners. (4 comments)

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Hopes that town will become a ‘Portas pilot’ Add your comments

WHITEHAVEN is looking to put in a strong bid to be among 12 towns being picked to take part in a new government-backed Mary Portas pilot scheme, which aims to help communities with struggling high streets. (6 comments)

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Extra £232,000 a year for maternity service Add your comments

HOSPITAL chiefs have shown a commitment to maternity services in Whitehaven with news of significant investment.

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Lower speed limit to be considered for village

A LOWER speed limit could be introduced on the road through Distington.

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Plummeting temperatures freeze harbour

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Man admits to child porn

A WHITEHAVEN man who suffered a serious brain injury as a child has been put on the Sex Offenders’ Register for a spate of crimes.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Mining memories

COMMEMORATIVE items marking the building of cottages at Monkwray for retired miners have been acquired by Haig Colliery Mining Museum.

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Jobless youths

DISTINGTON, Frizington and Sandwith have been revealed as neighbourhoods where youth unemployment has reached an “emergency”.

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GEN II lands £25m deal to train next generation of n-workers

GEN II has landed a £25million deal to train Britain’s next generation of nuclear workers.

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Firms may be hit by overspend

SPIRALLING costs of Britain’s biggest nuclear project could have a backlash for West Cumbrian firms, it has been revealed.

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Spotlight on the mental health service

PEOPLE are being asked their views on mental health care.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Chefs compete

THE Rotary Club’s annual Young Chefs competition took place at St Benedict’s School last night.

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Pedalo pair lose boat but not spirit

FOR Whitehaven’s intrepid pedalo pair, the Atlantic Ocean challenge is over for the time being after being winched to safety by helicopter in stormy seas.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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