News round-up
Council will fight to save four post offices
Published 9 May 2008
ALLERDALE council has identified four Post Offices it says should be saved from closure.
Footpath sex beast given indefinite jail term
Published 9 May 2008
A man who carried out a horrific sex attack on a jogger near Carlisle has been sent to prison for an indefinite period.
Banged up
Published 9 May 2008
THESE are the faces of some of west and north Cumbria’s worst offenders who helped bring misery to our streets.
Bid to reverse owl decline
Published 9 May 2008
THE World Owl Trust at Muncaster Castle is teaming up with wildlife rangers in the Grizedale Forest to launch a new barn owl conservation project.
Hunt for car park yobs
Published 9 May 2008
TWO cars were broken into in Maryport and moved just 20 yards before being abandoned.
Hotel plan knocked back again
Published 9 May 2008
PLANS to transform a Lake District hotel into a five-star luxury getaway have been thrown out for the second time.
A busy open day at library
Published 9 May 2008
MILLOM Library’s open day raised £158 for Haverigg Inshore Rescue.
Housing advice available at libraries
Published 9 May 2008
RESIDENTS in Copeland can now pick up advice on housing issues from their local libraries.
We’ve seen red over culling all the greys
Published 9 May 2008
A CAMPAIGN group has hit back at the culling of grey squirrels in Cumbria and branded those who support it as irresponsible.
Reality of domestic violence hits home
Published 9 May 2008
POSTCARDS designed by Cumbrian youngsters have given a harrowing insight into how domestic violence affects children.
Low cost homes approval?
Published 9 May 2008
FOURTEEN low cost houses are expected to be built in Maryport.
Pubs try for wine-tasting world record
Published 9 May 2008
TWO west Cumbrian pubs are taking part in a wine festival later this month.
£5,000 puts Scouts on the road
Published 9 May 2008
HARRINGTON Scout Group is on the road to adventure with a new van thanks to a £5,000 donation from Sellafield Ltd.
£500 to support deaf week
Published 9 May 2008
SELLAFIELD Ltd has pledged £500 to help support Deaf Awareness Week 2008.
VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH
Published 9 May 2008
A GROWING number of west Cumbrians who are struggling to cope with debts are declaring themselves bankrupt, say money advice experts.
Drink and drugs led to beach bike crash
Published 9 May 2008
A COMBINATION of drink and drugs caused a motorcyclist to have a fatal accident on Braystones Beach, an inquest has heard.
Anti-social behaviour orders fall in county
Published 9 May 2008
THE number of anti-social behaviour orders issued in Cumbria has fallen by more than a third in 12 months.
Is it right that cannabis is upgraded to a more serious drug?
Published 9 May 2008
Apology over electricity bill
Published 9 May 2008
A WIGTON pensioner yesterday received an apology from an electricity supplier after incorrect bills for more than £1,000 gave her sleepless nights.
Celebrity fashions now on sale in Workington
Published 9 May 2008
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