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Learn how to use ice axe
THE essentials of using an ice axe will be the subject of a series of one-day courses. The emphasis will be on the importance of the ice axe as a piece of winter hill walking equipment. Organised by the Lake District National Park Authority, the courses
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Chip shop owner comes clean
THE former owner of two chip shops in Windermere Michael Nicholson has won a cleanliness award for his new shop in Lytham St Annes. Mr Nicholson, 57, who lived in the Windermere area for many years and ran Stan's Plaice and Heads and Tails, is to be presented
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School cuts infant numbers
THE number of four-year-olds admitted to Ulverston's Dale Street Infant School will be reduced from 40 to 27. Cumbria County Council's school organisation committee voted to reduce the standard number following a fall in demand. A total of 20 pupils aged
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Fears trust may disappear
FEARS that Axa may no longer support a trust set up by Provincial to help fund educational projects and other charitable requests were expressed by Kendal town councillors. Members felt that with Axa moving out of Kendal the company may not have the same
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White Paper welcomed
KENDAL town councillors have welcomed proposed new measures contained within the Rural White Paper. And they are to look at arranging a special meeting to discuss ways of "drawing down" any funding which may be available. The long-awaited Rural White
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ORIENTEERING: Brian is Lakeland champion
BRIAN SPAIN, a relative newcomer to the sport, won Lakeland Orienteering Club Championships held in crisp, sunny weather at Guard's Wood, Coniston on Sunday. Runners are given handicapped times and then run their normal standard of course with the first
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RDS RUNNING: Highpoint for Gemma
CONISTON runner Gemma Phillips, who is now studying in Birmingham, posted a top-10 finish at the 6k event at the National Reebok Cross Country Challenge Series. Gemma finished ninth and it was her highest-ever national placing and came over a flat and
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Competition - Let Cindy Crawford get you in shape
IF YOU'RE planning on getting in shape for the new year, following the excesses of Christmas, then the news that Carlton Video has re-released Cindy Crawford's three chart-topping video titles (Shape Your Body; The Next Challenge; and A New Dimension)
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Nationwide installs computers for better customer service
NATIONWIDE Building Society has installed new computer equipment at its Kendal agency at Milne Moser in Highgate, enabling staff to provide more detailed information to customers about their accounts and offer a faster service.
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Parents and children protest closure
AN ESTIMATED 2,000 people took to the streets and marched through Kendal in support of the town's maternity unit, writes Michaela Robinson-Tate. Midwives from Helme Chase were joined by parents and children, members of toddler and playgroups, MP for Westmorland
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Parliament tackles hunting vote today
The hunting issue will be voted on today. MP's will have a free vote to choose between an all out ban on fox hunting, developing new regulations or leaving it to self regulation by hunters. The controversial vote is not expected to be finalised before
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Kicks let down Ulverston
GOAL kicks proved to be Ulverston's downfall as they took on this season's Lancashire Cup winners Portico at Dragley Beck. An 18-8 scoreline would have been much different if the home side had not missed at goal on seven occasions. The first 40 minutes
