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Firemen fly out to quake-hit India
LANCASHIRE fire-fighters who flew out to earthquake-hit India to join the international relief effort have rescued several survivors from the rubble. A team of 11 - including fire-fighter John McKie, of Lancaster fire station - flew out from RAF Brize
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PrizeTime - Win a new hairstyle
IF YOU have made a promising start to the New Year by joining a gym to burn off the Christmas calories, then don't stop there with your grand effort. It's not just your body that needs looking after, your hair needs extra care and attention too. Why not
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Trip to Rinteln's Maifest
A TRIP to the celebrated 'Maifest' fair in Rinteln, Kendal's twin town in Germany, has been arranged. The whole town is closed off for the huge event which features craft stalls, bands and amusements. The trip by coach and ferry sets off on May 2, and
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Check Out - Grocery Guide
See what's in the shops this weekend, with the emphasis, where possible, on locally-produced, seasonal and specialty foods. Low Sizergh Barn Farm Shop: Richard Woodalls air-dried Waberthwaite ham - ready to eat, similar to Parma ham ..................2
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Lakeland Book of the Year search
The search is on for local literary talent. The annual Lakeland Book of the Year competition, run by the Cumbria Tourist Board, is on the look out for books published about the region last year. Founded in 1984 by local author Hunter Davies, the competition
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South Lakeland anti-bullying campaign
EYE-catching posters designed to stop bullies in their track are on display in local buses to help raise the profile of the problem. Youth crime group SLIPSTREAM hopes the posters on the inside and outside of local Stagecoach buses will encourage victims
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Flu-like illness could be epidemic
HUNDREDS of children and adults across Morecambe Bay are suffering from a flu-like illness which may have reached epidemic proportions. High temperatures, headaches and aching limbs are keeping many people to their beds, and medical experts say they are
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HOCKEY - Glaxo match up to leaders
GLAXO displayed admirable defensive resilience before finally going down 3-0 to table-toppers Crewe Vagrants in the North West Men's League at the weekend. In-form Vagrants are on a winning streak, but Glaxo goalkeeper Paul Cable denied them with three
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Hockey - Disputed goal puts Ambleside out
TWO games were played in a single outing as Ambleside met Barrow in a combined All England Vase cup tie and a Netherwood League fixture. Midfielders had most of the play during regular time, although outstanding play by the Barrow keeper prevented At
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Andrew tops the pool
ANDREW Armistead of Kendal has had a remarkable first season in the Cumbria county pool squad. The youngster finished the campaign by topping the B team averages for the county with 18 wins. The promotion of several veterans to A team duty led to more
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Settle-Carlisle train services under new influence
A number of rail user groups have united in their call for new train services on the Carlisle-Settle-Manchester line. The umbrella organisation, known as the Hellifield and East Lancashire Partnership (HELP), aims to ensure that daily services to Hellifield
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Row over 10mph speed limit
LAUNCHES are down at a lake slipway - but the impending 10mph speed limit on Windermere cannot be blamed, say some district councillors. Launches have dropped by around 25 per cent at Ferry Nab, on Windermere, according to a report to South Lakeland District
