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SPORTS: CRICKET: Netherfield in last eight of Lancs Cup
THWAITES Lancashire Cup holders Netherfield took their place in the last eight of this year's competition with a 64-run victory over Blackburn-based opponents Cherry Tree in a rain-affected match at Parkside Road on Sunday. Opener Tommy Prime was the
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Evening event for South African residents
SOUTH African residents of the Lake District and Furness are invited to an informal evening at the Mountain Ash Hotel, Windermere. Former resident of South Africa Gen Owen-Thomas who is helping to arrange the event said: "There really are quite a lot
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Shopmobility wins computer
MEMBERS of Kendal and South Lakes Shopmobility scheme are about to go on-line, thanks to an award from British Telecom. The group is one of 45 organisations and individuals across the north west which has won an Internet-ready PC. The award is part of
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FEATURES: Furness Folklore Festival begins Thursday
The four-day Furness Tradition Folklore Festival in Ulverston starts on Thursday, July 12, with a young people's showcase in the Coronation Hall at 2.30pm. More than 120 youngsters from schools in the area will be showing off their clog dancing talents
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Rocket builder ready for blast off
TEENAGE rocket builder Daniel Curnow is confident of blasting one of his home-made projectiles 20,000 feet high by early autumn. Last week the 18-year-old from Arkholme was delighted with the success of a static test firing of his newly-developed rocket
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NEWS: Foot- and-mouth continues to spread
Five new cases of foot-and-mouth were confirmed in Cumbria over the weekend. Penrith, Appleby, Kirby Stephen and Shap all reported cases. The average number of cases confirmed daily in the UK is three. Cumbria's total has topped 780 cases since the outbreak
