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Mountain rescue teams busy
THIRTEEN members of The Langdale-Ambleside Mountain Rescue team were called out to assist a woman from Dartford, Kent on Great Langdale Side Pike. The 54- year-old woman had been out walking on June 1 at around 6pm when she slipped on grass while descending
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Gardening with Rosemary Ward: Water lilies
I live near the Royal Military Canal in Kent and always look forward to the appearance of the wild water lilies. Great rafts of red/green foliage support the large, sparkling blooms of the white water lily, while the yellow fringed water lily spreads
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Do come dancing...
KENDAL: If you have been inspired by the new BBC1 show, Strictly Come Dancing, you may like to know ballroom and latin dance classes start at the Brewery Arts Centre on Tuesday. For details call the Box Office on 015396-20536. ULVERSTON: All the fun
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Video View: Giants of the silver screen
OPEN RANGE (12... Rating: 3/5... Kevin Costner seems to be on a one-man mission to revive that most neglected of film genres - the Western. First, we had his sweeping, melodic epic Dances With Wolves, which cleaned up at the Oscars, followed by his
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If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen
HOW Gordon Ramsay has survived this far without someone deep frying his ass on a combi oven is a mystery known only to him, HELL'S KITCHEN (ITV). One day in the future, Mr Ramsay is going to swear at someone armed with either a heavy rolling pin or
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Financial eye on fair
APPLEBY Horse Fair comes under the watchful eye of a consultant this year who will be assessing what can be done to ensure businesses get a future financial boost. Attracting up to 30,000 visitors to the town and around 5,000 travellers, gypsies and
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Tories furious at postal vote chaos
NORTH West Conservative MEP David Sumberg is unleashing a furious attack on the Government after it emerged there are major problems delivering ballot papers for the forthcoming elections in the region. Mr Sumberg says it is another example of Labour
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MP rings phones alarm
LOCAL MP David Maclean has written to the Head of Public and Parliamentary Affairs at BT in reaction to the news he received that they are planning to remove 255 public payphones in Cumbria. In his letter to Mr O'Sullivan, Mr Maclean wrote: "I am grateful
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Boundary options may be legally challenged
POLITICIANS in Eden have reacted angrily to the Boundary Committee's final proposals for the local government shake-up in Cumbria in the event of a "yes" vote on regional devolution. People in the Eden Valley are to be asked in an autumn referendum whether
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Changes at top for CCC
SOUTH Lakeland councillor Jim Webster has taken over as chairman of Cumbria County Council. Mr Webster, councillor for the Low Furness district, formally replaced outgoing chairman Joe Nicholson, at CCC's annual meeting. Mr Webster, who was elected
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Pre school gift for Romania
KIRKBY Thore Mothers' Union branch leader Margaret Davidson received a box of goodies for children in Romania, collected by Kirkby Thore Pre-School pupils. For two weeks, the under fives brought in soaps, toothbrushes, toothpaste and small gifts to send
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What's on in the Eden area...
Until 8 July Exhibition: Oil paintings by Michael Ewart, Village Bakery , Melmerby, details on 01768-881811. Until June 5 Sailor Beware! Theatre By The Lake, Keswick. To 5 June Exhibition: Domini Canes - Simon Patterson, Lowood Gallery,
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Thyroid support group seeks funds
THE Thyroid Foundation of North Cumbria (TFNC) held its regular monthly support group meeting in Penrith. Many symptoms of thyroid disease both under and overactive (hypothyroidism and hyper-thyroidism) came into the discussion. Extreme tiredness, lethargy
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Dorothy shows off her nimble fingers
CHAIRMAN of Appleby in Westmorland branch of the Embroireres' Guild, Eileen Ormrod, had "dragooned her sister-in-law, Dorothy Kearney, into being the speaker for the May meeting. Dorothy had brought with her a selection of her work. She took up embroidery
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PLANNING applications submitted to Eden District Council
Appleby: Dining room extension at Appleby Manor Hotel, Roman Road, for Mr R. Dunbobbin; ground floor lounge extension at 37 Scattergate Crescent, for Mr and Mrs D. Metcalfe. Asby: Removal of the condition allowing the use of the barn as a separate dwelling
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Capstick is players' player
John Capstick was Lunesdale United's players'-player of the year and the reserves' award went to Tony Bellas when the trophies were handed out at the Westmorland League club's presentation evening. Dave Metcalfe took the goalscorer's award with 14 strikes
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Proffessional sideline
APPLEBY CC's 18-year-old Australian professional Patrick Lindorff will be sidelined for a few weeks with shin-splints, forcing the club to register a deputy. His compatriot, Luke Wimbridge, the club coach, is to takes over as replacement professional
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Trio chosen for North of England squad
THREE KIRKBY Stephen Grammar School Sports College students have been selected to train with the North of England Development Squad. Pictured are: Lisa Shaw, 14; Lucy Potter, 13; and Laura Pepper, 14; who were selected at the National Championships
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Revival scramblers head for Melmerby
A GROUP of scrambling enthusiasts from Penrith have enlisted the help of the Kendal Classic Club to help run The Revival Classic Scramble' on Sunday, June 13. The event takes place at Broad Meadows Farm, Melmerby, near Penrith, just off the A686 Penrith
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Kirkby pass stiff test at Staffield
Kirkby Stephen were made to work hard to achieve victory over Staffield at Kirkoswald on Saturday in their Eden Valley League match, but the Upper Eden side eventually emerged with maximum points and are now six points clear of Edenhall, who have a
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70's music prize
IN this week's Prizetime I am offering readers the chance to go back to the super smooth 70s and experience an evening of pure musical enjoyment in the entertainment capital of the North. On Sunday, June 20, at Stanley Park in Blackpool, the UK's most
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Join the get fit club
Calling all women who want to get fit. A new sports club in Kendal is looking for members. The fledgling Kendal Women's Basketball Club is seeking any women over 14 years old to come and try the dynamic sport. Louise Airey, a primary school supply
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Wall of silence
AN APPEAL to fix a collapsed section of a dry-stone wall has reached a dead end because no one will claim responsibility for repairs and now locals fear that the remains of the wall have become a weapon for vandals. As previously reported, a 50ft stretch
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Bay hospitals perform well
A HEALTH boss has spoken of his pride after hospitals in Morecambe Bay performed well in a national guide. Morecambe Bay Hospitals NHS Trust chief executive Ian Cumming said he was particularly pleased about figures that showed that the mortality rate
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Pride for Bay hospital performance
A HEALTH boss has spoken of his pride after hospitals in Morecambe Bay performed well in a national guide. Morecambe Bay Hospitals NHS Trust chief executive Ian Cumming said he was particularly pleased about figures that showed that the mortality rate
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Big brother scheme for young offenders
PERSISTENT young offenders in Cumbria are to be targeted as part of a hard hitting new scheme to lower youth crime levels in the region. The big-brother'-style approach will force offenders, aged between ten to 17, to comply with tough measures, including
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Medieval Market's future in question
KENDAL was taken by storm on Bank Holiday Monday as the 15th Medieval Market drew an estimated 30,000 people to the town - but organisers have warned the colourful event may not run again if funding is not found, reports Ellie Hargreaves. The annual
