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Review: How Not to Write a Novel by David Armstrong
In the opening pages of this unique writers' guide, creative writing tutor, journalist (The Times, Sunday Times, Daily Telegraph and Evening Standard) and novelist David Armstrong says: So, why not be a writer. As he says, you'll probably need to be
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Cricket - Stalwart loses cancer battle
Cricketing stalwart Richard Hadwin has died aged 58. Richard, from Kendal, was a coach and team manager with successful Netherfield and Cumbria youth sides. He had been fighting cancer for more than two years. His son Marc plays for Netherfield and
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Police seek help finding stolen antiques
POLICE are appealing for information about a theft of antiques from Kendal. Cumbria Police said that between Thursday January 6 and Saturday January 8 burglars forced entry to a farm in the vicinity of Brigsteer Road near Kendal and stole a rusty antique
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Missing cocklers raises alarm
EMERGENCY services were called out to Morecambe Bay after a group of cocklers went missing - just two weeks away from the first anniversary of the Hest Bank tragedy, which claimed the lives of 23 Chinese cockle pickers. Liverpool Coastguard was alerted
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VW Golf GTi - Iconic hatch is back
AT FIRST I didn't get' VW's latest Golf GTI I thought the reality failed to match the hype. The turning point was a particular journey, not a spectacular one involving sinuous mountain passes and stunning views, but one mixing good old British motorways
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Lindale Hadwins expands
ESTABLISHED Lindale Volkswagen dealership Hadwins Ltd has been granted permission to extend its existing workshop and parking area. Approval was granted by members of the Lake District National Park Authority development control committee. The approved
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Spotlight on winter driving
WHETHER you use your car for work and necessary journeys only, or simply because you love the feel of the open road everyone needs to go the extra mile to ensure safe motoring through the winter. The cold conditions and dark evenings mean there are
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Dream Machine...
THE Ducati S4R never really caught on. Even the mouth-watering prospect of the S4R one-make race series that was scheduled to support the British Superbike Championship collapsed due to lack of interest, writes Tom Rayner. With a 996cc engine, it had
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Welcome to concept car 'heaven'
For anyone interested in catching a glimpse of tomorrow's vehicle technology today, there is only one place to look. The North American International Auto Show, in Detroit. Every January, car enthusiasts everywhere join the world's motoring press to
