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Walk - Walk the line...
Delightful, disused Broughton railway track is quite level and well surfaced, suitable for wheelchair users and buggy pushers. It passes two fine lakes and continues into the attractive countryside about Broughton. In 1859 the village of Coniston was
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Film review - Little pig with a big heart
Charlotte's Web (U) Adaptation of E.B. White's classic tale about a naive little pig, starring Dakota Fanning. IN CHARLOTTE'S Web, a very small pig finds that the most powerful force in the world is the bond of friendship. After young Fern (Dakota
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Power cut hits town centre shops
SEVERAL shops in Kendal town centre were left without power as the cold weather caused electricity customers to overload the network. Several shops on Finkle Street had to close their doors due to the power cut which hit the busy shopping street at around
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New Mazda model for local Motability scheme
A NEW Mazda model has joined PV Dobson's Motability scheme for 2007 giving the Levens-based dealership its largest ever selection of included vehicles. The Mazda6 has joined the ranks of vehicles available through the national scheme that was set up
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Laptop is mechanic's most vital tool
THE jack and spanner were once the best friends of mechanics and those who simply enjoyed tinkering with cars at the weekend. But those days are fast fading from view with increasingly complicated technology and electronics dominating the make up of
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Tunnel could be answer to town’s problems
THE dig up Kendal game has just started all over again with the prospect of many months of traffic chaos. It occurred to me that the best way of preventing it happening again would be for the utility companies to dig a service tunnel, instead of trench
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Fell Running: Dunn and dusted in Fairmile
HOT rivalry for this year's Kendal Winter League honours saw Alastair Dunn push himself to a record time in winning the Fairmile Fell Race from main rival Simon Barnby in Sunday's race. Dunn, the defending Winter League titleholder, clocked 23min 36sec
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Fell Running: Robinson's Northern highlight
KENDAL AAC's Rebecca Robinson was the club's only senior woman representative at the Northern Cross Country Championships at Heaton Park in Manchester. She had been going well and was hoping for a slightly better finishing position than last year's fourth
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Post office garage to become a home...
A FORMER Post Office garage in Broughton-in-Furness is to be converted into a house. Lake District National Park Authority development control committee members voted to approve plans to convert the traditional stone building on Brade Street into a two
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Alfresco pizza now on menu
DINERS will be able to eat outside a new Pizza Express restaurant in Kendal's Wainwright's Yard after permission was granted on appeal by a government-appointed planning inspector. Maple Grove Developments Ltd had appealed against South Lakeland District
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Park's forum recruiting new members
IF YOU care about countryside access and have experience in land management, then you could be just what a 20-strong independent team operating in the Lake District needs. The search is on for seven eager souls willing to join an influential group, which
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Park's countryside forum recruiting new members
IF YOU care about countryside access and have experience in land management, then you could be just what a 20-strong independent team operating in the Lake District needs. The search is on for seven eager souls willing to join an influential group, which
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Village may get new homes
A UNIQUE planning process pioneered by the Prince of Wales to involve an entire community in the development of housing could be employed in a South Lakeland village this summer, reports Caroline Beamish. The Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment
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Girl is back home after tumour operation
A YOUNG girl is getting on with her life after having major surgery to remove the majority of a large tumour on her face, reports Daniel Orr. Eight-year-old Hannah Tucker, of Ulverston, had surgery at St Mary's eye hospital in Manchester just before
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Local DJ goes from airwaves to airways
A LOCAL radio presenter is leaving the Lakeland airwaves behind to embark upon a thrill-seeking trip around the world - and she is taking The Westmorland Gazette along too. Lakeland Radio breakfast show presenter Sarah Newman has decided to embrace her
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Check out Purple Love Week....
It's back! Purple Love Week, Britain's largest coordinated tasting event taking place in around 600 delis, farm shops, butchers and bakers across the UK. Use your independent shops - or lose them! Lucy's of Ambleside: Zingy, magical & just a touch
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Gig guide
TO HAVE your gigs included FREE of charge in the Gig Guide, telephone Ellie Hargreaves on 01539-710155, or send a fax on 01539-720990, or drop a line to the Gig Guide, The Westmorland Gazette, 1 Wainwright's Yard, LA9 4DP, at least TWO WEEKS before the
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What's showing where...
AMBLESIDE Zeffirellis, 015394-33845 Blood Diamond (15) All week, except Wed Casablanca (U) Wed only Miss Potter (PG) Music & Lyrics (PG) Happy Feet (U) Sat & Sun Charlotte's Web (U) Venus (15) Fri-Wed The Queen (12A) Running With Scissors
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Ashy's Angle: Fortress mentality wanted
"It's a cup final for us at home to Ashton next Tuesday. "I've had them watched several times because this is a crucial match for both sides. "It's going to be a hard game, but we need to start making Planet Conservatories Stadium a fortress. We don't
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Guiseley 2 - Kendal Town 1
A FIRST-half goal by player-manager Lee Ashcroft could not prevent Kendal slipping to another UniBond Premier League defeat. On an afternoon which saw the return of popular winger Ged Smith, Town put up a much-improved display and they were unfortunate
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Key six-pointer
TUESDAY evening's home match against Ashton United has been dubbed "a cup final" for the Unibond League Premier Division clubs by Kendal Town boss Lee Ashcroft, writes Richard Daniels. Kendal's 2-1 defeat at promotion-seeking Guiseley last Saturday
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Westmorland: Extra-special finish
FORTUNES ebbed and flowed in the Westmorland FA Senior Cup as North Lancashire League side Kirkby Lonsdale pulled out the stops to see off Westmorland League opponents Sedbergh Wanderers with a 5-2 win after extra time. Kirkby had to claw their way
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Walkers spot mysterious marine creature
A COASTAL stroll became a walk on the wild side for visitors to a stretch of South Lakeland sands last week, following the appearance of a mysterious marine creature, reports Ruth Lythe. The creature, which was spotted by walkers at Fish Carling Point
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Little pig with a big heart
Charlotte's Web (U) Adaptation of E.B. White's classic tale about a naive little pig, starring Dakota Fanning. IN CHARLOTTE'S Web, a very small pig finds that the most powerful force in the world is the bond of friendship. After young Fern (Dakota
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Mrs P.M.R. Marshall
Pauline Mary Rawdon Marshall was born in Liverpool on November 24, 1918. As a young girl, Pauline, her sister Georgie and brother Rawdon frequently stayed at Bank Ground Farm, in Coniston, with their parents Dr and Mrs G.F. Rawdon Smith. The children
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Join in The Great Debate on health services
An MP is urging members of the public to attend a health meeting next week, saying that a low turnout would send the wrong message to NHS bosses. The MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, Tim Farron, would like as many people as possible to be present at
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I want Nigel Haworth's job
I want Nigel Haworth's job. Not the part of it where he slaves over a hot stove creating Michelin-starred dishes at his flagship Northcote Manor at Langho near Blackburn, but the bit where he goes in search of suppliers. This quest naturally requires
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Stroke patient death raises cuts fury
THE death of a stroke patient who, it is claimed, waited more than 40 minutes for medical help before being sent to Barrow for treatment, has highlighted the need for better services at Kendal's Westmorland General Hospital, according to campaigners.
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Teenager sails into history
Thousands of miles from home an Oxenholme teenager saw her dreams come true when she became a sailing world champion on the choppy waters off the coast of South Africa. Braving sharks and windy conditions, 18-year-old Anna MacKenzie, and her crew member
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Mountain boarding theme park plans cause a stir
New proposals for a Surf the Turf' mountain boarding theme park are causing a stir among villagers at Priest Hutton, near Carnforth. Villagers are furious because they feel their views have been totally ignored. Surf the Turf is an outdoor attraction
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Pool's future in council's hands
A question mark hangs over the future of a £3.5 million swimming pool after the contract with the current leaseholders was terminated. Berners Pool, in Grange-over-Sands, has been under threat ever since it closed last summer after a long struggle to
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Start your own litter blitz
HELPING hands are always needed to assist with cleaning up South Lakeland's worst offending rubbish black spots. If you know of an area, which is in urgent need of a tidy, you or a group can easily organise your own litter pick. Contact South Lakeland
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Supertruck unveiled
A STATE-of-the-art livestock transporter, which will carry lambs across the country, has been unveiled by its South Lakeland-based manufacturer, reports Ruth Lythe. The unique high-tech transporter, designed and built by Houghton Parkhouse of Milnthorpe
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MP pledges support to save Hoad
AN MP has pledged his support for a community drive to raise £1 million to return a famous landmark to its former glory. John Hutton, member of parliament for Barrow and Furness, visited Ulverston to give his official backing to the campaign to repair
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Business optimistic about 2007
ONE of South Lakeland's largest manufacturers says it is much more upbeat about its prospects for the rest of the year. James Cropper plc had forecast that papermaking profits would be hit by a double whammy of spiralling energy bills and rising raw
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Lib Dems launch litter pick
A GROUP of litter pickers joined force to give two popular open spaces in the heart of a Lake District honeypot a much needed tidy-up. South Lakeland Liberal Democrats launched a litter pick around Windermere and Bowness in response to The Westmorland
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Former employees start new business
A DETERMINED group of friends who have transformed a bad situation into an outstanding opportunity are set to open a new business in Kendal within a month of losing their jobs without warning, reports Caroline Beamish. The seven women were devastated
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Outlook is stronger
ONE of South Lakeland's largest manufacturers says it is much more upbeat about its prospects for the rest of the year. James Cropper plc had forecast that papermaking profits would be hit by a double whammy of spiralling energy bills and rising raw
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Funds cut to regeneration agency
AN AGENCY that promotes regeneration and employment in Furness says a decision to cut tens of thousands of pounds worth of its funding could hit the economy of the area, reports Paul Duncan. Cumbria County Council will next week decide whether to stop
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Local furniture maker gets top award
FURNITURE-MAKER Tim Challis has scooped a prestigious national award in recognition of the outstanding quality of his craftsmanship. Mr Challis, who lives at Broughton-in-Furness, gained the City and Guilds Medal for Excellence Award - one of only 89
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First businesses move into incubator spaces
TWO growing local businesses, Worldwide Events and Explosive Productions, have become the first to move into new incubator units at Redhills, near Penrith. The complex is a new investment by Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency to create modern, environmentally-sustainable
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Campaign: Hunt is on for land
LANDOWNERS, developers and property agents are being urged to come forward with potential business and employment sites in the Kendal area. The plea comes from a leading property consultancy that has been tasked by the North West Development Agency (
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Business community divided on issue
CUMBRIA'S business community appears to be divided over whether the county should have a single unitary authority under the proposed shake-up of local government. The independently-run web site, Regeneratecumbria.com, invited visitors to give their views
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Broughton offers attractive countryside trail
Delightful, disused Broughton railway track is quite level and well surfaced, suitable for wheelchair users and buggy pushers. It passes two fine lakes and continues into the attractive countryside about Broughton. In 1859 the village of Coniston was
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Business divided on unitary issue
CUMBRIA'S business community appears to be divided over whether the county should have a single unitary authority under the proposed shake-up of local government. The independently-run web site, Regeneratecumbria.com, invited visitors to give their views
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March sky holds two golden opportunities
LAST month I was moaning on about how the bad weather had ruined our view of recent meteor showers and displays of the northern lights, and stopped us from seeing the brightest comet in 40 years from Kendal. Well, every sky-watcher will have their fingers
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Men's: Windermere face first real obstacle
Windermere 3 - Brooklands MU 6th 0... BROOKLANDS MU 6ths presented Windermere Men with their first real obstacle of their NW Division Seven campaign when the sides met in Manchester back in October. Windermere had to battle from behind to claim
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‘Centenary’ TT highlight
MOTORCYCLING: Privateer racer Alan Chamley (pictured above) is aiming to be on the start line at the Centenary Isle of Man TT in June on a newly-bought 2006 model Suzuki GSXR 1000. Alan, 39, who works at Kannegiesser UK (formerly Ducker Engineering
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Women's: Odd goal in nine sinks Kendal
Winnington 5 - Kendal 4... THIRD-placed Kendal travelled to Northwich to face second-placed Winnington in the North West Feeder League on Saturday. And the sides' close proximity in the table was reflected in the scoreline - a 5-4 defeat for the
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Injury mars victory
TWO serious injuries marred Windermere's comfortable victory over bottom of the table Furness. Just before half time prop Jamie Hardman fractured his ankle and deep into the second half hooker Shaun Stafford also departed with a badly damaged ankle
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Kirkby stride on
KIRKBY''S grip on the top place in North Lancashire Division One was strengthened by this hard-fought victory over Littleborough. A draw between two of their top challengers Eccles and Tarleton means that Kirkby now enjoy a five-point lead with six
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Twickers or bust
KENDAL must beat their away form bogey this weekend if they are to win a place in the EDF Energy Intermediate Cup semi-finals. Victory over Broughton Park would put them within one match of a prestigious final at Twickenham, but Chris Hayton, the club's
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Matchplay win on Algarve
OVERCOMING a painful elbow, amateur golfer John Kokolay scooped the biggest prize when he lifted the Golf Tournaments Ltd National Matchplay Championship over five rounds on the famous Vilamoura course on the Algarve. The Windermere heating engineer
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Half-century feat
KENDAL toiled hard in the first half of their North Division One game against New Brighton with little reward to show for it. Time and time again the forwards set up a good platform only to see their hard work thwarted by solid New Brighton defending
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Mr S. Ellwood
Samuel Ellwood, a popular and helpful young man whose terminal illness never stopped him living life to the full, has died aged 25. Like his slightly elder brother, James, Samuel was born with cystic fibrosis and attended Sandgate School, in Kendal.
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N Lancs: Shoot-out shock for Cartmel
PREMIER Division Cartmel, many times winners of the North Lancashire League's Adam and Gaskell Senior Challenge Cup, were booted out of the fourth round by Halton Rangers, from Division Two. In this shock result of the day, Halton made a slow start
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Mr E.J. Dowbiggin
The artistic community is mourning the death of a well-known art gallery owner from north Lancashire. Edward James Dowbiggin, who founded the Wolf House Gallery in Silverdale, has died at the age of 68, following a long fight with cancer. Mr Dowbiggin
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Support for climate concerns
HUNDREDS of shoppers in Kendal showed their support for a campaign to help save the world's future, reports Daniel Orr. Thanks to the efforts of South Lakeland World Development Movement (SLWDM), many people put their names and addresses on postcards
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Local priest in world first cancer treatment trial
A retired priest from Kendal has become one of the first cancer patients in the UK to undergo a new treatment as part of a world-wide trial. David Woods, 67, is receiving treatment at Royal Preston Hospital and has been accepted on to the trial that
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Rivals buy music store
EIGHT full-time jobs at a Kendal music store have been saved after the shop got new owners this week. The former Music Zone premises in the Elephant Yard Shopping Centre was due to re-open yesterday (Thursday) after it was bought by rival music chain
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Banner ban 'threat to economy'
FAILURE to overturn a planning decision for a large advertisement banner at Grasmere could seriously impact upon the Wordsworth Trust's future, warns a director of the charity. The trust learned yesterday (Thursday) that it had lost its appeal against
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Out on the front lines of litter campaign
THIS week, as part of The Westmorland Gazette's Blitz Lakeland Litter campaign, we caught up with some of the workers on the front line of the area's battle with rubbish, reports Ruth Lythe. South Lakeland District Council workers Malcolm Townley and
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Farmers asked to get in on bird count
LAKE District farmers are being invited to join two projects that could help increase numbers of some of the UK's birds. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds first launched its Volunteer and Farmer Alliance Project in 1999 to provide farmers
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Pick of the Weekend
Our What's On choice for South Lakeland, Furness and the Eden Valley. Friday, February 9 CLASSICS SUCH at Clever Trevor, Reasons to be Cheerful and Hit me with your rhythm stick will on the programme when The Blockheads perform at Barrow's Forum
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Common challenges caught on film
THE challenges facing Cumbria's stunning landscape will be explored in a new film called Common Interests, commissioned by the Federation of Cumbria Commoners. The film, which has been produced by Tony Hull, of Eden Media, features several members of
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Bay clean up day
The Morecambe Bay Part-nership is hosting a beach clean tomorrow (Saturday) at Hest Bank. The event will take place between 10am and noon and volunteers should meet in the shore car park. For more details contact Helen Annan on 01539-740430 or
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Help needed with bird book
CUMBRIA Bird Club is looking for volunteers to help with a unique fieldwork survey in preparation for a new publication. As a follow-up to its atlas, The Breeding Birds of Cumbria, the club is planning to provide an update on recent changes to bird breeding
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Blackpool battles on to be the best bet
DESPITE losing its bid for Britain's first super Casino, KEN BENNETT discovers Blackpool is still fighting for its own place in the sun in 2007 The winsome tune, The Long and Winding Road, barrels me along a promenade where the only high rollers are
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Japanese 7th Dan visits
KARATE: Kirkby Lonsdale Karate Club is celebrating a successful first year of training. All members have graded recently and awards earned were: 9th kyu (red tab) - Jessica Cook, Sam Young, Hugo Heagreen; 8th kyu (yellow belt) - Aidan Rowlands, Jacob
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‘Use the bus’ plea
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to use the Silverdale Shuttle bus to prevent it being threatened with closure. The call was made at Silverdale Parish Council amid concerns that the bus service could be put under the spotlight at a budget meeting of Lancashire
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Community forums open new lines of communication
Governments, especially local ones, are more issue oriented than ever before - and getting to know how the web can be their best friend' in reaching the public. This couldn't be truer than for Cumbria, where the unitary authority debate is in full swing
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Poet in town for Word Market Festival
GUEST poet at Ulverston's Poem and a Pint event on Saturday (February 10) will be Helen Farish, who was winner of the Forward Prize for Best First Collection in 2005, and has been shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Prize. Staged as part of this year's Word
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Employer to create 100 new jobs
A MAJOR employer has announced plans to create 100 extra jobs as part of a £9 million expansion. Tronic, which is based in Sandside Road, Ulverston, was named as the preferred bidder by South Lakeland District Council's cabinet for the latest phase of
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Shrimps set for 'Fleet test
MORECAMBE aim to put the disappointment of Tuesday's FA Trophy exit at Stevenage Borough behind them on Saturday when they make the marathon trip to Gravesend and Northfleet for a red-hot Conference clash. The game between the sides fourth and fifth
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Keswick Film Festival: Loach films star
FIVE films by director Ken Loach feature in this year's Keswick Film Festival - and the highly respected British director will be one of the star guests. Running from February 15-18, the festival listing includes classics by the legendary Mr Loach, such
