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Post box stolen
POLICE are investigating the disappearance of a post box from a Furness village. The Royal Mail box was taken from Alexander Place, Askam-in-Furness between Saturday (May 12) and Monday (May 14). Police do not yet know what mail was inside. Anyone
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Grandparents can be great role models
The Education Secretary has suggested that grandfathers may be able to give some children the male role models they need by going into schools. Lisa Salmon asks the Grandparents' Association how granddads can aid learning, and which children will benefit
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Eco kids
With more talk about how our lifestyles are destroying the world, there's no-one affected more than our children. As new book You Can Save The Planet is published, Lisa Salmon speaks to the author about the ways kids can make their homes, schools and
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Career choice decisions
Most parents believe they shouldn't have too much influence over their child's career choice, a new survey has revealed. Lisa Salmon asks the experts whether parents are right to leave their kids to decide their own career paths, and should they ever
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Planning applications submitted to South Lakeland District Council for period April 30 - May 06, 2007 inclusive
Beetham: Alterations and replacement detached garage, at 4 Hill Crest Drive, Slack Head, for Mr and Mrs Conlon; formation of Juliette balcony and external cedar cladding, at Kingfisher Apartment, Sandside, Milnthorpe, for Mr and Mrs M. Thomson. Firbank
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All set for Sawrey May Fair
VISITORS to Sawrey can witness a legendary battle between good and evil when the Sawrey Cunsey and Greythwaite May Fair takes place at Braithwaite Hall, Far Sawrey, on May 27 at 4pm. The fair features a variety of entertainment and attractions including
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Poem and a pint night
VILLAGERS in Blawith can enjoy a special night combining flowery words and fine ale, next month. The Poem and a Pint evening will take place at the Water Yeat Village Hall on June 2 at 7.30pm featuring guest poet Caroline Carver and live music from Louise
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Barracudas lend their expertise
CHILDREN are being given the opportunity to get involved with the fast approaching 43rd Sedbergh Gala. A dance workshop at the People's Hall, from 4pm to 7pm, for youngsters aged from nine to 15 takes place on Wednesday (May 16) led by the Barracudas
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Quality produce on show
FOODIES are invited to dissect the Great British Ploughman's at a special event being held at Holker Hall. The Baker, Brewer and Cheese Day aims to bring together three of Cumbria's artisan food producers to highlight their skill and quality produce.
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Business booming at book town
A YEAR after a South Lakeland town was internationally launched as England's first book town, business is booming and visitors are on the up. It is now a year since Sedbergh gained Book Town status, and in the 12 months since becoming a bibliophile's
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Business booming at book town
A YEAR after a South Lakeland town was internationally launched as England's first book town, business is booming and visitors are on the up. It is now a year since Sedbergh gained Book Town status, and in the 12 months since becoming a bibliophile's
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Garden party for church restoration funds
VISITORS to Furness can enjoy a summer afternoon in an English country garden, next month. Aldingham Rectory, near Ulverston is holding a special garden party to raise money for the restoration of the church on June 2 at 2pm. The party includes a variety
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Gardens open for charity
VISITORS to Arnside can enjoy the sights sounds and smells of 12 private gardens, which will be open to the public. The Arnside Open Gardens event takes place on Saturday and Sunday (May 19 and 20) from 2pm to 6pm and features a variety of plant stalls
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Forum date
THE next Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale Neighbourhood Forum will take place at Dentdale Memorial Hall on May 22 at 7pm. The agenda includes a presentation on how community "watch" schemes can improve security in the area and Dent Parish Plan. For details
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Sisson secures podium on tarmac return
Ten years after his last tarmac rally, Carnforth based Wayne Sisson made a near perfect return to the black stuff when he drove his D-Tec International.com backed Mitsubishi Evo 9 to third in the Evo Challenge on last weekends RBS International Manx Rally
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Long haul up north
Stopped over in Murdo . South Dakota. Reminded my of the town in Cars (that kids film) I was worried if we got pulled for speeding we would have had to stop and help build a road. Sunday 10.00am we set off for our target area, a point where S/Dakota,
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Mercury make magic in Morecambe
AFTER humble beginnings playing pub gigs, Queen tribute Mercury were catapulted into the limelight after being picked to play a summer season in Spain. After a run of hot, heady nights won them a "Best show in Spain Award" in 1999, they found worldwide
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Bowls - Hale inch ahead at top
IN THE Kendal and District Bowling League, K.A.Hale A inched ahead of Netherfield A at the top of Division One after their meeting in Kendal. The home team had to accept their first defeat of the season on the aggregate, 4-6, the main damage being done
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Nicholson's landscape poetry and prose celebrated
The Centre for North-West Regional Studies Lancaster University, in conjunction with The Norman Nicholson Society, are hosting a one-day conference entitled Cultural Landscapes - The Poetry and Prose of Norman Nicholson The event will be held Wednesday
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Norman Nicholson's landscape writing to be honoured
The Centre for North-West Regional Studies Lancaster University, in conjunction with The Norman Nicholson Society, are hosting a one-day conference entitled Cultural Landscapes - The Poetry and Prose of Norman Nicholson The event will be held Wednesday
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Man dies on fell
A MAN died after he collapsed on a Furness fell on Saturday afternoon (May 12). Eleven members of Coniston Mountain Rescue Team went to help the 60-year-old man from Grasmere, after he collpased with chest pains on Holme Fell, near Coniston. The
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Event celebrates Norman Nicholson's landscape writing
The Centre for North-West Regional Studies Lancaster University, in conjunction with The Norman Nicholson Society, are hosting a one-day conference entitled Cultural Landscapes - The Poetry and Prose of Norman Nicholson The event will be held Wednesday
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Pick of the Day
Our What's On choice for South Lakeland, Furness and the Eden Valley. Monday, May 14 AMBLESIDE and district's University of the Third Age holds its general meeting at the Marchesi Centre, Windermere, at 2.30pm, when Frances Wilkins will give an illustrated
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Speakability team has successful Keswick to Barrow walk
Fresh from talks with Cherie Blair in Downing Street last Tuesday, Janet Rockliffe, North of England Coordinator for the charity "Speakability", successfully led a team of 10 family and friends on Saturday's historic Keswick to Barrow Walk. Even
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Cyclist sets best time
Ulverston cycling ace Paul O'Mahoney (Pro Bike Kit) this weekend. O'Mahoney set a season's best and personal fastest time of 18 minutes 46 seconds in the Cleveleys RC 10 mile time trial. The event was held on the Levens course on Saturday evening.
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Macca stars in North West
KING of the road John McGuinness got that podium feeling again as he enjoyed an excellent weekend in Northern Ireland. The Morecambe marvel stormed to glory in the first Superbike race at the North West 200 series around the world famous triangle road
