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Would you enter the Dragons' Den?
Dragons' Den is in its fifth series and continuing to offer entrepreneurs from across the country the chance to make their business dreams come true. The BBC is now searching for Britain's best entrepreneurs and will be auditioning throughout the coming
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NME hails Kendal band "must see"
A TOP industry title has hailed a Kendal band one of the must see acts of the summer. Music magazine NME list the Wild Beasts as one of ten bands tipped for the top in the latest issue. The up-and-coming foursome, who grew up in the town together and
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Looking ahead: Derby clash set for Netherfield
CRICKET'S big Bank Holiday derby match in the 3-D Sports Northern Premier League sees Netherfield host Kendal at Parkside Road on Monday (1pm start). In Saturday's league action Netherfield are again at home, to Barrow, while Kendal go to play Chorley
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New plastic bank
SOUTH Lakeland District Council has announced that a plastic recycling bank has been installed at Joss Lane in Sedbergh. Residents can recycle plastic bottles and containers that have been used for all sorts of domestic purposes. They should be washed
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New plastic bank
SOUTH Lakeland District Council has announced that a plastic recycling bank has been installed at Joss Lane in Sedbergh. Residents can recycle plastic bottles and containers that have been used for all sorts of domestic purposes. They should be washed
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Poem and a pint
A CHANCE to hear some fine creative writing over a beer is all set for Saturday, June 2 - although this time you'll have to bring your own alcohol. Water Yeat Village Hall, Blawith, which is just off the A5084 to Coniston, does not have a bar but it
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Romantic scenes brought to life
SCENES from one of the most famous romantic movies of all time will be brought to life at a north Lancashire train station this summer. The Theatre of the Dales will be producing free half-hour performances of Noel Coward's Brief Encounter at Carnforth
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Romantic scenes brought to life
SCENES from one of the most famous romantic movies of all time will be brought to life at a north Lancashire train station this summer. The Theatre of the Dales will be producing free half-hour performances of Noel Coward's Brief Encounter at Carnforth
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Tea shops woo all travellers - with scones
Working on the basis that travelling is thirsty work, thirteen tea shops in Cumbria are gearing up to woo passers-by with their home-baked wares, whatever their mode of transport. Cyclists, bird-watchers, walkers and even horse riders are some of the
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Pupils collect recycling prizes
CHILDREN from schools across Cumbria have been recognised for their efforts to benefit the environment. Young people from more than 170 primary school across the county took part in the Recycling Rewards for Schools initiative, which encouraged children
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Create a movie masterpiece
BUDDING film makers can learn how to create a movie masterpiece on their mobile phones aboard a special train journey through Cumbria on Bank Holiday Monday May 28). Folly art gallery is organising the Pocket Movie-Making workshops aboard the Cumbria
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Create a movie masterpiece
BUDDING film makers can learn how to create a movie masterpiece on their mobile phones aboard a special train journey through Cumbria on Bank Holiday Monday May 28). Folly art gallery is organising the Pocket Movie-Making workshops aboard the Cumbria
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Juggling success
AN ENTERTAINER from Ambleside has achieved a new world record at a festival of tomfoolery at a Cumbrian castle. Jem Famous set a new record for blindfolded juggling when he managed to keep three balls in the air for more than nine seconds at Muncaster
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Juggling success
AN ENTERTAINER from Ambleside has achieved a new world record at a festival of tomfoolery at a Cumbrian castle. Jem Famous set a new record for blindfolded juggling when he managed to keep three balls in the air for more than nine seconds at Muncaster
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Famous battle to be commemorated on Lakeland peak
THE 1944 battle for Monte Cassino is being commemorated by an army re-enactment group on Helvellyn. Gurkha riflemen, who captured a position called Hangman's Hill, will be honoured when North East hobby militia make it to the 950 metre Lake District
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What's on in the Eden area...
May 23 9.30-10.30am & 11am-noon Adult Learners Week. Free Internet Taster Sessions at Appleby Library. Please book as numbers are limited. Call in or phone: 017683 51170. 9.30-10.30 am Adult Learners Week Free Internet Taster Session at Alston Library
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Racing - New meeting at Carlisle
BANK Holiday Monday (May 28) sees Cumbria's leading flat racing at Carlisle Races combined with a special Red Wellies' Family Fun Day for the children. This is a new fixture for Carlisle and, as it falls a month before the famous and valuable Carlisle
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Mac ready for TT tester
JOHN McGuinness readied himself for the Isle of Man TT with another creditable display of the track. The Heysham hero steered his Padgett's Honda into ninth place at Snetteron in the British Supersport Championship - a result which took him into fifth
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Late Burst sees Bombers home
TAIL-ender Iain Burstow smashed a unbeaten 26 to tilt a finely-balanced finish back to Lancaster in the 3D Sports Northern Premier League. Burstow's quickfire runs sealed a two-wicket win for the visitors at Kendal's Shap Road ground on Saturday. He
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Pedd power makes Morecambe merry
REIGNING Northern League champions Morecambe claimed the local bragging rights as they put near neighbours Carnforth to the sword on Saturday. Pace ace Gareth Pedder was the bowling star while professional Werner Coetsee got among the runs to make the
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Secrecy bill ‘closer’
A CONTROVERSIAL bill exempting MPs and peers from Freedom of Information laws has moved closer to being passed. Cross-party opponents hoped to talk out the bill but after hours of debate in the House of Commons the bill, introduced by Penrith and the
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Government‘attacking rural life’ says Eden MP
AN MP fears that Eden communities, will be "clobbered" after the Government announced that it was to close 2,500 post offices throughout the country by 2009, reports Ruth Lythe. Trade Secretary Alistair Darling said that the post offices were to be axed
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J.38 truck stop impresses Sally Traffic...
BRITAIN'S most listened to traffic broadcaster Sally Boazman, known to many BBC Radio 2 listeners as Sally Traffic, called off at Tebay Services to officially open the £500,000 refurbishment of the Junction 38 facilities. More than 100 invited local
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Car parking effort applauded
EFFORTS to improve parking facilities in Kirkby Stephen on busy days have been praised by an Eden MP. MP for Penrith and the Border David Maclean has welcomed the work of a variety of bodies including police, residents and local authorities to resolve
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Thank you and goodbye...
GED Brannan retired on the greatest stage of all after helping Morecambe into the Football League on Sunday. The likeable Liverpudlian, 35, decided to call time on his glittering playing career after tasting the ultimate high of the new Wembley as the
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Lakes Sports dates
AMBLESIDE Sports takes place on Thursday, July 26, this year and Grasmere Sports and Show will be on Sunday, August 26. The Westmorland County Show will be on Thursday, September 13. All three events after affiliated to the Lakeland Sports Promoters
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Disappointment with delays to enhancement
TOWN councillors have expressed "disappointment" that delays to the Kirkby Stephen enhancement scheme mean that work will not be completed until later in the year. According to the chairman of Kirkby Stephen Town Council, Coun Alex Birtles, contractors
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Cumbria ensure shield future...
RUGBY: Cumbria made sure of their place in the County Championship Shield next season with a 34-19 win over Notts, Lincs & Derbyshire at Aspatria, which provided a perfect vehicle for a reunion of the side that won the championship at Twickenham a decade
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Eden Valley to host youth games
PENRITH has been chosen to host this year's Cumbria Youth Games, the largest multi-sport event for young people in the county, with more than 1,000 participants in 16 competitions. Teams from all six local authority areas will gather on Saturday, June
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Green travel month
CUMBRIANS are being encouraged to go green in June as part of Friends of the Lake District's Green Travel Month. A month of activities is being planned and promoted to show how easy it is to enjoy Cumbria and how many places and events can be reached
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Calling all silver surfers
SILVER surfers are being invited to an event in Kendal aimed at educating older people how to make the most of the Internet. Anyone over 50 will be welcome to attend to ask questions or have short taster sessions on the basics of email or a web topic
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Thierry Thommo lives the dream
Garry Thompson lived the dream after Morecambe stormed into the Football League via the drama and delight of the Conference play-off final at Wembley. The Kendal cracker scored the first goal and then provided the pass for Danny Carlton's killer second
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Calling all silver surfers
SILVER surfers are being invited to an event in Kendal aimed at educating older people how to make the most of the Internet. Anyone over 50 will be welcome to attend to ask questions or have short taster sessions on the basics of email or a web
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Beautiful welcome
TOURISM businesses throughout the county are being encouraged to add some flower power to the 2007 Cumbria in Bloom competition. Each year, tourism businesses can enter three special categories. Cumbria Tourism bosses said the county's impressive floral
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Write on!
LANCASTER University is running its annual creative writing celebration week from Saturday, June 16, to Friday, June 22. The week is open to all, whether someone is new to writing or has some experience. There is a range of short courses and workshops
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That'll do says Dynamite Dan
GOAL-den great Danny Carlton savoured the moment after his wonder strike sent Morecambe dancing into the League. The striker, an adopted son of the Shrimps' fans, was the most popular person on the planet after his rip-roaring rocket shot down Exeter
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Write on!
LANCASTER University is running its annual creative writing celebration week from Saturday, June 16, to Friday, June 22. The week is open to all, whether someone is new to writing or has some experience. There is a range of short courses and workshops
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Public transport boost for teens
CUMBRIA County Council's cabinet has approved plans to look at boosting the public transport network in the county so that 16 to 18-year-olds will not be charged for getting the bus to school or college. It means that Cumbria will remain one of the only
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Angry shopkeepers protest parking restrictions
FED-UP shopkeepers have joined forces to fight parking restrictions in the streets where they trade, reports Daniel Orr. The women, who all run shops in Ulverston, felt they had to do something after receiving a letter earlier this month from Peter Winston
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Get waylaid at upcoming Mintfest
THE first information on the programme for Kendal's brand new international street arts festival, Mintfest, has been released. Taking place over the last weekend of the summer holidays, August 31, to September 2, Mintfest will include more that 40 acts
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Scenic marathon back on track
AFTER a 20-year absence all the sights and sounds of a competitive marathon returned to Windermere at the weekend. More than 1,000 runners turned out to compete in the Brathay Windermere Marathon and the event was declared a major success by the organisers
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Pick of the Day
Our What's On choice for South Lakeland, Furness and the Eden Valley. Wednesday, May 23 TAKE a walk on the wild side at a series of events being organised by the Forestry Commission, including an Osprey fortnight which starts at Dodd Wood, near Bassenthwaite
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Win a pair of tickets to see pop-operatic group G4 at Carlisle's Sands Centre
THE South Lakes Citizen is providing all music fans with one final chance to see four naturally gifted performers in action before they go their separate ways. G4, the group made famous by the X-Factor series in 2004, is embarking on one final UK tour
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Memories are made of this
MEMORIES are made of days like Sunday - anyone who walked up Wembley Way for Morecambe's momentous match with Exeter City will never forget the drama and the atmosphere of an occasion that will live with them forever. It was one of those days that come
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Glastonbury on wheels at Cumbria’s Bike Fest
Thousands of cyclists descended into Cumbria - The Lake District last week for Cumbria Tourism's first ever Bike Fest - a week-long jamboree of all things biking. As part of its Month of Adventure*, Cumbria Tourism's Bike Fest successfully laid claim
