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Husband of legionella victim in outburst at inquest
THE visibly angry husband of a woman who died in the outbreak of legionairre's disease in Barrow in 2002, had to be calmed down after an outburst at the borough council's boss. Doug Milburn, whose wife Wendy was one of seven people who caught the deadly
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AA videos help motorists prepare for holidays...
In the first two months since the AA launched its series of basic car maintenance videocasts, almost 7,000 people have turned to them for help. Checking the Oil' has consistently been the most popular videocast, followed by checking fluids and changing
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Track repair causes delay
PASSENGERS travelling along the West Coast Main Line experienced disruption this morning (Tuesday) after faults were detected along the line. A short piece of track at Southwaite was replaced between 5am and 10am after faults were detected during a routine
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Attendances on the rise...but for how much longer?
I READ in the paper today that despite seemingly ever-increasing prices and television coverage attendance at football matches is on the rise. I don’t think this comes as a surprise to many but the bubble could be on th everge of bursting if prices don
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Planning applications submitted to Eden District Council for period upto and including May 30, 2007
Kings Meaburn: Construction of double garage and carport with curtilage of dwelling house, at Burwain Cottage, for Mr and Mrs Stephenson. Long Marton: Proposed new canopy to front of garage, replacement conservatory, dormer window and reslate roof at
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Food safety campaign goes live
A MAJOR web-based information campaign to promote food safety goes live next week. Cumbria's six district councils have combined in a bid to drive up hygiene standards across a wide range of food handling businesses. From Monday - which is the start
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Shed fire spreads to house
A SHED fire spread to the kitchen and bedroom of a house in Ulverston before fire crews put it out yesterday (Monday) afternoon. One fire engine from Ulverston arrived at the blaze in Sunbrick shortly before 2pm and extinguished the flames using two
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Foxfield accident causes delays
EARLY morning commuters were delayed at Broughton-in-Furness after a three-car accident on the A595 at Foxfield. Police and fire crews attended the scene shortly before 7am and one casualty had to be cut from the wreckage before being taken to hospital
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One more thing....
It's UN World Environment Day and the great and good Climate Change and Environment Minister Ian Pearson wants us all to mark it by thinking about our impact on the planet and committing to do one thing differently to reduce it. Well, that's just great
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Attempted armed robbery
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man armed with a handgun burst into Arnside post office and demanded money. The attempted robbery on the Promenade happened at around 5pm yesterday (Monday) evening. The man, who was described as white, aged
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Attempted armed robbery in Arnside
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man armed with a handgun burst into Arnside post office and demanded money. The attempted robbery on the Promenade happened at around 5pm yesterday (Monday) evening. The man, who was described as white, aged
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Pick of the Day
Our What's On choice for South Lakeland, Furness and the Eden Valley. Tuesday, June 5 WHITEHAVEN plays host to a variety of events commemorating the 200th anniversary of the end of slavery from today until Saturday (June 9), including talks, music
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Golf - Carus Green man leads Classic
CHESHIRE'S Tim Rastall, who became attached to Kendal club Carus Green when he won his card for the PGA European Seniors' Tour at the end of last year, was one of three players tying for the lead after the first round of the Brough Classic. Also on
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Change one thing for World Environment Day
Climate Change and Environment Minister Ian Pearson will today ask people to mark World Environment Day by identifying the one change they can make in their everyday lives to protect the environment and fight climate change. Mr Pearson has called
