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Barrow man charged with wife's murder
Police investigating the death of 44-year-old Sara Trelore from Barrow have today charged her husband with murder. Russell Trelore, 49, of North Row, Barrow, has been in police custody since Monday morning and has this afternoon been charged with murder
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Soldiers to march through Ulverston
ULVERSTON will be able to welcome its local army regiment when it marches through the town on Saturday, May 7 2011. Soldiers from The 1st Battalion of The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment are likely to walk with bayonets fixed, as is the tradition for those
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Halton man dies rescuing dog from river
A MAN has drowned in the River Lune while trying to rescue his dog. Father-of-two Philip Smith, 49, was trying to save his springer spaniel, which got into difficulty between the weir and Denny Beck Bridge at Halton, Lancaster, on Saturday afternoon
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Cumbria youngsters to have their say
Young people from across Cumbria are being invited to have their say on the things that matter to them, from university fees to knife crime, at a debating event hosted by ITV Border’s Ian Payne. The Big Fixture, which is coming to Carlisle next month
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Coroner records unlawful killing verdict on Morecambe Bay cockler
THE man who sent Chinese cockle pickers to their deaths in Morecambe Bay in 2004 will not be prosecuted after the skull of another victim was discovered. An inquest into the death of 37-year-old Liu Qin Ying heard that gangmaster Lin Liang
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Chance to have a say on how council cash is spent
COUNCIL tax payers will be able to have their say about how Cumbria County Council should spend its money on delivering services. All 48 of the county's libraries will be offering free internet access specifically for people wanting to fill in the online
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Lighting plan splits Kirkby Lonsdale
A LUNESDALE community has been split by a plan to put up lights at an iconic landmark. The suggestion that The Brow at Kirkby Lonsdale should be illuminated will be debated by Kirkby Lonsdale Town Council on Wednesday. However, Kirkby Lonsdale and District
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Plans to expand Kirkby Lonsdale's Booths store get go-ahead
CONTROVERSIAL plans to extend a Kirkby Lonsdale supermarket have been given the go-ahead, despite opposition from local traders. South Lakeland District Council approved the expansion of the town’s Booths store amid claims the process had been ‘undemocratic
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Recycling helps Langdale Hotel scoop green prize
CELEBRATIONS are in order for the Langdale Hotel and Spa after it won the Green Hotel of the Year Award in the hospitality industry’s ‘Oscars’ ceremony. Large-scale recycling schemes and low energy lighting helped the rural retreat land the
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Kendal Town's match at FC Halifax postponed
KENDAL Town's match against FC Halifax this evening, Tuesday, has been postponed after heavy snowfalls in Yorkshire overnight. The fixture is both sides second postponement in four days and Town will now look to the weekend as they aim to get their Evo-Stik
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Suicide self help group set up in Cumbria
A SELF help group to support people who have lost a loved one due to suicide has been set up in Cumbria. Called the Cumbrian Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide, the new group is a branch of the national charity Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS
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Winter driving tips
The Institute of Advanced Motorists has issued advice on driving on snow and ice, with freezing conditions set to continue for many days to come. Peter Rodger, IAM Chief Examiner, said: “Avoid travelling unless completely necessary, and don’t ignore
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New council proposed for Cumbria common land users
FARMERS who graze livestock on common land in Cumbria could be given further rights if plans for a new ‘commons council’ are realised. The Federation of Cumbria Commoners wants to set up the body, which would have the power to set and enforce
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Turnover grows but Burneside firm's profit is down
A TURBULENT global market has led to fluctuating trade figures for one of south Cumbria’s biggest firms. Paper and specialist materials maker James Cropper plc, based at Burneside, has announced a rise in turnover for the last sixth months
