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Lack of funding sees outdoor centre close

AN outdoor education centre has closed after 40 years.

Fans in tribute to world speed ace Donald Campbell

THE 45th anniversary of the death of daredevil speed ace Donald Campbell was marked with a service in the Lake District. (1 comment)

S62134B SPECTATORS on the shores of Coniston would be forgiven for thinking they have seen a blast from the past this week. (9 comments)

S62093B HISTORY will almost be repeated at Coniston Records Week if Jim Noone gets his way.

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CONISTON VOICE

Are you passionate about Coniston?
The Evening Mail has launched community pages in the paper written by the community for the community. If you are part of a community group or have something to say about your town this is your chance to make your voice heard.
All news published in the paper will also appear here at Conistonlocal.co.uk.
Coniston's news will be published every Wednesday. The deadline for all copy and pictures is the previous Monday at 2pm.

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A map of Coniston and the surrounding areas

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Golden year for the school with a view

THIS month marks the 50th anniversary of the official opening of John Ruskin School in Coniston.

Campaigners successfully oppose plans for walking and cycling trail

FARMERS and landholders have successfully opposed plans for a 10-mile walking and cycling trail that would have passed through their land. (10 comments)

Future in doubt for our historic sites

Coniston Copper mines is one of the sites named by English Heritage as being under threat.

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