Coastal defences may be left to break

COASTAL defences around Millom may only be actively maintained for the next 20 years, according to a new report. (2 comments)

Last updated 30 July 2010
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More beds for Millom hospital

NEW nursing beds are being brought to a community hospital to allow more people who require care to stay closer to home.

Last updated 29 July 2010
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Prison smokery fights for future

THE man behind one of Haverigg prison’s most distinguished features has said the next 12 months are vital for its future.

Last updated 29 July 2010
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Dog owners may face tighter rules

NEW restrictions could be placed on Copeland’s dog owners in a bid to clean up the borough’s public areas.

Last updated 28 July 2010
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Hotel owner waiting for green light to begin work

THE owner of a hotel devastated by fire has said he is still waiting for the green light to start restoration work.

Last updated 28 July 2010
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Replacement found for popular vicar

THE replacement for a much loved vicar has been appointed.

Last updated 27 July 2010
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Prison governor sets out priorities

THE governor of Haverigg prison has said it has “come a long way” since a damning report 18 months ago.

Last updated 26 July 2010
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Homes under hammer

RESIDENTS of a post-war housing estate are up in arms after being left living in “a building site”.

Last updated 25 July 2010
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‘Leaky’ water supply pipe to be replaced

UNITED Utilities have confirmed plans to rejuvenate a town’s water supply.

Last updated 24 July 2010
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BUILDING WORK OUTRAGE

Last updated 24 July 2010
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vandals wreck memorial

Last updated 24 July 2010
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mp backing campaign

Last updated 24 July 2010
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New prisoners set to work in community

LOW-risk prisoners moving to Haverigg jail will help develop relations between the prisoner and the surrounding community, the governor has said.

Last updated 23 July 2010
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Uncertainty over new nuclear site

THE ruling on which Copeland sites will be chosen for nuclear new-build has been put back.

Last updated 23 July 2010
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Drink-driver banned and fined £400

A DRINK-DRIVER has lost his licence after driving through a hedge and into a field.

Last updated 22 July 2010
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Suspend nuclear build call

A GROUP of MPs has called for government to suspend all plans for new nuclear build and launch an investigation in the need for the energy source.

Last updated 22 July 2010
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Roadworks misery is finally over

CONTROVERSIAL roadworks on the A5093 near Millom have been completed after poor weather caused delays.

Last updated 22 July 2010
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Dental surgery work to start after plans backed

PLANS for a dental surgery, set to provide 5,000 NHS places in Millom, have been approved.

Last updated 22 July 2010
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Councillors target speeding drivers

COUNCILLORS have called for a clampdown on speeding motorists using shortcuts through small villages.

Last updated 21 July 2010
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