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Bullfinches spotted near Milnthorpe

Rare siting of bullfinches near Milnthorpe. Sent in by Marianne Birkby.

8:59am Monday 23rd June 2008

This is the first time I have seen bullfinches on Kirkgate Lane, Ackenthwaite, Milnthorpe.

Police launch Streetsafe operation in Milnthorpe

12:15pm Saturday 3rd May 2008

POLICE are to carry out a Streetsafe operation in Milnthorpe later this month to address the issue of anti social behaviour in the town.

Homes plans close to approval

8:42am Wednesday 5th March 2008

PLANS to build ten new homes for rent on the site of a former council depot look set to gain official approval.

New units set for industrial estate

2:40pm Friday 15th February 2008

PLANNING chiefs have granted permission to build two industrial units in South Lakeland.

Sandside plan decision

4:23pm Tuesday 15th January 2008

AN APPLICATION to change a former caravan storage yard in Sandside, near Milnthorpe, into an office and storage space for Balfour Beatty Utilities has been approved by councillors.

Annual hope for Basra boxes

9:46am Tuesday 18th December 2007

A CAMPAIGN to spread festive cheer among soldiers serving in Basra looks set to become an annual event, thanks to the generosity of Heversham and Milnthorpe residents.

Christmas boxes for Basra

9:44am Tuesday 18th December 2007

A CAMPAIGN to spread festive cheer among soldiers serving in Basra looks set to become an annual event, thanks to the generosity of Heversham and Milnthorpe residents.

Local nurse meets New Zealand PM

1:29pm Wednesday 12th December 2007

Honey was the topic of conversation when nurse Val Robson met New Zealand Premier Helen Clark at a Cardiff reception for New Zealand companies doing business in the UK.

Controversial school plans on forum agenda

1:03pm Tuesday 27th November 2007

CONTROVERSIAL plans for new sports facilities at a South Lakeland school, hospital changes and rural transport are all on the agenda at the next meeting of the Kent Estuary Neighbourhood Forum.

Controversial school plans on forum agenda

1:03pm Tuesday 27th November 2007

CONTROVERSIAL plans for new sports facilities at a South Lakeland school, hospital changes and rural transport are all on the agenda at the next meeting of the Kent Estuary Neighbourhood Forum.


UK Entertainment News

BBC journalist Charles Wheeler dies

BBC correspondent Sir Charles Wheeler has died aged 85

Updated 11:32pm Friday 4th July 2008

Sir Charles Wheeler, one of the BBC's longest-serving and most popular foreign correspondents, has died, the corporation announced. He was 85.


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