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Help needed for Furness tot with rare brain disorder

9:20am Sunday 5th May 2013

AN APPEAL has been launched to help a youngster from south Cumbria and other disabled children get crucial help.

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Outrage as rock face saboteurs strike at quarry

12:20pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

A SHADOWY organisation has claimed responsibility for sabotaging a unique Lake District climbing site, leaving it ‘dangerous and unclimbable’.

Cumbria

Swallows and Amazons set to sail again in the Lake District

9:20am Thursday 28th March 2013

BUDDING young actors are being sought for a new big screen version of a timeless children’s story which is set to be filmed in the Lake District.

Cumbria

Kendal Town and Coniston 14 OFF but Kendal rugby and men's hockey still go ahead

12:30pm Saturday 23rd March 2013

KENDAL Town's home game against Matlock Town has been abandoned due to the Derbyshire side being snowed in.

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Donald Campbell book to stop 'myths'

7:50am Thursday 8th November 2012

A NEW book focusing on the moments leading up to the death of British speed king Donald Campbell has scotched urban myths he knew he was going to die.

Cumbria

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Video: Power Records tumble as racers take to Coniston Water

6:00pm Wednesday 7th November 2012

THE home of record breaking welcomed competitors from all over the world.

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Coniston brewery wins supreme ale award

2:10pm Thursday 13th September 2012

A SOUTH Lakeland beer was crowned the ‘Best in Britain’ after being described by judges as having ‘fantastic finesse’.

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New lease of life for Coniston Institute

11:18am Tuesday 11th September 2012

VILLAGERS celebrated when a landmark which has served the community of Coniston for generations re-opened its doors after being given a ‘new lease of life’.

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Course records smashed in Lakeland Trails Marathon

1:15pm Wednesday 4th July 2012

BEN Abdelnoor (Ambleside AC) and Jo Zakrewski (Dumfries Running Club), smashed last year's course records for the second Lakeland Trails Marathon held in Coniston on Sunday.

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Conservation volunteers take lake plunge

4:11pm Monday 11th June 2012

VOLUNTEERS and conservation workers took to the water of one of England’s most beautiful lakes to raise funds for a scheme to help preserve landscape and wildlife in South Lakeland.

Cumbria

70-year-old fell runner rescued in Coniston

7:00am Monday 11th June 2012

MORE than 20 mountain rescuers were called into action at Coniston after a fell runner collapsed.

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Hypothermic fell runner, 70, airlifted to hospital after Coniston race fall

8:52pm Sunday 10th June 2012

A FELL runner was struck down with hypothermia after falling during a race above Coniston.

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Diamond Jubilee: Huge crowd celebrates Coniston street party

9:00am Monday 4th June 2012

A HUGE crowd joined together in Coniston today to celebrate the Jubilee and share a community feast laid out in honour of the Queen.

Cumbria

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Paths closure threat after dog attacks on sheep

8:10am Thursday 31st May 2012

FED up farmers are considering closing permitted footpaths following a spate of sheep-worrying incidents.

Cumbria

Coniston entrepreneur launches eco-friendly buses

5:00pm Tuesday 29th May 2012

THE country’s first semi-electric tour bus will soon be ferrying passengers through the Lake District.

Coniston community dives in to keep pool open

2:12pm Tuesday 29th May 2012

A LAKE District community has come together to help a school re-open its historic swimming pool.

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VIDEO: The ultimate train set goes under the hammer

10:40am Thursday 10th May 2012

A FASCINATING cache of railway curios that will capture the imagination of collectors the world over is going under the hammer.

Cumbria

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Jubilee fever grips South Lakes

9:30am Thursday 10th May 2012

An outpouring of patriotic fervour is to be unleashed across South Lakeland as residents gear up for a host of Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Cumbria

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Coniston launches boat for disabled people

8:24am Tuesday 1st May 2012

A NEW boat will help disabled youngsters take up sailing and develop their boating skills.

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Tell us your Diamond Jubilee plans

1:30pm Friday 27th April 2012

Are you planning an event to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee? If so, The Westmorland Gazette would like to hear from you.

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