News for Kirkby Stephen in the Lake District from the Westmorland Gazette

Upper Eden parishes voted 'Yes' for neighbourhood development plan

2:05pm Wednesday 13th March 2013

UPPER Eden residents made history when they voted overwhelmingly in favour of creating their own neighbourhood development plan.

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Table-toppers topple Kendal but Kirkby Lonsdale hit the front in hockey

6:30pm Wednesday 9th January 2013

KENDAL fell seven points adrift of table-topping Golborne in Division Four of the North West Men’s Hockey League after they were toppled 2-0 at the league leaders on Saturday.

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Carl is Bell of the ball as he triumphs in Nine Standards

3:00pm Friday 4th January 2013

RECORDS tumbled at the Nine Standards Fell Race at Kirkby Stephen as Howgill’s Carl Bell smashed the previous best by more than half a minute.

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Eden head teacher confirms he is to leave school

9:00am Wednesday 24th October 2012

THE out-going head of an Eden school celebrated its progress as he confirmed he was stepping down after 12 years.

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Country pub sold at Kirkby Stephen

10:00am Wednesday 22nd August 2012

A 17th century inn has been sold after being offered for a guide price of £295,000.

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Eden community event celebrates Paralympics

4:47pm Monday 20th August 2012

COMMUNITIES in Eden celebrated the Olympic Games and impending Paralympics when the district held its own event – with a twist.

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Eden railway coach restoration wins £11,000 grant

2:22pm Tuesday 14th August 2012

EFFORTS to restore a 1930s railway coach are moving full steam ahead thanks to an £11,000 grant.

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Fell walk at Eden called off today (Saturday)

1:26pm Saturday 23rd June 2012

AN EDEN fell walk planned to take place today (Saturday) has been cancelled.

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£120,000 grant helps transform Kirkby Stephen sports hall

1:30pm Wednesday 23rd May 2012

A £120,000 grant has helped Kirkby Stephen Grammar School upgrade its sports hall.

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Kirkby Stephen Grammar School books grant

4:54pm Tuesday 3rd April 2012

KIRKBY Stephen Grammar School has been handed a £140 grant to boost maths skills.

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Eden schools join forces for a great week of skiing

8:54am Tuesday 27th March 2012

PUPILS from two Eden schools have returned from an ‘excellent’ week skiing in the French Alps.

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Were you affected by the Falklands Islands invasion?

11:00am Thursday 22nd March 2012

April 2 marks the thirtieth anniversary of the invasion of the Falkland Islands by Argentina, which sparked a two-month conflict.

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Councillors confirm HWRCs to remain open

5:36pm Thursday 15th March 2012

RECYCLING centres earmarked for closure have been saved, Cumbria County Councillors unanimously confirmed in their Cabinet meeting today.

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Decision day for Cumbria waste reycling centres

7:00am Thursday 15th March 2012

THE future of Cumbria’s household recycling centres is due to be decided today.

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How will you be celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee?

9:01am Tuesday 13th March 2012

Are you planning a special event to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in June?

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600 back petition against Kirkby Stephen recycling centre closure

5:40pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

THE fight to save a recycling plant at Kirkby Stephen received a boost when a petition against the closures was handed to Cumbria County Council.

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