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Elderly man dies in fire

Photo by Mark Harrison.

8:49am Thursday 28th August 2008

AN ELDERLY man has died after fire broke out in his South Lakeland home early today.

Garden centre could become holiday homes

3:20pm Thursday 28th August 2008

A POPULAR garden centre could be replaced by holiday homes if a planning authority approves a scheme which the owners hope will improve neighbourly relations.

Ride-out to raise cash and awareness

3:07pm Thursday 28th August 2008

MOTORCYCLISTS are gearing up to raise money and awareness for a disease which kills thousands of men each year.

Cumbrians average in 'fat map'

2:30pm Thursday 28th August 2008

THE population of Cumbria is averagely obese according to a ‘fat map’ of Britain published yesterday.

'Lock it or lose it' warning

1:20pm Thursday 28th August 2008

POLICE and local councils in south Cumbria today issued a reminder to residents to keep their properties secure and help prevent crime.

Man taken to hospital after road traffic collision

1:23pm Thursday 28th August 2008

MOTORISTS faced delays on a major South Lakeland road on Wednesday afternoon after a two-car collision.

Museum and workshop could be on their way

12:34pm Thursday 28th August 2008

THE journey has begun for an exciting new venture which could see a major project arriving close to a South Cumbria tourist attraction.

Wine shop's 'foul bouquet'

11:11am Thursday 28th August 2008

A MYSTERY sewage stink has been driving customers away from a South Lakeland wine shop.

Popular farming show cancelled

9:29am Thursday 28th August 2008

A MAJOR agricultural show in South Cumbria has been cancelled due to the recent weather.

Duke of Edinburgh Group escorted from the Fell

8:42am Thursday 28th August 2008

On Wednesday 27th August at 21.00 Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were called by Cumbria Police and asked to go to the assistance of a group of 7 D of E award students from Gloucestershire who had become lost and needed assistance. The caller had been able to give a very good description of their location and an accurate map grid reference.


UK Entertainment News

Glitter shops in hat and orange wig

Paedophile Gary Glitter disguised himself on a supermarket shopping trip

Updated 2:52pm Thursday 28th August 2008

Paedophile Gary Glitter was barely recognisable when he ventured out in public following his release from prison in Vietnam.


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