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£750,000 expansion set for Dales tourist attraction

5:21pm Tuesday 9th March 2010

A MAJOR tourist destination in the Yorkshire Dales is set for a £750,000 expansion.

Progress made towards ending common land confusion

11:40am Monday 8th March 2010

EFFORTS to end the confusion over moving livestock on and off common land are progressing well, according to the outgoing chairman of the county’s association.

Oxenholme village store back in business

6:31pm Friday 5th March 2010

A SOUTH Lakeland store which incorporated a sub-post office has re-opened after closing more than a year ago.

MP seeks Kendal Heinz jobs pledge

6:33pm Friday 5th March 2010

FOOD giant Heinz is being urged to guarantee that no local jobs will be at risk after it announced plans to discontinue its ‘nurture’ range of infant milks in the UK.

Trust plan ensures future of Ulverston Canal

TRANQUIL: A picturesque section of the Ulverston Canal

6:17pm Friday 5th March 2010

A CHARITABLE trust has been set up to ensure the future of a South Lakeland landmark.

Free help for rural firms

4:28pm Friday 5th March 2010

A FREE environmental workshop is being held in Borrowdale on Friday, March 19, between 10.30 and 2pm.

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