Wigton news
Thank-you!
Thanks to the generosity of people in the Wigton & Solway area, the League of Friends have been buying equipment for Wigton Hospital
Last updated 22 September 2011
Published by http://www.wigtonlocal.co.uk
Wigton Hospital Grand Summer Fayre on Saturday 18th June
Help us raise money to buy specialist alternating pressure mattresses for the benefit of the patients in Wigton Hospital
Last updated 4 June 2011
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Off-duty Cumbrian cop praised after wrestling gun out of robber's hands
An off-duty police inspector has spoken for the first time of the moment he tackled a would-be robber attempting to raid a Cumbrian petrol station with an imitation gun.
Last updated 22 March 2011
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
Inspectors praise school as ‘warm and stimulating’
A RURAL school near Wigton has been praised by inspectors for being a “warm and stimulating learning community
Last updated 17 December 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Wigton woman drafted to help safeguard national security
A Cumbrian graduate has embarked on a challenging new army career helping to safeguard national security as part of the Royal Intelligence Corps.
Last updated 19 November 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Wigton Hospital League of Friends Summer Fete Photographs
Easy to view slide show of pictures from Wigton Hospital League Of Friends Summer Fete 2010
Last updated 11 September 2010
Published by http://www.wigtonlocal.co.uk
Download our membership form
If you want to get involved in the League of Friends we have a membership form here for you to download.
Last updated 11 September 2010
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What The League Does and Why ...
We can all remember, a few years ago all of our Community Hospitals were threatened with closure by the National Health Trust responsible for running them and other services within the community.
Last updated 5 September 2010
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Zero drugs tolerance at Solfest music festival
Police chiefs have issued a zero tolerance drugs warning as 10,000 revellers prepare to arrive at Solfest.
Last updated 27 August 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Green power plant could provide energy and power for Cumbrian village
A green energy plant powering homes, business and a school could be on the cards for a village outside Wigton
Last updated 6 August 2010
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Tesco and Allerdale council in talks over proposed Wigton store
Detailed discussions have started that could determine a timetable for supermarket giant Tesco to build a new store in Wigton
Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
How To Make A Donation
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Last updated 21 July 2010
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Wigton Hospital Summer Fete
The Wigton Hospital Summer Fete went ahead on 12th June and for the first time in several years the weather was exceptionally kind, it was a glorious summer day
Last updated 20 July 2010
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Cumbria thriller writer on international award shortlist
A thriller writer from Abbeytown is to rub shoulders with the best in the business after being nominated for a major international award.
Last updated 2 July 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Soldier Mark paralysed by Taliban bullet
A CUMBRIAN soldier who was shot through the neck by a Taliban gunman in Afghanistan is lying paralysed in a hospital.
Last updated 11 June 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Cumbrian farmer running in memory of Wigton man killed in motorbike crash
A farmer is to take part in the Great North Run in memory of a Wigton man who died in a motorbike accident earlier this year
Last updated 11 September 2009
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Family of Wigton woman killed in road crash meet air ambulance crew
The family of a Wigton woman who died in a car crash met with the air ambulance crew who battled to save her life
Last updated 11 September 2009
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Plans for chicken sheds near Wigton withdrawn
Plans for chicken sheds to house 90,000 birds at a farm near Wigton have been withdrawn
Last updated 11 September 2009
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Cumbrian mum praises young son who tried to save his dad
A GRIEVING mum has praised the strength of her teenage son who called for help as her husband lay dying in her arms.
Last updated 11 September 2009
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