Wigton news
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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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 21 July 2010
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Summer Fete Photos
As promised, here is a link to view photo's of the afternoon's events
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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National award for 'addictive' pickle made in Wigton
Wigton jam makers are celebrating national success with an award for their “addictive” pickle
Last updated 4 September 2009
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Safety blitz on driving pays off
A POLICE operation to tackle menace motorists in north Allerdale has seen a “significant” reduction in accidents involving young drivers.
Last updated 21 August 2009
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Safety blitz on driving pays off
A POLICE operation to tackle menace motorists in north Allerdale has seen a “significant” reduction in accidents involving young drivers.
Last updated 21 August 2009
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Police concerns over Tesco's Wigton plan
Police have raised “serious concerns” that a Tesco supermarket in Wigton could encourage under-age drinking, crime and antisocial behaviour
Last updated 14 August 2009
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Firm eyeing eleven turbine windfarm near Rosley
A windfarm with up to eleven turbines could be built bordering the village of Rosley.
Last updated 14 August 2009
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- Cumbria thriller writer on international award shortlist
- Hundreds have fun in the sun at Wigton carnival
- Plans for chicken sheds near Wigton withdrawn
- Your club could be here
- Tragedy at heart of Bragg’s latest novel
- Wigton postman who died suddenly has been named
- Family history page (50 comments)
- Hundreds have fun in the sun at Wigton carnival
- E-Mail Address to Contact Wigton Hospital League of Friends
- Tesco and Allerdale council in talks over proposed Wigton store
- Donors pledge cash to help save Wigton's Quaker house
- North Allerdale trust boss moves on to new job
- Wigton traders' naked calendar raises £3,500 for charity
- Melvyn Bragg donates stained glass windows to Wigton church
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