Dalton news

Man admits £20,000 fraud from pensioner

A DALTON pensioner who was living alone was subjected to a £20,000 fraud by a trader who had cold called him, a court has heard.

Last updated 27 July 2010
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Parking crackdown gets under way with patrols

A MAJOR crackdown on inconsiderate parking in a town centre has begun. (10 comments)

Last updated 26 July 2010
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Councillor ‘bully’ ban ruling to be probed

A COUNCILLOR suspended after claims of sending “bullying” emails has been granted an appeal.

Last updated 24 July 2010
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PC to swim a mile in memory of mum

A DALTON bobby is hoping to make a splash as she raises money for a charity close to her heart.

Last updated 24 July 2010
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Teaching graduate Louisa follows in family footsteps

A TEACHING graduate has followed in the footsteps her grandmother took 60 years ago.

Last updated 22 July 2010
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Special visit for children

CHILDREN from a school enjoyed a special visit from a professional rugby league player.

Last updated 18 July 2010
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Castle in need of more stewards to volunteer

PUBLIC access to a historic Furness gem faces being scaled back – because of a volunteer crisis.

Last updated 16 July 2010
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‘Dalton planters bring gloom, not bloom’

A DALTON councillor has criticised the state of some of the town’s planters. (4 comments)

Last updated 14 July 2010
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Bella is home at last

A MUCH-LOVED moggie who went missing for six weeks has been found safe and well.

Last updated 14 July 2010
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Filthy flat to be cleaned up

A MASSIVE clean-up operation by a Life of Grime-style crew is underway after squatters wrecked a flat and left a rotting mess. (1 comment)

Last updated 13 July 2010
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Dalton pupils enjoy adventure trail

PUPILS are enjoying playing on a new school adventure trail.

Last updated 13 July 2010
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Children toddle for charity

TOTS went toddling to raise money for charity.

Last updated 13 July 2010
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The end of a life’s ambition for James

A HOBBY farmer is looking to sell his rare sheep after completing a life’s ambition.

Last updated 12 July 2010
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Work set to start on £275k games area

TEENAGERS in Dalton are set to benefit from a new £275,000 games facility, which will be built on the site of an existing play area, within the grounds of Dalton Leisure Centre.

Last updated 12 July 2010
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‘Dragons’ impressed by Dowdales pupils

PUPILS from Dowdales School won a Cumbria heat of a Dragons’ Den-style competition with an innovative baby bath tablet designed to help parents and child get a good night’s sleep. (2 comments)

Last updated 10 July 2010
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