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Kendal goes green-it's official

Kendal will officially 'go green' after Kendal and the South Lakes is awarded the prestigious status of 'transition communities' under the transition towns' scheme, given to communities because of their commitment to tackle climate change through practical action as individuals, businesses, schools, public sector bodies and the wider community.

2 Mar 2010
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Farron steps up campaign to save Armitt Museum

South Lakeland MP Tim Farron who has been working alongside the Westmorland Gazette's campaign to save the Armitt Museum in Ambleside has today called on the Government and local authorities to work together to provide the £10,000 needed by the middle of this month to keep the museum open.

2 Mar 2010
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Liberal Democrats - Taking care of the carers

Nottinghamshire County Council's Tory-led administration propose massive cuts later in the year with money saving plans targeted at the elderly. A major consequence of this could be that more and more families have to assume responsibility for their elderly relatives in place of decent public services.

1 Mar 2010
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Conservative's Biggest Donor is Tax-Dodger

Lord Ashcroft, the Conservative's biggest donor has admitted that he is a Tax Non Dom. Ashcroft who also makes our laws as a member of the house of lords, appears to have endless money for the Conservative Party, whilst being unwilling to pay tax in the UK to help fund our NHS, schools or armed forces.

1 Mar 2010
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