Kirkby news
Kirkby headteacher to retire in August
A HEADTEACHER of a village school is retiring after a decade.
Last updated 24 January 2012
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GP lost 10 stone as example to patients
A SUPER-SLIMMING GP lost almost half her body weight to scoop an award.
Last updated 5 January 2012
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Palefaces meet Blackhorse
DESCENDANTS of Native Americans visited the South Cumbrian frontier to teach enthusiasts about their forefathers’ culture.
Last updated 7 November 2011
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Church restored with firm’s help
A KIRKBY church has been restored thanks to the help of local stone manufacturer Burlington Slate Limited.
Last updated 1 August 2011
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Ex-teacher jailed after assaulting girl, 16
A FORMER teacher who physically assaulted a former girl pupil at his remote farmhouse has been jailed.
Last updated 23 July 2011
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Rail revamp’s protection plan for rare toads
A £500,000 railway viaduct revamp is under way. (1 comment)
Last updated 18 July 2011
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Community’s gala celebration
KIRKBY’S community came together in the glorious sunshine to enjoy the annual village gala.
Last updated 5 July 2011
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Travel by steam bus to gathering
PEOPLE hoping to travel to this year’s Steam Gathering can do it in style, on board a genuine steam bus.
Last updated 4 July 2011
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Kirkby’s gala day
KIRKBY gala takes place on Saturday on the village sports field.
Last updated 27 June 2011
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Revamped hall to get website
A COMMUNITY hall is stepping into the 21st century with the launch of a website that allows people to book online.
Last updated 20 June 2011
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Affordable housing row
A VICAR has waded into a housing debate which residents claim has divided a village.
Last updated 1 June 2011
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Mental illness led to woman’s death
A WOMAN found hanged at her home did not commit suicide, an inquest has heard.
Last updated 27 May 2011
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Scouts lend a hand to plant new trees
MEMBERS of the Duddon Dragon’s Explorer Scouts recently joined forces with the Kirkby Footpaths and Cycleways Group to plant trees in Kirkby as part of the government’s ‘Big Society’ initiative.
Last updated 9 May 2011
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Survey shows residents’ fears about housing plans
FRUSTRATED residents have voted to use the results of an independent housing survey to show their concerns about housing plans for their village.
Last updated 22 April 2011
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Homes survey by action group is to be revealed
THE results of a survey which aims to paint the real picture of a village’s housing needs are due to be revealedtonight.
Last updated 20 April 2011
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Community groups benefit from grants
THE following grants have recently been made from the CGP Kirkby Ireleth Parish Council Trust Fund:
Last updated 11 April 2011
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Villagers’ fury at council’s plan for 77 new homes
ANGRY villagers have formed an action group after the parish council put forward potential locations for up to 77 homes.
Last updated 8 April 2011
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Couple hope to turn gospel hall into new home
A MERSEYSIDE couple hope to convert a gospel hall into their retirement home after snapping it up for £48,000.
Last updated 5 April 2011
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Kirkby house row - special meeting
CONTROVERSIAL plans which could result in up to 77 new homes being built in a village are set to be debated again.
Last updated 30 March 2011
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Residents plan to appeal village boundary change
A VILLAGE has voted to oppose proposed boundary changes which could see 77 homes built.
Last updated 21 March 2011
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More Kirkby news
- Kirkby headteacher to retire in August
- GP lost 10 stone as example to patients
- Palefaces meet Blackhorse
- Church restored with firm’s help
- Ex-teacher jailed after assaulting girl, 16
- Rail revamp’s protection plan for rare toads (1 comment)
- Community’s gala celebration
- Travel by steam bus to gathering
- Kirkby’s gala day
- Revamped hall to get website
- Affordable housing row
- Mental illness led to woman’s death
- Scouts lend a hand to plant new trees
- Survey shows residents’ fears about housing plans
- Homes survey by action group is to be revealed
- Community groups benefit from grants
- Villagers’ fury at council’s plan for 77 new homes
- Couple hope to turn gospel hall into new home
- Kirkby house row - special meeting
- Residents plan to appeal village boundary change
- Housing development plan sparks concern in village
- Fears for missing man (3 comments)
- Pole to be repaired thanks to John
- Forces veterans in war with vicar over service
- Pub back to normal just two weeks after flooding
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