Cumbrian businesses supporting their employee’s volunteering duties

A group of Cumbria Constabulary’s Special Constables took part in a national Business in the Community initiative called ‘Give and Gain Day’, where they invited their full-time employers along to see what they do on a daily basis whilst volunteering.

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New cabinet announced for South Lakeland District Council
Leader of South Lakeland District Council Peter Thornton has announced a new cabinet for the next year. After the county council elections earlier th...
Three injured in A6 Stoneybeck crash
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Police and partner agencies deal with flooding in Cumbria
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Duke of Lancaster regiment homecoming parade
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Teenager injured in fall near Witherslack Hall
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Eden Independent Living team become ‘Dementia Friends’ ahead of Dementia Awareness Week
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Cumbria doctor's Bollywood Ball to help local children's hospice
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New role for Councillor Whipp on Eden’s Executive
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New Chair and Vice Chair for Eden Council
Councillors John Thompson (Conservative Group) and Pat Godwin (Independent Alliance) were last night (9 May 2013) elected as the new Chairman and Vice Chairman of Eden District Council, taking over...