Broughton news

Calendar is published in memory of photographer

50027945B002 THE family of a photographer have published some of his work to help keep his memory alive.

Last updated 4 January 2012
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Festive spirit at seasonal market

VILLAGERS defied the wet weather to enjoy Broughton’s second ever Christmas market.

Last updated 12 December 2011
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Beavers in crisis for lack of leaders

A BEAVER colony fresh from a family camp could close next month if new leaders aren’t found.

Last updated 18 November 2011
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Retirement trip on the Inca trail

BROUGHTON Ladies Guild met in the Green Room of the Victory Hall on October 13 with Mary Dixon in the chair.

Last updated 10 November 2011
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Couple in bid to beat recession

A VILLAGE shop has taken to extreme measures in a bid to beat the recession.

Last updated 8 November 2011
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Two fields offered to Kepplewray

TRAFFIC calming, land for allotments and the future of popular woodland were all up for debate at a community drop-in session.

Last updated 15 September 2011
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Fury as residents ‘not aware’ of expansion plan

A CONTROVERSIAL housing plan which could see up to 90 new homes built in a village has been expanded.

Last updated 1 September 2011
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Hub begins to make a difference in village

THE organisers of a new community group have spoken of its success just six months after it was launched.

Last updated 29 August 2011
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Residents view revamped hall

RESIDENTS have been given a sneak preview of a long-awaited community hall.

Last updated 8 August 2011
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Town comes together to mark historic ceremony

DOZENS of people turned out to take part in a centuries-old tradition.

Last updated 3 August 2011
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Choir hits a high note

A NEW choir managed to hit all the right notes when they made their debut performance.

Last updated 23 June 2011
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Sweeping statement

A VILLAGE came together to fight back against litter louts.

Last updated 9 June 2011
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Everybody in Broughton was wedding guest

IT was unconventional to say the least. (2 comments)

Last updated 6 June 2011
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Councillors throw out car park plan

ON April 16 a plan was put forward to the Lake District National Park Authority for a car park in a field behind the Victory Hall in Broughton.

Last updated 30 May 2011
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Couple invite whole town to share their special day

A COMMUNITY is set to turn out in force for a wedding with a difference at the weekend. (3 comments)

Last updated 21 May 2011
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Bus campaign success as axed service set to return

A RURAL bus service that was axed in the county council cuts is to run two days a week following a successful campaign. (1 comment)

Last updated 20 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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Helping others die with diginity

FAMILY and friends of a father-of-two who died from cancer are raising money and highlighting the importance of a service which allowed him to live out his last days at home with his family. MOLLY LYNCH reports.

Last updated 5 May 2011
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