Millom news
Supporters urge PM to pardon Haverigg prisoner
Published 6 January 2009
SUPPORTERS of Haverigg prisoner Michael Shields will urge Prime Minister Gordon Brown to pardon him when the cabinet meets in Liverpool this week.
Millom woman describes the terror of living in Gaza with her family
Published 6 January 2009
AMONG the hellish fire fight in the Middle East a Millom woman and her family are standing firm.
Rats invade as town ‘becomes rubbish tip’
Published 6 January 2009
CONCERNED residents say the streets of Millom have been turned into a rubbish tip as families feel the effects of absent Christmas dustbin collections.
Happy holidays after speedy taxi comes to family’s rescue
Published 2 January 2009
ON December 27 my daughter was returning to the States after spending Christmas with us.
MP backs bid to make prison 'Cumbria only'
Published 2 January 2009
PLANS that would see Haverigg Prison occupied exclusively by Cumbrian inmates have won the backing of Copeland MP Jamie Reed.
Survey would pave way for better roads
Published 31 December 2008
MAY I suggest that a New Year’s resolution, for Millom, Copeland and Cumbria councillors, should be to press for an extensive cross-party, impartial survey into the abysmal state of Millom’s road and pavement surfaces.
Mayor drops in for Christmas visit
Published 31 December 2008
PATIENTS at Millom Community Hospital were treated to a visit from the town’s mayor to boost their Christmas spirits.
Mayor leads tribute to tragic baby
Published 30 December 2008
A MOVING tribute was held in memory of a baby found dead on a tip almost 20 years ago.
Concerned about a friend? Tell the church
Published 30 December 2008
COMMUNITY concern boxes are being set up in Millom with the help of prisoners at HMP Haverigg.
Will wild borrowing save us from doom?
Published 29 December 2008
THE latest budget by New Labour was no more than bribery and dysfunction, with a fair bit of smoke and mirrors.
What is cost of idiotic ideas?
Published 29 December 2008
I AND I’m sure many Millom people, were disgusted at the council’s decision to put lights on the toilets next to the supermarket.
Motorist lucky to escape uninjured
Published 29 December 2008
A MILLOM man’s festive cheer was ruined when he smashed into a stone wall while driving on Christmas Eve.
New statue maps Millom skyline
Published 29 December 2008
SCHOOL pupils in Millom gathered to unveil Millom Park’s new statue.
Lifeboat team raises record sum in collection
Published 24 December 2008
A RESCUE team raised a record sum in its Christmas collection.
Village hall re-opened after £40,000 revamp
Published 22 December 2008
CROWDS of villagers turned out to mark the completion of a £40,000 village hall refurbishment near Millom.
Pair face trail over attack
Published 16 December 2008
A MAN and a woman face trial over an alleged attack.
Chinese day at town hotel
Published 15 December 2008
AN oriental event will be held in Millom to raise money for charity.
Footballer attacked by childhood friend
Published 13 December 2008
AN amateur footballer suffered serious injuries after his friend of 15 years attacked him in a nightclub.
Cutting corners in planning decisions
Published 12 December 2008
YOUR article “Copeland planners praised for speed”, (Evening Mail, November 26) explains a lot about the planning process at Whitehaven.
Retiring cop praises the Millom community
Published 12 December 2008
A MILLOM police sergeant is calling time on his career after serving West Cumbria for 30 years.
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