Westmorland news

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General news from the BBC web site:

Progress on Noble's school plan Plans for a new primary school on the site of the old Noble's Hospital in Douglas are moving forward, the education minister says.

Tory office fire reward offered A £1,000 reward is offered to help catch those responsible for an arson attack at a Conservative Party office in Kendal.

Beatrix Potter museum rescue bid An MP calls on the government to help save a Cumbrian museum which holds a collection of Beatrix Potter paintings.

Hammer and axe found after fire Police investigating a suspicious fire at a Conservative Party office ask the owners of a hammer and axe found nearby to come forward.

Fire at Tory office 'suspicious' A fire which broke out at a local Conservative party office in south Cumbria is being treated as suspicious by police.

Probe into Tory party office fire One person is treated for the effects of smoke after a fire at a local Conservative Party office in Cumbria.

Arrests over string of burglaries Three teenagers are questioned on suspicion of burglary following a series of break-ins in a Cumbrian town.

Hospital to get new cancer unit A south Cumbria hospital is to receive a new chemotherapy unit, while plans are also being studied for a radiotherapy suite.

MP pledges to find campus funds Cumbrian MP Tim Farron vows to fight to keep students in Ambleside at a public meeting over plans to close a campus in the town.

Cromwell's boots sold for £3,800 A pair of boots believed to have belonged to Oliver Cromwell sell for £3,800 at auction in Berkshire.

Cromwell's boots up for auction A pair of boots believed to have belonged to Oliver Cromwell are to be sold at auction in Berkshire.

Cumbria braced for more downpours Residents in areas of Cumbria hit by devastating floods are warned to expect more heavy rain.

Residents return to flooded town Residents and shop owners return to flood-hit Cockermouth, but many roads, bridges and schools remain shut in Cumbria.

Service station scoops food prize A family-run service station by the side of the M6 in Cumbria wins an award for dishing up top quality local food.

Hospital creates new advice line A new phone line is to be set up to help ambulance crews in Cumbria decide which hospital to take patients to.

Tories pray for longer stay in North West BBC North West Political Editor, Arif Ansari, assesses Conservative chances in the region as the party begins its Manchester conference.

Teacher issues swearing warning A head teacher warns parents they will be banned from his primary school in Greater Manchester if they swear on site.

New service station plan for M5 Plans for a new motorway service station in Gloucestershire have been drawn up by a local charitable trust.

Girl Guides celebrate centenary Thousands of people gather across the North East and Cumbria to mark 100 years of the Girl Guiding movement.

Rescuers call for VAT exemption Mountain rescuers in Cumbria want the government to exempt them from paying VAT on vital equipment.

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