EDEN and Allerdale red squirrel conservation workers have been nominated for national recognition.

PROFESSOR Brian Whitton, from Durham University, was the speaker at the February meeting of the North Cumbria Rock Garden Group.

SUPPORTERS of St. Augustine’s Church, Alston, held their monthly coffee morning in the town’s masonic hall, with coffee, scones and biscuits on offer.

TEBAY and Orton will be showcasing some of their best tourist attractions to tourist information centre staff from across Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales on Wednesday, 7th March.

KEEPING PUPILS INFORMED: Dr. Alan Donaldson speaking to pupils of Alston Primary School about the science initiative.

science to Moor schools

A CUMBRIA County Council scheme which helps disabled bus passengers access work, training or day-care services with free bus transport is to be extended beyond April.

CONSENT was given for the construction of two homes at Little Salkeld despite concerns being aired about highway safety.

PERMISSION was given for the construction of two homes in Long Marton despite objections from parish councillors and neighbours.

A LAWNMOWER and quantity of diesel, with a total value of £500, were stolen after an outbuilding at Motherby, near Penruddock, was broken into.