Hopes dashed in fight to save Newton Rigg

A last ditch attempt to secure future land-based education provisions at Newton Rigg College, Penrith has failed but a local MP remains hopeful that education provision can continue in some form.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Hopes dashed in fight to save Newton Rigg

A last ditch attempt to secure future land-based education provisions at Newton Rigg College, Penrith has failed but a local MP remains hopeful that education provision can continue in some form. At...

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