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Brides shape up for their big day at Armathwaite boot camp
It was an opportunity too good to miss – as Armathwaite Hall Country House Hotel and Spa, near Bassenthwaite, launched its brides boot camp, two Times & Star reporters Sarah Nicholls and Clare Kinrade announced their respective engagements.
Last updated 3 February 2012
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Maryport bank to close at end of April
Maryport's HSBC bank in Senhouse Street is to be closed because of a lack of custom. (2 comments)
Last updated 3 February 2012
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Call for action on West Cumbrian footpaths
Problems with Cockermouth’s footpaths will be raised with the county council this month.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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West Cumbrians step up for Flimby shoe firm’s TV advert
A hundred West Cumbrian people will star in a national TV campaign later this year.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Support for Maryport Blues Festival
A Maryport couple who have lived in the town less than a year are throwing their full support behind the annual blues festival.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Fashion store to close in national shake-up
A Workington town centre shop is closing down after 17 years of trading. (2 comments)
Last updated 2 February 2012
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West Cumbria community fears being ripped apart
A group of Workington residents are worried that their community may be ripped apart because of planned changes to housing benefits. (1 comment)
Last updated 2 February 2012
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New working groups for Cockermouth chamber of trade
Cockermouth and District Chamber of Trade has been restructured to make it more responsive and inclusive for all its members.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Here come the girls for hospice's Midnight Walk
Workington will host Hospice at Home West Cumbria’s annual Midnight Walk in June.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Surgery campaigners present formal letter of complaint
A 63-page formal letter of complaint has been presented to the National Health Service by an Aspatria pressure group.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Jennings’ dark ale is the toast of regional contest
Jennings Brewery’s Sneck Lifter ale has been named as one of the region’s champion beers.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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‘We will not be moved’ say Seaton allotment holders
Seaton allotment holders will fight against a planned eviction that could happen at their plots on Saturday.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Petition plea for a safer Cockermouth crossing
A petition has been launched calling for better pedestrian crossing facilities at the junction of Cockermouth’s Lorton and Station streets.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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£900 to keep rural bus on the road
A rural bus service has been given £900 by the county council.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Climbing wall plan for new cafe and play area
Plans to add a cafe, play area and indoor caving area to Keswick Climbing Wall have been lodged with the Lake District National Park.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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‘Wartime spirit’ of West Cumbrian flood group praised
A leading member of Cockermouth’s flood action group praised the town’s “wartime spirit” as the town’s Gote Road flood defence scheme goes up for a national award.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Mum-of-six offers antenatal classes
A Workington mum-of-six is about to launch antenatal classes in Workington and Cockermouth.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Students will rock you
Wrapped around her minion, Heather Bradshaw urges Jack Pike to go out and bring back those who will destroy her empire.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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West Cumbrian building firm stops trading
A long-established Maryport building business has stopped trading, putting up to 20 people out of work.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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New Workington music festival launched
A new music festival has been launched in Workington.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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More news
- Brides shape up for their big day at Armathwaite boot camp
- Maryport bank to close at end of April (2 comments)
- Call for action on West Cumbrian footpaths
- West Cumbrians step up for Flimby shoe firm’s TV advert
- Support for Maryport Blues Festival
- Fashion store to close in national shake-up (2 comments)
- West Cumbria community fears being ripped apart (1 comment)
- New working groups for Cockermouth chamber of trade
- Here come the girls for hospice's Midnight Walk
- Surgery campaigners present formal letter of complaint
