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Farmer keeps 260ft turbine bid in motion with appeal
A prominent Cockermouth farmer is pursuing his plan for a 260ft wind turbine on his land because of a commitment to renewable energy.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Workington arson victim fears mistaken identity
A Workington man whose car was torched as his granddaughter slept feet away fears he was targeted after being mistaken for a man accused of child porn offences.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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June 11 launch for West Cumbria flood defences
Cockermouth's £4.4 million flood defence scheme will be officially opened on June 11.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Workington store closing
A Workington bargain store will close next week, with the loss of seven jobs.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Fish factory axes 40 jobs after loss of key contract
Forty jobs have been axed from a Maryport fish processing firm this week.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Wedding guest left for dead after Workington hit and run
A Workington man was left for dead by a suspected hit-and-run driver.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Last updated 17 May 2013
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Don’t smash your caravan - sell to me!
Festival-goers are being urged not to dump their old caravans at the end of area’s music festivals – but to sell them to a West Cumbrian businessman instead.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Revamp for Maryport Post Office
Maryport's High Street Post Office is to be revamped and its opening hours increased.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Fashion designer starts gem of an online business
A former Seaton woman who regularly rubs shoulders with fashion royalty has launched her own online accessory store.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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More than 1,000 clamour to climb in Maryport
More than 1,000 people enjoyed Maryport’s new Clip ’n Climb attraction in its first week of operation.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Roman road found at Papcastle
A Roman road and buildings have been uncovered during an archaeological dig at Papcastle, near Cockermouth.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Controversial Dearham estate plan deferred
A decision on plans to build a controversial housing estate in Dearham has been deferred after a heated meeting which lasted two-and-a-half hours. (2 comments)
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Man arrested after car hits wall in Workington
A man has been arrested after a car hit a wall near Workington Railway Station this morning.
Last updated 10 May 2013
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Truck event draws the crowds in Cockermouth
More than 1,000 people attended a new event in Cockermouth on Sunday that allowed them to get up close to fire engines, lorries and tractors. (1 comment)
Last updated 10 May 2013
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Hundreds speak out over plan for new Cockermouth housing estate
Hundreds of Cockermouth people protested against plans to build up to 400 homes on the edge of town at a consultation event yesterday. (5 comments)
Last updated 10 May 2013
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Theatre plan for Workington church at risk over tight restrictions
A publican looks set to abandon ambitious plans to transform a Workington church into a theatre. (2 comments)
Last updated 10 May 2013
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Workington councillor Joe celebrates personal election win
With a triumphant victory at this year’s county council elections it is no wonder Joe Holliday cannot stop smiling. (1 comment)
Last updated 10 May 2013
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Dinosaurs move into Keswick museum
A Seaton engineer’s passion for the pre-historic has led him to take a break from work and open a museum dedicated to dinosaurs.
Last updated 10 May 2013
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Ex-Harrington county councillor vows not to be beaten
Ousted Harrington division Labour county councillor Barbara Cannon claimed she was neither down nor out after failing to retain her seat in last week’s elections. (2 comments)
Last updated 10 May 2013
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