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Strictly wonderful stars at Paint the Town Red!
The atmosphere was electric at Workington’s St Joseph’s School on Saturday for a performance by Strictly Come Dancing stars Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova.
Last updated 24 May 2012
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Royal approval for local news
Visting regions across the United Kingdom during this diamond jubilee year, Prince Philip and I have been struck by the way that in towns, villages and cities, people have found that their community can be an important source of strength and support.
Last updated 24 May 2012
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Travel through the decades with Toyah at Workington festival
Music stars David Van Day, Toyah Wilcox and Ed Tudor-Pole are among the acts performing at new Workington festival Decades this weekend.
Last updated 24 May 2012
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Auction of promises to raise village funds
A gourmet night and auction of promises will be held in Brigham tomorrow to raise money for the village’s diamond jubilee celebrations.
Last updated 24 May 2012
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A feast of flavours from Annette and Patricia is a delight
A feast of flavours delighted audiences at the two East Meets West cookery shows during Paint the Town Red.
Last updated 24 May 2012
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Legends The Quireboys getting ready to rock
Playing with legends such as David Bowie, Whitesnake and Guns n Roses were just some of the highs for English rock band The Quireboys.
Last updated 24 May 2012
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Cash in with Dollar star David Van Day
“There are no Mars bars in the jungle and there’s no one helping you to sneak chocolate bars in. It’s really all just rice and beans,” says David Van Day of his time on TV’s I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.
Last updated 24 May 2012
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New Maryport play area is unveiled
Youngsters in Maryport are celebrating the opening of a new play park following a campaign by councillors.
Last updated 24 May 2012
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New base for third age centre
Cockermouth's Centre for the Third Age officially opened its new premises on Monday.
Last updated 24 May 2012
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Youngsters give mascot Wenlock warm welcome
A visit from the official Olympics mascot to Workington Cricket Club was a big hit with local school pupils.
Last updated 24 May 2012
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Restored West Cumbrian hall opened for functions
A couple who invested £500,000 to restore their Georgian country house after the 2009 floods have opened up two rooms to the public for family celebrations and events.
Last updated 24 May 2012
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West Cumbrian beaches are given a spring clean
Two groups of volunteers have been out in force cleaning up beaches.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Early-bird wardens catch Workington dog fouling culprits
On a cold, grey morning with the birds still singing in the trees, Allerdale council’s environmental wardens and street scene officers pound the pavements in a bid to rid the streets of dog mess. (8 comments)
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Mark will bring biting political commentary to Cockermouth festival
Mark Thomas has made a name as one of the country’s most outspoken comedians.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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West Cumbrian Lady steps up for women's charity walk
The wife of Hospice at Home West Cumbria’s president Lord Judd is looking forward to doing her bit for the charity when she joins this year’s Midnight Walk in Workington.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Size doesn’t matter to West Cumbrian band Hammerhead
One West Cumbrian band has a positive way of looking at playing to a small crowd.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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West Cumbrian dancers to perform at teaching conference
Pupils from a West Cumbrian dance school will perform at the Association of American Dancing teachers’ conference on Sunday.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Help build Maryport a bottle greenhouse
Maryport people can help with an unusual project on Sunday – building a greenhouse made of pop bottles.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Workington gets ready to rumba as festival fever arrives
Workington is ready to rumba tomorrow as the Paint the Town Red festival comes to town. (6 comments)
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Maryport venue celebrates Titanic success of exhibition
Maryport's Wave Centre doubled its retail sales during the Titanic exhibition there which closed last weekend.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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