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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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Last updated 17 May 2013
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Roman road found at Papcastle

cockidig1705jf A Roman road and buildings have been uncovered during an archaeological dig at Papcastle, near Cockermouth. (3 comments)

Last updated 17 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

touchtruck1 1005 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

howmeeting1005c 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

paulscott 1005 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

joehol 1005 With a triumphant victory at this year’s county council elections it is no wonder Joe Holliday cannot stop smiling. (2 comments)

Last updated 10 May 2013
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Dinosaurs move into Keswick museum

dino1 1005 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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Soap bad boy is mobbed by fans in Workington

holyoak1 1005 TV soap bad boy Brendan Brady needed three doormen to protect him from hordes of admirers when he came to Workington last Friday.

Last updated 10 May 2013
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West Cumbrian couple in Boston bombing show incredible strength

whalleys 1005 A West Cumbrian couple who were seriously injured in the Boston Marathon bombing have shown “incredible tenacity and strength” in their recovery battle, it has emerged.

Last updated 10 May 2013
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Get a walk on your mobile phone

walkgrab3 0305 Walkers can now download some of Cumbria’s best routes direct to their mobile phones.

Last updated 3 May 2013
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Snooker star John Parrott at league’s awards night

parrotj 0305 Former World Snooker Champion John Parrott is coming to Workington.

Last updated 3 May 2013
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Roundabout a possibility for A66

Highways bosses have not ruled out putting a new roundabout on the A66 to tackle safety concerns at the busy Broughton and Brigham junctions. (2 comments)

Last updated 29 April 2013
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Call to name new Cockermouth estate after Bernard Bradbury

bernardfront1904 An idea to name a Cockermouth housing development in honour of a botanist born in the town was this week rejected by the town council. (8 comments)

Last updated 19 April 2013
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Unusual rescue in West Cumbrian river

Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team were called out to an unusual rescue today to retrieve a mattress from the banks of the River Cocker.

Last updated 12 April 2013
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Kids grow their own veg

slow 1204 Youngsters in Workington got the chance to plant their own vegetables and plants as part of a new food growing project.

Last updated 12 April 2013
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Hunt is on to catch yobs who burned our jewel in the crown

charredremains1204 The hunt is on for the arsonists who ravaged a unique West Cumbrian nature reserve. (8 comments)

Last updated 12 April 2013
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Fire in reed beds destroys season’s breeding

siddickfireP5pic1204 This was the scene of devastation that confronted nature-lovers returning to Siddick Ponds after a wildfire swept through the unique nature reserve.