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Roman Maryport man goes north to Scotland

The driving force behind the Roman Maryport project has left the Hadrian’s Wall Heritage Trust.

Last updated 2 August 2012
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Wordsworth House bid to host weddings

Cockermouth's Wordsworth House is seeking permission to perform marriages and civil partnership ceremonies.

Last updated 2 August 2012
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A big thank you for giving us the blues

p1debrakiss0308 It's a job well done, as Maryport Blues Festival organiser Debra Park receives congratulations from fans’ favourite Ben Poole at the event last weekend. (1 comment)

Last updated 2 August 2012
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Work on Cockermouth flood barrier to start next month

A self-closing barrier system will be installed on Cockermouth’s Rubbybanks Road next month.

Last updated 2 August 2012
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More stores support North Lakes Foodbank

Four supermarket chains have agreed to put collection points in their stores for the North Lakes Foodbank.

Last updated 2 August 2012
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Workington statue at risk of being lost forever

uppies1 Workington could lose one of its symbolic Uppies and Downies statues as efforts to repair it seem to have hit the buffers. (5 comments)

Last updated 2 August 2012
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VIDEO: ‘Sky walking? I usually take a plane’

sarah nicholls “Have you ever done sky walking before?” asks Honister Slate Mine’s Barry Surtees as I arrive to have a go at the new Via Ferrata Xtreme.

Last updated 26 July 2012
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Craig gets in step for community police role

Former Whitehaven police inspector Craig Lory has been appointed neighbourhood policing inspector for Workington and Maryport.

Last updated 26 July 2012
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CockRock battles on through a battering gale

cockrock7 2707 There were four seasons in a weekend at Cockermouth Rock Festival – but there was no way the event was going down without a fight.

Last updated 26 July 2012
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Village keeps carnival tradition alive

broughton carnival Hundreds of people lined the streets of Broughton on Saturday to support the village carnival, and in the hope that it can continue for at least another 67 years.

Last updated 26 July 2012
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Gas leak problems spark review of procedures

Allerdale council will review its call-out procedures after Maryport Town Hall was closed three times last week because of a gas leak.

Last updated 26 July 2012
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Tuning up for Maryport Blues Festival weekend

bluesfront2707 Maryport is gearing up for the arrival of thousands of music fans for the town’s new-look blues festival, which starts today.

Last updated 26 July 2012
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No quick solution to Dearham’s flooding

oldmillflood2707 A flood-prone road in Dearham, in which three cars were stuck this week, is likely to continue flooding in the foreseeable future.

Last updated 26 July 2012
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West Cumbrian road closed due to flooding

A road in Dearham is expected to stay closed until tomorrow morning due to flooding.

Last updated 23 July 2012
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A taste of army life for Workington students

Wrktn sixth form army day 1 Students from Workington Sixth Form Centre were taken out of their comfort zone when soldiers from the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment put them through a day of challenging tasks.

Last updated 19 July 2012
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Workington pupils bury time capsule at new bridge site

Northside Bridge capsule 2 The hopes and dreams of about 70 Workington school pupils were captured for all time at a ceremony in Workington yesterday.