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Call to name new Cockermouth estate after Bernard Bradbury
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.
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
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
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
This was the scene of devastation that confronted nature-lovers returning to Siddick Ponds after a wildfire swept through the unique nature reserve.
Last updated 12 April 2013
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Keep off reed beds warning
People are warned not to walk on exposed reed beds at the Siddick Ponds Nature Reserve.
Last updated 12 April 2013
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Group restores Maryport's floral gateway
A Maryport group is set to restore and maintain a town focal point.
Last updated 12 April 2013
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VIDEO ADDED: Downies whitewash
It was a Downies whitewash today as they scooped the third game in the 2013 Uppies and Downies series in Workington.
Last updated 8 April 2013
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Yobs wreck Cockermouth cricket pitch during birthday party
An 18th birthday party left Cockermouth Cricket Club with up to £2,000-worth of damage to its ground.
Last updated 6 April 2013
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Flock of sheep found in Harrington street
People on a High Harrington street were treated to a baa-my sight this morning when a group of errant sheep were seen wandering across gardens and driveways.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Flock of sheep found in Harrington street
People on a High Harrington street were treated to a baa-my sight this morning when a group of errant sheep were seen wandering across gardens and driveways.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Play on! Rugby tale will grace the Workington stage
Rugby anecdotes from local people will be featured in a play written to celebrate the Rugby League World Cup’s arrival in Workington later this year.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Key politician Blunkett at Workington civic dinner
About £600 was raised for charity at the Workington mayor’s civic dinner where former Government minister David Blunkett was the guest speaker. (1 comment)
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Surgery helps Workington man beat brain tumour peril
With his bulging biceps and confident smile, Ashraf Ibrahim of Workington is the very picture of health.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Ladies pitch in to help Workington rugby men after burglary
A ladies’ night event will be held tomorrow to help replace money stolen in a raid at Workington rugby club.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Launch planned in Maryport for Titanic painting
A unique painting of the Titanic will be unveiled for the first time in Maryport next weekend. (1 comment)
Last updated 5 April 2013
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The White Trash Circus win Maryport bands battle
The fourth and final band has been named as a support act for headliners The Quireboys at the 2013 Maryport Blues Festival.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Villagers aid Allonby car crash driver
Community spirit was high in Allonby when villagers went to the aid of a woman whose vehicle ended up in a stream on Monday.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Workington Opera House could be second option for arts venue plan
A Workington landlord this week said he was willing to consider the town’s Opera House as an alternative theatre and arts centre base if his plan to transform a disused church falls through.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Drainage work planned in Workington town centre
Shoppers have been told to expect some disruption in Workington town centre as essential drainage repairs are carried out on one of its busiest streets.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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