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Workington schools gear up for games
Thousands of people will fill Workington’s Derwent Park stadium on Tuesday for the town’s own Olympic games.
Last updated 7 June 2012
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West Cumbrian pigeon feeders’ in court appeal
Two High Harrington women are appealing against their conviction for breaching an abatement order to stop leaving food out for birds.
Last updated 7 June 2012
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Jubilee music celebration in Maryport
Maryport Rugby League Club will celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style on Sunday with a major fun day for all the family.
Last updated 31 May 2012
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Musical folk will flock to Ireby for festival
Ireby Festival, which started as a small gathering of music enthusiasts, will celebrate its 10th anniversary tomorrow.
Last updated 31 May 2012
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TV chefs James and Simon are on the menu for food festival
Cockermouth's Taste Cumbria food festival promises to serve up the best of Cumbrian cuisine and celebrity chefs, including James Martin and Simon Rimmer.
Last updated 31 May 2012
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Decades festival rolls back the years
Rock band The Quireboys ended up playing two sets at Workington’s Decades festival last weekend. (1 comment)
Last updated 31 May 2012
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Toyah chills at Club Ice
Toyah Willcox backstage cuts quite a different figure from the rebellious punk musician of the 1980s.
Last updated 31 May 2012
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Reality TV stars visit Workington shop
A crowd of star-struck fans descended on a Workington clothes shop after two celebrities were seen shopping there. (5 comments)
Last updated 31 May 2012
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Cash will keep harbour festival afloat
A new Maryport summer festival has been given a cash boost to help turn it into an annual event.
Last updated 31 May 2012
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West Cumbrian traders hold on to hope in Mary Portas high street bid
Maryport has suffered a blow in its bid to gain funding to breathe life into its high street.
Last updated 31 May 2012
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Demand for youth club on estate
A WORKINGTON councillor will go door-to-door to gather support for a youth club in Moorclose.
Last updated 31 May 2012
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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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