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Sniffer dogs planned at West Cumbria music festival
A number of conditions have been placed on a West Cumbrian music festival so it can go ahead.
Last updated 6 February 2013
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Tributes to man found in West Cumbrian river
Tributes have been paid to a Cockermouth man whose body was found in the River Derwent yesterday.
Last updated 5 February 2013
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Floods of verse that celebrate Cockermouth's recovery
Dozens of Cumbrian writers were in Cockermouth this week to celebrate the official launch of a new poetry anthology.
Last updated 1 February 2013
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Mandy seeks out things that go bump in the night
A Workington woman has launched a company to investigate things that go bump in the night. (12 comments)
Last updated 1 February 2013
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Rethink on West Cumbrian town's 30-minute parking
Parking bosses are considering a rethink over controversial 30-minute parking restrictions in Workington town centre.
Last updated 1 February 2013
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VIDEO: Blaze destroys Cockermouth garage
A Cockermouth service station garage was destroyed by fire last weekend.
Last updated 1 February 2013
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Road closed at Allonby
Tidal flooding has closed the B5300 at Dubmill, Allonby.
Last updated 30 January 2013
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Honister Pass reopens
The Honister Pass has been reopened this morning.
Last updated 28 January 2013
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A Workington brass band could soon be blowing strong again
Workington could have a brass band again – more than 20 years after the original town group disbanded. (2 comments)
Last updated 25 January 2013
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Bells rise from Workington church ashes to ring again
A set of handbells damaged in a fire at a Workington church 18 years ago has finally been restored. (1 comment)
Last updated 25 January 2013
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Company behind West Cumbria wind farm admits breaking planning rules
An energy company building wind turbines has admitted breaking planning conditions by driving lorries through villages near Cockermouth. (1 comment)
Last updated 25 January 2013
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Maryport job centre to close despite campaign
Maryport Job Centre will close in June despite protests in the town. (2 comments)
Last updated 25 January 2013
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Gas leak closes Maryport harbourside church
MARYPORT’S harbourside Christ Church will be closed for several weeks after a gas leak.
Last updated 25 January 2013
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A66 ‘Danger junction’ in West Cumbria unlikely to be changed before 2015
Changes to improve safety at a junction on the A66 between Workington and Cockermouth are unlikely to happen before 2015.
Last updated 25 January 2013
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Driver arrested over death of Workington pedestrian
A Workington man who died after being hit by a car in the town centre has been named.
Last updated 18 January 2013
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West Cumbrian allotment group raises cash for eviction battle
A fund-raising drive has been launched to help Seaton allotment holders dig for victory in a legal battle against eviction.
Last updated 18 January 2013
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Busy West Cumbria road reopens after crash
A busy Cockermouth road has reopened after a collision at about 10.45am this morning.
Last updated 17 January 2013
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Police name man killed after Workington main road crash
Police have identified the man who died after being hit by a car on Tuesday in Workington.
Last updated 17 January 2013
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Fight on to cut speed limit to 20mph on Workington estate
Residents in Workington’s Moorclose area have launched a petition to cut the speed limit on one of the town’s busy main routes from 30mph to 20mph. (10 comments)
Last updated 11 January 2013
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Revamp starts at Cockermouth Leisure Centre
The dry side changing rooms at Cockermouth Leisure Centre will be getting a £56,000 refurbishment. (1 comment)
Last updated 11 January 2013
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