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Olympics spirit to infuse Maryport

tsangelabrandbarker Hundreds of people are expected to line the streets of Maryport, Flimby and Aspatria as the Olympic torch travels through the area on its way to London for the 2012 games.

Last updated 22 March 2012
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Tributes to Maryport mum who died aged 32 on Mother's Day

Saranne Wilkinson photo Tributes have been paid to a mum-of-two who died, aged 32, on Mother’s Day following a long battle with cancer. (2 comments)

Last updated 22 March 2012
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Charity skydive is last challenge on Maryport woman's pre-birthday list

Natalie Irving A Maryport woman will fulfil a lifelong dream by jumping out of a plane for charity.

Last updated 15 March 2012
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Olympics inspire West Cumbrian health group for sport

healthgroup 1603 A group of West Cumbrians have been inspired by the London Olympics to take part in their own sporting challenge.

Last updated 15 March 2012
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West Cumbrian woman Dorothy has a mountain to climb for big birthday

Dorothy Scott Age, two artificial hips and a bad back will not stop a Broughton Moor woman from climbing a mountain and swimming a lake to celebrate her 70th birthday.

Last updated 15 March 2012
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Bingo hall workers raise charity cash in West Cumbria

Opera Bingo fundraisers Five Workington bingo hall workers have raised more than £1,000 for charity, beating their original target by more than three times.

Last updated 15 March 2012
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Neighbours tell of Workington family's fire drama

Neighbours of a Workington woman and two children who fled their home after a house fire on Saturday said they feared for the family’s lives.

Last updated 15 March 2012
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Tributes to popular Cockermouth tradesman George

obitstarkie 1603 A well-known Cockermouth painter and decorator has died after losing a two-year battle with bowel cancer. (1 comment)

Last updated 15 March 2012
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West Cumbrian driver died after van veered across road

ts si fisher A father-of-six died as the result of a “terrible accident” on the A595, an inquest has heard.

Last updated 15 March 2012
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Millie puts new youth theatre group on stage

Millie Hardy-Sims A Workington Sixth Form student has set up a new youth theatre in Cockermouth.

Last updated 9 March 2012
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Pulsating experience for musicians

The Pulse TWO young Maryport musicians are dreaming of performing at one of the biggest music venues in Britain.

Last updated 9 March 2012
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Carnival is over in Maryport with little chance of return

Carni McCarron-Holmes MARYPORT’S annual carnival has been scrapped this year – and the chance of a revival for what was once the town’s major event now seems remote.

Last updated 9 March 2012
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Cinema adverts bring back memories of West Cumbria

Ben Opie 1 A Maryport collector has bought 250 glass slides that will bring back vivid memories for anyone attending the cinema in Workington during the 1940s.