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Litter pick paves the way for West Cumbrian cycleway extension

litterpick0903 MORE than 100 bags of litter, including wheels, tyres and plastic drums, were picked up on the new Hadrian’s Cycleway near Maryport.

Last updated 8 March 2012
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Ex Aspatria mayor and his wife celebrate a golden milestone

dawsons2 0903 If Kath Dawson did not have a forgiving nature she would not have celebrated her golden wedding anniversary last week.

Last updated 8 March 2012
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West Cumbrian village carnival moves to jubilee weekend

Dearham is planning a right royal knees-up with a three-day party to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Last updated 8 March 2012
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Trio in the running for a marathon challenge

marathonYaz0203 Three West Cumbrians will run the London Marathon on April 22 to raise money for charity.

Last updated 1 March 2012
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Television funny man takes on serious role for West Cumbria drugs charity

trust 0203 Comedian Patrick Monahan is the latest star name to become a patron for a West Cumbrian drugs and alcohol charity.

Last updated 1 March 2012
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Sri Lankan priest finds his mission

sri lankan priest There is a new priest in West Cumbria – and he has come all the way from Sri Lanka.

Last updated 1 March 2012
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West Cumbria pair make beauty contest finals

clairebeebyp10807 Two women from the Cockermouth area will take part in the finals of national competitions this weekend.

Last updated 1 March 2012
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Hollyoaks TV role for Brigham actress Emma Rydal

Emma Rydal film 2 A West Cumbrian TV actress is set to appear in Channel 4’s popular teenage soap Hollyoaks.

Last updated 1 March 2012
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Gentle, loving Luke was ‘a bright light in dark times’

Luke Heywood photo Tributes have been paid to a Cockermouth 19-year-old killed in a car crash at Mealsgate on the A595 on Tuesday.

Last updated 1 March 2012
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Rare event as Dorothy leaps towards her 100th birthday

dorothy Lorton woman Dorothy Robinson is 100 years old on Wednesday – but it will only be the 25th time that she has been able to celebrate.

Last updated 28 February 2012
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Obituary - Harold Lingard, of Seaton

Harold Lingard, a parish councillor, Seaton community stalwart and headteacher, has died aged 95. (2 comments)

Last updated 23 February 2012
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Return of Townend bike challenge

townend bike challenge The family and friends of two Cockermouth brothers who were killed in a road accident in December 2010 are organising a second bike ride in their memory.

Last updated 16 February 2012
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Hatt family’s thanks to community for helping Karl

karl hatt The family of a Seaton boy who has a muscle wasting disease have thanked the people of West Cumbria for raising thousands of pounds to buy him specialist equipment.

Last updated 16 February 2012
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Physics to Africa trip

laurie ts A former director of Workington Sixth Form Centre has been in The Gambia as a volunteer with the Institute of Physics.

Last updated 16 February 2012
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Husband’s medals returned to flood victim

medals1702Marj A Cockermouth woman, whose husband’s seven war medals were lost in the 2009 floods, has had them returned this week.

Last updated 16 February 2012
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‘Mark had to lose his life for us to see he was right’

Mark Weir The balancing act between being a parent and a business owner is a tough one, but being forced into it through tragedy can make it seem impossible. (7 comments)