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Workington community centre gets a facelift

Northside Community Centre January 2012 3 Workington people rallied round yesterday to help give a town community centre a facelift.

Last updated 5 January 2012
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Parents of Maryport tot who lost limbs to meningitis praise public support

Lillie-Mai Jackson balancing legs It is almost a year since life changed for Maryport’s Lillie-Mai Jackson – and this week her parents Belinda Little and Rupert Jackson paid tribute to the people of West Cumbria who have helped to raise £70,000 for the little girl.

Last updated 30 December 2011
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Boys in plea for Keswick skate park

Keswick skate park Two Keswick youngsters are calling for a skate park in the town’s Fitz Park. (2 comments)

Last updated 29 December 2011
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Workington Reds star Lee scores the perfect Christmas present

Lee Andrews baby 2 Workington Reds footballer Lee Andrews had a Christmas Day to remember when his second child arrived.

Last updated 29 December 2011
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School staff give up day off to spread Christmas cheer in Maryport

hampers 3012 Staff at Ellenborough and Ewanrigg Infant School in Maryport volunteered to return to work last Friday to dish out 148 Christmas hampers to 52 people.

Last updated 29 December 2011
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Christmas cheer comes to Maryport estates

Entra 3 More than 60 people attended the Ewanrigg and Netherton Tenants’ and Residents’ Association coffee and crack Christmas party on Tuesday. (2 comments)

Last updated 23 December 2011
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New plaque will honour Workington artist Percy Kelly

Percy Kelly plaque 1 A plaque commemorating the life of Workington artist Percy Kelly has been unveiled at the town’s Helena Thompson Museum.

Last updated 23 December 2011
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Workington panto is a family affair for musical trio

Wadams panto 1 The pantomime at Workington’s Carnegie Theatre will be a family affair this year as a long-time member of one of the town’s performing arts groups returns to the stage after more than 15 years.

Last updated 23 December 2011
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Maryport is flying high with Aladdin

Aladdin 3 Audiences at Maryport’s Wave Centre are being promised professional pantomime with a large sprinkling of the “wow” factor.

Last updated 23 December 2011
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We must help young carers in West Cumbria, says project leader

West Cumbria Carers has launched a scheme with schools across Allerdale to help identify children in need of support.

Last updated 22 December 2011
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‘Stomach bug’ left Thomas fighting for his life. Today he is fighting fit

mbthom2 Five-year-old Thomas Miller is a walking miracle.

Last updated 15 December 2011
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Why Heike is so devoted to helping young people

heikefeature1612b Seated in a bedsit with just 25p to buy an egg and a bun, Heike Horsburgh never imagined she would one day become one of Cumbria’s most influential women.

Last updated 15 December 2011
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‘We will risk jail in battle over pigeons’

McIntosh A Workington mother and daughter say they are prepared to go to prison in a legal battle over feeding birds at their home.

Last updated 15 December 2011
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Trevor shares his year with the world

trevorearthy0912 A West Cumbrian man has chronicled a remarkable year by taking 365 consecutive pictures which he has posted on to a social networking photo website.