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‘I’d make Simon Cowell wish he was deaf, but I give it a go’

WWestDez1210 On stage, he’s a pint-sized pocket rocket with more energy than a tin of beans, and next month Dez Rumney will be back where he belongs – in front of an audience.

Last updated 12 October 2012
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India challenge in memory of mum

indiacycle1210 A Cockermouth shop worker will tackle a 217-mile cycle ride across rural India in memory of her mother who died of ovarian cancer.

Last updated 12 October 2012
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Obituary - Joseph Wilson, of Cockermouth

josephwilson 1210 Joseph Wilson, the first resident at a Cockermouth care home when it opened in 2010, has died aged 82.

Last updated 12 October 2012
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Shocked family ‘not told’ of DJ’s suicidal thoughts

jamesrooney 1210 The family of a Workington DJ who died days after being referred to a mental health crisis team say lessons must be learned from his death.

Last updated 12 October 2012
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Tributes to Asda worker, 31, killed in A66 smash

paulfursey0510 A worker from Asda in Workington died in a crash on the A66 this week.

Last updated 8 October 2012
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Couple shave heads for charity

shave1 0510 A Cockermouth care home worker and her husband had their heads shaved this week to raise money for charity.

Last updated 5 October 2012
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Obituary: Janet Watson

janwatson THE owner of Cockermouth’s Squirrels Pantry has died aged 51. (1 comment)

Last updated 5 October 2012
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Obituary: Josephine Mary Gilbert

jgilbert FORMER Cockermouth and Maryport teacher Josephine Mary Gilbert has died aged 92.

Last updated 5 October 2012
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Tributes to motorcyclist killed in Cumbrian road crash

A motorcyclist has died in a crash involving a car at the junction of one of the county’s busiest roads.

Last updated 3 October 2012
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Quick! Step this way to life-changing dance

A Cockermouth woman said that dancing saved her life.

Last updated 28 September 2012
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Marsh and Quay women were on the ball with post-war rugby team

hornetspair2809 The women of Workington’s Marsh and Quay area are likely to have been one of the country’s first female rugby league teams after the Second World War, new research has revealed.

Last updated 28 September 2012
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West Cumbria’s largest family?

Lily Kennedy Elizabeth Kennedy can be forgiven for forgetting the odd birthday – after all, she has seven children, 29 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and four more on the way.

Last updated 28 September 2012
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‘I’ll risk my life to say thank you’

keithmatthews A disabled Workington man is willing to risk his life to raise money for the hospital looking after his wife. (1 comment)

Last updated 28 September 2012
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Pregnant Maryport mum, 23, in ambulance fire ordeal

A Maryport mum has spoken of the drama of being about to give birth when the ambulance in which she was travelling caught fire.

Last updated 21 September 2012
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Bob takes a trip into West Cumbrian family history

bobniven2109 Canadian Bob Niven returned to Maryport this week for the first time in 70 years to visit the place where he was born.

Last updated 21 September 2012
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Obituary - Margaret Young, of Workington

Margaret Young, a former teacher and ex-mayoress of Workington, has died at the age of 92. (2 comments)

Last updated 21 September 2012
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Kirkgate Centre set to screen West Cumbrian youngster's premiere

leereilly2109 The premiere of a Great Broughton teenager’s first feature film will be screened tonight.

Last updated 21 September 2012
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Workington mum to thank hospital staff who saved her and her daughter

workibaby2109 A Workington mother is holding a charity night to thank the hospital staff who saved the lives of her and her daughter.

Last updated 21 September 2012
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West Cumbrian family's plea to help their little boy

aaronjarvissss A Maryport couple are desperately seeking help to get the brain surgery that could give quality to the life of their nine-year-old son. (2 comments)