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Alan in Olympics driving seat

Alan A Cockermouth man will drive athletes and officials across London for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Last updated 28 June 2012
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Rees battles family tragedy to earn top Boys’ Brigade award

reesfisher2206 An 18-year-old whose father died in a road accident last year has received the top award in the Boys’ Brigade.

Last updated 21 June 2012
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Trawler race is set to haul in the crowds with new festival

trawlerfile2206b Maryport's annual trawler race has long been one of the most colourful sights along the west coast.

Last updated 21 June 2012
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Heroes cope with film hitch

heroesfilm2206a A group of Maryport’s heroes were not put off by rain or a technical hitch at the premiere of a film about their community.

Last updated 21 June 2012
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Obituary - Rose Hazzard, formerly of Eaglesfield

Rose Hazzard, former deputy headteacher of Cockermouth’s Derwent School, has died aged 91. (2 comments)

Last updated 21 June 2012
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Phil Packer inspires West Cumbrian youngsters with lap of honour

Inspirational fund-raiser Phil Packer visited Maryport this week.

Last updated 21 June 2012
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Top fund-raiser Julie wins regional award

A COCKERMOUTH woman has made it to the final of a national awards ceremony.

Last updated 21 June 2012
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Armed forces event date in Maryport

Maryport's new combined forces group is to hold its first major event this month.

Last updated 15 June 2012
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Workington actress Margaret bids goodbye to the stage as drama stalwarts are honoured

Wadams 60th ball 4 The president of Workington and District Amateur Musical Society is preparing to take a back seat after more than five decades with the group.

Last updated 15 June 2012
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Relatives join Midnight Walk in memory of West Cumbrian hospice founder

JackieReeve1506 The daughter and granddaughter of the woman who founded Hospice at Home West Cumbria are taking part in this year’s Midnight Walk on June 29.

Last updated 14 June 2012
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Friendship between a boy and his dog put Keswick mum on photo contest shortlist

scruffypic1506 A Keswick mum has been shortlisted in a national photographic competition after capturing a heartwarming snap of her autistic son and his pet dog.

Last updated 14 June 2012
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Titanic meals serve up charity funds

Two charity dinners held in Maryport to commemorate the centenary of the Titanic disaster raised nearly £2,000 for local charities.

Last updated 14 June 2012
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Maryport children sing for the Queen

queenconcert1506 Youngsters from the Maryport area sang their hearts out for the Queen this week.

Last updated 14 June 2012
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Obituary - Joseph Wren, 74, of High Harrington

Joseph Wren The funeral takes place today of a High Harrington man who was always willing to lend a hand to help others.

Last updated 14 June 2012
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JLS gig blow for Cumbrian teenage tumour battler

maryport jls A Maryport teenager who is battling a brain tumour has been left devastated after boy band JLS cancelled their Carlisle gig. (5 comments)

Last updated 7 June 2012
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Cockermouth woman is a jubilee TV star

jubilee A Cockermouth woman got more than she bargained for when she attended the jubilee celebrations in London at the weekend as she was featured on ITV news.