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Workington housing association has the caring touch, say tenants

westtenants 1307 A West Cumbrian social landlord is a company that cares, according to three of its tenants.

Last updated 19 July 2012
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Dave still sings the praises of Maryport Blues Festival

davepark2007 Dave Park has steered the Maryport Blues Festival for nearly 12 out of its 14 years – and it all started with a plea to the public to offer a band a home.

Last updated 19 July 2012
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Settling into family fun in Maryport

gardenparty2007 The Settlement threw a family party for Maryport on Sunday.

Last updated 19 July 2012
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Cockermouth man Malcolm will help make the games happen

A Cockermouth man is ready to meet some of football’s biggest stars when he volunteers at Newcastle’s St James’ Park as part of the Olympics.

Last updated 19 July 2012
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Obituary - musician and former harbourmaster Neil Foskett of Seaton

neilfoskett2007 The family of a musician and former Maryport harbour master have paid tribute to him after his death at the age 47.

Last updated 19 July 2012
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Obituary - former Allerdale councillor Eric Wright Kay

eric kay 2007 Former Allerdale councillor and Labour party agent Eric Wright Kay has died, aged 80.

Last updated 19 July 2012
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Young musician Sid has the write talent

sidwright1307 Cockermouth is home to a singer-songwriter and author who is one of music’s most creative young stars.

Last updated 12 July 2012
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School pals are reunited

derwent1307four More than 40 former pupils of Cockermouth Grammar School and Derwent School attended a reunion on Friday.

Last updated 12 July 2012
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More money for Farepak victims but savers still out of pocket

West Cumbrian people who lost thousands of pounds following the collapse of a Christmas hamper company have welcomed news of further compensation, but remain angry that the people responsible have not been brought to justice.

Last updated 12 July 2012
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Obituary - Rudi Geissler, of Birkby

rudi 1307 Well known West Cumbrian chef and restaurateur Rudiger Geissler has died aged 71.

Last updated 12 July 2012
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West Cumbrian women's bird-feeding conviction overturned

Feuding neighbours’ “unreliable evidence” saw two High Harrington women walk free from court after successfully overturning their conviction for feeding birds in their garden.

Last updated 6 July 2012
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Missing Workington pensioner found

Stephen Kirkbride A pensioner who was reported missing from his Workington home last night has been found.

Last updated 6 July 2012
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Remembering days of the Marsh and Quay

“This was our playground”, says 90-year-old Annie Riley, the oldest person alive who was brought up on the Marsh and Quay, in Workington.

Last updated 5 July 2012
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West Cumbrian cancer teen’s joy at JLS invitation

Rebecca Marnock A Maryport teenager who is battling cancer will meet her pop idols, boy band JLS, after a recent let-down. (3 comments)

Last updated 5 July 2012
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Star swimmer Lily, 8, rescues drowning girl

A Workington girl’s heroic action saved another youngster from drowning in a hotel pool at a Majorcan seaside resort.

Last updated 5 July 2012
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Lillie-Mai fun day to replace carnival

A family fun day to raise money for Maryport meningitis tot Lillie-Mai Jackson will take the place of next week’s cancelled town carnival.

Last updated 5 July 2012
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Obituary - Ken Wilson, president of Workington Town Rugby League Club

WilsonObit Workington Town president Ken Wilson has died, aged 78.

Last updated 5 July 2012
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Running in memory of Cockermouth's Colin Lawson

Sian Lawson The wife and daughter of a Cockermouth haulier who died in November will take part in a charity race in his memory. (1 comment)

Last updated 5 July 2012
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VIDEO & PHOTOS: Here come the girls!

Ominous grey clouds could not put off the 700 women who took part in this year’s Midnight Walk for Hospice at Home West Cumbria, pledging over £51,500 for the charity.

Last updated 5 July 2012
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