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Former lecturer restores rotting Maryport boat

trawlerman1406b A rotting former Maryport fishing trawler is being given a new lease of life – and all because of its owner’s brush with death.

Last updated 14 June 2013
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Workington man takes on 1000-mile cycle in great-niece’s memory

ruthmaefamily0706 The great-uncle of a Workington baby who died from a rare brain tumour will lead a 1,000-mile cycle ride next month in her memory. (1 comment)

Last updated 14 June 2013
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Keswick action man Andrew has other fish to fry in his flying machine

andrewlysser1406b You’ve heard of flying doctors and the Flying Squad – now Cumbria has its own flying county councillor. (1 comment)

Last updated 14 June 2013
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Royal song family donate TV to Workington care home

sadieroyal 1406 The family of a woman who recorded a song for the royal wedding have donated a television to Newlands Care Home in Workington.

Last updated 14 June 2013
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Leo Houlding to open Maryport Clip ’n Climb attraction today

One of the world’s top extreme climbers will today set a new challenge for visitors to Maryport’s Clip ’n Climb visitor attraction.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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New Maryport dementia unit praised by Mayor

dementiaunit0706 A major new dementia unit at a Maryport residential care home is almost complete.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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Seaton land owner speaks over allotments row

allotmentrob2 0802 The joint owner of the troubled Seaton allotments this week claimed that the site’s tenants were squatters and told them to get off his land. (8 comments)

Last updated 7 June 2013
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West Cumbrian woman ditches her wig for charity run

dsjennifer0706 A woman who has suffered from hair loss for 18 years will run a half-marathon on Sunday to raise money for a charity that helped her come to terms with her condition.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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Nothing happens at North Lakes Foodbank without volunteers

foodbank2 0705 To the hundreds of people who use it each month, the North Lakes Foodbank provides a much needed service to stop them going hungry in times of crisis.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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Maryport cyclists raise £8,000 for cancer charity

e2ecancercharityjf706 A group of Maryport cyclists are confident that they have raised more than the £8,000 for a cancer charity.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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Event thanks West Cumbria volunteers

acrtionchildren706 Volunteers for a children’s charity have been celebrated at an event this week.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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Top Tots winners

tot3 3105 Meet the winners of our 2013 Times & Star Top Tots competition.

Last updated 31 May 2013
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Maryport Blues Festival bids for award

Maryport Blues Festival has been nominated for a prestigious national award.

Last updated 31 May 2013
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Towns pay tribute to murdered soldier Lee Rigby

flowers3105vinnies Scores of floral tributes to murdered soldier Lee Rigby have appeared at cenotaphs across West Cumbria.

Last updated 31 May 2013
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Talks planned over Workington care home future

A meeting will be held soon to discuss the future of a Workington care home.

Last updated 31 May 2013
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West Cumbrian community centre sets up shop

northsideshop3105 People living on a Workington housing estate will be able to pop to a ‘corner shop’ from next month.

Last updated 31 May 2013
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Main stage chance for Missarioty

Missarioty 3105 A West Cumbrian band is in the running to play on the main stage at a music festival in Cornwall next month.

Last updated 31 May 2013
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Support group helps people make the forward steps in their lives

harrybran 2405 Meet a West Cumbrian special needs group who are breaking down barriers through laughter and learning to find their place in the community (1 comment)