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Cheerleaders from Maryport triumph at championships

bluestar 2112 A Maryport cheerleading squad has plenty to shout about after winning prizes at a national championship.

Last updated 21 December 2012
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West Cumbrian Golden Girls top £20,000 for charities

A group of West Cumbrian women, who call themselves the Golden Girls, have raised £20,000 for charity in six years.

Last updated 21 December 2012
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Scouts and cubs lend a hand in Maryport

maryportpostfg Maryport people are getting the chance to have their local Christmas cards delivered at half the usual cost.

Last updated 14 December 2012
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Loving Cockermouth father donates kidney to his daughter

normanpittsfgfg A Cockermouth father has shown the ultimate love for his daughter by donating a kidney to her.

Last updated 14 December 2012
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Workington MP is knighted at the palace

Tony Cunningham photo Workington MP Sir Tony Cunningham was at Buckingham Palace yesterday to be invested with his knighthood. (6 comments)

Last updated 14 December 2012
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Charity will keep Workington baby’s memory alive

chloedunnfggf The family of a Workington baby who died from a rare brain tumour have pledged to set up a charity to keep her memory alive.

Last updated 14 December 2012
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Police name man killed on A66 near Keswick

Police have named a pedestrian who died in a collision with two cars on the A66 near Keswick on Tuesday.

Last updated 14 December 2012
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Broughton Moor family celebrate 12.12.12 birth

andreababyfggf A Broughton Moor couple had a special reason to celebrate December 12 2012 as they welcomed their second child into the world.

Last updated 14 December 2012
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Brass band to welcome lights in Maryport

flemingtreefgf More lights will be switched on in Maryport next week when Fleming Square residents welcome Christmas.

Last updated 14 December 2012
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Workington magistrate John stands down

A Workington magistrate has retired after more than 20 years on the bench.

Last updated 14 December 2012
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Titanic memorial planned for Maryport

A plan has been revealed to erect a memorial to inform visitors of Maryport’s link to the Titanic. (2 comments)

Last updated 7 December 2012
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Workington teenager sings on iTunes single

WWshelbie0712 A music single featuring a Workington teenager has been released on iTunes. (1 comment)

Last updated 7 December 2012
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West Cumbria charity chief takes up new role

debmuscat0712 A leading member of staff will leave Cumbria Community Foundation next month to take up a new post with Hospice at Home West Cumbria.

Last updated 7 December 2012
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Obituary - Jim Cape of Workington

jimcape0712 A Workington man who died from cancer was a selfless man, his family have said.

Last updated 7 December 2012
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Obituary - Audrey Greenslade of Cockermouth

audreygreenslade0712 A popular Cockermouth sportswoman has died aged 79.

Last updated 7 December 2012
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Brigham TV chef stars on bakery show

Brigham chef Peter Sidwell is appearing on a new ITV1 baking show.

Last updated 30 November 2012
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Miss Cumbria pair in final charity push

misscumbria3011a Two young women from the Maryport area are busy raising money for charity as they vie for the title of Miss Cumbria.

Last updated 30 November 2012
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Maryport couple celebrate 60th milestone

perrydiamond 3011 Getting married meant giving up work for Margaret Perry.

Last updated 30 November 2012
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Air raid meeting led to diamond marriage for Maryport pair

orchards 3011 The only good thing that came from a tragic bombing during World War Two was that it allowed Ronnie and Marjorie Orchard to meet. (1 comment)

Last updated 30 November 2012
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Nominees line up for top Cumbrian women honours

pricket 2311 A strong list of nominees from across West Cumbria will be among those gathering next week for the annual Cumbria Women of the Year event.