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Obituary - Quentin Ryan, of Cockermouth
A popular Cockermouth restaurant owner has died following a short illness.
Last updated 14 September 2012
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Family tragedy inspires Workington woman's run
A Workington woman who lost her mother and five other family members to breast cancer will take part in the Great North Run on Sunday.
Last updated 14 September 2012
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Flood tidal wave pours into home of school’s head
A mini-tidal wave swept through the home of Cockermouth School headteacher Geoff Walker last week, destroying his garden.
Last updated 7 September 2012
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Nathan Langcake puts his heart into challenge
A nine-year-old boy from Maryport has set himself a charity challenge.
Last updated 7 September 2012
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Maryport Monster Abbie now a Blackburn Rovers keeper
Young goalkeeper Abbie Frizzle has signed for Blackburn Rovers.
Last updated 7 September 2012
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Louisa’s 10,000-mile fund-raising drive
An Eaglesfield woman has raised £2,000 for charity after driving 10,000 miles across Europe.
Last updated 7 September 2012
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Mum inspires Shelbie’s song
A Workington teenager has recorded a single after her mother’s brush with death inspired her to launch a singing career.
Last updated 7 September 2012
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Curtain call for Carnegie boss who brought big names to town
Paul Sherwin was only asked to look after Workington’s Carnegie Theatre for six months. (2 comments)
Last updated 7 September 2012
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Row over actions of police after man’s harbour jump
Police have defended their actions after being accused of standing by and watching a man who jumped into Maryport’s River Ellen on Sunday evening. (2 comments)
Last updated 7 September 2012
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Crash halts charity challenge
A group of friends from Maryport who climbed Ben Nevis and then cycled 325 miles were forced to abandon their charity challenge 28 miles from the finish line.
Last updated 31 August 2012
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Miracle recovery for Workington 12-year-old with broken neck
A 12-year-old Workington boy who was inches from death after breaking his neck in a rugby tournament has made a miraculous recovery.
Last updated 31 August 2012
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Lucy is inspired in Africa
A Cockermouth woman has returned from a six-week trip working for a women’s charity in Uganda.
Last updated 16 August 2012
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Cancer patient aims to help other sufferers cope better
A Seaton woman who was diagnosed with cancer at the start of the year has set up her own charity to help women with the disease look and feel better.
Last updated 16 August 2012
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Obituary - Bevan Wilson, former Workington Town player
Australian Bevan Wilson, who won rugby league’s Challenge Cup with Workington Town, has died at the age of 85.
Last updated 16 August 2012
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Motorcyclist critically hurt in West Cumbrian crash
A man is critically ill after motorcycle crash near Bothel.
Last updated 15 August 2012
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Perfect conditions for a shipshape trawler race
Despite the thunder and torrential showers that had spectators running for cover, conditions for Maryport’s trawler race were perfect, according to organiser Gary Hampson.
Last updated 9 August 2012
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Celebration is a surprise for trust founder Dave
Rising Sun Trust founder Dave Smith MBE was the target of a surprise celebration at the organisation’s Workington drop-in centre.
Last updated 9 August 2012
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Sarah helps to make sure all the festival kids are alright
A mother of two, pregnant with a third child and working nights as a nurse – somehow Sarah Kay also finds time to help organise Solfest.
Last updated 9 August 2012
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Martial arts instructor trades tips with film star
A Cockermouth martial arts instructor has spent time training other black belts in Las Vegas after an invitation from film star Chuck Norris.
Last updated 9 August 2012
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Call for young blood to back revamped centre
A desperate plea for younger people to breathe new life into a High Harrington community centre has been made by its new board of trustees.
Last updated 9 August 2012
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