Politics

Plan for 328ft turbines near Workington sparks air safety fears

Plans to build three wind turbines on a former opencast mine site near Workington have been deemed as unsafe for airplanes.

Last updated 7 September 2012
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Showtime for revamped Workington theatre

As Workington’s Carnegie Theatre unveiled its £220,000 makeover this week, council chiefs revealed plans to spend another £150,000 to upgrade its bar area.

Last updated 7 September 2012
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Plan to build 50 homes in West Cumbrian village

brianearley3108 Plans for 50 new homes in Brigham have been revealed. (5 comments)

Last updated 31 August 2012
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£400,000 climbing wall plan for Wave Centre

mprtwallplan3108 Plans for a £400,000 climbing wall in Maryport’s Wave Centre, creating seven full-time jobs, have been revealed. (8 comments)

Last updated 31 August 2012
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Plan to convert ex-Maryport pub into house

A Maryport pub which used to be home to Eastern European immigrants could be converted into a flat.

Last updated 31 August 2012
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Maryport museum trust boss’s Deer Park warning

Maryport's chance to exploit its Roman heritage will be lost if a 152-home estate is built in the town, museum bosses have claimed.

Last updated 24 August 2012
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West Cumbria sports centre could be a runner

A former leader of Allerdale council has backed an idea for a £10 million leisure centre for Workington but warned there were “many hurdles to jump” first. (2 comments)

Last updated 24 August 2012
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Harrington council bid dates back more than 10 years

A bid to separate Harrington from Workington’s political control has been going on for over 10 years.

Last updated 24 August 2012
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West Cumbrian traders fear effect of A-board ruling

Cockermouth traders claim that new A-board restrictions will hurt their businesses. (4 comments)

Last updated 24 August 2012
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Cockermouth fire station considered as possible home for library

Cockermouth's library could be moved to the town’s former fire station, it has been revealed. (2 comments)

Last updated 24 August 2012
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Nuclear dump could be as big as Workington

An underground nuclear dump in West Cumbria would be about the size of Workington, a report has revealed. (8 comments)

Last updated 24 August 2012
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Transport is key to poverty fight

Fight Against Poverty Improved transport links, community food growing schemes and broader economic diversity could all help to reduce poverty in West Cumbria. (1 comment)

Last updated 16 August 2012
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New Northside Bridge to open on October 22

Workington's new £11.2 million Northside Bridge is due to open on October 22 – more than five months later than originally planned. (12 comments)

Last updated 16 August 2012
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Maryport main road to be widened if Netherhall estate gets the go-ahead

fredstory1708 The main road into Maryport is set to be widened as part of road safety measures if plans for a new housing estate at Netherhall are given the go-ahead. (11 comments)