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Transport is key to poverty fight
Improved transport links, community food growing schemes and broader economic diversity could all help to reduce poverty in West Cumbria.
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
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. (12 comments)
Last updated 16 August 2012
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New faces aim to push town centre revival
Town centre managers have been appointed across the Allerdale council area. (1 comment)
Last updated 16 August 2012
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New homes plan for Cockermouth
Plans for 12 new homes in Cockermouth have been revealed.
Last updated 16 August 2012
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Date set for underground radioactive waste dump vote
People will find out on October 11 whether West Cumbria is to remain part of a project to build an underground nuclear dump. (6 comments)
Last updated 16 August 2012
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West Cumbria firm's housing plan is years out of date
Harrington residents have called for a developer to resubmit its plans because some of its information is seven years out of date. (3 comments)
Last updated 16 August 2012
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£10m West Cumbrian leisure centre plan is revealed
A £10 million leisure centre will be built in Workington, the leader of Allerdale council has pledged. (1 comment)
Last updated 16 August 2012
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Workington quayside leisure and housing scheme revealed
A plan to revamp Workington’s quayside area has been revealed.
Last updated 9 August 2012
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Holiday let plan for former stable block
Plans have been lodged to covert a former stable block near Workington into eight holiday lets.
Last updated 9 August 2012
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Shocking figures: Join us in the fight against poverty
The Times & Star has teamed up with Allerdale council to fight against poverty in our area.
Last updated 9 August 2012
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Objections to turbine
Almost 30 people have objected to plans for a 261ft wind turbine in High Harrington.
Last updated 9 August 2012
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Work starts on steelworks tribute
A piece of equipment from Workington’s steelworks has begun its journey to become a piece of public art. (1 comment)
Last updated 9 August 2012
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'We know the best site for Workington taxi rank' - cabbies
Cabbies in Workington think that Jane Street would be the best location for the town’s night-time taxi rank. (5 comments)
Last updated 2 August 2012
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Call for Workington estate developer to extend school
A new 75-home estate may be built in Workington if the developer agrees to pay for a local school extension and traffic-calming measures, councillors agreed.
Last updated 27 July 2012
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Big ideas for West Cumbrian railway station
A £4 million vision to transform Workington’s railway station has been revealed. (1 comment)
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Workington taxi rank idea comes under fire
Council chiefs have moved to quash fears that Workington’s night-time taxi rank may be moved into the town centre pedestrian area. (2 comments)
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Wind turbine plans submitted for Cockermouth farm
Plans for a 250ft wind turbine at a farm in Cockermouth have been lodged with Allerdale council.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Proposals to ease Workington taxi rank problems
A new taxi rank in the centre of Workington’s Washington Square shopping complex could replace the existing night-time cab rank.
Last updated 19 July 2012
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Plea for help as West Cumbrian insurance crisis grows
The scale of Cockermouth’s flood insurance crisis can be revealed today as residents continue to struggle with issues more than two-and-a-half years on from the November 2009 floods. (3 comments)
Last updated 19 July 2012
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