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Fears Workington schools merger could rip the heart out of Moorclose
Residents of Workington’s Moorclose estate fear the merger of two town schools will rip the heart out of their community.
Last updated 15 March 2013
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Pupils gear up for road safety campaigns
Pupils from two Cockermouth schools will lobby county councillors today to support two road safety schemes.
Last updated 15 March 2013
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New Workington arts centre expected to create 50 jobs
Ambitious plans to transform a disused Workington town centre church into a theatre, creating 50 jobs, have been revealed. (5 comments)
Last updated 15 March 2013
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Protest meeting is called over plan for 114 village homes
A protest meeting against plans for 114 homes in Dearham will be held on Wednesday.
Last updated 15 March 2013
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‘Camera, action’ for new movie production team
Three aspiring West Cumbrian film makers have set up a TV and film production company to showcase their work and encourage local talent.
Last updated 15 March 2013
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Public sector workers to strike
Workers at the HMRC offices and the Rural Payments Agency in Workington will go out on strike on Wednesday.
Last updated 15 March 2013
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Town centre protest planned over bedroom tax
A protest against the controversial bedroom tax will be held in Workington town centre tomorrow. (75 comments)
Last updated 15 March 2013
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£1.8m Main Street revamp ditched over lack of cash
A £1.8 million plan to revamp Cockermouth’s Main Street has been shelved because there is not enough cash to carry out the work. (4 comments)
Last updated 15 March 2013
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Ousted Labour councillor to stand as Independent
Another Labour councillor has vowed to fight on as an Independent in the county elections after being dropped by her own party.
Last updated 15 March 2013
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Solfest stars revealed
The Undertones, Maximo Park and Flogging Molly are among the first acts to be named for 2013’s Solfest music festival.
Last updated 15 March 2013
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Workington's HMV will close on March 23
Workington's HMV store will close at the end of next week with the loss of 10 jobs. (3 comments)
Last updated 15 March 2013
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Fluoride to be added to water
People in West Cumbria will have fluoride added to their drinking water in the coming weeks after a seven-year break. (24 comments)
Last updated 15 March 2013
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Fury as arsonists wreck ill woman’s allotment haven
A disabled Workington woman described how she was left heartbroken after arsonists burned down her allotment haven in the town.
Last updated 15 March 2013
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Water back on for Workington homes
Homes and businesses in Workington have water again after a pipe burst this morning
Last updated 14 March 2013
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Tell us your story!
The Times & Star's new Neighbourhood News feature will put the spotlight on your towns and villages, and we want you to get involved!
Last updated 11 March 2013
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Sir Tony sees how aid is working in Ethiopia
Workington MP Sir Tony Cunningham has visited Ethiopia to look at the country’s health problems. (7 comments)
Last updated 8 March 2013
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Cockermouth market is a hit as traders set out their stall
The relaunch of Cockermouth’s monthly market has been hailed a huge success by organisers. (1 comment)
Last updated 8 March 2013
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Graeme hops to it and puts passion for beer into his new town brewery
Bookcases filled with beer guides, pictures of Bodingtons cans and certificates hanging on the wall from some of his prize-winning lagers – Workington’s Graeme Mitchell loves beer.
Last updated 8 March 2013
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Alternative route for A596 lorries mooted
A route to direct large lorries using roads away from West Cumbrian villages and towns has been put forward. (5 comments)
Last updated 8 March 2013
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Pints of a different kind at pub shop
A village shop at Lorton has been resurrected – in the local pub. (1 comment)
Last updated 8 March 2013
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