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Town sorting office saved from closure
Maryport's postal sorting office has been saved from the threat of closure.
Last updated 8 March 2013
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Traders take to the streets to revive West Cumbrian market
Twenty traders will take over Cockermouth’s Market Place tomorrow as the town’s monthly market is revived.
Last updated 1 March 2013
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Delay holds up Workington allotment work
An ultimatum will be issued to Cumbria County Council over its plans for the Richmond Park care home in Workington.
Last updated 1 March 2013
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Frae Owwer Yonder meat brand a hit at food fair
More than 300 people from over 100 different businesses attended a food and drink trade exhibition last week which marked the launch of a West Cumbrian catering company’s campaign to highlight locally-sourced produce.
Last updated 1 March 2013
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Former Royal Marine calls time on his final mission for Cumbria
He has led Cumbria’s biggest council through £88million of budget cuts, a major review of pay inequalities and last month’s controversial decision that the county should pull out of a project to host an underground nuclear waste store – and all past the age that most people have retired. (3 comments)
Last updated 1 March 2013
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Two sides meet in row over Workington community gardens
People fighting a planned community garden behind their homes in Westfield, Workington, will meet the people behind the project on Wednesday. (1 comment)
Last updated 1 March 2013
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Innovate with technology is the message to schools and business
A ground-breaking technology development programme for Cumbria was launched this week at Lillyhall.
Last updated 1 March 2013
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Maryport cake maker moves into new shop
A Maryport baker opened the doors to her new premises in the town last week.
Last updated 1 March 2013
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VIDEO: Workington students on film
A group of Workington students will hit the big screen on Sunday at the premiere of their own film.
Last updated 1 March 2013
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Online baby clothing firm has struck gold with award
A Seaton woman has won an award for her online baby clothing company from a national campaign.
Last updated 1 March 2013
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Tackling poverty in Allerdale
Two West Cumbrian organisations are helping to tackle poverty. (2 comments)
Last updated 1 March 2013
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Talks planned in bid to link proposed Workington college and school
Leading councillors will meet with the people behind plans for a university technical college in Workington in a last-ditch effort to link the scheme with the town’s planned new secondary school. (1 comment)
Last updated 1 March 2013
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Hair students are a cut above the rest
Films, fantasy and futuristic was the theme at Lakes College’s annual hair competition.
Last updated 1 March 2013
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Solfest tickets to go on sale
Tickets go on sale on Monday for this year’s Solfest music festival.
Last updated 1 March 2013
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Workington First Responder Neil is all by himself
This is the only man now responsible for initially responding to emergencies in Workington.
Last updated 1 March 2013
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Controversial plan for 50 homes gets the green light
Controversial plans for a 50-home estate in Brigham have been approved.
Last updated 1 March 2013
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Campaign to battle benefit cuts over new bedroom tax
Hundreds of people in Maryport face a housing benefit cut because they have too many bedrooms. (9 comments)
Last updated 1 March 2013
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New boss and name for Cockermouth restaurant
The owner of a popular Cockermouth restaurant is to take a back seat and allow one of her employees to run the business.
Last updated 1 March 2013
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Tributes to West Cumbrian man who died after car crashed into wall
Tributes have been paid to a Distington man who died after his car crashed into a wall.
Last updated 28 February 2013
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Allonby man accused of manslaughter in court
A man appeared before a judge at Carlisle Crown Court today charged with the manslaughter of one of his best friends.
Last updated 26 February 2013
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