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Workington chemical firm workers balloted over industrial action
WORKERS at a Workington chemical plant are to be balloted for industrial action over a pay dispute.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Solar panel parks idea for Moota area
Plans are in the pipeline to build West Cumbria’s first two solar energy parks, just north of Cockermouth.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Workington shop’s designs from TOWIE star Gemma Collins
A taste of Essex has arrived in Workington with a new clothing range for the more curvy woman.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Why is council spending £70,000 so staff can go to spend a penny?
A West Cumbrian UKIP member has criticised Allerdale council’s decision to spend nearly £70,000 on toilets for its Workington headquarters. (11 comments)
Last updated 19 April 2013
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New houses plan likely for Brigham
Plans could be in the pipeline to build 22 homes in Brigham, near Cockermouth.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Aspatria's Tour of Britain anger
Aspatria town councillors are angry that the Tour of Britain cycling race will not pass through the town. (6 comments)
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Call to name new Cockermouth estate after Bernard Bradbury
An idea to name a Cockermouth housing development in honour of a botanist born in the town was this week rejected by the town council. (8 comments)
Last updated 19 April 2013
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£150,000 plan to expand West Cumbrian aquarium and cafe
A £150,000 scheme has been revealed to expand a major Maryport tourist attraction.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Story Homes eyes Cockermouth land for estate
A swathe of land at Strawberry How on the edge of Cockermouth is being earmarked for a major housing estate by Story Homes. (5 comments)
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Police probe fire under Workington bridge
Police are appealing for information after a fire was started under Northside Bridge in Workington on Wednesday.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Magaret Thatcher: West Cumbria divided
Lord Campbell-Savours, Workington’s former MP, said he deplored Margaret Thatcher’s policies but yearned for a Labour leader with her drive and passion. (3 comments)
Last updated 12 April 2013
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Unusual rescue in West Cumbrian river
Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team were called out to an unusual rescue today to retrieve a mattress from the banks of the River Cocker.
Last updated 12 April 2013
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"Thatcher was a destroyer" - Robert McKeating
Robert McKeating, 65, of Workington, was a representative for the Iron Steel Trade Confederation during the steelworkers’ strike of 1980. He gives his view on Margaret Thatcher’s premiership and the effect it had on West Cumbria (12 comments)
Last updated 12 April 2013
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Maryport Inshore Rescue team launch new home
Work on a new £450,000 boathouse for Maryport Inshore Rescue Service began on Monday.
Last updated 12 April 2013
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Kids grow their own veg
Youngsters in Workington got the chance to plant their own vegetables and plants as part of a new food growing project.
Last updated 12 April 2013
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Hunt is on to catch yobs who burned our jewel in the crown
The hunt is on for the arsonists who ravaged a unique West Cumbrian nature reserve. (8 comments)
Last updated 12 April 2013
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Fire in reed beds destroys season’s breeding
This was the scene of devastation that confronted nature-lovers returning to Siddick Ponds after a wildfire swept through the unique nature reserve.
Last updated 12 April 2013
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Keep off reed beds warning
People are warned not to walk on exposed reed beds at the Siddick Ponds Nature Reserve.
Last updated 12 April 2013
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£402,000 for Hospice at Home’s planned West Cumbria centre
Hospice at Home West Cumbria has been offered £402,000 to help create a new centre in Workington.
Last updated 12 April 2013
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New plans for Lorton Road housing estate
Controversial plans to build 24 homes off Lorton Road in Cockermouth have been resubmitted to Allerdale council. (4 comments)
Last updated 12 April 2013
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