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New clerk wanted for Workington Town Council
Workington Town Council is looking for a new full-time clerk with current clerk Peter Hayes due to retire.
Last updated 23 November 2012
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More flooding hits West Cumbria
Sand bags and water pumps were out in West Cumbria yesterday as heavy rain brought flash floods to homes and businesses.
Last updated 23 November 2012
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Cockermouth youngsters launch petition to make estate roads safer
Pupils at Cockermouth’s All Saints School have launched a petition to get the Slatefell estate’s speed limit reduced to 20mph. (5 comments)
Last updated 23 November 2012
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Maryport estate to celebrate winter with lanterns
Maryport's Ewanrigg estate is preparing for what residents hope will become an annual winter festival.
Last updated 23 November 2012
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Rugby shirts from Maryport prove popular Down Under
A Maryport retailer is boosting his business by selling official Australian rugby league shirts – to fans in Australia.
Last updated 23 November 2012
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Betting shop planned in prominent Maryport building
Maryport's landmark HSBC building is set to become a bookmakers. (1 comment)
Last updated 23 November 2012
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West Cumbrian firms help Japanese nuclear plant’s earthquake recovery
Companies in West Cumbria will travel to Asia to help a nuclear power plant get back on its feet after last year’s tsunami and earthquake.
Last updated 23 November 2012
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Midsummer festival in Cockermouth scaled back
Cockermouth's Midsummer Festival will be scaled back to a single weekend because fewer volunteers are available to organise events.
Last updated 23 November 2012
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Cockermouth school launches play equipment fund-raising campaign
Fairfield Infant School in Cockermouth needs to raise more than £20,000 to replace a splintered climbing frame and five picnic benches.
Last updated 23 November 2012
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Hundreds turn out to Maryport nuclear dump meeting
People in West Cumbria have 10 weeks to influence a key decision on whether the area should look to host an underground nuclear waste dump. (5 comments)
Last updated 23 November 2012
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Maryport hosts ‘crisis’ talks on Solway nuclear dump
A campaign to stop an underground nuclear waste store being built on the Solway Plain will step up a gear next week. (1 comment)
Last updated 20 November 2012
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X Factor stars light up Workington
Workington's Winter Wonderland festival will finish with a starring performance from X Factor finalists MK1 on Sunday.
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Last updated 20 November 2012
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Does civic trust plan for Cockermouth flag get your vote?
Cockermouth could soon have its own flag to fly as an emblem of the town. (2 comments)
Last updated 20 November 2012
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Outdoor stage and fairground rides at Maryport switch-on
Maryport's annual Christmas Festival is set to be the biggest yet this year after the introduction of new initiatives.
Last updated 19 November 2012
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Cockermouth gears up for switch-on fun
HUNDREDS of people are expected to turn out for Cockermouth’s Christmas lights switch-on this Sunday.
Last updated 16 November 2012
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Zone to keep cold callers away
A ‘NO cold calling’ zone has been set up at Evening Hill Drive and surrounding streets in Cockermouth.
Last updated 16 November 2012
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Bursary support plea
A FUND which helps Cockermouth School children to further their studies abroad is appealing for more support.
Last updated 16 November 2012
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Alarm as first case of ash dieback found
THE killer tree disease ash dieback has claimed its first Cumbrian victim, ravaging specimens at an unnamed Aspatria nursery.
Last updated 16 November 2012
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Fairfield schools in merger talks
PLANS are in the pipeline to merge Cockermouth’s Fairfield Infant and Fairfield Junior schools.
Last updated 16 November 2012
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Tributes to little Isla who had ‘a face that could melt your heart’
A SEATON toddler who died from a rare genetic disease had a face that could melt your heart, her parents said this week.
Last updated 16 November 2012
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