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Welsh boyos are Workington Reds fans - for one day at least
Workington Reds have found a new fan club - among a group of nearly 30 Welshmen in fancy dress.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Runners and riders go C2C for Cockermouth girl Megan
Family and friends of disabled Cockermouth girl Megan White will cycle 147 miles over three days to help raise money for her.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Coronation theme for Workington town centre knees-up
A celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation will be held in Workington town centre this summer.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Workington date for Hollyoaks soap star
Bad boy Brendan Brady, from Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, will be in Workington next month.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Downies clinch first game of series
A missing ball, a man in a wetsuit and freezing weather made for a controversial first game of the 2013 Uppies and Downies in Workington.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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VIDEO ADDED: Downies second victory
It was a hard-fought second game in the Uppies and Downies 2013 series in Workington last night.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Workington man arrested after threats made with samurai-type sword
A 21-year-old Workington man has been arrested after reports of an individual making threats to a member of the public while brandishing a samurai-type sword in the south of the town.
Last updated 4 April 2013
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Fakes line up for festival
Ten bands and one perfect day when it’s cool to be a copycat.
Last updated 29 March 2013
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Workington bars help police to curb street violence
Two Workington bars have been asked to help police the most violent street in the district. (4 comments)
Last updated 29 March 2013
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New ingredients at old brewery
One of Cumbria’s oldest micro breweries has welcomed new owners.
Last updated 29 March 2013
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A welcome win at Maryport Blues Festival battle of the bands
Geordie rockers Eocene battled through Arctic conditions to book their place as one of the support bands for headline act The Quireboys at the 2013 Maryport Blues Festival.
Last updated 29 March 2013
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Move to make Cockermouth former fire station a services hub
Cockermouth's former fire service headquarters could be turned into a hub for county council services. (4 comments)
Last updated 29 March 2013
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New drug clinic opens in Workington
Workington's new £200,000 alcohol and drugs clinic held an open day on Tuesday.
Last updated 29 March 2013
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Let Matt and Naomi be your guide to the mountains
A university romance has led to the establishment of a new company in Dearham.
Last updated 29 March 2013
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Bid for kidney transplant social group
A Seaton man wants to start a social group for people who have had kidney transplants in Cumbria.
Last updated 29 March 2013
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Council joins fight to save Maryport's Christ Church
A campaign to save Maryport’s iconic harbourside Christ Church, which recently closed, is gathering steam.
Last updated 29 March 2013
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Jordan's Jungle demolition bid decision date
Plans to demolish a Cockermouth children’s play centre and youth cafe are likely to be given the go-ahead by planners next month. (1 comment)
Last updated 29 March 2013
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Husband died after Sellafield work victimisation, claims widow
A heartbroken widow from Little Clifton has claimed that her husband drank himself to death after being victimised by work colleagues.
Last updated 29 March 2013
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Enterprising students box clever with idea
Maryport's Netherhall School has won the Young Enterprise West Cumbrian finals for the sixth time.
Last updated 29 March 2013
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James Walker farewell for Josephine
It was the end of an era at a Cockermouth factory this week as one of its first employees retired after 43 years.
Last updated 29 March 2013
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