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Last updated 28 March 2013
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Witnesses wanted who saw Cockermouth road accident
Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision shortly after 2pm last Friday at the Belle Vue roundabout, outside Cockermouth.
Last updated 25 March 2013
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Workington to Keswick walk cancelled
Tomorrow's Workington to Keswick walk has been postponed due to the weather. (1 comment)
Last updated 23 March 2013
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Fury over West Cumbrian chapel profit claims
Claims that a Maryport chapel is being sold for profit have sparked an angry backlash from a town church leader.
Last updated 22 March 2013
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Dearham homes protest meeting
More than 100 people crammed into Dearham Village Hall to protest about a proposal to build 114 new homes. (1 comment)
Last updated 22 March 2013
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There’s some strange goings-on inside Dearham’s Old Mill Inn...
A Dearham pub is vying for the title of the area’s most haunted venue after paranormal investigators spent the night there. (10 comments)
Last updated 22 March 2013
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Strong support for West Cumbria University Technical College
Nearly 80 per cent of people who responded to a public consultation over plans for a university technology college in West Cumbria have given their backing to the scheme.
Last updated 22 March 2013
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Former Allerdale council leader retires from politics
Former Allerdale council leader Tim Heslop has retired from local politics after more than 20 years.
Last updated 22 March 2013
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Cockermouth new housing estate name row
Plans to name a housing development at Cockermouth’s former Sullart Street depot site in honour of the town’s literary past have met with town council opposition. (1 comment)
Last updated 22 March 2013
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Steel memorial for Workington gateway plan
A permanent memorial to Workington’s steel history will take pride of place on a town roundabout if plans get the go-ahead. (2 comments)
Last updated 22 March 2013
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Ghost George wreaks havoc in Workington pub
Vodka, whiskey and gin are not the only spirits at a Workington pub, if recent reports are to believed.
Last updated 22 March 2013
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Tour of Britain to ride through West Cumbria
The biggest cycling event in the UK sporting calendar is coming to West Cumbria for the first time this year. (3 comments)
Last updated 22 March 2013
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Industrial action this morning
Public sector workers in West Cumbria joined an estimated 250,000 nationally to take industrial action over changes to pensions, pay and jobs.
Last updated 21 March 2013
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Dearham pensioner left heartbroken after prize-winning birds stolen
A Dearham pensioner has been left heartbroken after 20 of his prize-winning canaries were stolen during a burglary this morning.
Last updated 18 March 2013
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Bedroom tax protest in Workington town centre
More than 50 people attended a rally in Workington town centre today to protest against the proposed bedroom tax.
Last updated 16 March 2013
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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. (29 comments)
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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