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Cockermouth children's play centre gets a lifeline
An under-threat children’s play centre in Cockermouth has been handed a lifeline.
Last updated 12 April 2013
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Police hunt man acting suspiciously near pram
Police want to talk to a man who was seen acting suspiciously around a baby pram in Maryport yesterday.
Last updated 9 April 2013
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VIDEO ADDED: Downies whitewash
It was a Downies whitewash today as they scooped the third game in the 2013 Uppies and Downies series in Workington.
Last updated 8 April 2013
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Yobs wreck Cockermouth cricket pitch during birthday party
An 18th birthday party left Cockermouth Cricket Club with up to £2,000-worth of damage to its ground.
Last updated 6 April 2013
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Flock of sheep found in Harrington street
People on a High Harrington street were treated to a baa-my sight this morning when a group of errant sheep were seen wandering across gardens and driveways.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Flock of sheep found in Harrington street
People on a High Harrington street were treated to a baa-my sight this morning when a group of errant sheep were seen wandering across gardens and driveways.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Play on! Rugby tale will grace the Workington stage
Rugby anecdotes from local people will be featured in a play written to celebrate the Rugby League World Cup’s arrival in Workington later this year.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Key politician Blunkett at Workington civic dinner
About £600 was raised for charity at the Workington mayor’s civic dinner where former Government minister David Blunkett was the guest speaker. (1 comment)
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Surgery helps Workington man beat brain tumour peril
With his bulging biceps and confident smile, Ashraf Ibrahim of Workington is the very picture of health.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Ladies pitch in to help Workington rugby men after burglary
A ladies’ night event will be held tomorrow to help replace money stolen in a raid at Workington rugby club.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Launch planned in Maryport for Titanic painting
A unique painting of the Titanic will be unveiled for the first time in Maryport next weekend. (1 comment)
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Walls go up at new Maryport climbing attraction
Work to create Maryport’s latest tourist attraction has begun. (1 comment)
Last updated 5 April 2013
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The White Trash Circus win Maryport bands battle
The fourth and final band has been named as a support act for headliners The Quireboys at the 2013 Maryport Blues Festival.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Villagers aid Allonby car crash driver
Community spirit was high in Allonby when villagers went to the aid of a woman whose vehicle ended up in a stream on Monday.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Cockermouth shoe shop introduces sweet sole music
A Cockermouth shoe shop is hitting the right note with its new grand piano.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Man appears in court charged with wielding samurai sword
A Workington man has appeared in magistrates court this afternoon charged with threatening a man with a samurai sword.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Workington Opera House could be second option for arts venue plan
A Workington landlord this week said he was willing to consider the town’s Opera House as an alternative theatre and arts centre base if his plan to transform a disused church falls through.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Drainage work planned in Workington town centre
Shoppers have been told to expect some disruption in Workington town centre as essential drainage repairs are carried out on one of its busiest streets.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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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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