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Eight years for convicted killer who robbed Carlisle shop
A convicted killer who carried out an armed robbery on a Carlisle convenience store has been sent to prison for eight years.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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North Cumbrian man charged with two counts of voyeurism
A man has appeared before Carlisle magistrates to face two charges of voyeurism by recording “a private act” and two counts of sexual assault.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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Thousands have say on plans to close Cumbria waste sites
Nearly 2,000 people have got in touch with the council over plans to shut nearly half of Cumbria’s household waste recycling centres.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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Carlisle schoolgirl passes test to become bus driver
Carlisle schoolgirl Jodie Wood is tearing up her L-plates after becoming the third generation in her family to become a bus driver.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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Cumbrian MP leads Commons debate on future of rural schools
Copeland MP Jamie Reed will today lead a parliamentary debate on the future of small rural schools as that of Cumbria’s smallest school hangs in the balance.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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Cumbria among areas with lowest number of burglaries - study
Homeowners in Penrith and part of Carlisle are among those least likely to have made a claim for theft or burglary on their home insurance policy, research has suggested. (2 comments)
Last updated 8 February 2012
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Cumbrian drug courier tried to gouge out man’s eyes
A west Cumbrian drugs courier who tried to gouge out the eyes of his sister’s neighbour has been jailed for four years.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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Dog fouling hit squad to patrol Carlisle streets
Carlisle is set for a blitz on dog fouling. (7 comments)
Last updated 8 February 2012
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Cumbrian man hit by car is out of intensive care
A Cumbrian man taken to hospital with serious head and leg injuries after being hit by a car on the A66 is out of intensive care.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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University of Cumbria student cleared of encouraging looters on Facebook
A student from the University of Cumbria was yesterday cleared of encouraging looting via Facebook during last August’s civil disturbances.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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Drunk Carlisle mum tried to climb in police car she mistook for taxi
A mum ended a “rare night out” by drunkenly flagging down a passing police car and trying to climb inside, magistrates heard.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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Woman admits guilt in Carlisle race hate mob case
A woman has admitted threatening and racially abusing two men at Manhattan Pizza in Carlisle.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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Carlisle industrial estate blocked off after gas cylinder fire
One of the main roads on Carlisle’s Kingstown Industrial Estate was cordoned off for four hours after a fire involving a gas cylinder.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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Cumbrian school pays out £200,000 for stand-in teachers
Whitehaven School paid more than £200,000 to supply teachers – one of the highest amounts in the county.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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35 sex predators dodge court in Cumbria
Thirty-five self-confessed sex offenders were spared a court appearance after committing crimes in Cumbria in the last two years.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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Carlisle taxi driver knocked out in row over £25 fare
A taxi driver viciously assaulted by a man after he refused to negotiate a fare endured so much pain he wanted to cry, magistrates heard yesterday.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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Historical collection to go under hammer at Mitchells sale
A historical collection – including memorabilia connected to the ill fated cruise liner the Titanic – will go under the hammer in Cockermouth next month.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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More must be done to protect people from flooding, says Cumbrian MP Tim Farron
Spending on flood defence schemes across Cumbria has fallen in the last year – but has doubled since 2006.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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Flimby villagers join forces to build changing rooms
Community spirit in west Cumbria will help to build much-needed changing rooms for Flimby’s sports teams.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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New reminder system saving north Cumbria hospitals thousands of pounds
A new telephone reminder system is saving 650 ‘lost’ appointments at north Cumbria’s two hospitals every month.
Last updated 8 February 2012
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