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West Cumbrian beaches are given a spring clean
Two groups of volunteers have been out in force cleaning up beaches.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Early-bird wardens catch Workington dog fouling culprits
On a cold, grey morning with the birds still singing in the trees, Allerdale council’s environmental wardens and street scene officers pound the pavements in a bid to rid the streets of dog mess. (5 comments)
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Over 2,000 falls in two Cumbrian hospitals
More than 2,000 people have suffered falls at north Cumbria’s two main hospitals in two years.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Cockermouth gallery is a picture of health 10 years on
Ten years ago a derelict building with filthy floors and no staircase was transformed into a quaint gallery showcasing a wealth of Cumbrian and national artists.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Mark will bring biting political commentary to Cockermouth festival
Mark Thomas has made a name as one of the country’s most outspoken comedians.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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West Cumbrian Lady steps up for women's charity walk
The wife of Hospice at Home West Cumbria’s president Lord Judd is looking forward to doing her bit for the charity when she joins this year’s Midnight Walk in Workington.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Size doesn’t matter to West Cumbrian band Hammerhead
One West Cumbrian band has a positive way of looking at playing to a small crowd.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Aspatria school welcomes new headteacher
Richmond Hill Primary School in Aspatria has a new, permanent headteacher.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Plastic window in West Cumbrian village must be removed
A woman will have to remove a uPVC window from a High Lorton holiday cottage after losing an appeal against a Lake District National Park Authority ruling.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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David sets out his stall with Workington fruit and veg shop
A former Workington market stall trader has brought his fruit and vegetable business back to the town by opening a shop.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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West Cumbrian dancers to perform at teaching conference
Pupils from a West Cumbrian dance school will perform at the Association of American Dancing teachers’ conference on Sunday.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Help build Maryport a bottle greenhouse
Maryport people can help with an unusual project on Sunday – building a greenhouse made of pop bottles.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Third time as mayor for Maryport councillor Peter
Maryport councillor Peter Kendall has been re-elected as the town’s mayor.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Workington gets ready to rumba as festival fever arrives
Workington is ready to rumba tomorrow as the Paint the Town Red festival comes to town. (6 comments)
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Alan stays on as Aspatria mayor
Alan Reay has been re-elected as mayor of Aspatria.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Maryport venue celebrates Titanic success of exhibition
Maryport's Wave Centre doubled its retail sales during the Titanic exhibition there which closed last weekend.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Isabel takes office again in Cockermouth
Isabel Burns has been elected mayor of Cockermouth for the third time.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Cockermouth police station hours under review
Opening hours at Cockermouth police station’s front counter could be reduced as part of a plan to cut the county constabulary’s budget by £20 million by 2016.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Maryport police station front counter could be scrapped
Maryport police station looks set to lose its two front counter staff as Cumbria Constabulary tries to save another £1 million.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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Family craft proves a Titanic success for Cockermouth businesswoman
This Titanic design is one of the latest stained glass products from a Cockermouth woman who is following in her father’s footsteps.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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