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Workington man charged after West Cumbrian stabbing
A WORKINGTON man has been charged by police in connection with a stabbing in Dearham.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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We must keep temporary train station in Workington
THE temporary Workington North railway station should be made permanent and shuttle services between Workington and Maryport retained, commuters said this week.
Last updated 6 March 2010
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Maryport man arrested for heroin possession
A MARYPORT man has been arrested this morning for possessing £1,400-worth of heroin with intent to supply.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Maryport council grant may not be enough to save maritime museum
A £20,000 GRANT from Maryport Town Council may not be enough to save the town’s maritime museum.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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West Cumbrian mining site should have been restored
A WEST Cumbrian opencast mine site should have been restored more than two years ago, a parish council has claimed.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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£10m bid to fast track Cockermouth hospital
A £10 MILLION bid to help fast track the building of a new Cockermouth cottage hospital has been submitted to the Government.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Maryport promenade in line for £30,000 funding boost
WORK to restore Maryport’s promenade may begin soon, after the town council recommended a payment of £30,000 towards the work.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Extra floods cash pledged for West Cumbrian school transport
GOVERNMENT minister Vernon Coaker visited Cockermouth School last Friday and pledged £450,000 to help with school transport costs.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Council tax rise of two per cent in Allerdale
COUNCIL tax bills in Allerdale will rise by two per cent next month.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Nationwide interest at first West Cumbrian pig auction since foot and mouth
A COCKERMOUTH pig auction has been hailed a success after it attracted more than 100 farmers from around the country.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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West Cumbrian flood speed limits to remain in force
SPEED limits introduced in West Cumbrian villages following the floods are to be retained after a decision by the Allerdale Local Committee of the county council.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Twelve firms interested in developing Broughton Moor dump
TWELVE companies have registered an interest in developing the former munitions dump at Broughton Moor, but the public will have to wait to find out what they want to use it for.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Wordsworth House in Cockermouth to reopen next week
COCKERMOUTH’S Wordsworth House and gardens will reopen next Saturday after it was swamped in November’s floods.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Maryport playground saved by town businessman
POPULAR Maryport playground, Shiver Me Timbers, has been saved for at least two years thanks to aquarium owner, Mark Vollers.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Slump prompts review of Allerdale housing policy
A SLUMP in house building has prompted Allerdale council to review its housing policy.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Broughton Bridge could reopen soon
BROUGHTON Bridge could reopen this month following work to repair flood damage.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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New Balance charity walk raises £11,000 for West Cumbria flood victims
A 140-MILE charity walk organised by New Balance, which has a factory in Flimby, has raised more than £11,000 for the Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Workington jewellery business closing after 125 years
A JEWELLERY shop in Workington, which has been in the town for 125 years, is closing.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Allerdale council agrees tax breaks for West Cumbrian flood victims
FLOOD-hit homeowners will have their council tax bill slashed.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Rock bottom prices help West Cumbria housing out of the recession
WEST Cumbria’s housing market has taken off since the start of the year, with estate agents recording good sales in 2010, they said.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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