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Maryport boat rescue

Published 5 September 2008

MEMBERS of Maryport Inshore Rescue were called out to help a 25ft liner cruiser which developed engine trouble just off the Maryport coast.

Civic hall sold to unknown bidder

Published 5 September 2008

MARYPORT’S Civic Hall was sold at auction.

Reds launch a petition against stadium plans

Published 5 September 2008

WORKINGTON Reds football club has set up a petition opposing plans to build a new stadium in the town.

Woman heads fight for Shopmobility in town

Published 5 September 2008

DISABLED shoppers cannot use Workington’s £35 million town centre because there is no provision for them, it has been claimed.

HAVE YOUR SAY: Fears over plans to store toxic herbicide at port

Published 5 September 2008

A DECISION over a controversial scheme to store 4,500 tonnes of toxic herbicide at the Port of Workington will be made on Tuesday.

VIDEO: Maryport ‘drugs’ house is closed

Published 5 September 2008

A MARYPORT woman has been evicted from her house after residents complained about her “drugs den”.

Golden wedding couple keep on dancing

Published 4 September 2008

A WORKINGTON couple will celebrate their golden wedding tomorrow.

Maryport woman heads fight for Shopmobility

Published 4 September 2008

DISABLED shoppers cannot use Workington’s £35 million town centre because there is no provision for them, it has been claimed.

Having a gran day out

Published 4 September 2008

WEDNESDAY’S downpours failed to dampen the enthusiasm of grandparents and toddlers who enjoyed a day out at the Gincase Farm Park in Mawbray.

Farmers’ market

Published 4 September 2008

COCKERMOUTH’S new-look market place will host another farmers’ market tomorrow.

£3,000 for premature baby charity

Published 4 September 2008

A MARYPORT man who raised money in a 130-mile coast to coast bike ride has presented £3,300 to the Tiny Lives charity, which helps premature babies.ANIMAL Concern Cumbria needs volunteers to help with the care of dogs.

Gran’s 50 years of needlework

Published 4 September 2008

A GREYSOUTHEN woman will be exhibiting 50 years of her needlework tomorrow.

Gym offers free classes to help you lose weight

Published 4 September 2008

A MARYPORT gym is offering people the chance to take part in free weight management classes.

Housing bid for Papcastle

Published 4 September 2008

PLANS for a 12-home housing estate at Papcastle have been revealed.

Residents lose hotel licence objection

Published 4 September 2008

A PORTINSCALE hotel has had its licence extended.

Family celebration as Chloe gets the all-clear

Published 4 September 2008

IT HAS been a huge week for six-year-old Chloe Lambert – she started back at school, her dad’s local pub raised over £1,600 for charity and she was given the all-clear after a battle with leukaemia.

Opening up to youthful ideas

Published 4 September 2008

A WORKINGTON youth group has held an open day to attract new members.

New talks may save museum

Published 4 September 2008

A DECISION on the future of Maryport’s Maritime Museum has been deferred so Allerdale councillors can talk to a group that wants to take it over.A MAN who bit his wife on the cheek during an argument has been given a two-year community punishment.