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‘Mark had to lose his life for us to see he was right’

Mark Weir The balancing act between being a parent and a business owner is a tough one, but being forced into it through tragedy can make it seem impossible.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Obituary - Maureen Young, of Workington

Tributes were paid at a packed funeral service about the practical life of compassion led by Maureen Young, of Workington.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Maggi puts her thinking cap on to use hats in stories of her life

It's hats off to a Cockermouth woman who has produced a new book about her life.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Maryport history couple’s collection goes up for auction

A rare collection of local artefacts from well-known Maryport historians will go under the hammer on Thursday.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Maryport shop staff support Lillie-Mai Jackson fund

A Maryport shop has adopted the Lillie-Mai Jackson fund as its charity of the year.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Firms show they care for West Cumbrian young carers

West Cumbrian businesses have rallied around a campaign to support young carers in the area.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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John cashes in on Times & Star competition

The winner of the Times & Star Kick Start 2012 competition plans to spend the cash on a Eurovision reunion in the North East.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Anthony curries favour to beat the heat

An enthusiastic crowd combined with pure determination helped curry monster Anthony Bruce to complete his challenge to eat one of the hottest curries in the world for charity.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Obituary - Raymond Williamson, of Cockermouth

Born and bred in Cockermouth, Raymond Williamson went on to serve the town he loved in many capacities. (1 comment)

Last updated 26 January 2012
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Bruno Mars congratulates flash mob proposal pair

Singer Bruno Mars has congratulated a Seaton couple who got engaged while using one of his songs in New York’s Central Park. (2 comments)

Last updated 26 January 2012
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VIDEO: Peter’s dance proposal is an internet sensation

A Seaton man’s marriage proposal has become one of the most watched videos online after he popped the question to his girlfriend in New York during a surprise flash mob dance. (3 comments)

Last updated 26 January 2012
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Seaton allotment holders dig in over eviction

Seaton allotment holders have vowed again to dig in and stay on their plots despite an eviction notice from their new landlords. (1 comment)

Last updated 19 January 2012
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Cumbrian youth club in need of a £5,000 lifeline

A popular Flimby youth club that helped to reduce anti-social behaviour in the village will close unless volunteers can raise at least £5,000 by April. (2 comments)

Last updated 19 January 2012
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West Cumbrian TV set in media museum

A television receiver built in Workington in 1929 is now in a Bradford museum. (1 comment)

Last updated 19 January 2012
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‘I have cried, but this is normality for me. I don’t complain because there are others worse off than me’

Lee-Anne Ross is not your average 20-year-old woman.

Last updated 12 January 2012
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Times & Star's Paul Johnson solves photos mystery

The Times & Star has helped to reunite a Cockermouth woman with a precious pack of family photos.

Last updated 12 January 2012
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Cumbria old folks group celebrates 100th birthday

Distington Old Folks Committee will celebrate its 100th anniversary later this year.

Last updated 12 January 2012
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Group formed to fight for threatened West Cumbria care home

A friends group has been set up to try to save a Workington care home.

Last updated 12 January 2012
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Obituary - Robert Buchanan, of Workington

The funeral of a World War Two veteran from Workington who served in the Far East and North Africa was held this week.

Last updated 12 January 2012
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Helping others is a way of life for Cockermouth charity chief executive

While volunteering had always been in Cath Clarke’s heart, it was only after living in some of the world’s poorest countries that she realised it was her vocation.

Last updated 5 January 2012
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