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Cumbrian actress bringing her play back home
When Cumbrian-born actress Francesca Waite takes to the stage in a new production of Once in a House on Fire tomorrow, she’ll spot more than a few familiar faces in the audience.
Last updated 17 April 2012
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‘There’s lots of intrigue in my family. Murders, diplomatic assassinations...’
From Iran to northern England. From sunshine to snow. From blood oranges dipped in salt to fish and chips.
Last updated 16 April 2012
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Art breaking out across Carlisle city centre
A group of talented photographers are hoping to create a buzz in the city by organising a series of exhibitions away from a formal gallery setting.
Last updated 12 April 2012
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Cumbria has plenty to sing about
Variety is the spice of life. And also of Carlisle Music City. It’s less than two months until the start of the first festival and the programme is coming together nicely.
Last updated 10 April 2012
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Don’t let Peggy’s death be in vain
I knew Margaret Masson, the 84-year-old woman who died in the train crash at Grayrigg five years ago. I know her family, through my sister-in-law, they are very close to my heart.
Last updated 10 April 2012
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Pompom sheep from around world made as part of Eden Arts Flock project
There’s Harriet the Herdwick hippy, sent in by Trish in Appleby, and made using Herdwick wool from Cumbrian flocks. And a sheep from Sarah in Redditch dressed in a mac.
Last updated 10 April 2012
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Benefits review is the real sickness
All over Cumbria, all over the country, adults and children receiving benefits for any kind of disability are sweating over whether this much-needed help will continue.
Last updated 10 April 2012
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Costa queen of Cumbria
First impressions can be misleading. Take Kay Berry. The dark jacket suggests a businesswoman – no misunderstanding there.
Last updated 9 April 2012
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‘All dogs should be pampered’
She lives in the lap of luxury at different residences, owns a range of outfits for each season and has a gaggle of admirers.
Last updated 4 April 2012
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Tabletop war gaming - it's 'like hardcore Monopoly'
Some women think men are little boys who never grew up. If these ladies stroll into Greystone Community Centre, Carlisle, on a Saturday afternoon, they might feel the argument has been won.
Last updated 3 April 2012
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Giving up Cumbria to help children in India
She’s not sure if it’s as a result of spending some of her childhood in Bangladesh or just an in-built thirst for adventure.
Last updated 31 March 2012
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No hostage to fortune
In a week or so, he will be patrolling pirate-infested waters, teaching a ship’s crew how to handle weapons and repel raiders.
Last updated 29 March 2012
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We do like to litter beside the seaside
The morning after the night before. Empty bottles, cans and takeaway cartons are strewn around.
Last updated 27 March 2012
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New drive to revive forgotten Cumbrian foods
What’s for tea tonight? How about a pudding cooked in the stomach of a sheep or a horse? Or a shepherd’s pie with added fruit and spice?
Last updated 20 March 2012
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Carlisle woman, 60, named Mum in a Million
Modesty is a character trait wired into most mums’ DNA and Delia Raine is no exception. Meeting at her Carlisle home she seems slightly shellshocked that she’s won this year’s Mum in a Million competition.
Last updated 17 March 2012
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The dark side of life on Cumbria university's film and TV course
Who is the man in the black leather trenchcoat and the gasmask? Why are his footsteps echoing through this dark warehouse?
Last updated 14 March 2012
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New group to help Cumbrian kids get the care they need
They’re calling their new group Bouncers – because that’s what the parents feel like.
Last updated 14 March 2012
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On the trail of Carlisle's inspirational women
Ask anyone about the historical figures linked to Carlisle and you’ll hear names like Emperor Hadrian, William Rufus, Robert the Bruce, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Woodrow Wilson.
Last updated 6 March 2012
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What does it mean to be British?
What does it mean to be British? Is it the ability to moan about anything and everything? Or the indomitable way we shrug our shoulders, pull together and get on with life despite whatever disaster faces us? (31 comments)
Last updated 29 February 2012
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LEAPING FOR JOY
When Rebecca Teasdale woke on her birthday this morning she was expecting to be greeted with very different types of card.
Last updated 29 February 2012
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