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Should the benefits limit be capped?
If you’re part of what Nick Clegg called “alarm clock Britain” – the people who have to get up and go to work at least five days a week – then you might feel a certain resentment towards some benefit recipients.
Last updated 25 January 2012
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What is the secret Scottish bard Robert Burns's appeal?
There’s a big birthday party this weekend. A restaurant has been hired for the venue and 80 guests are expected to attend.
Last updated 24 January 2012
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Blue Peter star Helen Skelton tells of meeting with Cumbrian GP - at South Pole
A shower. At the end of another phenomenal, gruelling, record-breaking adventure, Helen Skelton is desperate for a shower. And a change of clothes.
Last updated 24 January 2012
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Cumbrian woman aiming to fast-track people into love
Keswick woman desperately seeking 15 single guys and 15 single ladies aged 24 to 35.
Last updated 23 January 2012
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Do we need tougher controls on Cumbrian scrapyards?
Churches, schools, railway lines, war memorials, even hospitals have fallen victim to thieves who callously strip cables from the ground, rip up railings or lift metals off roofs.
Last updated 20 January 2012
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Disquiet in Cumbria’s forgotten valley
Adam Naylor’s words about the tranquility of Wasdale Head are hard to hear above the growl of an electricity generator.
Last updated 18 January 2012
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Should Scotland break away from rest of UK?
The bitter war of words between Westminster and Edinburgh over Scottish independence is threatening to explode into a major constitutional crisis. (1 comment)
Last updated 18 January 2012
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Cumbria's lifeboat crews: Men used to rushing out of home at sound of a pager
The sun is shining and the water is calm. If only every day was like this for Cumbrian lifeboat crews.
Last updated 16 January 2012
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Motor Neurone Disease: Diagnosis is always a death sentence
Two place settings are laid out precisely on the breakfast bar in the sleek, brand new kitchen. Two stylish green wine glasses, two pasta bowls sitting on two dinner plates and all the cutlery.
Last updated 12 January 2012
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Make your minds up, how much can we safely drink?
You’d think by now the hangovers would have worn off. Ten days into 2012, even the biggest New Year’s Eve session is surely just a cloudy memory.
Last updated 10 January 2012
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Cumbrian writer aiming to help brain tumour boy's legacy live on
It all began in the land of Twitter, when a Cumbrian writer made friends with former TV-am presenter and Treasure Hunt adjudicator Wincey Willis.
Last updated 9 January 2012
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Cumbrian woman's 'double-life' as fund-raising Peppa
The voice on the phone is worried, fearful even: “Why do you want to do a story on me? I’m not interesting!”
Last updated 7 January 2012
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Is it really the business living out in the wilds of Cumbria?
Lakes, fells, daffodils and Beatrix Potter are all very well for the tourists. But for businesspeople the Cumbrian countryside can have its drawbacks.
Last updated 4 January 2012
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How will Cumbria remember 2011?
For Bill Jefferson, chairman of the Lake District National Park Authority, town councillor for Silloth, district councillor for Allerdale and board member for various organisations, Cumbria has gone through massive changes during his 71 years. And in his opinion 2011 was no exception.
Last updated 28 December 2011
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Settled in Carlisle but keeping their Christmas traditions from home
When Christmas Eve arrived, Rafal Pisarzak always used to make conversation with his family’s animals. But they didn’t seemed keen to talk.
Last updated 27 December 2011
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Cumbrian social group looking for new members
A social group for young adults with additional needs is looking for members.
Last updated 17 December 2011
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Move over Women’s Institutes, men can play at that game too
It’s Monday morning at Thursby Parish Hall and a gentle hum coming from one room suggests some sort of gathering is taking place.
Last updated 15 December 2011
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Does Cumbria need Europe?
Could the UK could be on its way out of the EU? That’s the gloomy forecast of some political pundits. (11 comments)
Last updated 14 December 2011
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Cumbria's Blue Peter star Helen Skelton to tackle South Pole trek for Sport Relief
She has run 78 miles in 24 hours through African desert. She has kayaked the length of the Amazon. (25 comments)
Last updated 13 December 2011
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Cumbria leukaemia woman's support group helps counter feelings of isolation
Bev Francis-Green was a high-powered career woman until seven years ago. After leaving the army she went to university, took a master’s degree and became a director with the National Health Service.
Last updated 12 December 2011
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