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Cumbria crime commissioner criticised in Whitehall report
CUMBRIA’S under-fire crime commissioner has been criticised again – this time for not publishing his annual budget data fast enough.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Cumbrian running legend, 77, has one more fell to go
A running legend who has taken part in all but one of a series of Lake District mountain trials is taking to the fells at the age of 77 to complete the set.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Cumbria's chief constable remains suspended
Richard Rhodes, the county’s police and crime commissioner, announced that he had reviewed the case and decided that while South Wales Police are still investigating the allegations, Stuart Hyde should remain suspended.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Woman's body found at Cleator Moor
The body of a 37-year-old woman has been found near to a bridge at Wath Brow.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Cumbrian poet's house open for bank holiday fun
Servants have been putting in some skittle practice in preparation for a fun-filled week of events at William Wordsworth’s childhood home.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Carlisle primary school launches plan for expansion
The latest phase of a £12 million scheme increasing the number of primary school places across Carlisle and Penrith has been launched.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Cumbrian man’s skull fractured in bottle attack
A man from west Cumbria suffered a fractured skull when he was attacked with a bottle.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Alarming drop in Cumbrian wildlife
Conservationists are concerned about falling numbers of bees, birds and butterflies in Cumbria’s uplands.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Cumbrian council searching for sites for gypsies and travellers
Potential sites are being sought across the Eden area that could be used for as homes by gypsies and travellers.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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New nightspot to open in Carlisle city centre
A new nightspot is poised to open in Carlisle city centre.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Commissioner expenses leak: No criminal action against two police workers
Two people quizzed by police probing the alleged leaking of Cumbria crime commissioner Richard Rhodes's expenses details will not face any criminal action.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Carlisle heart operation boy fights back to fitness
Wired up to hospital machines and not even a year old – little Thomas Gould had a turbulent start to life.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Carlisle toddler seriously mauled by family dog
A two year old child has been left seriously injured after an attack by the family's dog.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Tributes paid to teenager who died suddenly in hospital
Tributes have been paid to an 18-year-old who “always gave his best” after he died suddenly in hospital.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Former Hoopers shop in Carlisle sold at auction
The former Hoopers department store in Carlisle has been sold for £1.065 million.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Tour of Britain: Cumbrian route details revealed
Organisers have revealed the details for the Cumbrian leg of this year's Tour of Britain race.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Killers slaughtered victim on Carlisle street
Two men were today found guilty of murdering a Polish factory worker who was stabbed to death outside his own home.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Copeland MP Jamie Reed calls for hospitals crisis summit
There have been calls for a health summit into north Cumbria’s health trust after concerns that the hospitals are at ‘tipping point’ with overcrowded beds and a review of high death rates.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Carlisle driver crashed car on way to hospital
A 77-year-old driver who hit another car as he drove to hospital has been banned from the roads and ordered to take his test again.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Cumbrian farmers have to pay for disposal of livestock killed in snow
Farmers will have to foot some of the bill for disposing of livestock killed during the freak snowstorms earlier this year.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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