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Carlisle car snatch thug jailed for four months
A Carlisle man who assaulted a mum when she tried to stop his drug-fuelled theft of her car has been jailed.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Naked Cumbrian pedalo pair well into Atlantic crossing
Naked Cumbrian pedalo pair Kieran Sweeney and Callum McDonald were forced to delay setting off on their Atlantic charity challenge by 12 hours.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Cumbrian army captain gets back medals he lost three years ago
Six Army medals that were found in a laundry basket at a Carlisle dry cleaners have been reunited with their owner – after three years.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Bible-quoting man scared passengers on Cumbrian bus
An aggressive passenger on a Carlisle-bound bus pulled a saw from a black bin bag during a disturbing hour-long journey from Penrith.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Cumbrian yob jailed after attacking student and own girlfriend
A Wigton thug who attacked a vulnerable student then three days later turned on his own girlfriend has been jailed for four months.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Carlisle credit firm agent admits £26,000 fraud
A Carlisle credit company agent has pleaded guilty to defrauding her employer out of more than £26,000.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Man seriously hurt on A66 in Cumbria
The A66 at Cockermouth was closed this morning after a serious crash.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Cumbrian hospitals trust starts inquiry after patients' details 'left on train'
A probe has been launched after patients at north Cumbria’s hospitals were told some of their information had been lost on a train.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Warning of snow heading for Cumbria
A band of sleet and snow was due to hit Cumbria today, prompting the Met Office to issue a severe weather warning.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Bogus house callers alert to Cumbrians
POLICE in Carlisle have renewed pleas for people to stay vigilant against the threat of bogus callers.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Cash for hospitals to fund PFI repayments
NORTH Cumbria is in line for a share of a £1.5bn Government bailout to help it meet crippling repayments at Carlisle’s PFI Cumberland Infirmary.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Cash for hospitals to fund PFI repayments
NORTH Cumbria is in line for a share of a £1.5bn Government bailout to help it meet crippling repayments at Carlisle’s PFI Cumberland Infirmary.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Super invitation
CARLISLE’S only American football team – the Border Reivers – are inviting people to join them at the biggest Super Bowl party in the county tomorrow night.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Road deaths now at half of 2006 number
THE number of people dying on Cumbria’s roads is falling.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Happy 2012, you’ve won our cash prizes
IT was the perfect way to start the New Year....
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Too many pills taken while in confused state
AN 83-YEAR-OLD Carlisle man died after consuming up to 18 strong painkillers while in a confused state, an inquest heard.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Olga helps launch new play area
CARLISLE United’s Matty Robson and team mascot Olga the Fox helped open a new outside area at the Bishop Harvey Goodwin School.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Inquest on crash victim, 19
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of teenager Joshua William Downham.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Boys in blue hitting high standards
POLICE in Cumbria have high standards when recording details of crimes and a good level of contact with victims, an inspection has found.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Five will do battle in county’s Castle poll
FIVE candidates will contest the Cumbria County Council by-election in Carlisle’s Castle division.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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