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Plans for 1,000-staff Cumbria council headquarters still on table
A landmark scheme at the centre of reviving rundown Botchergate is being pursued by Cumbria County Council’s new rulers.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Fire crews praised over Penrith chip shop blaze
The quick response of fire crews managed to save the building of a Penrith chip shop, according to a leading fire officer.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Music night in Carlisle to raise disease awareness and cash
Two students have called upon local talent to help raise money in support of a Carlisle teenager.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Inspector rejects appeal for wind turbine at Flimby
An appeal by an energy firm which wanted to build a 220ft wind turbine at Flimby has been dismissed by a planning inspector.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Jobs set to go at two Border firms
Jobs are set to go at Pinneys of Scotland in Annan and Border Fine Arts in Langholm.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Benefits fraud woman sentenced by Cumbrian court
A woman who fraudulently claimed more than £4,500 in housing and council tax benefits has appeared in court.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Man seriously hurt in north Cumbria road crash
A crash involving two vehicles closed the main A6 road in Penrith.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Crash blocks busy Cumbrian road junction
A busy road near Workington was closed by police following a two-car crash.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Thousands welcome Duke of Lancaster's troops to Whitehaven
Thousands of people waving Union Jack flags lined the streets of Whitehaven today to welcome home troops from Afghanistan. (3 comments)
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Man admits dangerous driving in Carlisle
A 21-year-old man has admitted driving dangerously through several streets in Carlisle – just two weeks after he was before magistrates for another offence.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Cumbrian planners unable to stop influx of windfarms
Planners are powerless to halt an influx of wind turbines in Allerdale – admitting quantity alone is not enough. (1 comment)
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Cumbrian big cat had been spotted before - claim
A big cat spotter claims a recent “lynx” sighting in Carlisle is not the first. (1 comment)
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Cumbria police took DNA from almost 600 youngsters under 18
Police in Cumbria took DNA samples from nearly 600 children in a year, new figures reveal.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Cumbrian man climbed through bathroom window to get to estranged wife
A man who broke a court order not to approach his estranged wife has been ordered to pay out £2,080.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Police pledge crackdown on Carlisle estate
Police say they will prioritise drug dealing and speeding in Botcherby after complaints by residents
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Lucky escapes after pile-up on A66 in Cumbria
The people involved in a four-vehicle pile-up that shut one of Cumbria’s main routes escaped without any life-threatening injuries, police confirmed today.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Cumbrian family's plea for details about missing pet dog
A distraught family has appealed for information about their pet dog, which went missing more than a week ago.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Go-ahead for superfast broadband roll-out across Cumbria
It is full speed ahead for Cumbria’s superfast broadband after the European Union finally signed off on the scheme. (15 comments)
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Cumbria police investigate sudden death of man, 18
An 18-year-old Cumbrian man has died suddenly in hospital.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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New weather warning for Cumbria
Another weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for Cumbria.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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- Go-ahead for superfast broadband roll-out across Cumbria (15 comments)
- New landmark building planned for Botchergate in Carlisle (18 comments)
- Newspapers step forward and question, on behalf of those who can find no answers on their own (6 comments)
- Police called to 'out of control' birthday party (21 comments)
- Cumbrian garage owner selling up due to supermarket competition (9 comments)
- Crime panel raps 'inconsistent' Cumbria police commissioner (39 comments)
- Damning report reveals distressing scenes at Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary (71 comments)
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