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‘Radioactive pizza’ returns to Cumbria for disposal
A radioactive “pizza” which was once delivered to the Italian embassy has made its way home to west Cumbria.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Cumbrian murder trial hears accused had been attack victim
A man accused of murdering a Polish factory worker failed to give police detailed information after they were called to a hammer attack on him nearly two years before, a court has heard.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Siege man ‘wrongly sent to Cumbria’, court told
A man who sparked a three hour stand-off with armed police shouldn’t have been in Cumbria in the first place.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Parrot owner rescued from tree - after trying to capture escaped bird
Three fire engines were involved in a rescue in west Cumbria – after a parrot’s owner got stuck up a tree.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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£4,400 fall in prices of Cumbrian homes
House prices in Cumbria were almost unchanged last month, official figures show, but have fallen by an average of £4,400 in the past year.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Two days to go: Who will you be voting for in Cumbria?
Cumbria is one of 34 English top-tier counties and unitary authorities whose future administration will be decided in Thursday’s local council elections. (5 comments)
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Animal cruelty convictions in Cumbria down by third
The number of people convicted of animal cruelty in Cumbria has fallen by one-third – bucking the national trend.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Cumbrian fundraisers meet their guide dog puppy
Cyclists who raised £11,000 for Guide Dogs for the Blind met one of their puppies in Maryport.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Reunion for pupils of demolished Carlisle school
The manager of a retirement housing scheme in Carlisle – which was once a school – is trying to organise a reunion.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Third strike this year for Cumbrian postal workers
Protesting postal workers have walked out on strike for the third time this year.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Cumbria primary school places: 96% of parents get first choice
About 200 parents across Cumbria failed to secure the first choice primary school for their children from September. (4 comments)
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Man cut cable, walked out of Carlisle shop with camera
A man walked into a shop, cut a security cable and walked out with a camera under his jumper.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Rescue honours for Workington lifeboat crew members
A lifeboat volunteer honoured for saving a fisherman’s life has shrugged off his accolade, insisting: “It’s all in a day’s work.”
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Body found in search for missing Carlisle soldier
A body found in a river is believed to be that of a missing Carlisle soldier.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Cumbria police closing doors to public enquiries
Front counter police services across Cumbria are being closed with the opening hours of others cut. (17 comments)
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Bid to make more money from north Cumbrian beauty spot
Council chiefs want to make more money from a popular beauty spot.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Carlisle to get first lesbian and gay 'headquarters'
Carlisle is to get its first lesbian and gay “headquarters” incorporating a cafe and eventually a nightclub. (53 comments)
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Workington man thanks medics for saving his life
A man who nearly died as a baby from a rare heart condition has thanked the doctors who saved his life.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Cumbrian town launches free parking trial
A trial of three-hour free parking is poised to be introduced at Penrith’s New Squares development.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Cumbrian man kicked victim as he lay on ground
A man kicked another man as he lay on the ground after a large-scale drunken brawl broke out.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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