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Hundreds join Facebook bid to reinstate sacked postman
Hundreds of people have backed a campaign to get a sacked postman reinstated.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Beleaguered Cumbria crime chief in new row over CCTV
Cumbria's under-fire police commissioner has sparked fresh anger by knocking back a bid that could help save crime-cutting CCTV cameras.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Lager thief sentenced by west Cumbria court
Stealing two cans of lager cost a Maryport man dear when he was caught and ordered to pay £95.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Man stole inflatable hot tubs from Carlisle warehouse
A fork lift truck driver has admitted stealing two inflatable hot tubs from the Carlisle warehouse of transport giant Eddie Stobart.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Man attacked while walking in Carlisle park
Cumbria police are investigating two assaults in the north of the county.
Last updated 28 April 2013
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Carlisle police find cannabis farms in city homes
Cannabis farms with more than £15,000 worth of plants were discovered at two homes in Carlisle.
Last updated 28 April 2013
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Suicide bid drink-driver nearly killed man as she hit house
A depressed mum of three drove her car into a garden wall in a suicide bid while drunk – missing another motorist by just one second.
Last updated 28 April 2013
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David Cameron visits Carlisle Pirelli factory
Prime Minister David Cameron condemned the high salaries of senior council officials during a visit to Carlisle.
Last updated 27 April 2013
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Simon Cowell's verdict on Carlisle man's Britain's Got Talent bid
Millions of people will watch a delivery driver balance a shopping trolley on his chin – but fail to impress Simon Cowell. (5 comments)
Last updated 27 April 2013
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Cumbrian nursery owner's plea over missing barn owl
A barn owl which was a popular attraction at a garden nursery and visitor centre has flown away – sparking concerns for her welfare.
Last updated 27 April 2013
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Relief as Cumbrian CAB branch spared axe
A council leader says he is pleased that a closure-threatened Citizens Advice Bureau branch has been saved.
Last updated 27 April 2013
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Troops from Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment return home
Welcome banners and loud cheers made the homecoming of troops from Afghanistan seem more like a cup final football match than a family reunion.
Last updated 27 April 2013
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Cumbrian health trust planning to slash locums bill
Hospital chiefs in north Cumbria plan to halve expenditure on locum doctors after spending nearly £19m on them in three years.
Last updated 27 April 2013
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Last chance saloon for nuisance 999 caller from Carlisle
A nuisance 999 caller has been given a final chance to avoid prison.
Last updated 27 April 2013
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'Join forces call' at first tourism conference in Carlisle
People and firms in Carlisle need to redouble efforts to attract more tourists after a visitor slump.
Last updated 27 April 2013
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Pay offer is realistic, claim Cumbrian chemical plant bosses
Bosses at a chemical plant say a pay offer tabled for workers is realistic if the site is to continue competing worldwide.
Last updated 27 April 2013
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Stabbed man was victim of concerted and gratuitous attack, Carlisle murder trial told
A Polish factory worker who died after being stabbed outside his own home was the victim of a “concerted, gratuitous attack”, a court was told.
Last updated 27 April 2013
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Man threw drugs over Haverigg Prison fence
A man was caught throwing a parcel of drugs to his old friends in Haverigg Prison just a few weeks after being released from there.
Last updated 27 April 2013
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Campaign to keep alien invaders out of Cumbria's waterways
A poster campaign has been launched urging anglers to defend a waterway against alien invaders.
Last updated 27 April 2013
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Cumbrian pupils test drive stage funded by car firm
A show has been put on to thank those who helped pay for a school’s new stage.
Last updated 27 April 2013
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