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War veterans mark D-Day landings anniversary

Normandy landings men photo War veterans gathered in St Nicholas’ Gardens, Whitehaven, to mark the 69th anniversary of the D-day landings.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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Gang jailed for 15 years over string of Cumbrian bike thefts

A gang of thieves who stole bikes that were the “pride and joy” of their owners have been sent to prison for more than 15 years.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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Cumbrian ex-soldier's rollercoaster abseil for charity

Mark Harding photo A former soldier, shot and paralysed by a Taliban sniper, has plunged 235ft from the top of Britain’s highest rollercoaster.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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Carlisle man celebrates big lottery win

A Cumbrian man is celebrating after winning big in the national lottery.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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Residents protest as Carlisle councillors visit site of proposed housing estate

Dalston protest photo A new development of 125 homes is poised to get the go-ahead in the face of angry protests by villagers.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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Diocese of Carlisle can become academy schools sponsor

The Diocese of Carlisle has been told by the Government it can become an academy sponsor.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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Woman admits child abduction

A 33-year-old woman has pleaded guilty at Carlisle Crown Court to a single charge of child abduction.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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Cumbria police renew fatal crash witness appeal

Iain Bell Police have renewed appeals for witnesses to a fatal crash on the A595 road at Mealsgate.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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Sacked Cumbrian postman fails to get his job back

Carl Dickinson photo A postman whose sacking prompted a Facebook appeal supported by hundreds of people has been told he will not get his job back.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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Police appeal after man attacked in Carlisle nightclub

A 25-year-old man was knocked unconscious in an unprovoked attack at a Carlisle nightclub.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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Parking free-for-all after yellow lines blunder

Double yellow lines photo Motorists are enjoying a parking free-for-all on a key street after a blunder rendered its double yellow lines “unenforceable.” (21 comments)

Last updated 6 June 2013
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Roadworks on A66 in west Cumbria to reduce flood risk

A month-long programme of works to tackle flooding along the A66 near Cockermouth will get underway later this month.

Last updated 6 June 2013
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Lib Dem distances himself from new Cumbria council coalition

Trevor Allison photo A leading Lib Dem county councillor is distancing himself from his political group because he does not agree with a coalition with Labour.

Last updated 6 June 2013
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Best Bar None awards launched at Carlisle pub

barawardlauncj Drinking establishments are being asked to raise the bar this summer as part of a competition to find the best pub, club or bar.

Last updated 6 June 2013
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Cumbrian mum takes meningitis vaccine petition to Downing Street

Jayne Hooks photo A grieving mum was today at 10 Downing Street to hand over a petition calling on the Government to introduce a new life-saving vaccine.

Last updated 6 June 2013
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10,000 Sellafield workers set to accept new pay deal

Sellafield's 10,000 workers are poised to accept a new one-year pay deal after management made a substantially increased offer.

Last updated 6 June 2013
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Cumbrian MP in crisis talks with health minister over Cumberland Infirmary

John Stevenson photo Carlisle MP John Stevenson is due to have top-level talks with Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt next week about the care crisis at the Cumberland Infirmary.