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Cumbrian school hall back in use after pest problem
The main hall at a primary school is back in use after it was forced to close for a week because of a pest problem.
Last updated 14 June 2013
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Plans to cut speed limit on Carlisle road to 40mph
The speed limit on a stretch of road on the outskirts of Carlisle could be reduced. (27 comments)
Last updated 14 June 2013
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New cycle race inspired by Penrith crash victim
A fundraising cycle race is taking place through Cumbria in honour of a cyclist who was left paralysed after coming off his bike.
Last updated 14 June 2013
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£500,000 flood wall plan to protect Wigton
Plans for a new £500,000 flood defence scheme to protect homes and businesses in Wigton have been unveiled.
Last updated 14 June 2013
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New man in charge at Cumbria Probation Trust
Cumbria Probation Trust has a new boss who has pledged to work hard to look after the interests of people in the county.
Last updated 14 June 2013
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Work underway on Hadrian's Cycleway missing link
Work has begun to provide the ‘missing link’ in Hadrian’s Cycleway.
Last updated 14 June 2013
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Award for Cumbrian police officer 'who puts others before herself'
A police officer who oversees the work of volunteer bobbies has been highly commended for her leadership at a national awards ceremony.
Last updated 14 June 2013
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Cumbrian dad cleared of attacking official at son’s rugby match
A father, accused of attacking an official during a rugby match because he thought the opposing team were getting away with too many fouls, has been cleared.
Last updated 14 June 2013
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Superfast broadband roll-out programme revealed
The roll-out of superfast broadband across Cumbria is finally ready to begin with details revealed today about the £70 million project. (12 comments)
Last updated 14 June 2013
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Woman 'persuaded herself' she was sex abuse victim after reading book, court told
A child sex abuse trial has heard a claim that a woman “persuaded herself” she was a victim after reading a book about the subject.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Firm to be told to stop work on poultry unit near Carlisle
A developer will be ordered to stop all building work on a new poultry breeding unit in Smithfield following a breach of planning regulations.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Police guard needed for Carlisle planning councillors?
An escalation in hostile and aggressive protests against planning applications across the Carlisle area could lead to councillors needing police escorts, it has been claimed.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Cumbrians urged to help vital diabetes research
People living with diabetes in Cumbria are being urged to consider taking part in vital research into the condition.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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£10,000 forged cheque scam man in Carlisle court
A man has pleaded guilty to fraud after trying to use a forged £10,000 cheque.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Bank lost more than £2m when Carlisle company went into administration, court told
A bank official told a jury that it lost more than £2.1 million when the Carlisle based vehicle hire firm Just Vans went into administration.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Three years in prison for man who attacked wife at holiday home
A man who brutally attacked his disabled wife at a holiday lodge near Carlisle a few days before Christmas has been jailed for three years.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Cumbria police used bus full of children as roadblock to stop car
Police have admitted using a school bus full of children as a roadblock to halt a speeding car. (57 comments)
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Carlisle bar to close for £500,000 facelift
A bar in Carlisle is to undergo a £500,000 refurbishment – and create new jobs.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Meet Cumbria stars of TV truck show at Stobart Fest
Eddie Stobart fans can meet the drivers and trucks that starred in the TV show at an event in Carlisle this summer.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Cumbrian council issues garden waste collections threat
Garden waste collections could be withdrawn from homes in Copeland unless residents stop putting their household rubbish in them. (13 comments)
Last updated 13 June 2013
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