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1,600 people in Carlisle have plastic surgery
More than 1,600 people in Carlisle have had cosmetic surgery – and 4,800 have had non-surgical treatments – in the last eight years, figures show.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Cumbrian beaches among best in the country
Four west Cumbrian beaches have been named among the best in the country for their fantastic facilities and cleanliness.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Villagers feel 'at risk' after having phone lines cut off for month
Members of a community “feel at risk” after having their internet and phone lines cut off for more than a month.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Cumbrian street performer in line for regional award
A street performer from Cumbria is a finalist for the Vocational Qualification Learner of the Year award for the north west.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Man's 77 Wainwright peaks in seven days in dad’s memory
A teacher is to follow in the footsteps of Alfred Wainwright in memory of his fell-walking father.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Dementia advice sessions at Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary
Extra advice sessions will be held in Carlisle’s Cumberland Infirmary after figures showed that just half of the 7,000 dementia sufferers in Cumbria are officially diagnosed.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Homes and businesses facing huge repair bills after flash floods
Businesses and home owners face repair bills of hundreds of thousands of pounds as they count the cost of fierce flash floods which lifted boulders and tore up footpaths.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Hell on the Harbourside raises £15,000 for charity
Competitors went through ‘hell’ in order to prove themselves in a gruelling endurance challenge.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Police end inquiry into death of young Cumbrian mum
A police probe into the death of a young mum has been dropped.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Prison for Carlisle man who defied court's computer ban
A Carlisle man has been jailed for 180 days by North Cumbria magistrates.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Rail staff back strike action over use of casual workers
Rail staff have voted for strike action over fears they are being replaced with temporary workers.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Angry Cumbrian MP and council leader write to David Cameron about Sellafield deal
Copeland's MP and its council leader have told the prime minister that Nuclear Management Partners should lose the Sellafield contract if it can’t support the community. (13 comments)
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Cumbria police launch campaign to stop racist abuse
Police are conducting weekly checks with takeaway staff in Carlisle to see if they’ve been subjected to racist abuse by drunken yobs
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Cumbrian charity shocked by young carer numbers
A Cumbrian charity says it is ‘shocked’ at latest figures showing the number of young carers is on the rise.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Carlisle man banned by court from contacting ex-lover
A man has been banned from contacting his ex-lover for five years after he spat at her and poured a drink over her.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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TV star votes Penrith high street best in Britain
Penrith has been praised as having the best high street by Great British Bake-Off host Mel Giedroyc.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Cumbrian village's swimming pool re-opens
A big splash was made at the reopening of a family favourite – and not just because of the weather.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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New Mayor of Carlisle sworn in
A new Mayor of Carlisle has been appointed after a special ceremony at the Civic Centre yesterday.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Jail for man who handled items stolen from Cumbria music festival-goers
A man who handled stolen cash, cameras and phones taken from festival-goers at Kendal Calling has been jailed for eight months.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Jury retires in Carlisle murder trial
The jury in the trial of three people accused of murdering a Polish factory worker in Carlisle has retired to consider its verdicts.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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