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Roman temple dig to restart in Maryport
The excavation of what is believed to be a Roman temple is to get underway in Maryport.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Costs increase in Cumbria chief constable suspension case
Further costs have been revealed in the case of Cumbria’s suspended chief constable, with the bill for the investigation running into thousands of pounds.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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New Cumbria County Council cabinet announced
The members of Cumbria County Council's new executive cabinet have been agreed.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Controversial pharmacy backed by residents of Cumbrian estate
A pharmacy which caused uproar among residents when it revealed it was to open in the middle of a housing estate has now won their backing.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Carlisle court told man ‘did not cover up murder’
A man accused of helping to cover up an alleged murder did not do so, a jury has heard.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Work starts to flatten west Cumbrian pub
Demolition work has started on a prominent Whitehaven town centre pub.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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'Pop-up' shoe shop opens in Carlisle shopping centre
A new pop-up shoe shop has opened in The Lanes Shopping Centre in Carlisle.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Policing Minister rejects call for Cumbria crime chief inquiry
The Government has rejected calls for an inquiry after arrests were made over details leaked about trips by Cumbria’s crime commissioner in a chauffeur-driven Mercedes.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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New mayor of Allerdale installed
Workington community figure Bill Bacon has become the new Mayor of Allerdale.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Hopes closed Carlisle city centre cafe will reopen
A cafe in Carlisle city centre has closed but shopping centre bosses hope it could reopen.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Police warning after crash on M6 motorway in Cumbria
Police were called to a two-vehicle crash on the M6 motorway.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Help me find mum last seen in Cumbria 20 years ago
A man who spent his early life in Cumbria is trying to trace the mother he has not seen for nearly 20 years.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Well-known Carlisle hairdresser dies, aged 66
A man who helped shape the face of hairdressing in Carlisle has died.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Make a home for Cumbrian stray dogs
The owner of an animal rescue centre is appealing for more people to open their homes to dogs after a rise in strays.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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'Big cat' spotted on the prowl in Carlisle
A lynx-like feline has been spotted skulking near a Carlisle footpath, it is claimed. (11 comments)
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Teenage Cumbrian motorcyclist airlifted after crash
A young motorcyclist has been flown to hospital by air ambulance after a road accident.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Two arrested after alleged robbery on Carlisle street
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of robbing a blind woman.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Armed police deployed after teenager carrying weapon spotted near Carlisle school
Armed police patrolled a Carlisle street following reports of a teenager with an air gun near a primary school.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Carlisle mum in images campaign calls for support on Children's Day
A mum who started a campaign to stop sexual images being shown to children has urged people to support her on National Children’s Day.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Cumbrian murder trial told accused ‘had every reason to be scared’
A man accused of murder had “every reason to be scared” before the incident took place, a court has heard.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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