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Homecoming Parade in Whitehaven for Duke of Lancaster troops
More than 1,000 children and hundreds more well-wishers are expected to line the streets of Whitehaven next week for the Homecoming Parade.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Judge’s ‘facts’ advice to jury at Carlisle murder trial
Jurors at a murder trial have been reminded to be “judges of the facts”.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Jail for man who burgled Carlisle salon with brother
A man has been jailed for more than five months after he burgled a tanning salon and later spat at a policeman.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Breast cancer testing should be more available - Cumbrian survivor
A breast cancer survivor is urging health chiefs to make testing more readily available to identify women who may have a faulty gene that leaves them at greater risk of developing the disease.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Planners refuse wind turbine near Workington
Plans to build a 253ft wind turbine just outside Workington have been refused by Allerdale council’s development panel.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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'Grossly unfair' public health funding for Cumbria
Public health funding for Cumbria has been labelled “unfair and discriminatory” by union leaders.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Carlisle woman inspired by charity trek up Mount Kilimanjaro
A trek up Mount Kilimanjaro might be enough for most people, but a Carlisle woman is itching for more.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Cranes resume work at West Cumberland Hospital
Cranes on the West Cumberland Hospital site have started work again.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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New landmark building planned for Botchergate in Carlisle
Stunning plans for a new building have been unveiled, revealing a dramatic turnaround for one of Carlisle’s most run-down areas. (10 comments)
Last updated 17 May 2013
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'Heavy-handed' police blamed for problems at gatecrashed party
Police have been accused of being “heavy-handed” in their handling of a birthday party which was spectacularly gatecrashed.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Gang hunted after man attacked on Carlisle street
An investigation has been launched after a man was followed by three strangers and then attacked on a Carlisle street late at night.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Distillery boss eyeing global market for Cumbrian whisky
A new brand of Cumbrian whisky soon to be produced near Keswick is set to take over the world, says its producer.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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£500,000 to improve law centre services in Cumbria
Funding worth more than half a million pounds will help ensure that there will be no wrong door to knock on for advice for those in need.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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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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- Cumbrian garage owner selling up due to supermarket competition (9 comments)
- Crime panel raps 'inconsistent' Cumbria police commissioner (37 comments)
- Cumbrian MPs reveal their expenses bills (33 comments)
- Charity warns of ‘payday loans’ crisis in north Cumbria (29 comments)
- Damning report reveals distressing scenes at Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary (65 comments)
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- Religious leaders claim Carlisle club's name offensive (72 comments)
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