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September decision on whether Americans will continue to run Sellafield
A decision on whether the American-led consortium that operates Sellafield will continue to run the nuclear plant will be made in September, says the body which is overseeing the clean-up of the site.
Last updated 19 June 2013
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Cafe opens in Carlisle's first LGBT headquarters
The cafe at Carlisle’s first dedicated lesbian and gay headquarters will open on Saturday.
Last updated 19 June 2013
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Carlisle man admits having loaded air weapon in public
A man has appeared in court in Carlisle for carrying a loaded air weapon in a public place.
Last updated 19 June 2013
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Man who stole from deaf Carlisle OAP wins first stage of sentence appeal
A father who, along with his son, conned his way into a deaf woman’s home and subjected her to a callous distraction burglary, has won the first stage of his fight to get his jail term cut.
Last updated 19 June 2013
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Cumbria police pledge crackdown on illegal sale of weapons
Cumbria police have promised to crack down on anyone caught selling guns illegally.
Last updated 19 June 2013
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BBC DIY SOS appeals for help with Cumbrian tot's house revamp
The BBC TV show DIY SOS is looking for tradespeople to donate their time and skills as they help to transform the Abbeytown home of Noah Wall.
Last updated 19 June 2013
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Carlisle-Cockermouth A595 roadworks boost for drivers
A series of roadworks on the A595 between Carlisle and west Cumbria are due to finish today.
Last updated 19 June 2013
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Government health watchdog accused of 'cover-up' over hospitals trust
An MP has described as 'truly shocking' the allegations that health bosses covered up a failure to investigate a hospital where mothers and babies died due to neglect.
Last updated 19 June 2013
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Carlisle residents' anger at mess left behind by travellers
Angry residents and businesses are demanding greater protection after travellers who camped illegally on their doorstep left the area littered with rubbish.
Last updated 19 June 2013
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Police appeal after girl, 10, says she was touched by man on street
Police are investigating a 'suspicious incident' in which a young girl claims she was approached and touched by a stranger on the street.
Last updated 19 June 2013
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Man admits 33 sex offences, including three rapes
A man is facing a lengthy jail sentence after he admitted a catalogue of sex crimes, including three rapes.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Lottery boost for Lake District villagers aiming to build community centre
A scheme to develop a new community centre with cafe and visitor centre facilities in a Cumbrian village is celebrating a £22,000 lottery windfall.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Boss of Cumbrian takeaway admits breaking immigration law
The manager of a Chinese takeaway has admitted breaching immigration law.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Cumbrian rapist sentenced to 12 years in prison
A Cumbrian pensioner has been jailed for a series of sex attacks carried out over more than 30 years.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Stobart Group's CD hits number one in music charts
A gift inspired by haulage group Eddie Stobart proved to be the most popular in UK this Father’s Day after it motored to the top of the music charts.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Carlisle restaurant owners to open city's first juice bar
Carlisle's first dedicated juice and smoothie bar will open its doors next month.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Cumbrian college's award in memory of student who died of tumour
A college has set up a new award in memory of one of its students who died of a brain tumour.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Threatened Carlisle clothes shop saved from closure
A fashion and clothing store in Carlisle threatened with closure will now remain open following last-minute talks.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Couple left son home alone to go on holiday abroad, Carlisle court told
A couple have appeared before a district judge accused of leaving their son home alone as they enjoyed a holiday abroad.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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28 new housing sites in Carlisle unveiled
Up to 28 new sites for housing across the Carlisle area have been unveiled in a masterplan for development. (7 comments)
Last updated 18 June 2013
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- Cumbria police pledge crackdown on illegal sale of weapons
- September decision on whether Americans will continue to run Sellafield
- 28 new housing sites in Carlisle unveiled (7 comments)
- National restaurant company eyeing Carlisle's Hoopers building (16 comments)
- Hope buyer can be found for Carlisle pub (6 comments)
- Families asked to scatter ashes on Lake District fells - not leave boxes (2 comments)
- Allerdale needs 200 affordable homes a year to help first time buyers (4 comments)
- Plans to cut speed limit on Carlisle road to 40mph (27 comments)
- Cumbria police used bus full of children as roadblock to stop car (56 comments)
- Anger as new homes approved despite 300 objections (42 comments)
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- Police appeal after girl, 10, says she was touched by man on street
- Carlisle residents' anger at mess left behind by travellers
- Man admits 33 sex offences, including three rapes
- Couple left son home alone to go on holiday abroad, Carlisle court told
- National restaurant company eyeing Carlisle's Hoopers building (16 comments)
- Couple left son home alone to go on holiday abroad, Carlisle court told
- National restaurant company eyeing Carlisle's Hoopers building (16 comments)
- Carlisle road closed after lorry driver injured
- Carlisle trader who illegally clocked cars jailed
- Gangs in Carlisle scouring rubbish bags for bank details - claim (9 comments)
- 28 new housing sites in Carlisle unveiled (7 comments)
- Allerdale needs 200 affordable homes a year to help first time buyers (4 comments)
- September decision on whether Americans will continue to run Sellafield
- National restaurant company eyeing Carlisle's Hoopers building (16 comments)
- Cumbria police pledge crackdown on illegal sale of weapons
- National restaurant company eyeing Carlisle's Hoopers building (16 comments)
- 28 new housing sites in Carlisle unveiled (7 comments)
- Gangs in Carlisle scouring rubbish bags for bank details - claim (9 comments)
- Cumbria police used bus full of children as roadblock to stop car (56 comments)
- Allerdale needs 200 affordable homes a year to help first time buyers (4 comments)
- Cumbria police used bus full of children as roadblock to stop car (56 comments)
- Anger as new homes approved despite 300 objections (42 comments)
- Trade chairman against Cumbria's summer road closures plan (39 comments)
- Carlisle city centre clothes shop closing down (32 comments)
- Hoopers store in Carlisle bought 'by mistake' at auction (32 comments)












