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Bible-quoting man scared passengers on Cumbrian bus
An aggressive passenger on a Carlisle-bound bus pulled a saw from a black bin bag during a disturbing hour-long journey from Penrith.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Cumbrian yob jailed after attacking student and own girlfriend
A Wigton thug who attacked a vulnerable student then three days later turned on his own girlfriend has been jailed for four months.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Carlisle credit firm agent admits £26,000 fraud
A Carlisle credit company agent has pleaded guilty to defrauding her employer out of more than £26,000.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Man seriously hurt on A66 in Cumbria
The A66 at Cockermouth was closed this morning after a serious crash.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Cumbrian hospitals trust starts inquiry after patients' details 'left on train'
A probe has been launched after patients at north Cumbria’s hospitals were told some of their information had been lost on a train.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Warning of snow heading for Cumbria
A band of sleet and snow was due to hit Cumbria today, prompting the Met Office to issue a severe weather warning.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Bogus house callers alert to Cumbrians
POLICE in Carlisle have renewed pleas for people to stay vigilant against the threat of bogus callers.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Carlisle car-snatch thug jailed for 4 months
A CARLISLE man who assaulted a mum when she tried to stop his drug-fuelled theft of her car has been jailed.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Naked Cumbrian pedalo pair delayed
NAKED Cumbrian pedalo pair Kieran Sweeney and Callum McDonald were forced to delay setting off on their Atlantic charity challenge by 12 hours.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Cash for hospitals to fund PFI repayments
NORTH Cumbria is in line for a share of a £1.5bn Government bailout to help it meet crippling repayments at Carlisle’s PFI Cumberland Infirmary.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Cash for hospitals to fund PFI repayments
NORTH Cumbria is in line for a share of a £1.5bn Government bailout to help it meet crippling repayments at Carlisle’s PFI Cumberland Infirmary.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Super invitation
CARLISLE’S only American football team – the Border Reivers – are inviting people to join them at the biggest Super Bowl party in the county tomorrow night.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Road deaths now at half of 2006 number
THE number of people dying on Cumbria’s roads is falling.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Captain Dave given army medals back!
SIX Army medals that were found in a laundry basket at a Carlisle dry cleaners have been reunited with their owner – after three years.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Happy 2012, you’ve won our cash prizes
IT was the perfect way to start the New Year....
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Too many pills taken while in confused state
AN 83-YEAR-OLD Carlisle man died after consuming up to 18 strong painkillers while in a confused state, an inquest heard.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Olga helps launch new play area
CARLISLE United’s Matty Robson and team mascot Olga the Fox helped open a new outside area at the Bishop Harvey Goodwin School.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Inquest on crash victim, 19
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of teenager Joshua William Downham.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Boys in blue hitting high standards
POLICE in Cumbria have high standards when recording details of crimes and a good level of contact with victims, an inspection has found.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Five will do battle in county’s Castle poll
FIVE candidates will contest the Cumbria County Council by-election in Carlisle’s Castle division.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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