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Carlisle window cleaner celebrating birthday punched man in face
A window cleaner has been given a suspended prison sentence after he punched a man in the face so hard that he suffered three fractures.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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New foodbank launched in west Cumbria
A new foodbank has been launched to cope with rising demand.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Official opening date for Cockermouth's flood defence scheme
Cockermouth's £4.4 million flood defence scheme will be officially opened on June 11.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Fears that state of lighthouses will stop people visiting Whitehaven
There are fears that the appalling condition of two iconic lighthouses will stop people visiting Whitehaven. (21 comments)
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Jobs to be lost when Workington bargain store closes
A bargain store is to close next week with the loss of seven jobs.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Inquiry starts into scale of Allerdale windfarm plans
An anti-windfarm group hopes an inquiry launched today will reveal why Allerdale has so many turbines. (4 comments)
Last updated 17 May 2013
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40 jobs go at Cumbrian fish firm after contract lost
A fish processing firm has axed 40 jobs after losing a major contract.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Man left for dead by hit-and-run driver
A Workington man was left for dead by a suspected hit-and-run driver.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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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. (18 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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