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Football fan fined for shouting abuse at Carlisle Utd supporters
A football supporter has been fined £80 for shouting abuse at rival fans in Carlisle.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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West Cumbrian man wrecked home of his mum's ex-partner
A man who broke into the home of his mother’s “violent” ex-partner and went on a wrecking spree – causing £2,000 of damage – has been jailed for more than two years.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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66 Cumbrian families miss out on school choices
More than 60 families have failed to get their children into any of the primary schools they wanted to this September.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Two hurt in road crash near Carlisle
Emergency services were sent to the scene of a two-car crash this morning.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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More improvement work for Workington's Carnegie Theatre
Further improvements to the Carnegie Theatre in Workington have been unveiled.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Gala dinner for former Carlisle MP Eric Martlew
A gala dinner and art auction will be held in honour of former MP Eric Martlew.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Cumbrian bike shop fears for business after seven-week wait for phone repairs
The owner of Whinlatter’s Cyclewise bike centre fears he could lose his business because of a delay in restoring fallen phone lines.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Stab victim was carrying knife, Carlisle murder trial told
A man accused of murder has denied stabbing the man who died – and claimed the fatally wounded Polish factory worker was carrying a knife himself.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Sellafield firearms officer ‘let down by bosses’, tribunal told
A firearms officer in court because of his experience at Sellafield said he regretted having to take legal action but felt let down by his bosses.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Premier League champions Man Utd sign former Carlisle schoolboy
A Carlisle-born schoolboy is hoping to shoot to stardom after being signed by Premier League giants Manchester United.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Carlisle man ‘lost it’ in pub drink row
Carlisle man Paul Dodd has been fined after verbally abusing bar staff after they refused to serve him in a misunderstanding over Pubwatch.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Carlisle school pays tribute to former pupil Josh Thomas
A headteacher has paid tribute to an “outgoing, popular and friendly” former pupil who was found dead on Monday.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Millionaire Cumbrian motorsport boss sentenced over texts
Motorsport boss Paul Bird has been spared a jail sentence after sending offensive text messages to his wife.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Missing Cumbrian man found 'safe'
A man whose disappearance had sparked growing fears for his safety has been found.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Owners distraught as horses' manes hacked off
Two distraught horse owners have spoken out after vandals hacked off their horses’ manes in separate incidents. (8 comments)
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Carlisle man threw table and heater at girlfriend in row
A man who threw a coffee table and metal heater at his girlfriend in a furious row has been given another chance after she forgave him.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Cumbrian man's endurance ride for Carlisle hospital nearly abandoned
An endurance ride from Carlisle to Chorley was nearly abandoned after torrential rain.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Cumbrian MP claims hospital conditions are ‘getting worse’
Conditions at Carlisle and Whitehaven hospitals have been described as “difficult and worsening”.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Man, 31, flashed on full train bound for Carlisle
A train passenger pulled his trousers down and exposed himself in a carriage full of commuters.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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‘Radioactive pizza’ returns to Cumbria for disposal
A radioactive “pizza” which was once delivered to the Italian embassy has made its way home to west Cumbria.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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