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Recycling expanded at three Carlisle shops
People in Carlisle can recycle more of their household rubbish now that the city council has launched a scheme at three supermarkets for milk and juice cartons.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Mountaineer Alan Hinkes ends climbing challenge in Cumbria
A world famous mountaineer is on course to finish a mammoth climbing challenge in Cumbria today.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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MP holds talks after Great North Swim call-off
An MP has held talks with the Environment Agency after a swimming event that would have brought thousands of visitors to Cumbria was called off because of toxic algae.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Carlisle police worker gets Team GB team call-up
A police community support officer from Carlisle will be representing his country by running and cycling at the Duathlon World Championships this weekend.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Carlisle man caught with heroin and cannabis
A Carlisle man has admitted possessing cannabis and heroin after being stopped by police in Denton Holme.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Family tribute to angler found dead in Ullswater
The family of a fisherman found dead in Ullswater said they took some comfort ‘knowing he died in a place he loved’.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Eden Valley Hospice boosted by midnight walk in Penrith
Dedicated fundraisers stepped out in Penrith on the stroke of midnight to show their support for the Eden Valley Hospice.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Cumbrian woman charged with benefit offences
A Carlisle woman has appeared in court charged with a string of benefit offences.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Lodger cleared of attacking Cumbrian landlords
A lodger has been cleared of attacking his landlords in Workington.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Fraud trial for Cumbrian motor firm boss
A Cumbrian business owner who saw his motor firm go into administration is set to go on trial charged with fraudulent trading.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Cumbrian man escapes jail term for headbutting clubber
A man who headbutted another clubber in a Cumbrian night spot has escaped an immediate prison sentence.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Parents quizzed over murder of girl found in Cumbria
The parents of suspected honour killing victim Shafilea Ahmed were bailed pending further inquiries after being questioned by police over her murder.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Carlisle fraud businessman jailed for 18 months
A Carlisle businessman who defrauded schools, business and charities out of thousands of pounds is today behind bars.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Hunting ban a fatal mistake admits Tony Blair
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair appears to have united pro and anti-hunting campaigners in Cumbria – if only to condemn him. (7 comments)
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Home care boost for Carlisle lung disease patients
Lung disease patients in Carlisle can now stay out of hospital and be treated closer to home thanks to a new service launched in the city.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Cumbrian building site vandals put workers at risk
Vandals have ransacked a Longtown building site, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Twenty five jobs as top-name stores open outlets
At least 25 jobs will be created at Gretna Gateway Outlet Village before Christmas when two big name stores open their doors.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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Semi naked Cumbrian woman carried out sex act while driving on motorway
A stressed out Cumbrian mum has admitted performing a sex act on herself as she drove her car along the M6 motorway near Carlisle.
Last updated 4 September 2010
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TV newscaster Jan Leeming will join Cumbrian charity walk
TV personality Jan Leeming will set off a charity walk in Workington later this month in aid of Alzheimer sufferers.
Last updated 3 September 2010
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Building work to start on west Cumbria's new £20 million nuclear centre
Building work will start next month on a £20 million nuclear research centre in west Cumbria which will create 40 jobs.
Last updated 3 September 2010
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