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Lorry driver jailed for causing death of talented Brampton scientist
A lorry driver who caused the death of a talented Cumbrian scientist in a horrific road accident has been jailed for 24 weeks.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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The secret millionaire who has left it all to charities
A SECRET millionaire who lived modestly in Carlisle has left a shock legacy to the charities that gave her support.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Health fears are raised over animal carcasses in stream
A DOG walker has hit out after finding dead livestock in a stream near Roadhead.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Day brings together cancer organisations
A NEW initiative is being launched to get the numerous Cumbrian organisations which support people with cancer working together.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Cumbrian mum lands Lady Gaga lookalike job
A Cumbrian mum has gone Gaga for the modelling industry after landing a job impersonating a global superstar.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Cumbrian council's affordable housing record criticised
Copeland council has one of the worst records in the country for providing affordable homes, says the housing charity Shelter.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Work underway on £500,000 Workington street revamp
Work has begun on a £500,000 revamp of a run-down Workington town centre street.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Copeland MP Jamie Reed urges Government to delay petrol tax rise
An MP is demanding Government abandon plans to slap three pence on petrol and diesel as the recession continues to bite.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Rare prints of Workington bridge on sale to boost floods fund
Rare prints of a painting of Workington Bridge are on sale to raise money for flood victims - days before a decision is due on whether to demolish or repair it.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Cockermouth pupils reach semi-finals of national spelling contest
A team from Cockermouth School is through to the semi-finals of a national spelling competition.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Cumbrian soldier’s mum raises £500 for heroes charity fund
More than £500 has been raised by the mother of a Cockermouth soldier to thank those who cared for him after he was shot in the head while serving in Afghanistan.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Maryport estate 'a safer place with thug jailed'
Police officers in west Cumbria have welcomed the lengthy jail sentence handed down to a thug who attacked two men with an iron bar.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Lottery grant to help west Cumbrian garden scheme grow
Allerby Community Gardens near Maryport have received a £100,000 lottery grant.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Jury out in Cumbria girl, 5, rape trial
The jury in the trial of a man accused of raping a five-year-old girl from Whitehaven was returning to Carlisle Crown Court today in the hope of reaching a verdict.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Appeal court cuts Cumbrian paedophile's jail sentence
A paedophile who became infatuated with a girl he was abusing has had his nine-year jail sentence cut at the Court of Appeal.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Pop star Sting’s signed guitar auctioned for Cumbria flood fund
A guitar owned and signed by pop star Sting is just one of the lots in a fine arts sale next week to raise money for Cumbrian flood victims.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Maryport man on robbery charge
A Maryport man has been charged with robbery after a 50-year-old woman had her purse stolen in Cockermouth.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Carlisle pub set to reopen as cocktail bar after revamp
One of Carlisle’s most traditional pubs is set to reopen as a cocktail bar after an extensive revamp.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Thieves target string of north Cumbrian pubs
Raiders who struck at four rural Cumbrian pubs at the weekend were left disappointed, according to one landlady.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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