Tuesday, 09 February 2010

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PENRITH: A man appeared at Carlisle Crown Court yesterday accused of stabbing his girlfriend in Penrith. CARLISLE: A man accused of attacking a pregnant nurse in the accident and emergency unit at Carlisle’s Cumberland Infirmary appeared before a judge at the city’s crown court yesterday.CARLISLE: A man from Carlisle has admitted stealing thousands of pounds worth of computers in a break-in at a city primary school last October.EGREMONT: A woman appeared at Carlisle Crown Court yesterday accused of breaking into another woman’s home with intent to do her serious injury.

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Teen denies stabbing man who was with ex-girlfriend

A TEENAGER repeatedly stabbed another man with a penknife after spotting him in a car with his pregnant ex-girlfriend, a jury heard yesterday.

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Man denies sex assault

A 61-YEAR-OLD Carlisle man appeared at the city’s crown court yesterday accused of a violent sex attack on a woman.

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Burglar is jailed for 3 years

A MAN who burgled an old lady’s home while she was out at a Remembrance Sunday church service has been sent to prison for three years.

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West Coast inquiry plea

A RAIL union is demanding an investigation into what it says are repeated maintenance failings on the West Coast Mainline after the latest in a series of power failures halted trains in Hertfordshire.

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Power to city traffic lights cut

ENGINEERS were today

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Teen denies stabbing man who was with ex-girlfriend

A TEENAGER repeatedly stabbed another man with a penknife after spotting him in a car with his pregnant ex-girlfriend, a jury heard yesterday.

Last updated 9 February 2010
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I do not neglect my dogs, I care for them

A BELEAGUERED dog owner who was bombarded with accusations of neglecting his pets has won emphatic support from a vet, police and council officials.

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Concern as disability respite centre moves

THE parent of a child who goes to a west Cumbrian respite centre facing closure fears regular users may be put off using the service if it moves to Workington.

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CONNED

CARLISLE City Council employed a convicted fraudster to work on its controversial job-evaluation programme, the News & Star can reveal today.

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Bid to attract events to picturesque hall

AN HISTORIC hall near Carlisle could soon form the backdrop for more special occasions.

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Failed to clean-up after dog

A MAN who let a dog foul on a grassy area in Carlisle and did not clean the mess up has been fined by magistrates.

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Sea lock to reopen today

THE sea lock at Whitehaven Harbour is due to reopen tonight after maintenance work was carried out.

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University: We will support the students

UNIVERSITY bosses insist they are still firmly committed to the future of their Cumbrian students – but admit there are some tough challenges and decisions ahead.

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Reed hits back over Commons meetings

AN MP has hit out after being criticised for organising meetings to secure more jobs for west Cumbria.

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Wanted: Black man to sing and strip-off!

A WEST Cumbrian theatre group is looking for a black man who is willing to sing and strip for them.

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How Liz helped Colin kick 40-a-day habit

A CARLISLE man has given up smoking after more than 40 years, thanks to a pioneering workplace scheme.

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Hurdle is cleared for castle plans

PLANS to turn the derelict Lowther Castle into a major Lake District tourist destination have cleared another hurdle.

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We are spoiled for choice

THE huge number of visitors to the Lake District enhances shopping possibilities for people in Cumbria, a survey has shown.

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Public to debate prison wind turbine proposal

A PLAN to harness wind blowing near Cumbria’s prison and turn it into energy is being thrown open to public debate.

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