Thursday, 18 March 2010

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Man fined for racially abusing doctor at Cumbrian hospital

A 36-year-old man who was racially abusive to an accident and emergency doctor who was trying to help him has been fined £115.

Last updated 18 March 2010
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Lorry driver charged after fatal crash near Carlisle

A HGV driver has been charged following an accident on the main A595 road near Carlisle in which a 49-year-old man died.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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Sporting champions line up at Carlisle Racecourse event

Carlisle United fans can meet their favourite players before they head off to Wembley at a Sporting Champions Family Day on Sunday.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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Carlisle woman abusive to passer-by after drinking

A woman, who became violent and abusive following an afternoon drinking session in Botchergate, has been fined £65.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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West Cumbrian man's death probably due to failing to control diabetes - inquest

A 27-year-old Workington man died at home from diabetes, an inquest heard.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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Bid to turn Carlisle pub into luxury family home

Carlisle restaurateur Franco Bertoletti has bought the former White Ox pub, in Durdar Road, to convert into a luxury home for his family.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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Speedy van driver crossed Carlisle junctions without stopping

A driver sped along several streets in Carlisle and crossed junctions without stopping, city magistrates heard.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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Cumbrian school pupils sent cash to replace flood-damaged equipment

Pupils at schools in Cockermouth have been given more than £3,600 to buy new equipment to replace items destroyed in last year’s floods.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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North west health experts warn about passive smoking risk to pets

North west health experts are warning pet owners about the little-known risks of passive smoking on dogs, cats and other creatures.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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Police ‘kept out of deal on da Vinci painting’ after theft

A senior solicitor has told a court he found it “very surprising” that a contract referring to a stolen painting contained a provision that police were not to be involved.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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Cumbria floods charity CD almost sold out

A charity CD in aid of Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund has almost sold out.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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MPs are told about impact of floods in Cumbria

Recommendations looking at what lessons can be learned from the Cumbrian floods will be made to Government – despite only weeks to go until a General Election.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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Driver who wanted to commit suicide led Cumbria police on 120mph car chase

A driver led police on a hair-raising, 120mph chase along the M6 in Cumbria after going to the Lake District to kill himself, a court has heard.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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Drinker assaulted Cumbria pub landlord while stealing cash from till

A man elbowed a Carlisle publican in the face after being caught helping himself to cash from the till, the city’s Crown Court heard.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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Jail threat to Cumbrian music festival drug dealers

A judge has warned drug dealers to keep away from the Kendal Calling music festival.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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Soldiers from Cumbria head to Afghanistan

Hundreds more soldiers from the Army regiment that recruits from Cumbria have began flying out for a tour of duty in Afghanistan.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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Homebase TV advert security man from Carlisle stole wallet

A security officer employed to keep Carlisle railway station safe during the filming of a national TV advert pocketed a wallet found by a customer.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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Housing association plans eight homes in village near Carlisle

Two Castles housing association wants to build eight homes for rent in Cumwhinton.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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Five teenagers arrested in Cumbria crime crackdown

Five teenagers were arrested in dawn raids in Penrith and Shap as police launched an operation tackling burglary and car crime.

Last updated 17 March 2010
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