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Carlisle defences not to blame for rural flooding, says agency
Environment Agency chiefs insist that multi-million pound flood defences in Carlisle were NOT to blame for the flooding which devastated north Cumbria at the weekend.
Last updated 25 May 2013
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Surgeons at Carlisle hospital almost operated on wrong side of patient's body
A shocking dossier of near-misses, mistakes and delays reveals surgeons in Carlisle nearly performed an operation on the wrong side of a patient’s body.
Last updated 25 May 2013
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Cumbrian zoo tiger attack victim dies
The death of a woman who was attacked by a tiger at a Cumbrian zoo has been described as 'inexplicable'.
Last updated 25 May 2013
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Carlisle man's £1,000 court bill for putting the rubbish out early
A man has been ordered to pay nearly £1,000 for ignoring orders not to put out his rubbish early.
Last updated 25 May 2013
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Cumbrian school's got the X-Factor
Stars of The X Factor wowed children as they took to the stage at their school. District3, former finalists, poppedin to wow pupils after they won a Cumbria County Council competition
Last updated 25 May 2013
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Three vehicle crash closes road near Brampton
Three cars and a caravan were caught up in a crash at a notorious accident black spot.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Fuel poverty figures for Cumbria revealed
New figures have highlighted the plight of Cumbrians suffering in the cold and living in fuel poverty.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Pair who murdered man in Carlisle street sentenced to 50 years
Two men convicted of the murder of a Polish factory worker in Carlisle were today jailed for a total of at least 50 years after being handed life sentences.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Carlisle park attack victim left with ‘appalling’ facial injuries
A 30-year-old man suffered appalling facial injuries after being attacked by three thugs in a Carlisle park.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Glamour model's boozy attack on police
A glamour model who won a battle against wearing an electronic tag because she claimed it would put her out of work has appeared back in court.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Cumbria County Council recruiting 58 apprentices
Nearly 60 new apprentices are being recruited by Cumbria County Council.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Police name woman found dead near west Cumbrian bridge
Police have named a 37-year-old woman found dead near a bridge at Wath Brow, Cleator Moor.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Cumbrian Hunter Davies gives £1m Beatles collection to British Library
Hunter Davies believes he’s found the perfect home for his £1m collection of handwritten letters and lyrics by John Lennon.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Cumbrian bike racer who hit parked ambulance awarded six-figure sum
A motorcyclist who suffered severe brain injuries when he hit an ambulance parked too close to a race track near Whitehaven has been awarded a six-figure sum.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Cleared Cumbria crime commissioner leak workers may still be disciplined
Two police workers freed from criminal action over leaks about Cumbria’s crime commissioner’s trips in a chauffeur-driven Mercedes may yet face disciplinary action.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Pressure group opposes 400 homes in Cockermouth
A group has been set up to oppose the building of up to 400 homes off Strawberry How Road in Cockermouth.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Dad's bedtime stories inspire Cumbrian woman's children's books
Bedtime stories told by a father to his daughter when she was young have inspired a range of new children’s books.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Talks on £9m Workington leisure centre plan
Public consultations have been launched into plans for a new £9 million leisure centre in Workington which could feature a climbing wall, spa and cafe.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Family pay tribute to west Cumbrian teenager Ben Exley
The funeral will take place next week of a “much loved son and brother” who died suddenly at the West Cumberland Hospital.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Raising money for memorial to Keswick bus crash victim
An event in Workington tonight aims to raise money for a memorial to one of the victims of the 2010 Keswick bus crash.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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