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Jail warning for Carlisle woman who admitted wounding

A Carlisle woman has been warned she could be sent to prison after admitting seriously injuring another woman just before Christmas.

Last updated 12 June 2013
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Attack on rugby linesman denied by Cumbrian dad

An angry dad attacked a rugby official because he thought the opposing team were getting away with too many fouls against his son, a court heard.

Last updated 12 June 2013
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Delays after lorry sheds load at Cumbria accident blackspot

Low Row crash photo Rush hour traffic along the A69 came to a standstill when an HGV shed its load at a notorious accident blackspot.

Last updated 12 June 2013
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Walby Farm Park celebrates second success at Cumbria Tourism Awards

Neil Milbourn photo Walby Farm Park, near Carlisle, has won the large visitor attraction section of the Cumbria Tourism Awards for a second time.

Last updated 12 June 2013
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Austerity bus to stop in Carlisle to highlight effects of cuts

An ‘austere’ bus will hit the streets of Carlisle as part of a union drive to highlight the effect cuts are having on ordinary lives.

Last updated 12 June 2013
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Decision delayed on 125 new homes after intimidation claims

Councillors have delayed making a decision on 125 new homes following claims of intimidation by protestors and allegations of behind the scenes deals.

Last updated 12 June 2013
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Pirates, penguins and princesses at Seaton Carnival

Seaton Carnival photo A riot of colour, music and entertainment took over Seaton at the annual carnival.

Last updated 12 June 2013
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Charity bid to help secure future of Cumbrian care home

Ken COngdon photo A fundraising night will be held in Workington next month to help secure a residential home’s future.

Last updated 12 June 2013
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£15m project to protect Ennerdale

A £15 million overhaul of west Cumbria’s water supply will begin next month to save Ennerdale Water’s inhabitants.

Last updated 12 June 2013
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Carlisle College gets planning go-ahead for £5.3m arts and media centre

Carlisle COllege arts centre graphic Plans for Carlisle College’s new £5.3 million arts and digital media complex have been approved. (6 comments)

Last updated 11 June 2013
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Cumbria police probe raids by possible serial burglar

Detectives are investigating a possible serial burglar after homes and vehicles were targeted in one night.

Last updated 11 June 2013
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Sellafield's Mox plant cost taxpayers £2.2bn

Sellafield Mox photo Sellafield's troubled Mox plant was not “fit for purpose” and ended up costing taxpayers £2.2bn, a Government report says. (19 comments)

Last updated 11 June 2013
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Carlisle city centre clothes shop closing down

A fashion and clothing store in Carlisle city centre is set to close in two weeks. (32 comments)

Last updated 11 June 2013
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Carlisle pensioner cleared of attacking partner

A 68-year-old man has been cleared of attacking his partner after she couldn’t remember what happened.

Last updated 11 June 2013
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Man threatened passers by with Samurai sword after row with girlfriend

A man threatened passers-by with a Samurai sword after rowing with his girlfriend.

Last updated 11 June 2013
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Workington harbour cordoned off after bomb reports

Workington harbour bomb scare photo Part of Workington harbour was cordoned off after reports that an unexploded bomb had been found in the water.

Last updated 11 June 2013
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Cow attack warning to Cumbrian ramblers

Lawrence Haygarth photo A walker's death has prompted a plea for ramblers to be on their guard when walking through fields of cows with calves.

Last updated 11 June 2013
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Cumbrians' 276-mile bike ride to raise money for schoolgirl

Megan White photo Nearly 70 determined cyclists spent the weekend pedalling the roads of Cumbria in an effort to raise £10,000 for a Cockermouth youngster.