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Hoopers store in Carlisle bought 'by mistake' at auction
The sale of the former Hoopers department store in Carlisle has collapsed – after the buyer “bid in error” at auction.
Last updated 10 June 2013
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Concert fundraiser for Cumbrian mum's bucket list
A tribute band will host a charity concert to raise money for a west Cumbrian girl and her “bucket list”.
Last updated 10 June 2013
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New housing scheme set for go-ahead despite villagers' protest
A major housing development in Dearham is poised to get the go-ahead – despite a protest by almost 100 villagers.
Last updated 10 June 2013
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Cumbria murder probe: man in court
The case of a man charged with murdering his mother and sister in their home has been heard in a court for the first time.
Last updated 10 June 2013
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Average house sale price in Cumbria slumps by 16 per cent
Tumbling house prices have wiped £23,000 off the value of the typical home in Cumbria, official figures show.
Last updated 10 June 2013
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Witnesses sent to cells for contempt at Carlisle Crown Court
Four witnesses summoned to Carlisle Crown Court for the trial of a man accused of an arson attack were briefly sent to the cells after their refusal to testify forced lawyers to abandon the trial.
Last updated 10 June 2013
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Carlisle MP to hold talks with minister over Carlisle hospital crisis
Carlisle MP John Stevenson was due to meet Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt today to discuss the crisis at the city’s Cumberland Infirmary.
Last updated 10 June 2013
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Cumbrian charity backs calls for rape porn ban
A Cumbrian charity is backing calls urging the Government to ban rape porn.
Last updated 10 June 2013
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DIY SOS Big Build to tackle north Cumbria project
The inspirational story of little Noah Wall will be shared with the world, when a DIY television programme descends upon his home.
Last updated 10 June 2013
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Public inquiry into plans for west Cumbria nuclear waste dump
The company that wants to bury 1m tonnes of radioactive waste near Distington will put its case at a public inquiry. (12 comments)
Last updated 10 June 2013
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Wildlife expert’s fury at gull cull in Carlisle
A wildlife expert is “disgusted” by a decision to allow the shooting of a dozen gulls at an industrial estate on the edge of Carlisle. (30 comments)
Last updated 10 June 2013
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Carlisle man who had Ecstasy tablets sent to friend's house jailed
A university graduate who arranged for 100 Ecstasy tablets to be sent through the post has been jailed for three years.
Last updated 10 June 2013
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Man arrested after two attacked in Carlisle
A man has been arrested after two people were attacked in Denton Holme, Carlisle.
Last updated 10 June 2013
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Tea in the Carlisle park - and it’s extraordinary
An extraordinary tea party will be held in Carlisle’s Bitts Park this summer.
Last updated 10 June 2013
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Proposal to limit number of salmon caught in west Cumbria
A new law which could limit the amount of salmon caught in west Cumbria – and ban fishermen from taking female fish for a month – could be brought in to keep numbers up.
Last updated 10 June 2013
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Funding shake-up will hit Cumbrian schools
A Government inspired shake-up of school funding will have a “negative impact” in Cumbria, senior councillors have warned.
Last updated 10 June 2013
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Hardship fears raised at Carlisle meeting over bedroom tax impact
Campaigners in Carlisle have drawn up battle lines in their fight against the controversial bedroom tax.
Last updated 10 June 2013
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Only 10 universities across UK worse than Cumbria - survey
There are only 10 universities worse than the University of Cumbria, according to a new league table.
Last updated 10 June 2013
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Carlisle man charged with sexually assaulting another man
A man has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting another man.
Last updated 10 June 2013
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Cumbrian turf firm SIS landing contracts across the globe
The future is green for one west Cumbrian firm which is on target to produce its biggest-ever crop of synthetic turf.
Last updated 10 June 2013
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