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Carlisle actor wins top award for his starring role
A budding Carlisle actor has won an award for his role in a theatre production of Me & My Girl.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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North Cumbrian woman killed in Lake District fall named
A woman from north Cumbria who died after falling 330ft from a Lake District crag has been named by police.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Warning Cumbrian road is too poor for GB cycle tour
The Tour of Britain may have to be diverted away from a north Lakes tourist route because the road surface is in such a dangerous condition, a parish council fears. (27 comments)
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Crossing petition started for crowded Carlisle schools
Parents campaigning for an extension at two schools in north Carlisle are now calling for a new pedestrian crossing on Kingstown Road. (23 comments)
Last updated 7 May 2013
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£1m to help convert former Cumbrian YMCA centre
Copeland Community Fund is to give £1 million to convert the former YMCA building in Whitehaven into a young people’s foyer.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Leap of faith into Cumbria's new Clip 'n' Climb attraction
West Cumbria’s newest colourful attraction opened its doors, attracting climbing enthusiasts of all ages.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Man arrested after death of woman
A man arrested in connection with the "unexplained death" of a woman has been released on police bail.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Man took gun to grudge fight in Carlisle park
Armed police were called to a Carlisle park after a man was seen with a firearm.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Jailed for 60 days for damaging Carlisle ticket machine
A man has been jailed for 60 days after he damaged a ticket machine – worth more than £4,500 – after becoming aggressive towards staff at Carlisle’s Civic Centre.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Upmarket Carlisle bistro wants to expand
An upmarket Carlisle bistro and bar wants to expand to improve its “commercial viability”.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Car crashes through entrance of Wigton's Market Hall
Stunned shoppers watched in horror as a car shot through the entrance of Wigton Market Hall’s main reception.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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BNP accuses Allerdale council of electoral fraud
The British National Party has accused Allerdale council of electoral fraud, saying that many voters in Maryport reported not being sent their postal votes and were then denied replacements or the chance to vote at polling stations.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Cumbrian hockey teenager's American scholarship
A budding young hockey player has signed a scholarship that could set her on her way to stardom.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Carlisle teenager's violence in nightclub toilet
A teenager who turned violent in the toilets of a Carlisle night club has been given a six-month supervision order.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Carlisle man headbutted police officer
A man who headbutted a police officer and shouted insults he said he had read on Facebook has been told that he may go to prison.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Thousands watch start of Pirelli Rally in Cumbria
The roar of engines and the smell of fuel filled the air as thousands watched the start of the Pirelli Rally.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Axed City Hopper buses return in Carlisle
Two of the axed City Hopper bus services in Carlisle will return short term as Cumbrian firm Reays launches a passengers’ discount card.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Cumbrian author David Gaffney's short cut to success
A celebrated Cumbrian born author is telling short tales once again in his latest book.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Cumbria police - crime fall won't make us complacent
Police chiefs have vowed to avoid complacency in the face of a major drop in recorded crime in Cumbria.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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ITV drama based on Keswick woman's memoir
A prime time television programme based on the memoirs of former Keswick writer Molly Lefebure is to be broadcast on ITV this week.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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