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Alert over risks of wild swimming in Cumbria
Cumbrians are being warned not to swim in the county’s rivers and lakes this bank holiday weekend.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Cumbrian hospital mystery over Florence Nightingale note
Nurses want to know how a note penned by Florence Nightingale found its way to a remote cottage hospital.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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More dead wildlife found after Cumbrian fire
Dead animals are still being found at nature reserve which was targeted by arsonists nearly a month ago.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Carlisle murder trial told: I didn’t see knives
A woman accused of murder after a Polish factory worker was stabbed to death outside his Carlisle home said that neither of her two co-defendants had a knife when they arrived at the man’s street.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Carlisle hospital porter completes world's toughest race
A theatre porter at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle has successfully completed the Marathon Des Sables – the toughest foot race in the world.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Jail warning to persistent thief from Cumbria
A thief from west Cumbria has been told by a judge to keep his hands in his pockets next time he goes shopping – or run the risk of being sent to prison for an act of violence with a 14-inch axe which he committed more than a year ago.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Carlisle perfume thief jailed
A man said he would have to “take it on the chin” after being given a prison sentence for stealing a bottle of perfume.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Cumbrian woman celebrates turning 100
Bright, bubbly and full of life are not usually words that describe people that are 100 years old, but a Brampton woman certainly fits that bill.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Cumbrian cheerleaders celebrate success in world championships in America
Three girls from Carlisle – who flew to America to compete in the World Cheerleading Championships – are celebrating after coming eighth.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Cumbrian bodybuilder hoping to muscle in on another title
Bodybuilder Gary Mossop is flexing his muscles and gearing up to take part in his next competition.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Carlisle pair win Pirelli Rally prize
Two people from Carlisle won the chance to take a high speed ride with one of Britain’s top rally drivers.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Fun day to help poorly Carlisle teenager
An awareness event and concert have been organised to help a Carlisle teenager battling a debilitating illness.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Cumbrian councillor critical of local BBC coverage
Local newspapers such as the News & Star should get funding from the BBC licence fee, it has been claimed.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Cumbria crime commissioner answers police questions over expenses leak
Police and crime commissioner Richard Rhodes has been quizzed as a potential witness in the expenses leak investigation by officers from the force he oversees.
Last updated 3 May 2013
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‘Best winter training ever’ for Deaflympics medal hope
Sports star Bethan Lishman is counting down the days until she jets off to Bulgaria to compete in what could be the biggest competition of her life.
Last updated 3 May 2013
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HGV driver taken to hospital after four-vehicle crash
A man has been taken to hospital after receiving injuries during a crash on the A66 near Penrith.
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Election 2013: Cumbria County Council results and stats
This contains the full results, together with district by district analysis, of the county council elections on May 2, 2013.
Last updated 3 May 2013
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New Carlisle subway artwork defaced
Vandals have daubed graffiti on paintwork on the Georgian Way subway just two weeks after new designs were completed.
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Man accused of Carlisle murder denies saying 'job is done'
A man accused of murdering a Polish worker who was an “enemy” of a friend has denied telling him “the job is done” after he was stabbed to death.
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Hoopers slashes its asking price for Carlisle department store
Hoopers has slashed the asking price for its Carlisle department store, to be auctioned this month with a guide price of £1m plus.
Last updated 3 May 2013
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