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Soldier accused of attack on sergeant in Cumbrian pub
A soldier has appeared in court accused of punching his sergeant in the face on a night out.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Post delivery times change in Royal Mail shake-up
People living in the rural areas around Cockermouth could be hit with later deliveries as Royal Mail makes changes to the way it operates. (19 comments)
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Cumbrian fire boss goes on trial over indecent images
A Cumbrian fire boss has gone on trial accused of distributing and inciting the creation of indecent images of children.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Cumbrian GP loses appeal over misconduct suspension
A doctor has lost his appeal after he was suspended for leaving a patient waiting seven months for a scan which showed he had incurable stomach cancer.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Suspension of Cumbria police chief has cost at least £150,000
The seven-month suspension of Cumbria’s chief constable has cost taxpayers more than £150,000 in wages for both him and his replacement alone. (19 comments)
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Carlisle debt man leapt out of window to escape
A man jumped out of an upstairs window at his Carlisle home to escape from a former friend who had gone to his house to collect money from him.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Funeral date set for 'loveliest mammy in whole wide world'
The funeral of “the loveliest Mammy in the whole wide world” who died in a crash on the A69 will be held next week.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Tesco ditches £20m plan for Cumbrian superstore
Tesco has shelved plans for a £20 million new superstore in Cumbria (18 comments)
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Carlisle school to make do with temporary classroom for seven years
A temporary classroom could remain on the site of a popular Carlisle school for another seven years following the collapse of plans for a permanent extension.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Make sure you are protected against measles, says Cumbrian health chief
Young Cumbrians have been urged to make sure they are protected against measles.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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National award for Carlisle community pioneer Abdul Harid
Carlisle's first Asian councillor who has helped improve race relations in the city over the last 20 years has won a national award for his work. (11 comments)
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Soldier shot twice by Taliban eyeing Warrior Games place
A Cumbrian soldier is battling back to fitness after twice being injured by Taliban bullets. (5 comments)
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Chemical plant workers balloted over industrial action
Workers at a Cumbrian chemical plant are to be balloted for industrial action over a pay dispute.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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New Brazilian restaurant set to open in Carlisle
A taste of Brazil is coming to Carlisle and there will be a carnival atmosphere when the city’s newest restaurant opens its doors tomorrow night.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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David Cameron pledges to look into crime commissioner leak arrests
Prime Minister David Cameron has told MPs that he will look into the arrests of whistleblowers by Cumbria police.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Carlisle teenager's 800-mile bike ride in memory of uncle
A teenager is to cycle a gruelling 800 miles for charity in memory of his uncle.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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North Cumbrian villagers' last-ditch efforts to save pub
Villagers are uniting as part of a “last-ditch effort” to save their pub.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Carlisle murder accused says he was attacked by stabbed man
A man accused of murder has claimed his alleged victim had supplied drugs and attacked him in the street.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Cumbrian career criminal loses sentence appeal
A career criminal who ransacked a remote house while the owner was taking her children to school has been told by top judges he deserved every day of his jail term.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Cumbrian bank workers set to lose their jobs
HSBC Bank workers across Cumbria are set to lose their jobs in a round of sweeping cuts, prompting one union to accuse it of sacrificing employees to boost profits.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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