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Make a home for Cumbrian stray dogs
The owner of an animal rescue centre is appealing for more people to open their homes to dogs after a rise in strays.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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'Big cat' spotted on the prowl in Carlisle
A lynx-like feline has been spotted skulking near a Carlisle footpath, it is claimed. (8 comments)
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Teenage Cumbrian motorcyclist airlifted after crash
A young motorcyclist has been flown to hospital by air ambulance after a road accident.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Two arrested after alleged robbery on Carlisle street
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of robbing a blind woman.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Armed police deployed after teenager carrying weapon spotted near Carlisle school
Armed police patrolled a Carlisle street following reports of a teenager with an air gun near a primary school.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Carlisle mum in images campaign calls for support on Children's Day
A mum who started a campaign to stop sexual images being shown to children has urged people to support her on National Children’s Day.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Cumbrian murder trial told accused ‘had every reason to be scared’
A man accused of murder had “every reason to be scared” before the incident took place, a court has heard.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Carlisle cheerleaders sweep the board at national contest
A Carlisle cheerleading squad has swept the board at a national competition, dancing off with 38 trophies.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Cumbrian MP backs campaign against plan for huge wind turbine
Penrith and the Border MP Rory Stewart is backing a campaign against wind turbines that would be double the height of Carlisle Civic Centre.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Copeland's new mayor takes up chains of office
Copeland's new mayor Geoff Garrity has spoken of his “pride and honour” at becoming the borough’s first citizen.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Carlisle man arrested after fracas on city-bound train
A man went to the aid of his wife after she was confronted by a group of men when she went to the toilet on the Newcastle-to-Carlisle train.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Rival bus companies resume battle for Carlisle passengers
Stagecoach is cutting the price of some unlimited-travel tickets to persuade commuters to leave their cars at home and take the bus.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Actress wins part in British movie alongside Pulp Fiction star
A woman has landed a role in a major film starring Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs actor Tim Roth.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Six rescued from Cumbrian fells suffering from hypothermia
Freezing temperatures on higher ground are set to continue as mountain walkers are being warned they run the risk of developing hypothermia.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Defra staff in Cumbria strike over pay
Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union joined the picket line outside the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) in Workington today to protest over pay and conditions
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Cumbrian housing estate plans on hold after angry debate
A decision on plans to build a controversial housing estate in Dearham has been deferred after a heated meeting which lasted two and a half hours.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Cumbria council's Lib Dems and Tories in ‘defection’ clash
The new deputy leader of the county council has dismissed rumours that a Liberal Democrat councillor will defect to the Conservative party. (7 comments)
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Warning over outbreak of Slapped Cheek Syndrome in Cumbria
A health warning has been issued after 10 children in north and west Cumbria were diagnosed with Slapped Cheek Syndrome.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Cumbrian church appeals for new bell-ringers
Fresh recruits are being called upon to take up the “cranky hobby” of bell-ringing as volunteer numbers plummet.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Thieves steal cancer charity cash during raid on Cumbrian club
Thieves smashed their way into a Royal British Legion club and stole cash raised for a cancer charity.
Last updated 14 May 2013
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