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Dog walkers urged not to ruin Siddick Ponds nature reserve recovery
Dog walkers at a Workington nature reserve are being urged to keep their pets on leads as the bird population tries to recover following last week’s devastating fire.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Workington Hall on track for reopening to public by Christmas
Plans to reopen Workington Hall to the public in time for Christmas are on track, the town’s heritage group has pledged.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Windfarm developer claims Allerdale council in ‘disarray’
Allerdale council could be ordered to pay extra costs for “unreasonable behaviour” amid claims that it is in “disarray”.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Government help for Cumbrian farmers whose sheep killed in snow
Farmers whose sheep were killed in last month’s freak snow have welcomed the news they will be reimbursed for their losses.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Whitehaven housing plans due to be debated
Plans for 80 new homes for Whitehaven are set to be debated next week.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Cumbria crime commissioner: 'I will not resign'
Cumbria's under-fire police commissioner will not resign, he said this afternoon.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Police appeal after yobs set fire to Cumbrian bridge
Police are hunting arsonists who deliberately started a fire under Workington’s new £11 million bridge.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Bail extended for man arrested after Cumbrian mum's death
A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of a young mum has had his bail extended.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Judge to sentence Carlisle child neglect mum
The sentencing of a mother who has admitted child neglect has been adjourned – to take place at the same time as she is sentenced for similar offences.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Cumbrian schools merger plan delayed
A plan to merge two Workington secondary schools has been delayed until the New Year.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Cumbrian trial told victim’s blood on clothes of accused
Men accused of murdering aPolish factory worker had clothes stained with his blood, a court has heard.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Foreign Secretary William Hague sings praises of successful Carlisle firm
Foreign Secretary William Hague has paid tribute to a company bucking the economic trend.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Appeal for witnesses after Carlisle bar glassing
Police have issued an urgent plea for this man and woman to get in touch as investigations continue into a vicious glassing in a Carlisle nightspot.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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£519,000 cost of Cumbria crime commissioner's office
New figures have shown that the office of Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner costs £519,000 a year to run.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Anger at prosecution of Carlisle former soldier who handed himself in
A depressed former soldier who handed himself in to the police for help has been taken to court after damaging a "safety suit" given to him for his own protection.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Whistleblowers probe: My duty to investigate leak, says chief constable
Cumbria's chief constable says it is his duty to investigate any alleged unlawful disclosure of information from the county force.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Planning inspector blasts Cumbrian council over 'poor' windfarm case
A long-serving planning inspector has slammed Allerdale council’s case against plans for wind turbines taller than Big Ben.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Carlisle stages biggest wrestling show in 10 years
A wrestling show billed as “the biggest in the city for 10 years”, will be staged in Carlisle tomorrow.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Cumbrian teenager backs new national allergy campaign
A teenager has backed a charity’s campaign to raise awareness of the issues faced by people with severe allergies.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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NSPCC says Cumbria has ‘disturbing levels’ of child abuse
Cumbria is continuing to suffer from “disturbing levels” of child abuse, says a leading national charity.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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