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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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Former council warden banned from keeping dogs
A former council dog warden and his pub landlady wife have admitted causing unnecessary suffering to two dogs which they allowed to become severely malnourished.
Last updated 14 May 2013
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Police called to 'out of control' birthday party
Hundreds of uninvited guests gatecrashed a birthday party after it was 'advertised' on social media. (18 comments)
Last updated 14 May 2013
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Son recalls signwriter's role in history of Carlisle's famous clock
Robert Bell not only had the golden touch but he even made time stand still in the centre of Carlisle.
Last updated 14 May 2013
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Archbishop launches inquiry into claims of child abuse by ex-Carlisle canon
The Archbishop of York is launching an inquiry into allegations of child abuse by a former Carlisle canon.
Last updated 14 May 2013
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Cumbrian garage owner selling up due to supermarket competition
A garage owner is selling up after nearly 30 years after struggling to compete with supermarket petrol prices. (9 comments)
Last updated 14 May 2013
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Carlisle murder trial defence 'nonsense', says prosecutor
A man accused of murder had his defence described as “nonsense” in court.
Last updated 14 May 2013
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Cumbrian man bombarded love interest with Facebook messages
An infatuated man bombarded a woman he liked with texts and Facebook messages after she turned him down.
Last updated 14 May 2013
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Inquiry into number of wind turbines in Allerdale area of Cumbria
A wind turbine inquiry will be held this week after it was revealed that Allerdale has half the county’s total number of windfarms.
Last updated 14 May 2013
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New Cumbrian housing estate set to get green light
Plans for a 100-plus home estate which have caused anger among residents are set to get the go-ahead today.
Last updated 14 May 2013
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Carlisle twin babies overcame the odds
They were born two minutes apart and a full 11 weeks before they were due. Yet as they play happily in the living room of their home north of Carlisle, Tillie and Minnie Welters are a picture of happiness, their faces lit by smiles.
Last updated 14 May 2013
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Cumbrian MS sufferers support service praised
Multiple sclerosis sufferers in Cumbria are receiving a top class service, a survey has found.
Last updated 14 May 2013
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