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Owner of Cumbrian factory due to close makes £12 million profits
The company in charge of a Brampton factory set to close next month with the loss of 40 jobs has announced pre-tax profits of nearly £12 million.
Last updated 15 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Thousands take part in Carlisle procession as Roman wall lit up
Thousands of people took part in a torchlight procession through Carlisle on Saturday evening as part of an event to light up Hadrian's Wall.
Last updated 15 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
New Carlisle housing scheme named after community centre manager
A new housing development in Carlisle has been named after Lynn Caslin, the former manager of Morton Community Centre who died last year.
Last updated 13 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Tory election hopeful calls for Carlisle City Council to be scrapped
Would-be Carlisle MP John Stevenson is calling for the city council to be scrapped as part of a shake up of local government in Cumbria.
Last updated 12 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Light at end of Penrith’s New Squares tunnel
Months of misery for town centre traders in Penrith could be eased by news that the stalled New Squares project is set to get up and running again.
Last updated 12 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Fiftieth winner for Cumbrian jockey at Dalston point-to-point
Cumbrian jockey Tristan Davidson won his 50th race at the Dalston point-to-point at the weekend.
Last updated 12 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Developers must show need for new homes in Silloth - planners
Developers behind a bid to build 270 houses in Silloth will have to show that there is a demand for homes in the town.
Last updated 12 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Cumbrian rower gets place in historic boat race
Student Claire Millican is representing her university in the women’s Oxford v Cambridge boat race at the end of the month.
Last updated 12 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
£330,000 to help Cumbria homes avoid future flooding misery
Homes in flood-risk areas in Cumbria are to receive help to stay dry thanks to a fresh round of Government funding.
Last updated 12 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Healthy rivalry calls the tune at 110th annual Carlisle music festival
Talented performers have been playing, acting and singing their hearts out as part of the 110th annual Carlisle Music and Drama Festival.
Last updated 12 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Post Office scuppers Carlisle group's plan for empty building
A community group in Carlisle is considering what to do with a strip of shop units after being told the Post Office would not consider returning to the area.
Last updated 12 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Carlisle MP to lobby minister over flood insurance premiums
Carlisle MP Eric Martlew is meeting the Floods Minister and insurance companies next week to lobby against high premiums still being charged to Carlisle residents five years after the floods.
Last updated 12 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Motorist fled after crashing car in Carlisle
A man abandoned his car and ran off after crashing it into barriers on Castle Way in Carlisle, a court heard.
Last updated 12 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Police to take zero tolerance stance at Appleby Horse Fair
Police will adopt a zero tolerance approach to crime and disorder at this year’s Appleby Horse Fair with a priority of keeping communities safe.
Last updated 12 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
£7 million private hospital in Carlisle given the go-ahead
A new £7 million private hospital for Carlisle has been given the go-ahead.
Last updated 12 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
'Breakaway' group may force Cumbrian council leadership change
The leadership of Eden council could be set to change in the coming weeks after the leading independent group was split in two amid a row over the members’ removal from the Eden’s executive.
Last updated 12 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Farmer biking from north Cumbria to Beijing in 12 week adventure
A Dalston farmer and entrepreneur is going to ride his motorbike 10,500 miles to Beijing, China.
Last updated 12 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Carlisle council reveals Civic Awards winners
A charity chief executive, a teenage volunteer, a longstanding local volunteer, a farming and rural champion and an international sportsman were recognised for their achievements last night at Carlisle City Council’s Civic Awards presentation.
Last updated 12 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Carlisle woman caught drink-driving was trying to flee from man
A woman drove her car when she was nearly three times the legal drink drive limit because she was trying to get away from a man at a bus stop.
Last updated 12 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Wigton traders' naked calendar raises £3,500 for charity
A naked calendar featuring Wigton folk in their birthday suits has raised more than £3,500 for charity.
Last updated 12 March 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
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