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Bus and car collide on A596

A bus and a car collided on Main Road, Maryport at about 8.10am today.

Last updated 10 February 2012
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Pupils turn podcast journalists on nuclear issue

Students at Workington’s Stainburn School will make four-minute radio podcast news reports about the consultation for an underground radioactive waste repository in West Cumbria.

Last updated 10 February 2012
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Information wanted about West Cumbrian mystery house

This mystery house near Cockermouth is being restored, and a plea has been sent out for information about it.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Mayor targets £12,000 total for Welsh male choir concerts

West Cumbrian charities are set to sing to the tune of around £12,000 thanks to five performances from a Welsh male voice choir.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Sun shining over the Horizon for 30 years

A Workington firm is celebrating 30 years in business next week.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Land expert’s warning over nuclear waste

About 100 people attended a lecture about why West Cumbria could be an unsuitable site for an underground nuclear waste repository. (1 comment)

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Northside Road closure put back

The closure of Workington’s Northside Road to allow beams for the town’s new road bridge to be erected has been postponed.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Trees mark Queen’s anniversary year

Workington is gearing up for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by planting of 420 trees in Curwen Park.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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New Maryport family festival planned

A new family festival is being planned for Maryport this summer. (2 comments)

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Change ahead for West Cumbrian Lloyds TSB branch

Maryport could have a Co-operative Bank branch by the end of next year, replacing the town’s Lloyds TSB.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Story Homes asked to pay for classroom to get estate built

Dearham Primary School could gain a £221,000 extension if plans are given the go-ahead for a 78-home estate in the village.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Inspiring next generation with the magic of science

Youngsters from across West Cumbria were shown the fun side of science last week at an event organised by the University of Cumbria.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Archers star Tim brings his one-man show to the west

Inventor, musician, actor, radio star and writer – Tim Bentinck is a man of many talents.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Great Clifton estate likely to be approved

A plan for 46 new homes in Great Clifton is being recommended for approval by Allerdale council, despite objections from villagers.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Workington residents driven to object over car park plan

Residents in Workington’s Gray Street fear that a new public car park on waste land opposite their homes could increase traffic and pose a danger to pedestrians. (3 comments)

Last updated 9 February 2012
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MPs demand cut in cash support to wind farms

Workington MP Tony Cunningham is among more than 100 cross-party MPs who have demanded that the £400 million-a-year subsidies paid to the “inefficient” onshore wind turbine industry be cut. (1 comment)

Last updated 9 February 2012
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