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Workington to stage classical music festival
A two-day light classical music festival will be held in Workington in September.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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Dearham Carnival honours marshal Ronnie Bell
The 25th Dearham Carnival was an extra special event for marshal Ronnie Bell.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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Hundreds attend Cockermouth outdoor show
MORE than 400 people saw a spectacular outdoor show in Cockermouth on Tuesday.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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Workington Vulcan Park is one of the best in Britain
WORKINGTON’S Vulcan Park has been awarded a Green Flag for the second year running, making it one of the country’s best parks.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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Harrington arts group’s fury over decision to sell infant school
A GROUP of campaigners who want to turn the old Harrington Infant School into an arts and heritage centre have been left frustrated and angry after the county council decided to auction off the building before they could get funding together.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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Workington picnic area bid sparks fears of ‘undesirables’
MORE Workington residents have voiced their opposition to plans to turn a hard-standing area near Barker Crossing into a permanent car park and picnic area. (2 comments)
Last updated 30 July 2010
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Blues festival will aim to cut future costs but not quality
ORGANISERS of this year’s Maryport Blues Festival have pledged to continue with the event but have warned that they need to cut costs.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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Workington car firm's £180,000 expansion
A WORKINGTON car showroom is undergoing a £180,000 expansion.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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West Cumbria Learning Centre out of special measures
THE West Cumbria Learning Centre has come out of special measures following a satisfactory Ofsted report.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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Nine arrests but little trouble at Maryport Blues Festival
NINE people were arrested in Maryport during the blues festival, which police said was generally trouble free.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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Cockermouth celebrates flood recovery
A HUGE street party will take place in Cockermouth tomorrow to help the town celebrate its recovery from the November floods.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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Flood-hit Workington allotments brought back to life
THE reinstatement of Workington’s Hall Park View allotment has been completed after more than 1,000 hours of work, almost nine months after they were destroyed in the November floods.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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£1m Maryport maritime centre scheme scrapped
MARYPORT’S £1 million maritime centre scheme has been scrapped.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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At least six months until Camerton church reopens
ST PETER’S Church in Camerton will not be open to the public for at least six months, its vicar has said.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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26 jobs created after Workington store's £1m revamp
TWENTY six jobs have been created at Workington’s Currys store. (2 comments)
Last updated 30 July 2010
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More businesses open in flood-hit Cockermouth
COCKERMOUTH’S flood-hit Main Street continues to get back on track as four more businesses open.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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Two Maryport shops will close
TWO Maryport shops will close at the end of next month.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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Facebook protest against parking permit proposal
AN ONLINE protest group has been set up against proposals to charge residents for parking permits. (1 comment)
Last updated 30 July 2010
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£1m lottery cash to improve Maryport estate
MARYPORT’S Ewanrigg estate will get at least £1 million from the lottery to combat deprivation. (1 comment)
Last updated 30 July 2010
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Off-duty policeman foils armed raid on Cumbrian petrol station
AN OFF duty police officer foiled an armed raid on a Maryport shop this morning.
Last updated 29 July 2010
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