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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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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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£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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Blogging the blues
Bring out your harmonica! It's time for Maryport Blues Festival! (34 comments)
Last updated 25 July 2010
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The kids are all right at Maryport Youth Festival
Thirteen young bands from across Cumbria were given the chance to perform in the blues festival’s main marquee on Thursday night.
Last updated 23 July 2010
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Cumbrian rock festival open for business
Cockrock at Cockermouth is open! (22 comments)
Last updated 23 July 2010
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Pitch in to help Seaton Rugby Club raise final £5,500
SEATON Rugby Club is looking for help to find the final £5,500 needed to complete works to the ground.
Last updated 23 July 2010
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‘Back the blues festival or lose it forever' - organisers
AS MARYPORT gears up for another successful blues festival weekend, chairman Dave Park has warned that the event could be lost if it does not receive financial backing. (7 comments)
Last updated 23 July 2010
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Pledge to go ahead with £11m Roman Maryport centre
AN £11 MILLION Roman visitor centre will be built in Maryport despite confirmation that there will be no money available from the Northwest Regional Development Agency.
Last updated 23 July 2010
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West Cumbrian businesswoman backs our dual the A66 campaign
A West Cumbrian businesswoman who has spent years campaigning for improvements to the A66 has given her backing to the Times & Star’s Dual the A66 campaign.
Last updated 23 July 2010
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Sewage bosses pledge to tackle West Cumbria's Siddick Pong
SEWAGE bosses have pledged to look for new ways to fight the Siddick Pong from the waste water treatment plant, after residents’ complaints. (1 comment)
Last updated 23 July 2010
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