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Thursday, 11 March 2010

Schools miss out on £80m cash

The bid to transform education in West Cumbria has been rejected by the Government

Miss England urges local girls to enter Miss Cumbria contest

Miss England photo 3 With her stunning good looks, flowing hair and slender figure, Katrina Hodge looks every inch the beauty that she is.

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We want you to join our floating voters panel so you can tell us, and the readers of the Times & Star, what you think of the national issues and how they impact on your life and what you think of the local candidates’ campaign.

HAVE YOUR SAY: We must keep Workington's new train station

Workington trains THE temporary Workington North railway station should be made permanent, commuters said this week. Tell us what you think here.

Win tickets to see Eric Faulkner's Bay City Rollers!

Eric Faulkner It's time to dig out your tartan! We've teamed up with the Wave Centre in Maryport to offer you the chance to win tickets to see Eric Faulkner's Bay City Rollers!

Workington road bridge webcam

Image feed directly from the Allerdale Borough Council, updates every 10 minutes. allerdale.gov.uk

VOTING CLOSED: For your mum of 2010!

hilary mccarron Here are our three nominees for the Times & Star Mum of the Year competition. The winner will be announced in the Times & Star on Friday, March 12.

BUY PHOTOS: Get Times & Star photos at low prices

Workington trains If you've seen a picture on this site or in the Times & Star that you've enjoyed you can now buy your own copy here.

12 firms interested in Broughton Moor's Dump

Broughton Moor dump photo Twelve companies have registered an interest in developing the former munitions dump at Broughton Moor, but the public will have to wait to find out what they want to use it for.

HAVE YOUR SAY: Workington jewellers closing after 125 years

walkersshutting One of Workington's oldest businesses is closing after 125 years and the owner blames parking regulations. What do you think?

A West Cumbrian snooker player cues up charity auction

snooker dad A West Cumbrian dad is organising an auction to raise funds for the hospital that looked after his son.

First pig auction since foot and mouth

pigs/50001909T006_DCE.jpg Mitchells in Cockermouth held its first pig auction since foot and mouth and got national interest.

GET INVOLVED: Join our Flickr group!

Frosty barbed wire Budding photographers - here's the site for you! Join Allerdale Snappers and send us your photos!

Join the Times & Star's Pothole Watch

0521927 We want to compile a folder on the worst roads in West Cumbria for potholes. You can help - send photos, video and leave comments here.

Come on you Comets!

sm andre2 As the speedway season - and Comets' 40th anniversary year - is about to start, send your good wishes and share your best memories of the Comets.

PHOTOS: Take a walk down memory lane

derwent UPDATED: Click here for a selection of our nostalgia photos from across West Cumbria, updated often.

We're in the heart of the community

Cmth office We have underlined our commitment to Cockermouth district news coverage with the opening of a new office in the town centre.

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