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Healthy man, 20, died suddenly on way to work at Sellafield
The sudden death of a Sellafield apprentice found in his car on a west Cumbrian fell road has been explained.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Fears growing for homeless man missing from Cumbrian hostel
Fears are growing for a homeless man who has gone missing from a Cumbrian hostel.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Aquarium owner steps in to save Maryport play area
Popular Maryport playground Shiver Me Timbers has been saved, at least for two years, thanks to aquarium owner Mark Vollers.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Rail workers back strike action in jobs battle
Union members fighting job cuts which they say would jeopardise rail safety have given overwhelming support to a possible strike which could cripple the network.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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No fundraising at Uppies and Downies games this year
For the first time in 15 years organisers of Workington’s Uppies and Downies contest will not be fundraising.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Plan to replace Cumbrian former theatre with homes and shops
A former theatre which once played host to legends including Tommy Cooper and Morecambe and Wise could be demolished to make way for flats and shops.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Cumbrian drug dealer told to pay back £32,000
A Workington drug dealer has been ordered to pay back more than £30,000 of his criminal gains.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Blow to Cumbria high speed rail line hopes
Hopes for a high speed rail line all the way from Cumbria to London were deal a blow last night – after the Government excluded anywhere north of Manchester or Leeds from the core route.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Distington bypass leaves old road open to speeders
Residents in Distington are campaigning against speeding motorists, fearing lives are being put at risk.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Traders call for free parking to revive Cockermouth
Traders in Cockermouth are launching a petition calling for free parking in the town amid fears increased parking charges are putting off visitors.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Man tried to 'broker' deal for costly stolen painting with undercover cop
A trial has heard that a man accused of being part of a conspiracy to extort £4.25 million for a stolen painting said he was not in it for the money or glory.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Extra cash for Cumbria to recover from November floods
Minister for Marine and Natural Environment Huw Irranca-Davies visited Cumbria yesterday to see the progress of flood recovery work and announce extra Government funding.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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A66 road at Bass Lake will be fully open in about a week
The A66 road beside Bassenthwaite Lake should be fully reopened by next weekend after four months of disruption.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Extra traffic wardens to fine drivers who park badly outside Longtown school
Parents who park illegally when taking their children to and from school could soon end up with a fixed penalty fine.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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New Workington road bridge stretches across river Derwent
The skeleton of the road bridge, reconnecting the split community of Workington, will be lowered into position this weekend.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Cumbrian nursery school closure
Frizington Nursery in west Cumbria will be closed all day on Monday.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Carlisle taxi man launches campaign over smoking laws
A Carlisle taxi driver who was fined £200 for having a cigarette in his cab has launched a campaign against “unfair” smoking laws.
Last updated 11 March 2010
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Cumbrian ambulance service workers sacked for refusing to carry old woman downstairs
Two ambulance workers have been sacked for refusing to carry an elderly woman down the stairs of her home before transporting her to a hospice.
Last updated 11 March 2010
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Dalston man admitted handling drugs
A man who was found to have cannabis in his home and handled cocaine has admitted possessing both drugs.
Last updated 11 March 2010
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More alleygates to be installed to cut Carlisle crime
Another batch of alleygates has been approved in Carlisle in a bid to cut crime and anti-social behaviour.
Last updated 11 March 2010
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