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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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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.
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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Cockermouth Midsummer Festival will be fantastic
Cockermouth's Midsummer Festival will be better than ever, organisers said this week.
Last updated 9 February 2012
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Cockermouth granted £3.3m for flood defence scheme
Cockermouth's flood defences moved a step nearer last night after the Government agreed to pay £3.3 million towards them.
Last updated 9 February 2012
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Referees cry foul over dog mess
Referees are having to stop Cockermouth football matches halfway through because of the amount of dog mess on the pitch.
Last updated 9 February 2012
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History of West Cumbrian villages' houses published
A book celebrating the history of villages near Keswick will be launched tomorrow.
Last updated 9 February 2012
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Children animated about jazz
Children from three West Cumbrian schools created animation that featured in a performance from a Scottish jazz band last night.
Last updated 9 February 2012
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Treasure coins dated from 12th century
A hoard of more than 300 medieval silver coins, found in a Maryport garden, has been declared as treasure three years after they were discovered.
Last updated 9 February 2012
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Help needed to preserve Maryport Roman find
West Cumbrian people are being offered the chance to “own” part of a treasure trove.
Last updated 9 February 2012
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Dealership beats sales target
LILLYHALL car dealership Myers and Bowman exceeded its annual sales target by eight per cent last year.
Last updated 9 February 2012
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Call for action on West Cumbrian footpaths
Problems with Cockermouth’s footpaths will be raised with the county council this month.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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‘We will not be moved’ say Seaton allotment holders
Seaton allotment holders will fight against a planned eviction that could happen at their plots on Saturday.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Petition plea for a safer Cockermouth crossing
A petition has been launched calling for better pedestrian crossing facilities at the junction of Cockermouth’s Lorton and Station streets.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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‘Wartime spirit’ of West Cumbrian flood group praised
A leading member of Cockermouth’s flood action group praised the town’s “wartime spirit” as the town’s Gote Road flood defence scheme goes up for a national award.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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New Workington music festival launched
A new music festival has been launched in Workington.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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No main marquee at Maryport Blues Festival
Maryport Blues Festival will go ahead this year – but without the main marquee. (10 comments)
Last updated 2 February 2012
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