News round up

Street parade in Longtown to celebrate Queen's jubilee

Paul Brown photo Longtown will mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a patriotic parade.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Petition calls for rethink of Brampton recycle site closure plan

A Brampton man has launched a petition to save the town’s tip amid claims that its closure would lead to increased fly-tipping and an infestation of rats.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Cash boost to develop green village near Wigton

A bid is being made to make a north Cumbrian village the greenest in Britain.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Swimmers wanted for Carlisle world record bid

Swimmers are still being looked for to sign up to join in a world record bid in Carlisle.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Lord Inglewood is new vice-Lord Lieutenant for Cumbria

A new vice-Lord Lieutenant has been appointed for Cumbria.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Former Welton school on market for offers over £200,000

Welton's former school building is officially up for sale.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Carlisle man hitches 500 miles across Europe for charity

A student from Carlisle has managed to hitchhike more than 500 miles in 36 hours to raise money for charity.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Parish groups invited to run Cumbrian waste recycling centres

Cumbria County Council is to invite parish councils and voluntary organisations to take over closure-threatened household waste recycling centres.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Union officer to fight Carlisle by-election for Labour

Labour has selected William Whalen, a city councillor and Ucatt union official, to fight the Cumbria County Council by-election in Carlisle’s Castle division.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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‘Botchergate is the future growth area for Carlisle’, claims councillor

Talks over how to rejuvenate rundown Botchergate have lifted hopes of it playing a key part in Carlisle’s financial future.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Businesses could pay more in bid to promote Carlisle centre

Shops and offices in Carlisle city centre are to be invited to pay more in business rates to improve and promote the area.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Nelson Thom pupil wins Wigton market charter logo design competition

An artistic schoolgirl has won a design competition to mark the 750th anniversary of Wigton’s market charter.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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More alleygates installed to beat anti-social behaviour in Carlisle

A councillor hopes the latest alleygates installed in Carlisle will reduce instances of anti-social behaviour.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Carlisle police issue bogus gas worker warning

An alert was issued today about a suspected bogus gas worker operating in Carlisle.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Doors and windows left unlocked in two fifths of north Cumbria burglaries

Thieves are enjoying easy pickings in north Cumbria, with nearly half of all burglaries or car crimes being carried out after doors or windows have been left unlocked or open.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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£30m development bringing 700 students into Carlisle's Denton Holme

There are few areas that can boast of having major developments totalling nearly £30m poised to begin.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Headteacher’s tribute to 'charming' Cumbrian crash victim Josh Downham

A headteacher says a 19-year-old who died in a car crash will be remembered as friendly, popular and a caring brother.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Medieval coins and a Viking pendant: Is Cumbria sitting on a treasure trove?

A Viking Age pendant found near Carlisle and a hoard of medieval coins unearthed near Wigton could be about to reignite interest in Cumbria’s hidden treasure troves.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Carlisle teenager selected for England national football squad

He’s fit, quick and would give Carlisle United’s strikers a run for their money.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Aristocrats' court feud over Cumbrian castle inheritance continues

A legal dispute between a Cumbrian aristocrat and his father has shed a fascinating new light on the historic contents once crammed into Corby Castle near Carlisle.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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