News round up

Party in Cumbrian mum’s memory raises £6,000 for charities

Jennifer Jennings photo A charity ball, postponed after the death of one of the organisers, has raised more than £6,000 in her memory.

Last updated 18 June 2013
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Center Parcs woodlands named best in country

Cumbria's woodlands at Center Parcs near Penrith have been named the best in the country in the Royal Forestry Society’s awards.

Last updated 18 June 2013
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Waterways cleared to try and prevent more flooding in north Cumbria

Floods photo Rivers are being dredged as part of efforts to prevent flash flooding from being repeated.

Last updated 14 June 2013
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Cumbria hospital managers see death rates review

Jake Turnbull photo The findings of an urgent Government review into worrying death rates at Carlisle’s Cumberland Infirmary have been revealed.

Last updated 14 June 2013
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Cumbrian villagers hail victory as homes rejected

Magnuse home Wetheral graphic Villagers are celebrating after plans to build new homes were refused.

Last updated 14 June 2013
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Mayor slams pagoda vandalism in Cumbrian seaside town

Silloth pagoda photo Vandals have been condemned after repeatedly targeting a landmark which was restored as part of a £1.1m scheme.

Last updated 14 June 2013
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Troubled couple trashed Cumbrian home in rows

A “troubled” couple trashed a home they were renting in a series of drunken rows, a court heard.

Last updated 14 June 2013
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Wigton's Innovia Films has best apprentice team in country

Innovia apprentices photo A group of determined apprentices from Wigton have been officially named the best apprentice team in the country.

Last updated 14 June 2013
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North Cumbria farmers frustrated over bridge closure

Road closure photo Farmers say failure to repair a bridge damaged after a lorry crashed into it is leaving them paying a heavy price.

Last updated 14 June 2013
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Cumbrian hall restoration comes to halt pending planning approval

Kirkhall buyer photo The restoration of an historic house now hinges on a planning application.

Last updated 12 June 2013
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Cumbrian woman's £30,000 flood defences spend cuts premium by £100

Keswick guest house owner photo A woman who spent nearly £30,000 on protecting her home from flooding has seen her insurance premium drop by just £100.

Last updated 12 June 2013
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Urgent solution needed for full-up Carlisle schools

Stewart Young photo The leader of Cumbria County Council says it is a priority for the authority to resolve the issues that are preventing the expansion of two overcrowded schools.

Last updated 12 June 2013
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Lifeline for Warwick Bridge post office as possible operators come forward

Warwick Bridge Post Office photo Hope has emerged that a village post office threatened with closure could be saved.

Last updated 12 June 2013
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Backlash over Carlisle council plans to close recycling sites

Marilyn Bowman photo Plans to close rural recylcing points have provoked a backlash from community leaders.

Last updated 12 June 2013
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Healthy eating and community at heart of new project in Carlisle

Harraby allotments photo A project to bring new life to a Carlisle community has been officially unveiled.

Last updated 12 June 2013
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County council agrees £1 million for Cumbria road upgrades

More than £1 million is set to be spent on road upgrades in Cumbria.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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WI knit behind Cumbria dairy farmers

WI knitters photo Dairy farmers have a new weapon in their battle to secure fair milk prices – soft toys.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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Demolition of former school makes room for Harraby community 'hub'

Harraby school demolition photo Demolition is marking the end of an era as bulldozers move in to transform a community.

Last updated 7 June 2013
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Summer 2014 opening for £5 million Carlisle arts centre

Carlisle College arts centre photo A new £5.3 million complex is poised to get the go-ahead, with officials backing moves to transform a derelict site into a cutting-edge arts centre.