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Extra advice at Carlisle hospital for Dementia Awareness Week
Extra advice sessions will be held at Carlisle’s Cumberland Infirmary during Dementia Awareness Week.
Last updated 16 May 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Cumbrian bird watchers urged to look out for red kites
Wildlife lovers are being asked to keep an eye out for red kite chicks, released as part of a Forestry Commission-led reintroduction programme in Cumbria.
Last updated 16 May 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Keep on at your doctors and be stubborn like me, says Cumbrian cancer survivor
An inspirational woman will take on the Race for Life – just days after finishing chemotherapy.
Last updated 12 May 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Cumbrian village's scarecrow festival celebrates Olympic Games
It took an Olympian effort for villagers to set up their scarecrow festival in torrential rain.
Last updated 12 May 2012
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Parish council can develop former Lochinvar school's fields
A disused piece of land looks set to become a new community asset.
Last updated 11 May 2012
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More talks in bid to save jobs at Longtown military base
Top-level talks are due to take place next week in the battle to save 300 jobs at a military base.
Last updated 11 May 2012
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Thursby mosaic marks Queen's Diamond Jubilee
A community mosaic to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee has been painstakingly created by the people of Thursby.
Last updated 11 May 2012
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Hundreds take part in bike ride in memory of Cumbrian woman
Two hundred cyclists hit the saddle in memory of a friend who lost her battle with motor neurone disease earlier this year.
Last updated 11 May 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Public meeting on plans for Appleby Horse Fair
Residents will be updated on plans for this year’s Appleby Horse Fair at a public meeting on Monday.
Last updated 11 May 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
New landlords at Cumbrian pub owned by its customers
A new landlord and landlady are behind the bar at a Cumbrian pub owned by its customers.
Last updated 11 May 2012
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A whirlwind year helps Carlisle mayor raise £23,000 for charities
In the past year, Barry Earp has attended about 400 engagements and clocked up more than 5,000 miles.
Last updated 11 May 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Life of Cumbria's killer ‘Mad Butler’ to be made into film
A movie is to be made about the life of an infamous serial killer dubbed the “Mad Butler”.
Last updated 11 May 2012
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Carlisle police use fake bike ploy to catch criminals
Police have started placing their own mountain bike in theft-hit areas to snare criminals and tackle an ongoing spate of bicycle thefts.
Last updated 11 May 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Tributes to Cumbrian-born Labour peer Ted Short
A politician who played a major role in bringing a university campus to Carlisle has died at the age of 99.
Last updated 11 May 2012
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Eden towns prepare for arrival of Olympic torch relay
Plans are continuing to be drawn up ahead of the Olympic torch relay’s arrival in Eden.
Last updated 11 May 2012
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Colourful mural in place outside Cumbrian village hall
A colourful mural painted by school children and showing the beauty of the Cumbrian countryside now enjoys pride of place outside a village hall.
Last updated 11 May 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
New council chairman pledges to serve Eden with pride
Eden council’s new chairman praised his predecessor’s work as he took office.
Last updated 11 May 2012
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Network Rail hopeful of reaching deal to close level crossing
Network Rail hopes it is close to thrashing out a deal that could see the closure of a railway crossing where a teenager was killed.
Last updated 11 May 2012
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‘New rail franchise firm must link Carlisle to Manchester’, says city MP
The Government will face calls to create a direct rail link between Carlisle and Manchester when talks start on a new contract.
Last updated 11 May 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Carlisle man cleared of part in Botchergate violence
A man has been cleared of being involved in a violent disturbance in Carlisle – after the prosecution realised that the evidence it intended to produce in court actually proved he was not guilty.
Last updated 11 May 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
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