News round up

New chairman for Brampton parish council

David Moorat photo A former army officer and health official is the new head of a community group.

Last updated 5 February 2013
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Drilling starts at coalfield site near Longtown

Drilling has started at a mining project that could create hundreds of jobs.

Last updated 5 February 2013
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Brampton police set out priorities

Road safety, rural crime and reassuring the community are this year’s three priorities for Brampton police.

Last updated 5 February 2013
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Carlisle medical centre progress welcomed

David Morton photo Progress on building a new super surgery has been hailed as excellent news.

Last updated 5 February 2013
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Proposed changes to Lake District national park will go to public inquiry

Richard Leafe photo Controversial proposals to redraw national park boundaries that triggered a thousands-strong response are to be put before a public inquiry.

Last updated 1 February 2013
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Speeding Cumbrian drivers to meet their ‘victims’

Brampton speeding photo Danger drivers caught speeding are going to be made to face those whose lives their crimes affect.

Last updated 1 February 2013
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Carlisle exhibition marks milestone for Freemasons

Freemasons photo Three priceless chairs and a dress designed by Jean Paul Gaultier will feature in the largest exhibition of Freemasonry held outside London.

Last updated 1 February 2013
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Public donations for Carlisle's Fratry redevelopment hit £100,000

Carlisle Fratry photo Public donations towards a project to redevelop the Fratry at Carlisle Cathedral and increase its potential as a tourist attraction have reached £100,000.

Last updated 1 February 2013
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Carlisle man accused of falsifying mileage on cars

A man has appeared in court accused of reducing the mileage on vehicles and of falsifying service records.

Last updated 1 February 2013
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Police should pay for Carlisle's CCTV cameras if they are 'essential tool'

Elsie Martlew photo A senior councillor says she would expect police to pay for Carlisle’s CCTV system if a report shows it is an “essential tool” for the force.

Last updated 1 February 2013
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No venue means end of the road for Border City Steam Fair

Steam Fair photo An event which has attracted thousands of visitors will not go ahead this year after organisers failed to find a new venue.

Last updated 1 February 2013
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Bid to open new fish and chip shop in Carlisle fails again

Paul Fontana photo Controversial plans to open a new fish and chip shop have failed again.

Last updated 1 February 2013
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Bookkeeping course is only one of its kind in Cumbria

A new course – the only one of its kind in Cumbria – is being launched to offer those in the finance industry career-enhancing skills.

Last updated 30 January 2013
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Asda website gives new Carlisle store summer opening date

A new Asda supermarket looks certain to open in Carlisle this summer after an opening date was posted on the company’s website.

Last updated 30 January 2013
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Carlisle College reveals plans for £5.3m arts complex

Carlisle college photo A new £5.3 million arts complex is poised to transform a derelict pocket of Carlisle city centre.

Last updated 30 January 2013
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Potholes putting drivers and walkers at risk near Longtown

Longtown pothole photo People are being put at risk by potholes on a country road, a motorist claims.

Last updated 25 January 2013
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25 years of north Cumbria school's African visits

Tanzania exchange photo June 1988: Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? hit the cinemas and future chart-topper Adele came kicking and screaming into the world.