Tuesday, 09 February 2010

News

Copeland MP Jamie Reed hits back over meeting complaint

Jamie Reed photo An MP has hit out after being criticised for organising meetings to secure more jobs for west Cumbria.

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Carlisle taxi driver in 1am race hate road rage attack

A TAXI driver was subjected to a road rage and potential race hate attack in Carlisle, police say.

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Rail union demands West Coast Mainline inquiry

A rail union is demanding an investigation into what it says are repeated maintenance failings on the West Coast Mainline after the latest in a series of power failures halted trains in Hertfordshire.

Last updated 9 February 2010
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Solway barrage ‘could spell wildlife disaster’ warns RSPB

Tidal barrages proposed for the Solway could actually increase the risk of flooding to nearby areas, claim wildlife campaigners.

Last updated 9 February 2010
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Allerdale school pupils will organise sports festival

Youngsters from across Allerdale will be managing a sports festival this summer.

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Consent for Lowther Castle to become visitor attraction

Plans to turn the derelict Lowther Castle into a major Lake District tourist destination have cleared another hurdle.

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Cumbrian am-drams group looking for black man prepared to strip on stage

A west Cumbrian theatre group is looking for a black man who is willing to sing and strip for them.

Last updated 9 February 2010
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Wigton man arrested after worker crushed by road roller

A 24-year-old man from Wigton has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a west Cumbrian highways worker was crushed beneath a road roller in Carlisle.

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Cumbria university: We will support our students

University bosses insist they are still firmly committed to the future of their Cumbrian students – but admit there are some tough challenges and decisions ahead.

Last updated 9 February 2010
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Power to Carlisle traffic lights cut

Engineers were today working to fix power issues in parts of Carlisle.

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Teenager denies stabbing Cumbrian man who was with ex-girlfriend

A teenager repeatedly stabbed another man with a penknife after spotting him in a car with his pregnant ex-girlfriend, a jury heard yesterday.

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Carlisle man, 61, denies sex assault and wounding with hammer

A 61-year-old Carlisle man has appeared at the city’s crown court accused of a violent sex attack on a woman.

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Inquiry after elderly woman injured at Carlisle care home

An investigation has been launched by Cumbria police and social services after an elderly resident was injured at a Carlisle care home.

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Extra police officers drafted in for Carlisle Utd and Leeds cup match

Hooligans causing trouble as Carlisle United take on Leeds tonight could face moves to ban them from football grounds – even if they don’t set foot in Brunton Park.

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Burglar jailed for raiding Carlisle OAP's home on Remembrance Sunday

A man who burgled an old lady’s home while she was out at a Remembrance Sunday church service has been sent to prison for three years.

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Decomposed body found on Lake District fell

A partially decomposed body has been found on a fell side close to Thirlmere.

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