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New Workington shop will create jobs
SEVEN jobs will be created when rent-to-own retailer BrightHouse opens in Workington town centre.
Last updated 23 July 2010
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Tourism link road plan for new homes at Maryport
PLANS for up to 200 homes at Netherhall in Maryport will include a road to link the town’s planned Roman visitor centre to Netherhall, the builder has revealed. (3 comments)
Last updated 23 July 2010
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Work begins on £500,000 Cockermouth flood defences
WORK is under way to prevent further flooding in Cockermouth, to the delight of residents.
Last updated 23 July 2010
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New Workington road bridge to cost up to £12 million
THE replacement of Workington’s Northside Bridge is expected to cost £11-£12 million and should not be affected by Government funding cuts, the county council reveald this week. (1 comment)
Last updated 23 July 2010
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Princess Anne flies into flood-hit Cumbrian town
The Princess Royal was in Cockermouth on Monday to see how the town has recovered since the November floods.
Last updated 23 July 2010
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Wind farm firm plans to appeal against Westnewton turbines refusal
A wind farm company plans to appeal to the Government after it was refused permission for three turbines on land between Aspatria and Westnewton. (2 comments)
Last updated 22 July 2010
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Workington celebrates bridge opening
A CARNIVAL atmosphere greeted the first vehicles over Workington’s new road bridge as residents celebrated the reuniting of the two sides of the town. (1 comment)
Last updated 21 July 2010
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UPDATE: Severe weather hits CockRock in Cockermouth
Bad weather overnight has hit music festival CockRock.
Last updated 16 July 2010
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TV chefs to help launch Cockermouth Food Festival
A food festival in Cockermouth this September will feature celebrity TV chefs Antony Worrall Thompson and Aldo Zilli.
Last updated 15 July 2010
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Southfield youngsters go the prom
Students from Southfield Technology College in Workington are the last town school to hold their prom.
Last updated 15 July 2010
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Maryport Carnival makes triumphant comeback
Maryport Carnival has made a triumphant comeback – with film stars, dancers and fairytale characters bringing the colourful event back to life.
Last updated 15 July 2010
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Suggestions needed for what to do with Workington's Hub
THE people of Workington have been asked to suggest new ways in which The Hub could benefit the town. (8 comments)
Last updated 15 July 2010
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Maryport residents’ delight over their home improvements victory
RESIDENTS of Bounty Avenue in Maryport are having their homes refurbished after a community campaign success.
Last updated 15 July 2010
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New cash for Cockermouth School £3.8m science lab plan
COCKERMOUTH School has received £5,000 towards the second stage of its feasibility study for a £3.8 million science skills laboratory and planetarium.
Last updated 15 July 2010
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Maryport museum celebrates 20 years
Maryport's Senhouse Roman Museum has turned 20 and the Friends of the Museum gathered to celebrate the formation of the museum and its internationally important altar collection.
Last updated 15 July 2010
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Progress on West Cumbrian bridge repairs
WORKINGTON’S new road bridge is expected to be ready by May 2012, with the repaired Navvies Bridge likely to open by early next year.
Last updated 15 July 2010
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A shear delight from international line-up
ONE hundred and twenty five sheep shearers put their skills to the test at an annual competition in Cockermouth.
Last updated 15 July 2010
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Workington fun day raises £5,000 for church
A SUMMER fun day in Workington on Sunday raised £5,000 to renovate Our Lady and St Michael’s Church.
Last updated 15 July 2010
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Seaton residents say woodland steps are a death trap
SEATON residents have branded a flight of woodland steps a death trap. (2 comments)
Last updated 15 July 2010
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Pilgrimage to mark one year since Maryport fishing boat tragedy
FAMILIES of the Maryport fishermen who died at sea will mark the first anniversary of the tragedy by visiting the spot where it happened.
Last updated 15 July 2010
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