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Businessmen step in to help out West Cumbrian sea cadets
TWO Maryport businessmen have offered their support to the town’s sea cadets following the theft of a motor from their safety boat.
Last updated 15 July 2010
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Workington residents reeling from a double roadworks blow
PEOPLE in Harrington have condemned a county council decision to allow two major sets of roadworks at the same time. (6 comments)
Last updated 15 July 2010
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Maryport Blues Festival tickets for November flood rescuers
MARYPORT Blues Festival’s committee is showing its appreciation to organisations involved in the November floods by donating free tickets to those involved.
Last updated 15 July 2010
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Maryport man’s hell of years in torment
A MARYPORT man, whose life was made hell in a two-year campaign of intimidation, has spoken of his relief after one of his tormentors was put behind bars this week.
Last updated 15 July 2010
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Facebook campaign against Aspatria car park changes
AN ASPATRIA bus driver has launched a Facebook campaign to urge council chiefs to back down over car parking fees. (1 comment)
Last updated 15 July 2010
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£500,000 flood recovery cash for Cumbria
WORKINGTON residents will be among those to benefit from a Big Lottery Fund grant of £499,813 given to Cumbria.
Last updated 15 July 2010
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West Cumbrian Run aims for £100,000
MORE than 600 people will take to the roads of West Cumbria on Sunday for the inaugural West Cumbrian Run in memory of PC Bill Barker.
Last updated 15 July 2010
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Maryport students go to the prom
Maryport's Netherhall School pupils were at the prom.
Last updated 9 July 2010
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New pedestrian bridge over the River Ellen
Around 60 people watched this week as Maryport’s newest bridge was lowered into position.
Last updated 9 July 2010
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Maryport rock stars win national award
Netherhall School has won a national Rock Challenge award – the only school in Cumbria to do so this year.
Last updated 9 July 2010
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Cockermouth streets come alive with the sound of music
The streets were filled with music, dance, drama and laughter on the closing day of Cockermouth’s Midsummer Festival. (3 comments)
Last updated 8 July 2010
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Maryport church in limbo as King’s Arms pub closes
THE King’s Arms in Maryport has been boarded up and the publican has left without notice, just three weeks after denying that he was closing the pub.
Last updated 8 July 2010
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Glassonbury music festival rocked Maryport
Nearly 600 people enjoyed rock music in the sun at Maryport’s Glassonbury music festival on Saturday.
Last updated 8 July 2010
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Border Cars revs up into Lillyhall’s new ‘motor mile’
A CAR dealership hopes to complete what it calls West Cumbria’s ‘motor mile’ at Lillyhall near Workington.
Last updated 8 July 2010
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Join our campaign - Dual the A66 now
The A66 has been seen as key to the future of West Cumbria ever since the trunk road plan was mooted more than 40 years ago. (8 comments)
Last updated 8 July 2010
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Cockermouth School funding hopes despite blow to £61.5m programme
COCKERMOUTH School headteacher Geoff Walker has described the Government’s move to scrap a £61.5 million investment programme in West Cumbria secondary schools as a massive blow.
Last updated 8 July 2010
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Uncertain future for £11m Maryport Roman centre plan
FEARS have been raised over the future of an £11 million Roman visitor centre in Maryport as the Government makes spending cuts to reduce the national debt. (2 comments)
Last updated 8 July 2010
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Maryport school leaders vow to fight on after huge £61.5m blow
A PLANNED £20 million revamp of Maryport’s Netherhall School has been axed by the Government. (1 comment)
Last updated 8 July 2010
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Teachers retire with 125 years of service
FIVE teachers with 125 years of experience between them will leave Maryport’s Netherhall School at the end of this term.
Last updated 8 July 2010
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Workington schools ‘will live to fight another day’
A SCHEME to build a new secondary school in Workington has been scrapped by the Government just three months after it was approved by Labour. (1 comment)
Last updated 8 July 2010
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