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We must keep temporary train station in Workington
THE temporary Workington North railway station should be made permanent and shuttle services between Workington and Maryport retained, commuters said this week.
Last updated 6 March 2010
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Maryport council grant may not be enough to save maritime museum
A £20,000 GRANT from Maryport Town Council may not be enough to save the town’s maritime museum.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Twelve firms interested in developing Broughton Moor dump
TWELVE companies have registered an interest in developing the former munitions dump at Broughton Moor, but the public will have to wait to find out what they want to use it for.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Wordsworth House in Cockermouth to reopen next week
COCKERMOUTH’S Wordsworth House and gardens will reopen next Saturday after it was swamped in November’s floods.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Maryport playground saved by town businessman
POPULAR Maryport playground, Shiver Me Timbers, has been saved for at least two years thanks to aquarium owner, Mark Vollers.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Broughton Bridge could reopen soon
BROUGHTON Bridge could reopen this month following work to repair flood damage.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Emotional support after West Cumbrian floods will be needed for years to come
THE emotional and psychological trauma caused by West Cumbria’s recent floods will continue long after the debris is cleared, experts warned this week.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Allerdale plan for four gypsy camps
FOUR gypsy and traveller camps are planned for West Cumbria.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Cockermouth gears up for 35th Malcolm Wilson Rally
COCKERMOUTH will hold its first major event since the floods tomorrow as the 35th Malcolm Wilson Rally comes to town.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Win tickets to see Eric Faulkner's Bay City Rollers!
Eric Faulkner’s Bay City Rollers hit The Wave in Maryport on Thursday, March 18 and you could be there!
Last updated 4 March 2010
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West Cumbrian model rail show pulls in the crowds
MORE than 1,300 rail enthusiasts steamed into Workington Leisure Centre at the weekend for the town’s delayed annual Railway Exhibition.
Last updated 26 February 2010
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Repairs start on Broughton Bridge
A TEAM of specialist divers started to repair Broughton Bridge this week after flood damage.
Last updated 25 February 2010
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Litter and tipping spoiling Maryport
FLY-tipping, dropped litter and dirt are turning Maryport and district into a rubbish dump, according to a town and Allerdale councillor Peter Kendall.
Last updated 25 February 2010
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