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Keep off Derwentwater ice
Published 5 January 2009
PEOPLE are being told to stay off the dangerous ice on the edge of Derwentwater, close to Keswick.
UPDATED: power restored to Maryport town centre
Published 2 January 2009
POWER has been restored to Maryport town centre by United Utilities.
Boxing Day hunts were well supported
Published 2 January 2009
HUNDREDS of people turned out for the annual Blencathra and Melbreak hunts that took place on Boxing Day.
Developing north Allerdale meeting
Published 1 January 2009
A NEW trust, set up to make sure north Allerdale has its fair share of regeneration opportunities, will meet in Aspatria next week.A BOY suffered a suspected leg injury after being hit by a car in Workington on Tuesday. The youngster, aged about nine, ran away after the accident which happened at traffic lights in Washington Street at 1.15pm. Police want to trace the boy, who was wearing an orange and grey anorak and black trousers. Anyone with information can contact police on 0845 33 00 247.HAND-HELD computers are to be issued to police officers in Cumbria to slash red tape and keep them out on the beat for longer. They can be used instead of a notepad, reducing the need to return to police stations and input details into the force’s existing computer system. The number of devices Cumbria police will be able to buy has yet to be finalised.LAKE District planners will not take enforcement action over the erection of a fence at Strathmore in Braithwaite near Keswick, as long as it is painted green within a reasonable time. The authority said enforcement would not be in the public interest.
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Published 1 January 2009
SHOPPERS have been snapping up bargains during the festive season – but some traders across Allerdale are predicting a tough 2009.
Prize incentive to savers in credit unions
Published 1 January 2009
TENANTS in Home properties could win cash prizes if they begin to save with a credit union.
Plea to leave town’s festive lights alone
Published 1 January 2009
VANDALS in Cockermouth have been spoiling the festive season for the town.
Council bid to deal with fuel poverty
Published 1 January 2009
A PROPOSAL to implement a fuel poverty action plan is to be discussed by Cumbria County Council cabinet on Tuesday.
Website million
Published 1 January 2009
THE LAKE District National Park’s website attracted more than a million visitors during 2008. The site, which includes planning details, can be found at www.lake-district.gov.uk.
Fairtrade winners
Published 1 January 2009
THREE children won prizes through a colouring competition held by Cockermouth Fairtrade group. Local children were given the chance to showcase their artistic skills to help promote Fairtrade products, helped by Cockermouth Library, Oxfam and local Fairtrade churches. Prizes were donated by local businesses, Cumberland Pencil Company and Cockermouth Co-op.
Momentum builds behind plan to merge councils
Published 1 January 2009
PROPOSALS for a shared management system for Allerdale and Carlisle councils will be further discussed later this month.
New salsa group sessions
Published 1 January 2009
A COCKERMOUTH salsa group will hold new sessions this month.
Month of road smashes
Published 1 January 2009
POLICE in the Cockermouth area have dealt with 37 road crashes in just four weeks, the town council heard at its last meeting.
New uniform for Girls’ Brigade
Published 1 January 2009
FLIMBY Girls’ Brigade has received nearly £700-worth of new uniforms.
Car technician Jack makes racing start
Published 1 January 2009
A NEWLY qualified service technician has celebrated his graduation in style.
Home cheque
Published 1 January 2009
THE Workington branch of trade union Unite helped the residents of a retirement home to have some Christmas joy.
Fears car park closure will hit Market Place trade
Published 24 December 2008
TRADERS around Cockermouth’s Market Place have hit out over the closure of a car park that they say will damage business.
Village looks forward to new hall
Published 24 December 2008
RESIDENTS of Eaglesfield could have a brand new village hall to deck with boughs of holly by next Christmas thanks to a grant of more than £200,000 from the Big Lottery Fund.
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- New brewery flats on show
- Homes hit a price high in Maryport
- Top taste is whisky and marmalade
- Famous snaps help re-launch museum
