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VIDEO: Thousands of people at Maryport carnival
Published 19 July 2008
TV REALITY shows, in-jokes and traditional themes with a twist were all found at Maryport Carnival on Saturday.
The sad and tragic death of well-loved family man
Published 18 July 2008
A COCKERMOUTH man died after drowning in the River Derwent, an inquest has heard.
First professional role for Flimby acting teen
Published 17 July 2008
TEENAGE actor Clark Wilkinson has landed his first professional role.
Optician team’s Race for Life
Published 17 July 2008
HUNDREDS of West Cumbrian women, whose lives have been touched by cancer, joined forces last weekend in the Race For Life.
Obituary Colin Pepper of Keswick
Published 17 July 2008
A CRAFTSMAN who kept alive one of Cumbria’s most famous traditional industries after Keswick’s School of Art closed in 1984, died suddenly on Friday at the age of 68.
Brother’s tragic death revealed after TV show
Published 17 July 2008
A MARYPORT man only found out his brother had died when he was tracked down by a BBC TV programme.
Blow for family as Theo's battle continues
Published 17 July 2008
A KESWICK baby given just weeks to live is back on a ventilator as he struggles to breathe.
Soldiers say thanks
Published 17 July 2008
WEST Cumbrian servicemen have presented members of Workington’s Royal British Legion Club with a thank you gift for their shoeboxes of useful items sent to people serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Success opens world door to our musclemen
Published 17 July 2008
AN ASPATRIA bodybuilder has been named European champion for the over-50s.
Young farmer’s Royal Show win
Published 17 July 2008
ASPATRIA young farmer Anita Graham has won the British Charolais Cattle Society’s young breeders’ stock judging competition at the Royal Show.
Eaglesfield’s carnival
Published 17 July 2008
LITTLE monkeys, pirates and Transformers paraded the streets at Eaglesfield’s annual carnival on Saturday.
Dancer ready to live her dream
Published 17 July 2008
TALENTED Brigham dancer Nicole Dixon is looking for funding so that she can live her dreamand attend a top performance school.
Community groups get village hall sale cash
Published 12 July 2008
A COMMUNITY hall in Maryport which was sold last month for £50,000 has distributed the proceeds to various Maryport organisations.
Mayor honours Sailing for the Disabled charity
Published 12 July 2008
THE ACHIEVEMENTS of three volunteers from the charity Sailing for the Disabled will be recognised at a presentation in Workington today .
Maryport author lifts prestigious book title
Published 12 July 2008
MARYPORT author Tim Longville has lifted the prestigious Lakeland Book of the Year Award at the annual literary event.
Obituary Tom Cain of Workington
Published 11 July 2008
ONE of Workington’s best-known and most tireless charity workers has died.
Conference date for walker Julia
Published 10 July 2008
TV presenter and celebrity Lake District walker Julia Bradbury will take on a new role in September by encouraging up to 150 delegates to consider future management and development of the UK's 14 national parks.
Golden wedding after a life of service to Labour politics
Published 10 July 2008
A COUPLE who have given a lifetime of service to the Labour Party in the Workington area will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary tomorrow.
Pupil enjoys VIP tour of town’s police HQ
Published 10 July 2008
A BROUGHTON Primary School youngster enjoyed a VIP tour of West Cumbria’s police headquarters in Workington on Sunday.
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