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Award for Workington initiative tackling underage drinking

A partnership set up to tackle underage drinking in Workington has been given an award.

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Smiles all round as new venue town 'can be proud of' officially opens to public

Packed out play sessions, a new calendar of fitness classes and lots of fabulous feedback - they have all kick started the new era of one of Maryport’s most prominent attractions.

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Avoid A&E this half-term - NHS health advice for parents and carers

Avoid A&E this half-term with health advice for parents and carers

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Snow and ice warning to affect stretch of east Cumbria

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place for the eastern edge of Cumbria.

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Released prisoner told public sector worker: 'Hello gorgeous - are you single?'

A PUBLIC sector worker whose job involves helping released prisoners received several worrying phone calls from one of her male clients, beginning with the greeting: “Hello gorgeous.”

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Nominations open for prestigious farm awards

NOMINATIONS are open for this year's prestigious Cumbria Farmer Awards.

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Vet expert shares quick, easy and cost-effective way to check your pet's health

Here’s how you can check your furry friends are healthy.

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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Cumbria with snow expected

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Cumbria where snow and ice is possible.

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'Act now' warning to 530,000 UK households at risk of being left without heating

Around 530,000 UK customers could be impacted by the changes coming later this year

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Met Office forecasts chance of snow and freezing rain this weekend

High pressure to the north and east of the UK continues to bring cloud and cold air across the UK, with a chance of some snow

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Drivers warned they could face £2,500 fines over little known tax rule

Experts have warned drivers that that forgetting one key rule could lead to hefty fines of up to £2,500

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Thousands on Universal Credit owed £5000 compensation from DWP

Up to 13,000 Universal Credit claimants could be due compensation after the DWP settled a court claim.

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The rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for 350 times its face value - how to spot

The rare Blue Peter 50p coin sold for £186, after attracting 18 bids on the online auction

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Keen 1,500-metre runner avoids prison after breaching suspended sentence

A YOUNG Carlisle man sentenced last year for dealing cocaine has told a judge that athletics is keeping him on the right track.

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Call for Millom residents to move cars before library car park shuts for six months

Call for Millom residents to move cars before library car park shuts for six months

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Crown court judge to sentence man for indecent child image offences over a decade

AN EDEN Valley man is to be sentenced by a Carlisle Crown Court judge for downloading hundreds of child abuse images over a decade.

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South Lakes town centre property goes for more than double guide price at auction

South Lakes: town centre property for sale at auction

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‘Luxurious’ Lake District home with six acres, hot tub & sauna for £1.3 million

Bracken Ground, in the ‘unspoilt’ village of Colton, is for sale at £1.3million - but comes with six acres and on-site spa facilities.

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Updated: Carlisle drugs plot exposed by phone messages involved cocaine worth £300k

A CARLISLE cocaine dealer was caught after he sent phone messages to a prison inmate complaining about the “hardship” involved in delivering drugs.

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Thief who stole hat from charity shop mannequin said 'Bilbo Baggins was a burglar'

A THIEF who stole a bucket hat from a charity shop mannequin told police, after handing the item over, ‘Bilbo Baggins was a trained burglar’.