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Workington woman banned from West Cumbrian shops for two years

A woman has been banned from entering West Cumbrian shops and businesses for two years.

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Decision set to pave the way for controversial Cockermouth ex-fire station plans

Controversial plans to convert Cockermouth's former fire station into housing are poised to take a step forward.

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Temporary traffic lights for Lake District road

Temporary traffic lights will be installed on a Lake District road as contractors carry out essential slope repair work.

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Cumbrian MP ‘raging’ at closure of Barrow Market Hall

A Cumbrian MP said she was raging about the decision to close Barrow Market Hall, which resulted in traders given just hours to leave.

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Cumbrian businesses shortlisted in Countryside Alliance Awards

Cumbrian businesses have been shortlisted for the Countryside Alliance Awards - known as the rural Oscars.

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Road closure for work to reinforce embankment in Sebergham

A road in Sedbergham will be closed for around seven days from Monday so embankment repairs can be carried out.

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Carlisle hotel plans set to get go-ahead

Plans for a new hotel in Carlisle are set to get the go-ahead next week.

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Watchtree Nature Reserve expands to save wartime landmark

North Cumbria's Watchtree Nature Reserve has expanded to help save a landmark.

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4.99% council tax increase for north and West Cumbria

A Cumbrian council has recommended a 4.99% council tax rise for the next financial year.

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Anti-social behaviour in West Cumbrian town prompts dispersal order

Anti-social behaviour in a West Cumbrian town saw police issue a dispersal order last night.

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Mobile speed cameras in Cumbria today

Today's mobile speed camera van locations

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Barrow’s market hall and Forum to immediately close for good

A £17.5 million redevelopment of Barrow's Market Hall has been shelved - and the buildings will be demolished instead.

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South Cumbrian community Post Office’s fame spreads to France

A community Post Office in South Cumbria will reach a French audience - thanks to Cumbria Crack.

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Appeal for missing West Cumbrian man

An appeal has been issued for a missing West Cumbrian man.

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Six weeks of roadworks planned for St Bees

Six weeks of roadworks are planned for St Bees.

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Walker and dog struggling in cold rescued from Lake District fell

A walker and dog struggling with the cold have been rescued from a Lake District fell.

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Barrow councillor to make stage debut

A Barrow councillor will swap committee agendas for scripts as he makes his stage debut in Theatre Factory’s forthcoming production. 

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Kendal College’s Skills Day supported by technology firm

A technology firm has supported a Skills Day at Kendal College.

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First speakers revealed for Lake District Book Festival

The first speakers have been announced for the Lake District Book Festival in June.

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In pictures: Gathering to reflect on anniversary of Ukraine invasion

A few days before the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia, members of the Ukrainian community and local residents came together in Carlisle to mark the date with reflection, culture and solidarity.