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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.