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Wednesday, 17 March 2010

On your marks for run in memory of PC Bill Barker

West Cumbrian Run logo A 10-mile run has been launched and aims to raise £100,000 for PC Bill Barker's favourite charity.

Miss England urges local girls to enter Miss Cumbria contest

Miss England photo 3 With her stunning good looks, flowing hair and slender figure, Katrina Hodge looks every inch the beauty that she is.

Workington road bridge webcam

Image feed directly from the Allerdale Borough Council, updates every 10 minutes. allerdale.gov.uk

Government minister visits Cockermouth

morepix/huw003.JPG PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Defra minister Huw Irranca-Davies was in Cockermouth to announce cash for Cumbria flood-hit homeowners.

BUY PHOTOS: Get Times & Star photos at low prices

Workington trains If you've seen a picture on this site or in the Times & Star that you've enjoyed you can now buy your own copy here.

Workington's new road bridge is taking shape

temporary Workington bridge PHOTOS: The first section of Workington’s temporary road bridge has been launched across the river.

HAVE YOUR SAY: Workington jewellers closing after 125 years

walkersshutting One of Workington's oldest businesses is closing after 125 years and the owner blames parking regulations. What do you think?

HAVE YOUR SAY: Family's anger over school trip

ashfiele school trip A Workington couple are angry after their daughter was taken on a school trip despite raising concerns it could make her ill. What do you think?

These women keep on knitting

knit/50002325T003_DCE.jpg A Distington craft club has created hundreds of quilted and knitted items for good causes.

GET INVOLVED: Join our Flickr group!

Frosty barbed wire Budding photographers - here's the site for you! Join Allerdale Snappers and send us your photos!

Join the Times & Star's Pothole Watch

0521927 We want to compile a folder on the worst roads in West Cumbria for potholes. You can help - send photos, video and leave comments here.

Come on you Comets!

sm andre2 As the speedway season - and Comets' 40th anniversary year - is about to start, send your good wishes and share your best memories of the Comets.

PHOTOS: Take a walk down memory lane

derwent UPDATED: Click here for a selection of our nostalgia photos from across West Cumbria, updated often.

We're in the heart of the community

Cmth office We have underlined our commitment to Cockermouth district news coverage with the opening of a new office in the town centre.

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