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Trade decimated following closure of town centre bridge, say business owners
TRADE in Cockermouth has been decimated following the closure of a town centre bridge, say some business owners. They want people to know that the town is open, roads are quiet through the day and there is 'parking galore'. Three long-standing
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Community works tirelessly to create stunning poppy display at village church
A GROUP of villagers from Flimby have worked tirelessly to create a stunning display of poppies to mark Remembrance Day. The project has been ongoing for a number of years, with people from the St Nicholas Church congregation and wider Flimby community
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NOSTALGIA- A look at what life was like in Cockermouth in the 1980s
For today's Nostalgia we will be taking a look at what one Lakeland town was like in the 1980s. We wanted to take you back in time to show you what Cockermouth was like during this era. Cockermouth is one of only 51 towns in Great Britain to
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Town's World War I tank remembered - with info panel
An information panel about a World War 1 tank which was gifted to Cockermouth in 1920 has been unveiled. Town mayor Julie Laidlow unveiled the public information panel created by the civic trust. In 1920, a Mark IV World War I tank was
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Lots of festive sparkling fun planned for town lights switch on
There will be lots of festive sparkling fun in Cockermouth this weekend - when the much-loved Christmas lights are switched on. The entertainment - organised by the town council - starts at 1pm on Sunday, when the Dancing Divas will take to the
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Hurrah: Royal recognition for hardworking volunteers
A Cockermouth group has lots to celebrate after being given The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK. The prestigious award, equivalent to the MBE, has been made in recognition of the exceptional
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Town remembers fallen as hundreds turn out with 'heartening' pride
WORKINGTON turned out to remember its fallen over the weekend with a fantastic Remembrance parade, despite the rain coming down. The town came together on Sunday, November 5 to remember soldiers who have been lost from the area during war in a
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Bottoms up! Music, quiz, fun and lots of beer on offer at town festival
There's lots on offer at a popular beer festival which will be held in Cockermouth later this month. There will be a choice of 54 beers, seven ciders, several gin options and Prosecco as well as live music at the event being organised by the town's
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Kiana hits bodybuilding scene with treble trophy win and World Champs place secured
A NURSERY manager from Workington has burst onto the world bodybuilding stage after bringing home three prestigious awards in her first ever competition. Kiana McCarron, 24, from Workington took to the stage at the PCA First Timers 2023 bodybuilding
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Courthouse: 'We are doing all we can to move this work forward as quickly as we can'
Cumberland Council has responded to Cockermouth traders' concerns. “We fully appreciate the impact the bridge closure to vehicles has on the traders within Cockermouth and will reopen it as soon as we are able to do so," said a spokesman. “
