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Town council appoints new clerk
Cockermouth Town Council have appointed a new town clerk to replace Sheila Brown, following her resignation in October. Jane Ollerenshaw has previously been clerk to Moresby, Ennerdale, Kinniside and Parton parish councils, and has also run a successful
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New environmental group plants trees on edge of town
The newly-formed environmental group Cockermouth CAN (Climate Action Now) have planted two small copses at Towers Lane with the support of the town council. In all about 60 trees and shrubs - all donated by the Woodland Trust - were planted.
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History and heritage project wants to hear your stories
A unique project that celebrates Cumbria’s diverse heritage by capturing personal experiences through a series of oral history workshops arrives in Wigton next week. Called In My Shoes, a series of events featuring storytelling and performances
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Fire crews respond to building fire -warning issued over leaving batteries charging
CREWS from Maryport and Workington have been called out building fire in Seaton, caused by batteries being left on charge over night. Crews from Workington Fire Station and Maryport responded to a building last night, November 29 in Seaton.
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Beware out-of-date car park signs - disabled driver warns fellow car park users
A disabled driver is warning people that free parking is no longer available for people in a Cockermouth town centre car park - although signs say otherwise. Roland Kelleher, 73, and his wife Cathy live near Aspatria. Roland has mobility issues
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Winners 'hot on the trail' of treasure hunt for rugby club prizes at light switch on
WORKINGTON Town fan Joshua Harkness was delighted to win match tickets and the team’s new shirt when he took part in a giant treasure hunt during the Christmas festival on Saturday. Joshua and mum, Sarah Carter, were among the many Town fans trying
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“It’s a place we can still send her things"- letter box helps families through grief
A WOMAN has praised a special letter box in Workington which is helping her, and her family remember their beloved mother and grandmother. Doris Lee would have been 71 yesterday, November 29 but passed away in March of this year after having cancer
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Fishing rights on the River Cocker go under hammer today
Fishing rights on the River Cocker will be up for auction today, with a guide price of £20,000 to £30,000. Mitchells Land and Property are holding the sale in Cockermouth. "The property comprises 782 metres (855 yards) or thereabouts of single
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Nursery manager crowned second in world at international bodybuilding competition
A NURSERY manager from Workington has picked up second place in an international bodybuilding competition. Kiana Mccarron, 24, from Workington, went to Malaga, Spain, to compete in the PCA World Championships 2023 picking up second place in the
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Cockermouth Wasps Colts seal victory against Horden and Peterlee
After the euphoria of last week's win against the league leaders, Cockermouth Wasps Colts made the long trip over to Horden and Peterlee expecting a tough encounter which did not disappoint. Following a bright start by Cockermouth and against the
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Post box fun: Housing company hopes to spread festive cheer
A festive post box has been placed in Cockermouth, encouraging the community to share what they enjoy most about the holidays and how they plan to spend time with friends and family. Pupils at Fairfield Primary School were some of the first to
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Historic tea party celebrations for former shoe factory workers
A tea party laid on for former workers at a Cockermouth shoe factory was hailed a huge success. Around 75 ex-employees of Millers attended the event in the Kirkgate Centre. Millers was set up in town during World War Two and traded there
