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Charity delighted to secure £550,000 landscape recovery grant
A Keswick-based charity is delighted to have secured a £550,000 landscape recovery grant. West Cumbria Rivers Trust and partners the Rivers Trust and Nature Finance have been successful in securing the grant from Defra for £550k for their Resilient
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Town arts centre steps in and ensures pupils can enjoy some festive fun
School children in Carlisle will enjoy their annual helping of Christmas cheer despite missing out on a trip to the city’s pantomime – thanks to Cockermouth’s Kirkgate Centre! This year’s panto at the Sands Centre had to be cancelled after the
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Police speak with estate residents after drugs warrant carried out
POLICE in Allerdale have done an estate walkaround following a house being searched for drugs last week. Officers in Workington worked with Castles and Coasts Housing Association around the Northside area to reassure residents and offer support
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Kelly and Wainwright prove popular at busy auction
Nearly 1,000 international buyers registered to bid online during a recent Cockermouth auction. Mitchells Antiques & Fine Art Sale included several artworks by Percy Kelly, 30 original drawings by Alfred Wainwright and a large private collection
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Concept images of new sports village released as 'significant progress' made
A MAJOR new sports village in Workington has made a ‘significant amount’ of progress, as new concept images have been released of what the development may look like. A newly-formed company, Cumberland Sports Village Ltd, has provided an update
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Library hosts databank drop in for those struggling
Cockermouth Library will be hosting a databank drop-in aimed at anyone who is struggling with the cost of living. Participants will be given a free mobile SIM card which includes 20GB of data and unlimited UK texts and calls for six month.
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Plans submitted for new play area at holiday park to include water slides and pool
PLANS have been submitted for a new splash pad, outdoor pool and water slides at a West Cumbrian holiday park. Solway Holiday Village on Skinburness Drive in Silloth, has submitted plans for the removal of existing structures and the installation
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Candidate seeks to woo voters with steel production and port plan
A NEW industrial plan proposed for west Cumbria includes doubling the size of the Port of Workington and bringing steel production back to west Cumbria. Josh MacAlister, the parliamentary candidate for the Labour party in the Whitehaven and Workington
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How to choose the right accountant for your family business
Selecting an accountant who aligns with your own long-term goals can be a complicated decision, especially when you're nurturing a family business. It can be difficult to find an accountant who truly understands and meets the unique needs of your
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Young actors follow in their families' footsteps
Talented youngsters will be putting on a show inspired by a successful community heritage project. Kirkgate Youth Theatre is presenting ‘Following My Footsteps’ this evening (December 7). "It is a funny and touching exploration of who we are
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Family create 7,000 light display to bring cheer and raise funds this festive season
A WORKINGTON family have created a Christmas light display using around 7,000 lights to raise funds for a much-loved charity and put a smile on people’s faces this festive season. Jono Trevor and his family, who live in Westfield, Workington, have
