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Long-serving school leaders take early retirement from primary school
TWO long-serving school leaders are retiring after ‘many happy years’ at a Catholic primary school. Jacqueline Hampson, headteacher, and Hilary Long, head of school, are taking early retirement from Our Lady & St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School
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First time mum raises awareness of whooping cough after new-born's diagnosis
A COCKERMOUTH mother is raising awareness of the rise of whooping cough in the area, after her new-born daughter fell ill with the condition. Ava Hodgson, who is seven weeks old, has been diagnosed with whooping cough -becoming the first case of
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Cumbrian town comes together to raise funds for good causes in annual charities week
BUSINESSES and organisations across Cockermouth are raising thousands of pounds for dozens of charities at the town’s annual Charities Week – with the highlight coming this Saturday at a family fun day. From prize draws and raffles, to sales of
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Plans approved for events space on harbour aimed at supporting 'cultural vibrancy'
A NEW outdoor events space for Maryport harbour is one step closer to being created, after plans were approved by Cumberland council. In April, the authority submitted an application that 'seeks to re-use existing outdoor space at the harbour side
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Gallery owner 'devastated' to close business after months of roadworks
A COCKERMOUTH gallery owner has made the 'difficult decision' to close his business, saying the months of roadworks have contributed significantly to his decision. Ben Bush, who owns the Bridge Gallery in Cockermouth, announced he would be closing
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Thousands line streets of Cumbrian town to watch 'biggest carnival' in many years
THOUSANDS lined the streets in Maryport over the weekend to attend what is said to have been the biggest carnival in the town for a number of years. Over 400 people entered the annual Maryport Carnival with Ghostbusters, Crocodile Rockers, Abba
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Plans submitted for extension of a Lake District holiday park, adding 54 new caravans
PLANS have been submitted for the extension of a west Cumbrian caravan park, with the hope of adding an extra 54 caravans to the site. The plans submitted to Cumberland council on Tuesday, July 16 propose the change of use of land to form holiday
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Much loved children's carnival to take place in Cumbrian village at weekend
A MUCH loved children's carnival will return to one West Cumbrian village this weekend, as the organisers look forward to welcoming people the event. The Broughton Children's Carnival will return to the village this Saturday, July 20 with the procession