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The Dump is the sale of the century says council boss
Published 28 August 2008
THE SALE of the former RNAD armaments depot at Broughton Moor for just £1 was hailed as the bargain of the century by Allerdale council leader Joe Milburn.
More than 50,000 expected for festival
Published 28 August 2008
MORE than 50,000 people are expected to be in Workington tomorrow for the Paint the Town Red festival.
Time to Paint the Town Red
Published 28 August 2008
ORGANISERS of Workington’s biggest free festival are gearing up for the event tomorrow.
Councillors question integrity of ruling executive
Published 28 August 2008
TWO VETERAN Allerdale councillors have lodged formal complaints with the authority about its ruling executive, led by the Alliance.
Community group’s award for tackling anti-social behaviour
Published 28 August 2008
A DISTINGTON group has won an award for its work tackling anti-social behaviour.
Old pub site is sold for new housing
Published 28 August 2008
AN OLD pub site in Workington has been sold for £25,000 in an auction.
U-turn on parking sparks furious protest from town
Published 28 August 2008
FURIOUS traders have set up a petition to stop plans to remove parking spaces from Maryport’s Shipping Brow.
Council to close maritime museum
Published 28 August 2008
MARYPORT’S Maritime Museum looks set to close next year.
Plan for extra car parking for The Wave
Published 28 August 2008
EXTRA car parking may be created at The Wave in Maryport.
Margaret’s medal, at 83
Published 28 August 2008
A WORKINGTON woman has been recognised for her work as a landgirl during World War Two.
Experience celebrity’s petal power
Published 28 August 2008
CELEBRITY florist Carl Wilde will judge a flower arranging competition at the Carnegie Arts Centre.
Five-a-side competition
Published 28 August 2008
A FIVE-A-SIDE football tournament at St Joseph’s School in Workington will take place tomorrow.
Summer days out for school families
Published 28 August 2008
FAMILIES of Workington schoolchildren have been enjoying day trips to local tourist spots during the summer holidays.
Silver chalice will be part of town’s Lord of Manor legacy
Published 28 August 2008
A WORKING-CLASS former baker from Sunderland is perhaps not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of an aristocrat.
New footbridge plan is greeted with enthusiasm
Published 28 August 2008
A PAPCASTLE woman has been revealed as the prime mover behind the idea for a footbridge over the River Derwent in Cockermouth.
Fun in the Jungle – and a cafe
Published 28 August 2008
A NEW cafe with a ‘fun house’ for youngsters has opened in Cockermouth.
Veteran parish councillor celebrates golden wedding
Published 28 August 2008
A SEATON couple will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary next week.
Marine gets Malaysia medal – 50 years on
Published 28 August 2008
A FORMER Royal Marine commando from High Harrington has been awarded a medal from the Malaysian Government for his service to the country.
