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Monday, 06 October 2008

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Super stadium leaps first hurdle

PLANS for a 10,000-capacity super stadium in Workington will be recommended for backing by Allerdale council after a major consultation exercise.

Charity ploughing match raises £1,500

Ploughing 4 SLIDESHOW: See the photos from the charity ploughing match at Allonby

We need fluoride in our water. . .

rooney for says Dr Eric Rooney, of NHS Cumbria. Read his reasons here.

No we don't says veteran campaigner

standen new Dianne Standen tells us why fluoride is a bad idea

Gurner Tommy Mattinson is world record breaker

Gurning photo SLIDESHOW: Aspatria's Tommy Mattinson has entered the Guinness Book of World Records after winning the World Gurning Championships for the 11th time. Have a look at his pose and other photos from Egremont Crab Fair here

Forums

Allerdale sports city consultation

andy satrdiumplan There have been many mistakes on all sides however we are now getting down to the nitty gritty. All everyone wants are improved facilities, this is most likely the only chance of this happening.

Sport

Workington Town prop Tunstall signs two year deal with Whitehaven

Matthew Tunstall photo Workington Town prop Matthew Tunstall says he is determined to proved himself at NL1 level after signing a two-year deal with Whitehaven.

Workington Painted the Town Red in style

ptricktomlin Watch the videos and see the slideshow of Workington's biggest free festival

Lynsey plans a great run to help diabetics

lynseymillican1 Maryport woman Lynsey Millican will take part in the Great North Run to raise awareness of diabetes

Nominate your unsung hero

Community Awards logo Cumbria County Council is looking for your help finding unsung heroes and heroines so they can honour the county’s community stars. Click here to find out how you can put them forward.

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Comets sink the Islanders

Workington Comets 58 Isle of Wight Islanders 32: It was wholly appropriate that on the night Workington’s conquering heroes were honoured by the club they should lead the Comets to a clear-cut victory.

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