News round up

Bird strike blamed for blacking out 900 homes in Cumbrian town

A bird caused a blackout which affected more than 900 homes and businesses in Silloth yesterday.

Last updated 7 September 2010
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Disused Cumbrian barns may be converted into houses

Disused barns in a village near Brampton could be turned into houses if plans for a conversion are given the go-ahead.

Last updated 4 September 2010
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Villagers told to ‘put up or shut up’ in bid to reopen Cumbrian pub

The owners of a closed village pub have warned a community group to ‘put up or shut up’ in their attempts to have the pub reopened.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Hi-tech system will allow Eden GPs to share records

A new computer system is being rolled out to GPs across Eden allowing them to share patient information with community healthcare staff at Penrith Community Hospital.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Plan to knock down old coach house at Longtown hotel

The former coach house at the Graham Arms Hotel in Longtown could be demolished and a house built in its place.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Cumbrian Lord of the Manor titles for sale - for £5,500 each

Two Cumbrian Lord or Lady of the Manor titles are up for sale for £5,500 each.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Cumbria's first play park for adults to open in October

Cumbria's first play park for adults will open in the Eden Valley in October.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Iron man Wigton vet helps Great North Air Ambulance

A Wigton vet proved his mettle raising £2,700 for charity in an Iron Man Triathlon.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Cumbrian man's book reveals funny side to leukaemia fight

When John Fee first began to suffer lethargy and night sweats, his poor health was blamed on stress.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Revamp will reclaim activity ground for Longtown’s youngsters

Work is set to begin to transform a Longtown play area that has fallen into disrepair since the closure of the town’s secondary school.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Shap village show raises money for church funds

The annual Shap Village Show organised by St Michael’s Church was held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday and raised more than £370 for church funds.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Windfarm go-ahead would generate cash boost for Longtown

A new windfarm on the edge of Longtown could benefit the community to the tune of £18,000 a year, say developers.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Cash windfall will help keep Lake District hostel warm

Britain's highest youth hostel is celebrating a £26,000 windfall to help keep winter chills out.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Tourists stick with Cumbria as holiday destination

Cumbria's tourism industry continues to thrive in the face of challenges because of a strong reputation, national draw and bags of resilience according to the county’s tourism chief.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Carlisle city police team due to move into Civic Centre

Police chiefs have confirmed that arrangements are now in place to move Carlisle’s city centre squad into the Civic Centre.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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‘Privatisation’ fears over changes to NHS in Cumbria

The future of 2,500 community health staff in Cumbria will be decided this month in major new changes to the structure of the NHS.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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End of an era for Cumbrian care home's residents

A new chapter is about to begin in the lives of 26 people with cerebral palsy who are to move from the building near Carlisle which has been their home for decades.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Date set for demolition of Talkin Tarn rowing club's boathouse

Officials at Talkin Tarn Amateur Rowing Club have set a date to demolish their rotting boathouse to make way for a new £250,000 base.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Semi naked Cumbrian woman carried out sex act while driving on motorway

A stressed out Cumbrian mum has admitted performing a sex act on herself as she drove her car along the M6 motorway near Carlisle.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Revised plans for Penrith New Squares submitted to Eden council

New plans for Penrith’s New Squares scheme have been submitted to Eden council in the hope of restarting work on the troubled project as soon as possible.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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