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TV chef criticised for poor hygiene standards at Keswick restaurant

Peter Sidwell photo A chef who stars in a new TV cooking show has been criticised by environmental health bosses after his Keswick bistro was given a poor hygiene rating.

Last updated 27 August 2010
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Drunken Royal Marine scuffled with Carlisle police on street

A Royal Marine who grappled with city police officers as they tried to arrest him appeared before magistrates in Carlisle.

Last updated 27 August 2010
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Church of England suspends Cumbria university boss over relationship with secretary

The University of Cumbria’s departing board chairman the Rev Peter Ballard has been suspended by the Church of England amid claims that he had a relationship with his secretary.

Last updated 27 August 2010
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Wigton postman who died suddenly has been named

A Wigton postman who died suddenly while delivering mail has been named.

Last updated 24 August 2010
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Donations plea to help fund Longtown church window

Donations are being sought to fund a new stained glass window to mark the 400th anniversary of Arthuret Church in Longtown.

Last updated 24 August 2010
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Longtown Football Club praised for ‘miraculous’ season

Longtown Football Club have been praised for a “miraculous” performance this season despite uncertainty over the future of their ground.

Last updated 24 August 2010
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Hope of revival for cancelled gala

LONGTOWN’S cancelled Gala could be revived in the future, according to the former chairman of the committee.

Last updated 24 August 2010
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Series of reunions for Dalston pupils

A FORMER PE teacher is helping to mark a school’s 50th anniversary with a series of reunions for ex-pupils.

Last updated 24 August 2010
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Solfest tickets almost sold out

REVELLERS hoping to join the fun at Solfest this year are warned to hot foot it to the box office as tickets are almost sold out.

Last updated 24 August 2010
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£75k boost for town to grow fruit and veg

A BRAMPTON eco group has been given £75,000 to start up a new project aimed at getting local people to grow their own fruit and vegetables.

Last updated 23 August 2010
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Carlisle woman slapped girl, 15, in face

A Carlisle woman who bullied a younger girl by slapping her in the face and intimidating her has appeared before the city’s magistrates court.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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Leo Houdling spells out his Carlisle youth zone vision

World-renowned Cumbrian climber and extreme sports star Leo Houlding spelt out his personal vision for Carlisle Youth Zone after accepting an invitation to become its latest official ambassador.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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Carlisle boy Chris Humpleby joins the Cambridge University A-team

A Carlisle sixth former has become the first pupil at the city’s central academy to land a place at Cambridge University.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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Body of Carlisle soldier killed in battle flown home

THE body of a young Carlisle soldier shot dead in Afghanistan has been flown back to the UK.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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Carlisle pervert tried to bully teen victim to drop charge

A Carlisle builder who sexually abused a 17-year-old girl is facing a lengthy jail sentence after being found guilty of trying to bully her into dropping the charge.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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£150m Carlisle housing estate plans delayed by Government cuts

THE coalition Government’s moves to cut targets and bureaucracy have delayed plans for a £150m housing development on the northern edge of Carlisle.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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Man hit with bottle in Carlisle club

A MAN was taken to hospital after being hit on the head with a bottle on the dance floor of a Carlisle nightspot in the early hours of Friday.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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Booths go-ahead for Penrith store

MORE than a decade after first attempting to build a store in Penrith, supermarket chain Booths will finally begin work on its new premises in the town next month. (2 comments)

Last updated 20 August 2010
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Historic pub reopens after being returned to its former glory

HARRY Redfern was a pioneer in tackling binge-drinking long before it was a term that became fashionable.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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Record trading results for mart

MITCHELL’S Livestock Auction in Cockermouth has announced record half-year results with stock throughput up by nearly 50 per cent, making it their best stock trading period to date.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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