News round up

Roman soldiers walk Hadrian's Wall for armed forces charity

Hadrian Two Roman soldiers plodded their way along Hadrian’s Wall this week to raise cash for Help for Heroes.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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Eyesore Cumbrian farm building set to be knocked down

A four year planning war over an eyesore building on a Welton farm is coming to an end as bulldozers prepare to move in.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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Funding secured for new Haltwhistle hospital

Building work on Haltwhistle’s new community hospital is set to start next year after funding was secured.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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Ex-England rugby ace to host Cumberland sausage cook-off at Dalston Show

Former England rugby star Matt Dawson will host a cook-off between two teams of young farmers bidding to make a giant Cumberland sausage and mash at this year’s Dalston Show.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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£400,000 grant to help Cumbria's plants and wildlife

Cumbria's plant and animal life are set to benefit from two grants totalling almost £400,000.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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Cumbrian solicitor part of David Cameron's ‘Big Society’ trip to India

A rural solicitor has been raising Cumbria’s profile as part of a high-powered Asian trip to see India’s version of the ‘Big Society’ in practice.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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Talks begin over new mobile library service for Cumbrian villages

A plan to introduce a new library service in villages near Carlisle is under discussion after three of the county’s six mobile vans were axed.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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Thieves steal charity ride cyclists’ bikes while they sleep in Alston

A team of charity fundraisers fell victim to thieves who stole their bikes during a coast-to-coast challenge.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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Carlisle panto star Donald Scott recovering at home after heart attack

Popular former Carlisle panto star Donald Scott is recovering at home after suffering a heart attack.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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TV expert re-opens Carlisle's former antiques centre

A former church in Carlisle has been turned back into an antiques centre following the collapse of the Cecil Street Project.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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Rare red kites released into wilds of Cumbria

Thirty rare birds of prey soared over the Lake District fells for the first time in a century this week.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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Brampton's cobbled streets ‘nightmare’

Loose cobblestones in Brampton town centre are causing a “nightmare” for disabled shoppers, the parish council has heard. (2 comments)

Last updated 6 August 2010
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Carlisle's revamped Sands Centre must include anti-flood measures

A proposed £15 million revamp of Carlisle’s Sands Centre must include new drainage systems to prevent flooding, the Environment Agency has warned.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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Cumbrian gran's heart service plea to NHS bosses

Sheila Dugdale was on her way to coach tennis sessions in the next village when her heart attack struck.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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Pool, roof-top garden among Brampton Community Centre options

A swimming pool, business support facilities, roof-top garden and children’s play area could all be built as part of ambitious plans for Brampton Community Centre.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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Carlisle city centre police station up for sale

The building that houses Carlisle city centre’s police station is finally being sold off – more than five years after the 2005 floods stopped it being placed on the market. (2 comments)

Last updated 6 August 2010
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Green power plant could provide energy and power for Cumbrian village

A green energy plant powering homes, business and a school could be on the cards for a village outside Wigton.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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Hundreds pay last respects to Aspatria soldier killed in action

Aspatria's mayor has spoken of townspeople’s pride in their heroic fallen soldier, Sergeant David Monkhouse.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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Southern bypass for Carlisle on transport ‘wish-list’

A southern bypass for Carlisle remains on a wish-list of major roads project for Cumbria. (2 comments)

Last updated 6 August 2010
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£100,000 boost makes vital eye care available in Cumbria

Hundreds of patients who currently face monthly trips to Newcastle for specialist eye treatment to stop them going blind can now receive it in Cumbria.

Last updated 6 August 2010
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