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Man seriously hurt on A66 in Cumbria
The A66 at Cockermouth was closed this morning after a serious crash.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Hospitals trust to get cash to fund Carlisle Infirmary PFI repayments
North Cumbria is in line for a share of a £1.5 billion Government bailout to help it meet crippling repayments at Carlisle’s PFI Cumberland Infirmary.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Cumbrian man took too many pills while in confused state - inquest
An 83-year-old Carlisle man died after consuming up to 18 strong painkillers while in a confused state, an inquest heard.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Carlisle Utd star and mascot open school's outside learning area
Carlisle United’s Matty Robson and team mascot Olga the Fox helped open a new outside area at the Bishop Harvey Goodwin School.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Five to fight Carlisle's Castle seat in Cumbria council election
Five candidates will contest the Cumbria County Council by-election in Carlisle’s Castle division.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Carlisle man denies kidnapping charge
A Carlisle fairground worker has denied kidnapping another man with intent to commit a sexual offence.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Hospitals trust to get cash to fund Carlisle Infirmary PFI repayments
North Cumbria is in line for a share of a £1.5 billion Government bailout to help it meet crippling repayments at Carlisle’s PFI Cumberland Infirmary.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Carlisle car snatch thug jailed for four months
A Carlisle man who assaulted a mum when she tried to stop his drug-fuelled theft of her car has been jailed.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Naked Cumbrian pedalo pair well into Atlantic crossing
Naked Cumbrian pedalo pair Kieran Sweeney and Callum McDonald were forced to delay setting off on their Atlantic charity challenge by 12 hours.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Cumbrian army captain gets back medals he lost three years ago
Six Army medals that were found in a laundry basket at a Carlisle dry cleaners have been reunited with their owner – after three years.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Bible-quoting man scared passengers on Cumbrian bus
An aggressive passenger on a Carlisle-bound bus pulled a saw from a black bin bag during a disturbing hour-long journey from Penrith.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Cumbrian yob jailed after attacking student and own girlfriend
A Wigton thug who attacked a vulnerable student then three days later turned on his own girlfriend has been jailed for four months.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Carlisle credit firm agent admits £26,000 fraud
A Carlisle credit company agent has pleaded guilty to defrauding her employer out of more than £26,000.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Cumbrian hospitals trust starts inquiry after patients' details 'left on train'
A probe has been launched after patients at north Cumbria’s hospitals were told some of their information had been lost on a train.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Warning of snow heading for Cumbria
A band of sleet and snow was due to hit Cumbria today, prompting the Met Office to issue a severe weather warning.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Bogus house callers alert to Cumbrians
Police in Carlisle have renewed pleas for people to stay vigilant against the threat of bogus callers.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Cumbria police's chief constable 'encouraged' by force inspection findings
Police in Cumbria have high standards when recording details of crimes and a good level of contact with victims, an inspection has found.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Party marks 10 years of Carlisle Sure Start scheme
A birthday party has taken place to mark the first 10 years of a scheme which has transformed the lives of thousands of families across Carlisle.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Inquest opens on crash victim Josh Downham
An inquest has opened into the death of teenager Joshua William Downham.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Carlisle school's young master chefs whip up tasty delights
Taste buds tingled and mouths watered as budding chefs from a Carlisle school cooked up a storm.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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