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Maryport boat rescue
Published 5 September 2008
MEMBERS of Maryport Inshore Rescue were called out to help a 25ft liner cruiser which developed engine trouble just off the Maryport coast.
Civic hall sold to unknown bidder
Published 5 September 2008
MARYPORT’S Civic Hall was sold at auction.
Reds launch a petition against stadium plans
Published 5 September 2008
WORKINGTON Reds football club has set up a petition opposing plans to build a new stadium in the town.
HAVE YOUR SAY: Fears over plans to store toxic herbicide at port
Published 5 September 2008
A DECISION over a controversial scheme to store 4,500 tonnes of toxic herbicide at the Port of Workington will be made on Tuesday.
Maryport woman heads fight for Shopmobility
Published 4 September 2008
DISABLED shoppers cannot use Workington’s £35 million town centre because there is no provision for them, it has been claimed.
Farmers’ market
Published 4 September 2008
COCKERMOUTH’S new-look market place will host another farmers’ market tomorrow.
Gym offers free classes to help you lose weight
Published 4 September 2008
A MARYPORT gym is offering people the chance to take part in free weight management classes.
Housing bid for Papcastle
Published 4 September 2008
PLANS for a 12-home housing estate at Papcastle have been revealed.
Residents lose hotel licence objection
Published 4 September 2008
A PORTINSCALE hotel has had its licence extended.
Opening up to youthful ideas
Published 4 September 2008
A WORKINGTON youth group has held an open day to attract new members.
New talks may save museum
Published 4 September 2008
A DECISION on the future of Maryport’s Maritime Museum has been deferred so Allerdale councillors can talk to a group that wants to take it over.A MAN who bit his wife on the cheek during an argument has been given a two-year community punishment.
Urgent! - have your say on transport masterplan
Published 4 September 2008
WORKINGTON residents are urged to go to a public meeting on Wednesday to discuss plans for a new transport interchange in the town centre.
Plans for a better parish
Published 4 September 2008
ALLONBY Parish Council has put together a plan for the future of the village.
Village wins three ‘in bloom’ awards
Published 4 September 2008
DISTINGTON has won three awards in this year’s Cumbria in Bloom awards.
Beaches targeted in the face of a 94 per cent increase in littering
Published 4 September 2008
PEOPLE swapped buckets and spades for bin bags to clean up sand dunes at Mawbray banks beach.
£50,000 music centre plan for Workington
Published 4 September 2008
A £50,000 MUSIC centre for youngsters is planned for Workington.
Red Raw Talent makes its mark
Published 4 September 2008
WORKINGTON proved it had talent on Saturday at the Times & Star’s Red Raw Talent Show at Curwen Park.
Robin Rigg ready next year
Published 4 September 2008
WORK is continuing on the £325 million Robin Rigg offshore, 60-turbine wind farm.
Now they want to share IT
Published 4 September 2008
ALLERDALE council’s watchdog will examine the case for it and Carlisle City Council sharing its IT services.
Ashfield celebrates 40 years
Published 4 September 2008
A WORKINGTON school is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
