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Following a meeting with Cockermouth Chamber of Trade, Allerdale Borough Council has announced a pilot ‘free after three’ car parking scheme in Cockermouth.

Allerdale Borough Council has welcomed the news that seven towns and villages in the borough – Wigton, Aspatria, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Cockermouth and Keswick - are to be part of the Olympic torch relay route.

Allerdale Borough Council is urging householders to ensure they are prepared for the coming winter.

A new footbridge built to reconnect Workington"s communities following the devastating 2009 floods has been highly commended in prestigious engineering awards.

The construction of a new £113k footway/cycleway, which will provide pedestrians and cyclists with an alternative to walking along a fast and dangerous road, is underway in Eden.

Budding firefighters are getting the chance to forge a career in the Fire and Rescue Service thanks to a Cumbria County Council apprenticeship scheme.

12 young people who are out of work will be starting their journey into construction next week as they embark on a 14-week course to build up to potential employment.

People are being reminded that there is plenty of help available to keep warm as temperatures drop in Cumbria.

A cold caller has today been sentenced to 3 1/2 years after conning a Wigton lady out of £11,000Carlisle builder Patrick Beard, who runs Castle Tec roofing, cold called the 60 year old to tell her he

The Government has confirmed that Cumbria is to receive £4.5m of capital funding to help unlock infrastructure developments that will generate jobs and new homes.

A drive is on to seek new foster carers in Carlisle with the launch of a recruitment campaign.

Carlisle library - Saturday 4 February 2:30pm Cleator Moor library and Local Links - Monday 6 February 2pm     With National Libraries Day fast approaching (Saturday 4 February) two libraries

A lottery-funded project has exceeded all expectations and led to over 800 older people joining reading groups in residential homes and other care settings throughout West Cumbria.

Cumbria County Council is having a Week of Action next week to combat loan sharks and encourage people in the Whitehaven and Egremont areas to get saving.

Cumbria County Council"s Cabinet member responsible for environment says an ultra-local approach is needed to help decide the best way to ensure a new era of power generation in West Cumbria would be

Cumbria County Council is giving people of Cumbria the opportunity to keep children safer by selling heavily discounted cycle helmets, allowing buyers to save up to 80%.

With cold weather set to bring prolonged freezing temperatures to the county for the first time this winter, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is warning people to stay off frozen lakes, rivers and pond

Cumbria County Council has installed a brand new zebra crossing on Jacktrees Road, Cleator Moor, to ensure that local children can cross the road safely when visiting the recently upgraded play area.

Defence giant BAE Systems is to recruit 136 apprentices at its submarine building business in Barrow, Cumbria.

Cumbria escapes the worst of the snow disruption but motorists are warned to take care due to ice on the roads.

Retailers in south Cumbria buck the trend when it comes to empty shops on the high street, council figures reveal.

Francois Zoko scores a late winner for Carlisle as they come from behind to beat Chesterfield.

Barrow suspend joint manager Darren Sheridan for undisclosed reasons and launch an internal investigation.

A charitable company is to take over the running of a Cumbrian council's leisure centres.

A car thief drove off with the woman owner hanging out of the door after stealing the vehicle while it was defrosting, a court hears.

A WWII glider that lay undiscovered in a field in Cumbria is to be restored

Carlisle United striker Paddy Madden says he is ready to take his first-team opportunity after a long absence through injury.

Residents who have been without electricity for weeks will have to wait to have it restored

Two Whitehaven men plan a third attempt at crossing the Atlantic on a pedalo

Carlisle United striker Lee Miller will see out a three-match ban after the club's appeal is rejected by the Football Association.

Barrow sign goalkeeper Alex Cairns from Championship side Leeds United on a month-long loan deal.

Injured servicemen train to become the first war-wounded personnel to climb Mount Everest

Alan Bell describes the 2012 Games as a "dream come true" as he prepares to be the chief starter

See the latest collection of your weather pictures from Cumbria to January 2012

Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton completes her 500-mile (800km) trek to the South Pole

A wooden tourist boat from the Lake District is to take part in jubilee celebrations in London.

Cumbria's three rugby league clubs are tussling for four promotion places this Championship One campaign.

The Olympic flame is to take a cruise on a Windermere steamer as part of the nationwide torch relay.

Heavy artillery fire rocks the restive Syrian city of Homs, in what anti-government activists are calling one of the fiercest assaults yet.

An 83-year-old woman is fitted with a jaw made by a 3D printer in what doctors say is the first operation of its kind.

The Stephen Carroll murder trial has heard "a very high level of gunshot particles" were found on a jacket alleged to belong to one of the accused.

England coach Fabio Capello may have breached his contract by publicly criticising the Football Association's move to remove John Terry as captain, says former FA executive director David Davies.

A five-year-old girl was "happily playing" in a shop when she was hit by gang gunfire and left permanently paralysed, a jury hears.

Three of the UK's biggest news providers write to the prime minister urging legislation to overturn the ban on cameras in courtrooms to be included in this year's Queen's Speech.

Police believe 829 people were "likely" victims of phone-hacking by newspapers, the Leveson Inquiry hears.

England scrum-half Lee Dickson will be fit for Saturday's Six Nations match with Italy despite a fractured hand against Scotland.

There is no evidence a Surrey police officer leaked information to the media during the investigation into Milly Dowler's disappearance in 2002, says the Independent Police Complaints Commission.

Alberto Contador is handed a two-year ban for a doping offence - and is stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title.

Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in a bombing and mass shooting in Norway, has appeared in court in Oslo.

At least seven people die after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines, official reports say.

Criticism of a charity facing allegations of financial irregularity is racially motivated, its chair suggests.

The NHS in England spends £59,000 a day on translating documents and providing interpreters, according to a health think tank.

Gabon coach Gernot Rohr says he is pleased with the co-hosts' performance despite their quarter-final exit at the Africa Cup of Nations.

How realistic are police shows on television?

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he will head an interim unity government to prepare for elections in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

England slump to a 71-run defeat in the third Test in Dubai to suffer a series whitewash by Pakistan for the first time.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel holds a joint cabinet session with President Nicolas Sarkozy, 80 days before French voters go to the polls.

Russian scientists are attempting to beat US and British rivals to be first to drill into an Antarctic sub-glacial lake.

News release - National Towns Conference brings £100,000 to boost Kendal economy

News release regarding the figures for empty shops on the High Street

News release - Land Allocation proposals approved at Full Council

News release - Land Allocations document to go public

News release on Christmas and New Year opening times.

News relaese regarding funding for Highgate in Kendal

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One in ten have been the victim of a scam - New statistics released by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) reveal that almost 10 per cent of adults have fallen victim to a scam. Almost half of thos... [Crime Stoppers]

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Woman questioned over murdered children - A woman is being questioned over the murder of her two young children. [28 January 2010] Fiona Donninson, 43, a former City worker, went to Heathfield... [Crime Stoppers]

Knife crime searches not effective - Knife crime has risen in some parts of London, despite more police using stop and search powers. [26 January 2010] Knife crime rose by 8.6% in Southwa... [Crime Stoppers]

Gary Barlow Speaks Out On Frankie Cocozza's Exit - The X Factor head judge Gary Barlow has spoken out about Frankie Cocozza exit from the show, following a series of complaints about his bad behaviour both on and off screen. The Take That star has said... [MTv News]

Two most wanted distraction burglars arrested - Crime-fighting charity, Crimestoppers, can confirm that two individuals who appeared on the list of top 10 most wanted distraction burglars have been ... [Crime Stoppers]

A group of vets have taken part in a gruelling challenge to raise more than £2,000 for Guide Dogs for the Blind.

A charity which works to support carers is seeking volunteers in Longtown and Brampton.

THE antics of red squirrels at Talkin Tarn have become a feature of the big screen.

PLANS are afoot to increase the wildlife at Talkin Tarn near Brampton with a new haven for birds and insects.

A PENSIONER who fell and hurt his wrist on unsteady cobbles has hit out at a lack of action to fix the stones after they were branded a “nightmare” a year ago.

A Brampton businesswoman who fought back after her cafe was wrecked when teenage joy riders crashed is poised to open a new bistro.

The founder of the community film club in Brampton has been invited to take part in a prestigious industry event.

A woman from Irthington who has been given an award after battling diabetes for 50 years says she refuses to let her condition get her down.

Moves to resolve long-standing parking woes in Brampton have taken a step forward.

Fourteen-year-old Sophie Logie might be only 4ft 6ins but she is a formidable force on the football pitch.

Max Temp: 4°C (39°F), Min Temp: -3°C (27°F), Wind Direction: N, Wind Speed: 3mph, Visibility: very poor, Pressure: 1034mb, Humidity: 100%, UV risk: low, Pollution: moderate, Sunrise: 07:52GMT, Sunset: 16:59GMT

Max Temp: 6°C (43°F), Min Temp: -1°C (30°F), Wind Direction: SE, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: poor, Pressure: 1040mb, Humidity: 91%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:50GMT, Sunset: 17:01GMT

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Sat 30 Oct - Catherine is an impressionable 17-year-old, caught up in the social whirl of fashionable Bath, her head full of new dresses, balls, theatres and Gothic novels. When she is invited to stay at ancient and mysterious Northanger Abbey, ...

Fri 29 Oct - An exploration of grassy fells Back o' Skidda'. Grade A. Join Keswick Rambles for group walks with experienced local leaders from Easter to October. Come and enjoy some hidden gems as well as the Lake District classics. The full ...

Fri 29 Oct - By Tennessee Williams. A cramped tenement apartment in 1930s St Louis, a mother clinging frantically to her memories of Southern Belle gentility, a son, a poet with a job in a warehouse, whose only escape is the movies; a daughter as ...

Sat 30 Oct - This ridge is a must for all walkers visiting Keswick, high above Borrowdale. Grade B. Join Keswick Rambles for group walks with experienced local leaders from Easter to October. Come and enjoy some hidden gems as well as the Lake ...

Fri 29 Oct - Halloween craft activity for children aged 3 to 12 years. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential.

Fri 29 to Sat 30 Oct - Ham it up with a ghostly journey in Darkest Eskdale. There's a bowel of soup, or dead men's fingers thrown into the cauldron at Fellbites Eatery. Clank those chains to a grizzly tune or two. Make more of the evening by ...

Fri 29 Oct - Get yourself ready for some ghostly goings on this Halloween at Loweswater and Ennerdale! We've got some great family fun for Halloween: spooky stories, a walk in the dark and some creepy craft activities – just to get you in the mood! ...

Sat 30 Oct - Get yourself ready for some ghostly goings on this Halloween at Loweswater and Ennerdale! We've got some great family fun for Halloween, spooky stories, a walk in the dark and some creepy craft activities, just to get you in the mood! ...

Sat 30 Oct - Fancy dress competition. Bring your pumpkins for our competition. Mask making. Chocolate apples. Trick or treat games and activities.

Sat 30 Oct - T.Rextasy is the only band to have been authorised and endorsed by Marc Bolan's Catalogue Management, and is now officially recognised as the world's No.1 group dedicated to the greatest glam rocker of them all, Marc Bolan of T.Rex. ...

Sat 30 Oct - Set in the office of a Dublin therapist, this is a chilling, contemporary ghost story dealing with guilt, redemption and loneliness at the heart of a crowded city. Ian leaves the priesthood and becomes a therapist. Can he help a man ...

Sun 31 Oct - A classic mountain ridge in miniature this is always a delight especially in autumn. Grade B. Join Keswick Rambles for group walks with experienced local leaders from Easter to October. Come and enjoy some hidden gems as well as the ...

Sun 31 Oct - From Guyana in the BBC series Lost Land of the Volcano to Bhutan in the current BBC series Lost Land of the Tiger; from giant butterflies and spiders to tiny caterpillars; George has explored the planet's vast geography and uncovered a ...

Sun 31 Oct - Join Ollie and all his fishy friends in spooky encounters this Halloween at The Lake District Coast Aquarium. With events and fancy dress throughout the day, there will be plenty of things to entertain and spook you all at the same ...

Mon 01 Nov - Viking bloodshed, hallucinogenic drugs and a cart-chase from Canterbury to Cumbria! Behind every great man stands a great woman and Ymma of Normandy was Queen to both King Ethelred and King Canute. But in this deliciously imaginative ...

Mon 01 Nov - What really happened in the linen cupboard at the Station Hotel? Why does Dr. Prentice need to borrow one of his wife's dresses, and why isn't she wearing one? Why does Mrs. Prentice keep seeing naked men? Why is the drugged body of a ...

Tue 02 Nov - A warm-hearted American romance set in a snowbound Kansas diner in the 1950s. When a disparate group of bus passengers are forced to spend the night together in Grace's Diner, they each reveal how love touches their lives. Among them is ...

Tue 02 to Wed 03 Nov - By Tennessee Williams. A cramped tenement apartment in 1930s St Louis, a mother clinging frantically to her memories of Southern Belle gentility, a son, a poet with a job in a warehouse, whose only escape is the movies; a ...

Fri 29 to Sat 30 Oct - Friday 29, Saturday 30 October 8pm Cockermouth Amateur Dramatic Society presents APRIL IN PARIS Bet and Al live in a contented rut, but when Bert wins a competition prize, their lives are changed in ways they could never ...

Sun 31 Oct - Sunday 31 October 8pm MIKE LOVELL ALL STARS with Rosie Harrison A welcome return for this stylish, crowd-pleasing band playing 1930's Chicago-style dance music and hot Dixieland Jazz. £8 , u.18 £5, D

With most of the UK on amber alert, the Met Office's second highest severe weather warning, string of sporting fixtures were also hit by the big chill.

More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.

More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.

India batsman Yuvraj Singh is undergoing treatment for cancer in the United States his physiotherapist confirms.

British cyclist Mark Cavendish is declared fit to make his Team Sky debut in the opening stage of the Tour of Qatar.

A new television advertising campaign in England is warning against the temptations of "just one more" drink.

More than half of Welsh councils are owed money from private developers which should be going towards community facilities.

Animal rights activists have demanded a boycott of Liam Neeson’s new film after he revealed he ate wolf flesh to prepare for his role.

Harry Styles has been spotted partying with Sir Bob Geldof's daughter, Pixie Geldof.According to The Sun, the One Direction heartthrob - who recently split with older woman Caroline Flack - was seen...

Britain's Got Talent have confirmed that Carmen Electra will replace Amanda Holden as a guest judge on the panel.Following the birth of Holden's second daughter Hollie Rose, the former Baywatch star...

After weeks of speculation, Madonna took to the stage at the Super Bowl yesterday (5th February), where she was joined by a variety of special guests.The Queen of Pop was wheeled out to face her crowd...

 
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