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Taxpayers face £100m bill to dismantle nuclear plant
TAXPAYERS are being forced to foot a £100m bill for decommissioning the Mox plant at Sellafield.
Last updated 2 November 2011
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Study begins on just how haunted castle really is
RESEARCH is being carried out into why people believe they have paranormal experiences at Muncaster Castle.
Last updated 28 October 2011
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Experts confirm freak Whitehaven storm was a tornado
THE freak storm that hit a West Cumbrian town last week was a tornado, weather experts have confirmed. (1 comment)
Last updated 26 October 2011
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Survey reveals difference in rent costs across county
COPELAND has been named as the most affordable place to rent in the region. (1 comment)
Last updated 25 October 2011
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Sellafield protest
ANGRY contract workers staged a demonstration outside Sellafield this morning in protest over threats to their future pay and skills in the construction industry.
Last updated 13 October 2011
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County has east to west divide on house prices
CUMBRIA is home to both the cheapest area for rural housing and one of the most expensive, according to a new survey. (1 comment)
Last updated 5 October 2011
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Britain serious about nuclear
THE UK is the most exciting place in the world for new nuclear build, the Tory party conference was told.
Last updated 5 October 2011
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Boundary proposals are ‘mad and insane’
CONSERVATIVE Party chief Baroness Warsi says some of the proposed political boundary changes which include merging Copeland with Windermere as “mad and insane”.
Last updated 5 October 2011
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Steam train cancellations could cost county
MORE than £80,000 tourism income will be lost because steam trains can no longer take passengers along a popular scenic route, it has been claimed. (16 comments)
Last updated 29 September 2011
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Cumbrian cathedral sex swoop arrest
A 71-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman have been cautioned after they were caught engaging in sex acts behind Carlisle Cathedral while families were making their way into church.
Last updated 26 September 2011
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Cumbria to lose an MP
The political map of Cumbria is set to be completely re-drawn by new proposals to reduce the number of seats in Westminster. (1 comment)
Last updated 12 September 2011
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‘Be on your guard’ as conmen strike
RESIDENTS have been urged to be on their guard after conmen posing as council staff started targeting householders. (1 comment)
Last updated 9 September 2011
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Scots worried by nuclear fuel route
THE proposed transport of 44 tonnes of spent nuclear fuel has sparked fears of an accident or terrorist attack. (3 comments)
Last updated 31 August 2011
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Clock turned back to medieval times
VISITORS are being taken back in time during Muncaster’s medieval weekend.
Last updated 29 August 2011
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Silver jubilee day
A SHELTERED housing community celebrated its 25th birthday in style with strawberries and sunshine.
Last updated 22 August 2011
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Cumbria £17m broadband boost
Cumbria was given £17m today to improve its broadband connections. (8 comments)
Last updated 16 August 2011
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Members enjoy musical evening
BOOTLE WI celebrated its 86th birthday in May and welcomed visitors from Santon Bridge, Silecroft, Seascale, Eskdale and Waberthwaite.
Last updated 13 August 2011
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Grizedale’s kites likely to double
THEY are an inspiring sight as they soar gracefully through the air, searching for prey.
Last updated 5 August 2011
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MP warns of fish ’contamination’
CUMBRIAN fish are still showing signs of contamination from the Chernobyl disaster, it has been claimed.
Last updated 25 July 2011
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Crash case coroner makes seatbelt plea
TWO pupils would not have died if they had been wearing seatbelts when a former teacher crashed into their school bus, a coroner has said.
Last updated 15 July 2011
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