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Firms show they care for West Cumbrian young carers
West Cumbrian businesses have rallied around a campaign to support young carers in the area.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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John cashes in on Times & Star competition
The winner of the Times & Star Kick Start 2012 competition plans to spend the cash on a Eurovision reunion in the North East.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Anthony curries favour to beat the heat
An enthusiastic crowd combined with pure determination helped curry monster Anthony Bruce to complete his challenge to eat one of the hottest curries in the world for charity.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Obituary - Raymond Williamson, of Cockermouth
Born and bred in Cockermouth, Raymond Williamson went on to serve the town he loved in many capacities. (1 comment)
Last updated 26 January 2012
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Bruno Mars congratulates flash mob proposal pair
Singer Bruno Mars has congratulated a Seaton couple who got engaged while using one of his songs in New York’s Central Park. (2 comments)
Last updated 26 January 2012
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VIDEO: Peter’s dance proposal is an internet sensation
A Seaton man’s marriage proposal has become one of the most watched videos online after he popped the question to his girlfriend in New York during a surprise flash mob dance. (3 comments)
Last updated 26 January 2012
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Seaton allotment holders dig in over eviction
Seaton allotment holders have vowed again to dig in and stay on their plots despite an eviction notice from their new landlords. (1 comment)
Last updated 19 January 2012
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Cumbrian youth club in need of a £5,000 lifeline
A popular Flimby youth club that helped to reduce anti-social behaviour in the village will close unless volunteers can raise at least £5,000 by April. (2 comments)
Last updated 19 January 2012
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West Cumbrian TV set in media museum
A television receiver built in Workington in 1929 is now in a Bradford museum. (1 comment)
Last updated 19 January 2012
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‘I have cried, but this is normality for me. I don’t complain because there are others worse off than me’
Lee-Anne Ross is not your average 20-year-old woman.
Last updated 12 January 2012
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Times & Star's Paul Johnson solves photos mystery
The Times & Star has helped to reunite a Cockermouth woman with a precious pack of family photos.
Last updated 12 January 2012
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Cumbria old folks group celebrates 100th birthday
Distington Old Folks Committee will celebrate its 100th anniversary later this year.
Last updated 12 January 2012
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Group formed to fight for threatened West Cumbria care home
A friends group has been set up to try to save a Workington care home.
Last updated 12 January 2012
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Obituary - Robert Buchanan, of Workington
The funeral of a World War Two veteran from Workington who served in the Far East and North Africa was held this week.
Last updated 12 January 2012
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Helping others is a way of life for Cockermouth charity chief executive
While volunteering had always been in Cath Clarke’s heart, it was only after living in some of the world’s poorest countries that she realised it was her vocation.
Last updated 5 January 2012
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Curtain raised on revived Maryport theatre group
Maryport youngsters will take to the stage in April after the relaunch of the junior section of the local amateur operatic and dramatic society.
Last updated 5 January 2012
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Workington couple welcome new year arrival
A Workington couple had a great start to 2012 with the birth of their second child on New Year’s Day.
Last updated 5 January 2012
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West Cumbrian actress Emma takes play from the stage to the screen
A Brigham actress’s first play has been made into a short film starring a host of West Cumbrians.
Last updated 5 January 2012
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Rising Sun Trust founder describes the emotional torment of being made an MBE a year ago
Tormented by the death of his son 12 years earlier, Dave Smith refused to believe he was made an MBE for anything other than failing as a father.
Last updated 5 January 2012
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Northern trial for Keswick rubgy union star Weightman
Keswick rugby union player Peter Weightman has been selected for the North of England U18s.
Last updated 5 January 2012
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