Cockermouth News
Nuns to lead West Cumbrian parishes rocked by vicar child porn scandal
Two nuns have been appointed to work in the parishes of Brigham, Broughton and Broughton Moor until a new vicar arrives next year.
Last updated 2 September 2010
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First Roman watermill discovered in West Cumbria
THE first Roman watermill to be discovered in Cumbria has been unearthed in an archaeological dig on the edge of Cockermouth (1 comment)
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Flood repairs to historic Cockermouth house delayed
A Cockermouth couple will move back to their Gote Road home on the anniversary of the November floods after a five-month delay to repairs
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Children In Need to broadcast from Cockermouth for floods anniversary
A REGIONAL broadcast of BBC One’s Children in Need appeal will be made from Cockermouth in November to mark the anniversary of the floods
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Former England cricketer David Lloyd helps flood-hit Cockermouth club
A DINNER hosted by former England cricketer David Lloyd on Wednesday raised more than £2,000 towards flood recovery work at Cockermouth Cricket Club
Last updated 2 September 2010
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£200,000 revamp plans for Cockermouth Memorial Gardens
PLANS for a £200,000 revamp of Cockermouth Memorial Gardens will go on display on Wednesday (1 comment)
Last updated 26 August 2010
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Cockermouth Civic Trust sets standard for town’s Market Place
COCKERMOUTH Civic Trust wants Allerdale council to maintain the town’s Market Place after group members volunteered on Sunday to clean dirty seats and remove weeds (2 comments)
Last updated 26 August 2010
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West Cumbrian cook aims to produce Britain's Best Dish on ITV
A Pardshaw woman will be on ITV cookery programme Britain’s Best Dish on Monday.
Last updated 26 August 2010
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Cockermouth flood group welcomes fast action on defences
QUICK-moving plans for a £500,000 scheme to ‘flood-proof’ Cockermouth’s Gote Road have delighted the town’s flood action group
Last updated 26 August 2010
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Cockermouth clothes shop returns home
A COCKERMOUTH clothes shop will reopen in its own premises tomorrow after being refurbished following the November floods
Last updated 26 August 2010
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Cockermouth woman's flowers of hope for West Cumbria
A keen gardener who helped flood victims in November has registered two roses that she grew as the Hope of Cockermouth
Last updated 19 August 2010
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Historic photo display of Cockermouth chemist
A Cockermouth chemist has created a photographic display of the company’s history to improve its appearance while it undergoes building work
Last updated 19 August 2010
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Keswick gardens beat the weather to bloom in prize-winning style
EVEN torrential rain and a spring drought could not deter keen gardeners Dennis and Margaret Coope, of Lonsties, Keswick, from producing a stunning and immaculate garden to brighten up even the dreariest of summer days.
Last updated 19 August 2010
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Obituary: Bill MacDonald, of Cockermouth
A COCKERMOUTH solicitor, much involved in his community has died aged 84
Last updated 19 August 2010
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Children in Need talks for Cockermouth floods anniversary
CHILDREN in Need could be broadcast from Cockermouth in November to mark the anniversary of the floods (1 comment)
Last updated 19 August 2010
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Petition against new Cockermouth homes plan
MORE than 170 people have signed a petition opposing plans for a 29-home housing estate next to Cockermouth Rugby Club (1 comment)
Last updated 19 August 2010
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Fitter to open Cockermouth kitchen shop
A KITCHEN fitter is to open a shop on Market Place, Cockermouth, in September
Last updated 13 August 2010
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Artists from Workington and Maryport have work chosen for Solfest
THREE artists have had their work chosen to be displayed on the bar stage at this year’s Solfest music festival.
Last updated 13 August 2010
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Strawberry fund-raiser boosts coffers for Cockermouth care centre
A COCKERMOUTH care centre held a strawberry-themed fund-raising day for new equipment
Last updated 13 August 2010
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New rooms open at flood-hit Cockermouth hotel
A COCKERMOUTH hotel which was flooded in November opened four new bedrooms on Monday, just four months after it reopened
Last updated 13 August 2010
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