Cockermouth News
Cockermouth schools merger gets the go-ahead
Fairfield Infant and Junior schools in Cockermouth will merge in September
Last updated 7 June 2013
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Estate agents report rise in West Cumbria house sales
Plans for a £1.6 million drainage system at Dearham will go on show for the first time later this month.
Last updated 7 June 2013
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Cockermouth grandparents root for teen in beauty pageant
A Cockermouth couple are keeping a close eye on their granddaughter’s progress in a national beauty pageant
Last updated 7 June 2013
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Scheme to cut crime in West Cumbrian town shops
Cockermouth traders have joined forces with police to beat shoplifters in a new scheme
Last updated 31 May 2013
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Farmer keeps 260ft turbine bid in motion with appeal
A prominent Cockermouth farmer is pursuing his plan for a 260ft wind turbine on his land because of a commitment to renewable energy (3 comments)
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Call to name new Cockermouth estate after Bernard Bradbury
An idea to name a Cockermouth housing development in honour of a botanist born in the town was this week rejected by the town council (8 comments)
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Your chance to quiz county council candidates
People living in Cockermouth will be able to question county council election candidates at a hustings event next Thursday
Last updated 12 April 2013
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Yobs wreck Cockermouth cricket pitch during birthday party
An 18th birthday party left Cockermouth Cricket Club with up to £2,000-worth of damage to its ground
Last updated 6 April 2013
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Cockermouth shoe shop introduces sweet sole music
A Cockermouth shoe shop is hitting the right note with its new grand piano
Last updated 5 April 2013
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Move to make Cockermouth former fire station a services hub
Cockermouth's former fire service headquarters could be turned into a hub for county council services (4 comments)
Last updated 29 March 2013
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Megan surprised with dream scooter thanks to motors group staff
Workers at a Cockermouth garage each donated an hour’s wages to enable them to buy a mobility scooter for disabled town girl Megan White
Last updated 29 March 2013
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James Walker farewell for Josephine
It was the end of an era at a Cockermouth factory this week as one of its first employees retired after 43 years
Last updated 29 March 2013
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Cockermouth new housing estate name row
Plans to name a housing development at Cockermouth’s former Sullart Street depot site in honour of the town’s literary past have met with town council opposition (1 comment)
Last updated 22 March 2013
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‘Camera, action’ for new movie production team
Three aspiring West Cumbrian film makers have set up a TV and film production company to showcase their work and encourage local talent.
Last updated 15 March 2013
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£1.8m Main Street revamp ditched over lack of cash
A £1.8 million plan to revamp Cockermouth’s Main Street has been shelved because there is not enough cash to carry out the work (4 comments)
Last updated 15 March 2013
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Cockermouth market is a hit as traders set out their stall
The relaunch of Cockermouth’s monthly market has been hailed a huge success by organisers (1 comment)
Last updated 8 March 2013
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Traders take to the streets to revive West Cumbrian market
Twenty traders will take over Cockermouth’s Market Place tomorrow as the town’s monthly market is revived
Last updated 1 March 2013
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Controversial plan for 50 homes gets the green light
Controversial plans for a 50-home estate in Brigham have been approved.
Last updated 1 March 2013
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New Cockermouth flood barrier almost complete
Work on Cockermouth’s self-raising flood barrier is due to be completed in the next couple of weeks
Last updated 8 February 2013
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Charity night for brave corporal facing fitness battle
A Cockermouth soldier, who was shot four times while serving in Afghanistan, has been told that his injuries are so serious he may never return to the army (1 comment)
Last updated 8 February 2013
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- Cumbrian dad of six was killed in crash with mobile crane
- West Cumbrian farmers group marks 70 years
- Drivers on new Carlisle 'bypass' don't know how to use roundabouts - claim (126 comments)
- Talking about our generations
- Millom and Kells receive pitch boost
- Workington son gives his dad a kidney
- Rochdale surge snuffs out Workington Town recovery
- Obituary - Kathleen Thirlwall, of Bothel
- Cumbrian fishing boat tragedy: Coastguards failed to give clear instruction
