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A lot of police activity in the Dowbeck Road area of Carlisle. We're trying to find out exactly what is happening.

by Ian, News & Star 12/10/2013 4:14:18 PM
The Environment Agency is holding a drop-in session on Thursday (Dec 12) to discuss the future disposal of waste at the Low Level Waste repository near Drigg. It takes place at Drigg and Carleton Parish Hall between 11am and 7pm.

by Ian, News & Star 12/10/2013 3:48:58 PM
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron is encouraging county entrepreneurs to take advantage of the Government’s Start-Up Loans scheme, which provides a repayable loan together with a business mentor.

by nick.griffiths 12/10/2013 12:47:24 PM
SLIGHT A65 Cumbria - A65 in Kirkby Lonsdale busy but moving around the B6254 Main Street junction.

by CumbriaTravel via twitter 12/10/2013 10:28:58 AM
A bit from our morning police calls . . . In Carlisle two pressure washers were stolen in a shed break on Newtown Road. Police said it happened between Friday and last night. Officers are appealing for information on 101.

by nick.griffiths 12/10/2013 10:26:22 AM
The drop in sessions mentioned below are being held on Thursday, from 3pm until 5pm, at Pennine Way School. This is for parents and pupils only. Then on Friday one is being held at Harraby Community Centre between 12pm and 5pm. This is a session for the public. Then on December 17 there will be a public session at Creighton Rugby Club between 5pm and 6:30pm.

by nick.griffiths 12/10/2013 10:19:46 AM
Residents are being invited to view and discuss plans for a new £12.3m school and community hub in the south of Carlisle. Public drop-in sessions to look at plans for the new and expanded Pennine Way Primary School and Harraby community centre are taking place in the next week.

by nick.griffiths 12/10/2013 10:16:45 AM
The 11:22pm Newcastle to Carlisle train, due at 12:49pm, will be cancelled, says Northern Rail. This is due to a shortage of train carriages.

by nick.griffiths 12/10/2013 10:13:39 AM
A Christmas Fayre in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support will be held on Saturday at Carlisle City Council’s Women’s and Families accommodation building on Water Street, off James Street, Carlisle. The free event will be held between 10.30am and 12.30pm.

by nick.griffiths 12/10/2013 9:54:59 AM