Rolling news from Cumbria
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It's raining in Glasgow.by EmilyJParsons via twitter 12/13/2013 11:24:23 AM -
Ok, we're five mins away from #Glasgow . Tweets may taper off as when I stand up I run out of hands! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbXGMVDIcAAFtXA.jpg
by EmilyJParsons via twitter 12/13/2013 11:24:15 AM -
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Lovely woman just explained that shopping in Glasgow is a treat, an entire day away to pamper and indulge. Do you agree?by EmilyJParsons via twitter 12/13/2013 11:09:15 AM
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Hmm. It's getting greyer the further north we get. Another reason to shop in #Carlisle ! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbXAr5mIAAAAsWb.jpg
by EmilyJParsons via twitter 12/13/2013 11:09:12 AM -
Residents are being urged to take extra care during strike action later today and tomorrow. Industrial action will take place between 6pm and 10pm today and tomorrow and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to minimise the risks of fire. The strike was called by the Fire Brigades' Union after a dispute with the Government over proposed changes to pensions.
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Cumbria Police want to speak to this man in connection with an attempted robbery at Ladbrokes on Scotch Street, Carlisle. The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon and the man is described as being 35 to 45 years old, white, with a bald head, and between 5ft 8in and 5ft 10in. If you know who this man is please contact Cumbria Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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My surgeries today are Scaleby 11, Longtown 1230, Rockcliffe 1400, Brampton 1530, Houghton 1700 - each 1 hr. Pse come along to anyby RoryStewartUK via twitter 12/13/2013 10:32:01 AM -
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A service to keep residents safe from accidents in their home will be launched next week. Cumbria's Fire and Rescue Service will visiting the most vulnerable members of society around the county to assess their home safety. Cumbria County Councillor Barry Doughty said: "By better targeting home safety visits at those that will benefit most and providing online advice to others, we're delivering a more focused service that makes better use of resources by maximising the benefit of home safety visits to the most vulnerable in our communities."
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A £29,000 BMX track in Silloth will open tomorrow as part of a £1.4m renovation project. Young people are encouraged to bring along their bikes and try out the new facilities, which are based at Silloth Green. The town's deputy mayor Stuart Graham said: "The BMX track will be a fantastic new facility for the whole community."
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Spoke to a lovely couple off to Glasgow for the day - they insist their shopping is all done though! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbW4A74IgAAtEYa.jpg
by EmilyJParsons via twitter 12/13/2013 10:09:46 AM -
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Guaranteed way to ensure no one sits beside you at a station: sit holding camera, notebook and lots of goody bags. Lots of wary looks!by EmilyJParsons via twitter 12/13/2013 9:59:26 AM
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Train 6mins late but here with my goody bags and ready to go! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbWy1qgIcAAJhJr.jpg
by EmilyJParsons via twitter 12/13/2013 9:51:23 AM -
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Shaddon Mill will light up Christmas again this year by displaying a festive message for Story Homes, partner organisations and Eden Valley Hospice. Story Homes staff have taken part in activities throughout the year to support the hospice, and an advert will be project on the side of the Shaddon Mill building to promote their 'light up a life' campaign. Matt Boyle, head of marketing and income generating at the hospice, said: "It has been a busy year of fundraising events and we are thrilled to have been given this latest opportunity to promote our appeal."
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GENII opens its apprenticeship recruitment on January 6. It offers a range of apprenticeships including, electrical & instrumentation, customer service and nuclear operator/process. Details here
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Seven Carlisle-based Stagecoach drivers have raised £1,500 in total by growing their moustaches for Movember. The month-long worldwide event raises money to combat prostate and testicular cancer. Driver training instructor Richard Mole said: "The guys were keen to get involved in Movember as it's something fun and it's a great talking point as moustaches grow longer as the month goes on."
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Stunning - natures art!! “@johnmyersteam : Picture of the week. Starlings over Gretna - nature at its finest. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Babc41SIAAAWBpD.jpg”
by karenandmimi via twitter 12/13/2013 9:11:56 AM -
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15 breath tests conducted this morning on Ullswater Road. Encouraging that all blew zero. #dontdrinkanddrive
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Reporter Emily Parsons is on a mission today! As Virgin Trains encourages people out of Carlisle to Glasgow she's going to Glasgow to persuade shoppers to come here! She's armed with various giveaway goodies and you'll be able to see how she got on in tomorrow's paper. She's aiming to tweet some of her experiences throughout today...
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And he adds: “In a week when the full details of a £7,600 pay rise for MPs’ - which will also increase their pensions - emerged, firefighters’ anger at the governments unworkable, unaffordable and unfair proposals will be even greater. No firefighter wants to strike, but we cannot allow the government’s ludicrous proposals - and outright hypocrisy - to stand. We’ll keep on fighting until the government sees sense and comes back to negotiations.”
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Matt Wrack, Fire Brigades Union General Secretary, said: “It’s now been almost two months since the government has been willing to meet for negotiations despite several invitations from us. Until they do and until they start to actually resolve the dispute, we’ll keep up the pressure for the sake of public safety and our members’ pensions."
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NEW: Owing to signalling problems at Settle Jn trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.by northernrailorg via twitter 12/13/2013 7:32:40 AM -
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"There will be no let-up until Christmas". Britain, it says, "could feel the full brunt of the storm by Wednesday with gales continuing until Christmas." Lots of coulds in this report and some percentages which say there's a 30-40 per cent risk of severe gales for central and southern Britain next Thursday.
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It's a lovely old dark morning. Really gloomy. But at least it's mild. Though if you believe one national newspaper this morning, it's the calm before the storm. The Express is shouting: Freak storm to batter Britain: 100mpg winds and downpours to cause chaos. Okaaaay...
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