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Whitehaven Coastguard was called out at lunchtime to reports of a boat breaking loose and floating round the town's outer harbour. When they got there, they found the vessel was still secured to the harbour wall and no one was on board. The team was stood down.
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MEDIUM M6 Cumbria - Strong winds on M6 between J39, B6261 (Shap) and J41, B5305 (Catterlen). Matrix sign set to 50 mph.by CumbriaTravel via twitter 12/18/2013 4:00:54 PM -
Finance chiefs at Cumbria County Council are battling to analyse how the authority is affected by the Government's provisional local government finance settlement, which was announced today. There are fears - yet to be confirmed - that the settlement could lead to further budget cuts in the budget for 2015 to 2016. More information will follow, says the authority. The Council already faces having to save £80 million over three years. -
Police have charged Samuel McIlveen, 24, of Carlton Road, Carlisle with causing the death by dangerous driving of 22-year-old Robin Hewitt. Mr Hewitt died in an accident on the B5320 at Eamont Bridge, Penrith on March 7. McIlveen will appear before Carlisle Magistrates on Friday, January 3 next year.
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Police and Crime Commissioner Richard Rhodes has launched the Community Fund, available to neighbourhood or community groups whose works supports his Crime Plan. Charities, voluntary groups and community groups are invited to apply for up to £10,000 to help fund projects that help cut crime and tackle anti-social behaviour.
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MEDIUM A595 Cumbria - An accident on A595 Springfield Road in Bigrigg at the Springfield Road junction.by CumbriaTravel via twitter 12/18/2013 2:32:50 PM
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Trading Standards chiefs and police in north Cumbria have carried out a pre-Christmas crackdown on the illegal sale of alcohol to children. The exercise, on Tuesday December 17, saw only one out of the five retailers tested failing to meet the challenge. The offending shop was given a £90 fixed penalty, said a spokesman.
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View from the #gardens at Brockhole, #Cumbria , @golakes @Cumbria_Lakes @CumbriaGardener #LakeDistrict @brockhole http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bbw-ckXCIAAgSXG.jpg
by Joe Wainwright via twitter 12/18/2013 1:56:56 PM -
Eden District Council says it will NOT cut services after publishing its draft budget for consultation. Resources portfolio holder councillor Kevin Beaty said: "These are extremely challenging times financially for local government but once again we are proposing a budget without any reductions in our services for residents."
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Carlisle MP John Stevenson has welcomed a £2.9 million funding boost for "children from disadvantaged backgrounds" in Carlisle" next year. The Pupil Premium is non- ring-fenced, "additional funding" for schools so they can support disadvantaged pupils. "The Pupil Premium has given local schools the support they need to ensure that every child, regardless of background, can fulfil their potential," he said.
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Prepare for a festive battle of the sexes: Half of men in Carlisle say women exaggerate the stress of Christmas while a third think they can do a better job. That's according to a survey by Travelodge, who spoke to 2,500 adults. Two thirds of the women interviewed said the pressure of creating the "perfect Christmas" makes this the most stressful time of the year.
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This Christmas some local families will be depending on @CarlisleFbank for food. Please give as generously as you can carlislefoodbank.org.ukby ColinGlover2 via twitter 12/18/2013 1:33:09 PM -
Police in Cumbria have issued a stern warning about the dangers of drink-fuelled violence on the eve of "Festive Friday", the last one before Christmas Day. The force's "One punch can change two lives" campaign reminds party-goers of the potentially damaging consequences of losing control while in drink.
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NEW: Owing to a member of train crew being unavailable, the 12:33 Barrow-In-Furness to Carlisle due 15:00 will be starting 30 minutes late.by northernrailorg via twitter 12/18/2013 1:00:45 PM -
A survey for the Prince's Trust shows the shocking effects of unemployment on young people in the North West. Seventeen per cent had severe negative reactions to unemployment, including suicidal thoughts, self-harm, panic attacks, a need for anti-depressants, feelings of self-loathing, and insomnia, and binge drinking. -
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A Penrith based insurance firm has donated £1,500 to the Great North Air Ambulance.
Bluefin Insurance chose the GNAAS charity as part of its ‘Think Giving’ charity campaign. Karen Maund, branch manager for the firm’s Penrith office, said: “The Great North Air Ambulance provides a vital service to the people in our community." -
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Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner Richard Rhodes says he will next year launch a charitable trust that will focus on "becoming a victim’s champion and advocacy service." His Christmas message also welcomes the finding of what says will be a county wide solution to CCTV, which was put at risk by a funding crisis. -
The University of Cumbria’s "Rural Growth Hub" in Ambleside will soon be open for business as redevelopment there gets well underway. Small businesses can benefit from business support packages thanks to this development. It will be one of eleven rural growth hubs in Cumbria, offering space and support to businesses and entrepreneurs.
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Cumbrians - some of who owe their lives to the Great North Air Ambulance charity - are being urged to consider donating clothing if they have a festive clear out of their wardrobes. If you can help, call GNAAS Trading Company for a bag. The number is 01325 307 753.
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Dumfries & Galloway Police have breathalysed 107 since December 6 when they launched their festive drink driving crackdown. Four motorists were over the limit. Senior officers say offenders will face "the full force of the justice system," with punishments that include an automatic driving ban, a criminal record, a fine of up to £5000, and possibly even jail.
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South Lakes MP Tim Farron is "delighted" by a sharp rise in apprenticeships being offered in his area of the county. In the year ending April 2013, in Westmorland and Lonsdale, 760 placements were made available. Three hundred of those were for people over 25. Tim said: "Degrees are great, but they're not the only way to get on in life."
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Staff from the Millbry Hill Country Store in Whitehaven have donated a 42" plasma TV to the Children's Ward at Whitehaven Hospital. Karen Seward, from the hospital, said: “We're delighted that Millbry Hill have donated this 42” Plasma TV to the Children’s Ward. It will be used in the older children's play room so they can enjoy playing games or just relax watching TV.”
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Cumbria Police and other organisations working with Cumbria’s Children’s Trust are to run a "Staysafe Operation" in west Cumbria between now and New Year’s Day. Youngsters at risk - because of alcohol, antisocial behaviour, or their being out too late for their age - will be taken to a place of safety by police. Support and guidance for them and their parents will follow.
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Research to find out which ‘'only in Britain’' activities people from around the world want to do on their holidays highlights a ‘steamer’ cruise in the Lake District as sixth on the list. That’s according to a new report from national tourism body VisitBritain.
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South Lakes MP Tim Farron wants free WiFi on the West Coast Main Line for rail travellers. He said today: "I'm calling on Virgin Trains
to look at rolling out WiFi on the long distance services. I've been
calling for this improvement for a long time now and sought to have it
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The grieving brother of Dr Abbas Khan, who spent a year working in Carlisle, has criticised the British Government for failing help him. Dr Khan died in his Syrian Government prison cell after enduring months of torture, say his family. His brother Afroze Khan told he BBC today: "I am unaware of any single act that the British
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A huge thank you to everybody who contributed to the Rock Challenge fund raising evening! A fantastic total of £1035 was raised. Well done!by Whitehaven School via twitter 12/18/2013 8:10:53 AM -
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