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Here's a fuller story about the robbery Jonny mentions below: Police are hunting a balaclava-clad man who carried out a knifepoint robbery at a house in Carlisle.

by Ian, News & Star 1/7/2014 2:34:09 PM
Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery in Carlisle. A man threatened the occupants of a house on Ashley Street with a knife stealing a laptop and smartphone. The incident happened on Monday December 23 around 6.45pm. The man is described as white, 5’10” tall, and stocky, he was wearing a black and blue Berghaus jacket, black balaclava and dark tracksuit bottoms.

by jonny.irving 1/7/2014 2:14:08 PM
#CUMBRIA : Owing to flooding earlier, many Cumbrian services have been amended, please see JourneyCheck for live info bit.ly/WE4R9E

by northernrailorg via twitter 1/7/2014 2:03:11 PM
by newsandstar via twitter 1/7/2014 10:17:44 AM
Cumbrians are being called upon to share their thoughts and stories about what makes the county special. The first of a series of roadshows will be held at The Wave in Maryport next Thursday, where people can share their memories and put suggestions to a new project team, looking to build up the profile of Cumbria and share it among like-minded people.

by jonny.irving 1/7/2014 10:16:05 AM
#Cumbria #CountyDurham Strong winds continue to gust across the #A66 between #Brough and #Bowes . The road is closed to high-sided vehicles.

by Highways England via twitter 1/7/2014 10:06:56 AM
The B5300 remains closed in both ways due to flooding between the A596 (Maryport) and B5301 (Silloth).

by jonny.irving 1/7/2014 9:57:17 AM
Traffic lights are causing delays on the A596 in Washington Street at the junction with the B5297 Jane Street, Workington, this morning.

by jonny.irving 1/7/2014 9:17:39 AM
Carlisle residents are being encouraged by the city council to sign up to their e-billing system. Residents will be able to set up direct debits, sign up to e-billing, apply for council tax discounts and changing personal details - such as a change of address - all online. If you sign up before February 28 you will be entered into an online draw with the chance to win a 16GB iPad.

by jonny.irving 1/7/2014 9:11:13 AM
Schools closures: Ormsgill Primary School, St Bridget's CE School - Parton dlvr.it/4fNlHY

by CumbriaCountyCouncil via twitter 1/7/2014 9:04:22 AM
by TARAVALLENTE via twitter 1/7/2014 9:00:32 AM
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is holding a network Whitehaven event at the town's Waterfront restaurant and bar from 5.30pm on Thursday, Jan 16. It's free but booking is essential - email bookings@cumbriachamber.co.uk

by Ian, News & Star 1/7/2014 8:45:28 AM
Carlisle athletes have been invited to run the London Marathon in April for national deafblind charity Sense. You can register online at www.sense.org.uk/londonmarathon, call the Marathon Hotline on 0845 127 0063 or email marathon@sense.org.uk. The closing date is January 20.

by Ian, News & Star 1/7/2014 8:15:54 AM
Whitehaven's Sea Cadets have started to receive donations to help with refurbishing their HQ, which was badly damaged by last month's storms. Major work will be covered by insurance but a number of items will not be included. To donate or offer help, contact chairman David Abbott on 07890 291213 or email david.abbott@tsbee.org.uk

by Ian, News & Star 1/7/2014 8:13:21 AM
South Lakes Lib Dem MP Tim Farron is delighted that Cumbria will receive mroe than £8 million for extra school places. “I am always lobbying Ministers and working to make the case for more schools funding for our county," he said. “This money will help ensure that every child can fulfil their potential. Many schools in rural areas are bound to have more school places, but some schools have beyond their limit and are over-subscribed."

by Ian, News & Star 1/7/2014 8:07:52 AM