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Police enquiries into the whereabouts of Tom McMorrow, from Penrith, who has been missing for more than a week, have been continuing today. Tom was last seen at the Inn on the Lake at Ullswater. His friends and family have been conducting their own searches and his mum Eulyth has thanked all those who have helped.
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At the University of Cumbria a new chaplaincy coordinator has been welcomed. Reverend Alexandra Logan was a student at the institution for a year and described her appointment as a 'homecoming'. She will oversee chaplaincy work across all university sites, but she will have particular responsibility for the Lancaster campus.
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Inspector Dennis Kelly from Allerdale Rural Police will be answering questions during an online meeting tonight from 6pm - visit bit.ly to get involved.
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Cumbria County Council has confirmed it will be gritting many roads around the county later after the Met Office warned of possible icy conditions overnight tonight and into tomorrow morning. More information is available here bit.ly
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We now have 23 #BigSleep entries and plenty more committed sleepers still to sign up! Enter online today! bit.ly/JsHQmbby cumbriacf via twitter 1/13/2014 1:34:00 PM -
A national newspaper reports that Asda and Tesco will cut fuel prices from tomorrow. Asda says its 2p a litre cut means it will be 126.7p a litre for petrol and 133.7p per litre diesel. Tesco says it will also be reducing prices by 2p but there could be regional variation in prices.
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Bike Marking Event, Saturday 18th January 2014 between 12.30-15.30, at the premises next to Clarks Shoes, Workington. PCSO 5304 Pape.by al_boro_police via twitter 1/13/2014 1:02:31 PM -
Here's an update from United Utilities about water pressure problems in Workington - a team of engineers have arrived on site and repairs to the burst water pipe near scout camp at Branthwaite have started. A spokesman said "We're working hard to fix the pipe as quickly as we can to get your taps flowing normally again."
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Fancy trying your hand at treading the boards? Whitehaven Theatre Group is holding auditions for its upcoming production of The Full Monty in April. Auditions will take place next Sunday (January 26) at 2 pm and Monday, January 27 at 7pm, both at the rehearsal building in Esk Avenue. Email production@whitehaventheatregroup.com
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A new project called 'Treasures of Cumbria’ will launch at The Wave in Maryport on Thursday. The project records, shares and debates what people value about Cumbria. A roadshow will follow with the first stop at Tullie House in Carlisle on Friday, The Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal on Saturday, the covered market in Barrow on January 24, Keswick market on January 25 and Penrith Leisure Centre on January 26.
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There's still time to donate items to the Farmers Charity Auction taking place at H&H’s Borderway Mart at Rosehill in Carlisle next Friday (January 24). Lots include a Shetland Pony, a calf, round of golf and tickets for rugby’s Calcutta Cup. Contact carlisle@nfumutual.co.uk or call 01228 523034.
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Police are warning against leaving valuables on display in cars. There have been a number of thefts from vehicles across Carlisle during the past week. People are being reminded not to leave anything inside their vehicles which may tempt thieves, and to keep doors and windows firmly locked. Any suspicious activity should be reported by calling 101.
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The Met Office has issued a warning of ice on Cumbria's roads. Temperatures are set to fall below freezing this evening and overnight meaning icy stretches are likely to form on untreated roads. The public are advised to take extra care and be aware of the risk of some minor travel disruption.
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Carlisle Youth Zone has reopened after a burst pipe forced its closures. A torrent of water flowed through the multi-million pound building – wrecking ceilings and leaving pools of water up to 3ins deep. It was closed on Friday but reopened on Saturday after a swift clean-up operation to make the area safe. The Youth Zone, on Victoria Place, is used by up to 1,000 children every week.
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Cumbria's mountain rescue teams are warning walkers about the dangers of hypothermia as temperatures fall. For advice and info visit bit.ly
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Organisers are calling for volunteers for next month's charity event The Big Sleep, which challenges you to spend a night by Lake Windermere with nothing but a sleeping bag to highlight the plight of elderly people who can't afford to heat their homes - visit bit.ly
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Trading Standards are warning people about websites that charge consumers to process applications such as passport renewals. They say people get confused and mistake them for official sites. The copycats often charge more than the official cost of receiving items like visas and tax returns. People are advised to read each site carefully to avoid being duped.
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In a double boost for Gretna Gateway, it has revealed that fashion giant Superdry will be opening a store in March. It will sell a wide range of casual clothing and accessories with the brand’s trademark urban and streetwear influences and combinations of Vintage Americana, Japanese imagery and British tailoring. The store is expected to employ up to 15 full and part time staff.
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In trade news...Gretna Gateway is celebrating a record-breaking year. The outdoor shopping centre in Dumfries & Galloway says total sales for in 2013 have risen by nine per cent on 2012, with like-for-like sales up by six per cent. Shopper numbers last year also passed the 2 million mark for the first time - beating last year’s best-ever figures.
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Police are also still searching for missing Allan Atkinson, who was last seen in the Cumwhinton Road area of Carlisle at 1pm on Tuesday last week and Thomas McMorrow, who was last seen in the Glenridding area a week ago yesterday.
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A search will resume today for missing Marian Page, whose car was found abandoned at Castle Carrock over the weekend. She's not been seen since Friday. There's a story here.
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There'll be some disruption on the West Coast Mainline throughout today following a head-on collision yesterday after by two freight trains between Carlisle and Penrith. A bus replacement service is in operation. We'll keep you up to date as the day progresses. The details as we have them so far are here
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