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3rd & 7 37yd

Eden Council leader Gordon Nicolson is holding a public surgery tomorrow from 11.30am until 12.30pm. People are invited to pop along with any queries to Penrith Town Hall - no appointment is required.

by david.hemming 1/13/2014 4:20:47 PM
Searches for two other missing people have also been going on today. Police are appealing for anyone with information about Allan Atkinson, from the Etterby area of Carlisle, or Marian Page, from Southwaite, to contact them on 101.

by david.hemming 1/13/2014 4:19:08 PM
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.

by david.hemming 1/13/2014 4:16:41 PM
Train Crash Latest: There are delays of 15 minutes between Carlisle and Penrith which are expected to last until 5pm, Virgin Trains says.

by david.hemming 1/13/2014 3:55:12 PM
If you're looking for somewhere to take the kids this weekend, a free Winnie the Pooh day is being held at Grizedale Forest on Saturday. Find your way through Hundred Acre Wood, play pooh sticks, and more.

by david.hemming 1/13/2014 3:14:25 PM
Elsewhere, water should be flowing normally again in Workington, United Utilities says. Engineers have been repairing the burst water pipe near the scout camp at Branthwaite for much of the day.

by david.hemming 1/13/2014 3:04:03 PM
Work on demolishing Carlisle's iconic Lonsdale Cinema is finally underway. Efforts are currently being concentrated inside the building to get it stripped out and ready for demolition.

by david.hemming 1/13/2014 3:01:38 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."

by david.hemming 1/13/2014 12:37:58 PM
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

by david.hemming 1/13/2014 12:31:17 PM
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.

by david.hemming 1/13/2014 12:20:04 PM
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.
The burst pipe was in an upstairs toilet. The leak started sometime overnight on Thursday

by Ian, News & Star 1/13/2014 10:42:11 AM
Cumbria's mountain rescue teams are warning walkers about the dangers of hypothermia as temperatures fall. For advice and info visit bit.ly

by david.hemming 1/13/2014 10:42:00 AM
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

by david.hemming 1/13/2014 10:40:19 AM
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.

by Ian, News & Star 1/13/2014 10:39:33 AM
Condiment fans alert...There's only a month left for entries into the Cumbria Marmalade Awards. The ceremony takes place at Dalemain Mansion and Gardens near Penrith on the weekend of March 1 and 2 but entries close on Feb 13.

by david.hemming 1/13/2014 10:21:40 AM
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.

by david.hemming 1/13/2014 10:13:10 AM
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.

by david.hemming 1/13/2014 10:10:51 AM
Going back to the story about the freight train collision between Penrith and Carlisle - Virgin Trains has confirmed that all tickets which are valid today on that route will now now be valid tomorrow as well.

by david.hemming 1/13/2014 9:29:46 AM
Feeling tense? First Step and Cumbrian GPs are holding stress control courses at 13 Portland Square in Carlisle, every day from 6pm until February 12. Find out more by calling 0300 123 9122.

by david.hemming 1/13/2014 9:27:20 AM