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Just received our 29th @InnovusUK application for technology commercialisation support. Cumbria is a technology innovation hot-spot! #nsrollby INNOVUS via twitter 1/21/2014 3:32:59 PM -
Cumbria County Council received more than 1,400 surveys and several hundred separate correspondences for its now-closed consultation into how to save millions of pounds from its budget. Full council will consider the feedback before making decisions on February 13. -
Problem parking in Penrith is being tackled with the introduction of new traffic restrictions. Cumbria County Council’s Local Committee for Eden today approved the installation of double-yellow lines at three locations - Carleton Road, Ridley Court and the Wetheriggs Rise/Castle Hill Road junction. Requests for the changes have been received from residents, a housing association and county councillor.
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YEAR 11 STUDENTS- Don't forget there is an Inspira POST 16 Convention tomorrow (Wednesday 22nd January) in the Marchon Club, 4.30pm-6.30pmby Whitehaven School via twitter 1/21/2014 1:22:39 PM -
Run a local business? Sign up for the Google Juice Bar in #Cockermouth for advice on improving your website http://t.co/GQexPrbIpi
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SLIGHT Cumbria - Temporary traffic lights and roadworks on Lorton Road in Cockermouth around the B5292 Victoria Road junction.by CumbriaTravel via twitter 1/21/2014 1:08:29 PM -
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Police are investigating the alleged assault of a woman as she walked between Maryport and Broughton Moor at 11.30am on Sunday. The offender, wearing a grey and red Superdry jacket, was believed to have fled the scene on a push bike and was last seen near the Miners Arms pub. Anyone with information should call police on 101.
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Heavy rain has washed away the newly planted grass seeds at Threlkeld cricket pitch, near Keswick.
The club has been fundraising to repair the pitch after it was badly damaged during floods in June 2012. It was hoped that the pitch would be ready for the 2014 season. -
UPDATE: Police say a man was killed in this morning's crash on the A595 road near Carlisle. The stretch of road is still closed, diversions are in place. Here's the story
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UPDATE: Police say a person has been killed in the A595 crash.
Drivers urged to avoid area; diversions in place. There's a story here. -
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University of Cumbria first in UK to accept Bitcoin payments. Here's the report on coindesk.com
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South Lakes MP Tim Farron, who is also president of the Lib Dems, has emailed members explaining the suspension of Lord Rennard, who is said to have sexually harassed four party activists. You can read Mr Farron's message here.
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