News round up

Police warn 4x4 drivers over use of Caldbeck Common

Police have warned they will get tough with motorcyclists and 4x4 drivers illegally using Lake District land.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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Restaurant and apartments planned for site of former Carlisle pub

A Carlisle eyesore could be turned into a continental bistro or tapas bar, creating a “community hub” for the residents of Denton Holme.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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Dog owners urged by Carlisle councillor to clean up after their pets

A Carlisle councillor has issued a plea to dog owners to clean up after their pets as they walk them along a city street.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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City academy sponsor Brian Scowcroft planning major sports village for Carlisle

Businessman Brian Scowcroft says he is setting his sights on creating a multi-million pound sports village in Carlisle during London’s 2012 Olympic year.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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Ticket office aim for fans of Wigton railway station

Fans of Wigton Railway Station are launching a bid to reclaim part of its 130-year-old former ticket office.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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Council demands Roman remains probe on Silloth former factory site

Planners have called for a Silloth site earmarked for a major development of 270 houses to be explored for Roman remains.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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Brampton pupils' short movie wins top prize at Cumbrian film festival

Young movie-makers have scored an instant hit by winning a top prize at a Cumbrian film festival.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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Fears over future of university's Brampton Road campus in Carlisle

Fears have been raised that the University of Cumbria’s Brampton Road campus in Carlisle could be the next site to be axed as part of the institution’s cost-cutting moves.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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Carlisle bluesman reunited with former 'student' John Waite at city gig

It's not every day that a modest live music venue in Carlisle hands over its stage to an international rock legend.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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Cumbria council opposed to National Parks extension

An attempt to extend the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks has run into opposition from Cumbria County Council.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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Extending National Parks is only way to protect areas from windfarms - claim

Extending Cumbria’s national parks is the only way to protect some areas from windfarms, say residents whose homes are threatened by one development.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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Weekly bin collections may be cut as Cumbrian council bids to save money

Weekly bin collections could be facing the axe for Eden residents as the district council considers further ways of saving money.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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Carlisle swimming coach still teaching aged 70

A Carlisle swimming coach will continue to impart a quarter of a century’s worth of experience to the city’s youngsters, despite reaching her milestone 70th birthday.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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Brampton lecture told clean technology may counter global warming

Some respectability was restored to the case for blaming global warming on human activity at a well-attended lecture at Brampton’s William Howard school this week.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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