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Government minister visits Cockermouth and announces more cash for flooding defences

morepix/huw010.JPG MINISTER for Marine and Natural Environment Huw Irranca-Davies visited Cumbria yesterday to see the progress of flood recovery work and announce extra Government funding.

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Dearham head retires

THE headteacher of Dearham Primary School is retiring at the end of this month.

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Flood-hit Guides get new equipment

A COCKERMOUTH Guide unit has been presented with new uniforms and equipment to replace those lost during the November floods.

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More car park spaces for Asda

CAR parking will be improved at Workington’s Dunmail Park shopping centre before Asda opens a supermarket on the site.

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Residents to learn the latest on Derwent Forest

BROUGHTON Moor residents will hear the latest developments on Derwent Forest at a neighbourhood forum meeting on Tuesday.

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Schools choose to keep sex education on the curriculum

AS FAITH schools around the country are being given the opportunity to opt out of sex education, West Cumbrian schools are keeping it on the curriculum.

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New road bridge takes shape

THE first section of Workington’s temporary road bridge has been launched across the river.

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Place needed for collection

THE group which wants to take over the running of Maryport Maritime Museum has been asked to consider moving the collection temporarily to the town hall.

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Extra parking for new Asda store

CAR parking will be improved at Workington’s Dunmail Park shopping centre before Asda opens a supermarket on the site.

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Village post office raises flood funds

BROUGHTON Post Office has raised £200 for flood victims and will continue to raise money.

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Icelandic rescue group donates to floods fund

THE Icelandic Search and Rescue Dog Association has given £600 to the Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund.

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Land Rover rescued

MARYPORT Inshore Rescue’s Land Rover will be back in action on Monday thanks to a further £2,000 from the Cumbria Community Foundation.

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Wordsworth House reopens

WORDSWORTH House and Gardens in Cockermouth will reopen tomorrow following damage caused by the November floods.

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Nursery’s outstanding inspection

A WORKINGTON nursery has received an outstanding report in all areas of its latest Ofsted inspection.

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£80m education bid loses out on funding

AN £80 MILLION project to build a new secondary school in Workington and transform education across West Cumbria has missed out on Government funding but will be given a second chance.

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Call to join 32-mile charity walk

ORGANISERS of the annual Workington to Keswick Charity Walk have issued a rallying call to people to join them on the 32-mile trek.

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Nuclear waste dump fears

WEST Cumbrian residents have voiced concerns about underground nuclear waste storage.

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Flood stars to receive honours

AN AWARDS ceremony will take place tonight to honour people and organisations which helped after November’s floods.A FLOOD social will be held at the Kirkgate Centre in Cockermouth next Friday, from 5pm until 7pm. BROUGHTON Welfare Hall committee has donated £200 out of its repair money to the Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund.

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