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You look like that man off the TV!

YES, it’s really him! These youngsters were among eight Harrington scouts chosen to welcome adventurer and TV presenter Bear Grylls to a jamboree in the county.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Farmer keeps 260ft turbine bid in motion with appeal

A prominent Cockermouth farmer is pursuing his plan for a 260ft wind turbine on his land because of a commitment to renewable energy. (1 comment)

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Workington arson victim fears mistaken identity

arsoncar 1705 A Workington man whose car was torched as his granddaughter slept feet away fears he was targeted after being mistaken for a man accused of child porn offences.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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June 11 launch for West Cumbria flood defences

Cockermouth's £4.4 million flood defence scheme will be officially opened on June 11.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Workington store closing

A Workington bargain store will close next week, with the loss of seven jobs.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Fish factory axes 40 jobs after loss of key contract

Forty jobs have been axed from a Maryport fish processing firm this week.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Wedding guest left for dead after Workington hit and run

A Workington man was left for dead by a suspected hit-and-run driver.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Simple prawn starters

In our opinion, our most successful recipes are those that are quick and easy to prepare.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Test your memory of How Michael

howmichael1 1705 Get your thinking cap on!

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Black and white views are turning to shades of grey

The worst possible sin in the world is a sin against children.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Workington Comets' Kyle Howarth scores well in British final

howarthkyle1705 Workington Comets youngster Kyle Howarth scored a credible five points in the British final just 48 hours after competing in the World U21 semi-finals in Italy.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Don't forget to pick up next week's Times & Star!

Next week the Times & Star brings you a new-look second section.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Obituary - Richard Wimpress, of Cockermouth

richardwimpressobit1705 Richard Wimpress, secretary of Cockermouth Golf Club, has died aged 69.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Herdwick given EU protected status

herdwick 1705 Herdwick sheep have been given protected status by the European Union.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Don’t smash your caravan - sell to me!

caravanman 1705 Festival-goers are being urged not to dump their old caravans at the end of area’s music festivals – but to sell them to a West Cumbrian businessman instead.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Maryport rocks for ME

me4 1705 Maryport rocked for ME last weekend and raised more than £1,000.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Revamp for Maryport Post Office

Maryport's High Street Post Office is to be revamped and its opening hours increased.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Fashion designer starts gem of an online business

katrina2 1705 A former Seaton woman who regularly rubs shoulders with fashion royalty has launched her own online accessory store.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Ex-chairman Dale Brotherton vows not to let Workington Reds die

dobie1705 Ex-Workington Reds chairman Dale Brotherton has vowed to veto any plans that would see Workington Reds fold, but will not ride to the stricken football club’s rescue.