MP supports local artisan businesses

Local MP Rory Stewart took the opportunity to sit in on a creative wood carving workshop, run by local Cumbrian artist Alister Neville, whilst supporting the craft training done by Brampton Community Centre, and The Hut.

Brampton's The Hut provides regular...

Two directors and an office manager sentenced for fraud and deception
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Police and partner agencies deal with flooding in Cumbria
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Police arrest two boys on suspicion of robbery
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New and improved water for Carlisle
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Three convicted for conspiracy to steal from Cumbria jewellers
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Cumbria MP launches national smart meter pilot
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West End professional brings ‘Les Misérables’ style workshop to the children of Penrith, Whitehaven, Carlisle & Dumfries
Hot on the heels of the impending DVD release featuring superstars ‘Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks, Helena Bonham Carter & Sacha Baron...
Police appeal for information about two bikes stolen in Thursby
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£4 million project leaves Cumbria habitat flush with success
A Cumbrian village has been given its first ever public sewer – and it looks like being very good news for a local beauty spot.
Author brings Romans back to Hadrian's wall for charity
Ben Kane, the Sunday Times bestselling author Ben Kane, of the forthcoming Hannibal: Fields of Blood, will be walking Hadrian’s Wall with fellow historical fiction authors Anthony Riches and Russell...