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Population changes in county

9:32am Wednesday 10th December 2008

WHILE Cumbria’s population has risen, young people are deciding to abandon the county, according to a new report.

£3m web contract

9:32am Wednesday 10th December 2008

STAFF at Commendium Ltd, an independent consultancy firm based in Penrith, are celebrating after securing a £3.8 million contract to help businesses in Northern Ireland make the most of the Internet.

Fallen oak lives on as candlesticks and cross

9:38am Wednesday 10th December 2008

SADNESS at the felling of an oak tree was turned to joy at its new role in the fellside community of Murton and Hilton.

Cinema back after 46 years

9:39am Wednesday 10th December 2008

THE silver screen has returned to Kirkby Stephen after a break of more than four decades.

First World War remembered in the library

9:35am Wednesday 10th December 2008

FAMILY histories of the First World War were unearthed and the Great War was remembered over tea at Penrith Library.

Captain raises £820 for charities

9:25am Wednesday 10th December 2008

APPLEBY Golf Club’s Lady Captain Catherine Creighton has raised £820.50 for two local charities during her year in office.

J38 staff help their footie team

9:29am Wednesday 10th December 2008

Motorway service staff have presented their local football club with a cheque for £323.85 following events to celebrate its 21st birthday.

Record turnout for 10k road race

9:27am Wednesday 10th December 2008

THE heavy frost of the Friday night before the annual Ravenstonbedale 10k road race left the lanes around the village perilously slippy and far from ideal for racing. However, a record entry of 160 runners braved the poor underfoot conditions but brilliant, clear skies and stunning views of surrounding snow-capped fells.