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Does religion still matter?
Census forms have been flopping through letterboxes across the country and will all have to be returned next week.
Last updated 23 March 2011
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How to deal with creditors
If you’re in debt, it’s important to keep in contact with the people you owe money to (your creditors).
Last updated 21 March 2011
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‘There’s no point in getting stressed, unless a tiger is chasing you...’
In November 2009, Sally Stubbs’ beautiful Keswick home was devastated by the Cumbrian floods. She, though, was not.
Last updated 19 March 2011
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Can we live without petrol?
Many are hoping that next week’s budget will see a cut in fuel taxes by the Chancellor. (1 comment)
Last updated 16 March 2011
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Get more for your money
Continuing our series on improving your finances, here’s how you can look after your saving and borrowing.
Last updated 12 March 2011
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Is it still ash Wednesday?
They have been clearing the air at the working men’s club for nearly four years. There are notices in the hallway reminding members of the ban on smoking in public places.
Last updated 9 March 2011
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Images of life in the city
In 1960s Carlisle you could hop on a double decker bus to get into town, call into The Silver Grill bakery in English Street, dodging the traffic along the way, then spend the evening at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Lowther Street.
Last updated 5 March 2011
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Help with the cost of work
Continuing our series on improving your finances, you may be able to get some help with the costs of working if:
Last updated 5 March 2011
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How David will be helping us drink to the royal couple
Cumbrians don’t have to go far to get their own memento to mark the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Last updated 2 March 2011
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Picturing life at the extremes
Richard Mills’ photography portfolio shows vast deserts, vibrant street markets and exotic beaches, snapped under the blazing sun in Africa and Asia.
Last updated 1 March 2011
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Fair deals
‘The world is very unfair. The inequality is terrible. I have a house and a garden, I can send my children to school for free. Some people are living in poverty, their children are starving, they can’t send them to school.
Last updated 28 February 2011
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Carlisle's Jesus on Toast artist planning Einstein portrait
Meet an artist whose bread and butter is bread without the butter. Burnt in fact. And made into pictures...
Last updated 26 February 2011
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How to be in the money
Today’s article looks at different strategies to increase your income and will will also be looking at the grants or benefits you may be entitled to. We look at some of the things you can do to make sure you have got all the money coming in you’re entitled to and earn extra cash.
Last updated 26 February 2011
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The world at their feet but no roof above their heads
Bo and Kee are passing to each other, there are step-overs and flick-ups, Timmy bounces on the spot, waiting for his pass. They’re training over in Workington as well. Homeless men and women meet every week at the Moorclose Sports Centre for a game.
Last updated 24 February 2011
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Where are all the jobs for school leavers?
With youth unemployment at its highest for 20 years and more students priced out of university, what chances do young people have of landing that first job?
Last updated 23 February 2011
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Harold the Giraffe has life lessons to teach
With bare walls painted black and a plain green carpet, the inside of the mobile classroom looks unremarkable.
Last updated 23 February 2011
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Cumbrian drama club shines
Former Coronation Street and East is East actress Emma Rydal has enjoyed a successful career and since moving back home to Brigham has been teaching local youngsters some tricks of the trade - giving them an opportunity she never had as a child.
Last updated 23 February 2011
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Cumbrian woman's hard and lonely battle against anorexia
Alison Walker's battle with anorexia has been a long, hard one and she still has some way to go - but she appears to be on the road to recovery. As Eating Disorders Awareness Week begins, she tells that a host of anxieties can trigger such illnesses.
Last updated 21 February 2011
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Save money on home bills
Today we continue with our weekly series to help you with money management. If you’re on a low income, struggling to make ends meet or are in debt, there are plenty of ways to cut spending costs and save money.Saving money on council taxReducing the costs of household billsWater costsEnergy costs
Last updated 19 February 2011
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All part of the show
A Friday night in the late 1970s. Carlisle Market Hall was packed with young men, old women, any age you could mention. It seemed that everybody wanted to see “the wrestling”.
Last updated 19 February 2011
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