Brampton news from The Cumberland News
Cumbrian vets brave rain, waves and wind for guide dog charity
A group of vets have taken part in a gruelling challenge to raise more than £2,000 for Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Last updated 16 September 2011
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Volunteers wanted to help north Cumbrian carers
A charity which works to support carers is seeking volunteers in Longtown and Brampton
Last updated 16 September 2011
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Plans to boost wildlife numbers at country park
PLANS are afoot to increase the wildlife at Talkin Tarn near Brampton with a new haven for birds and insects
Last updated 2 September 2011
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Nut the Nine O’Clock News: ‘Squirrel cam’ live at tarn
THE antics of red squirrels at Talkin Tarn have become a feature of the big screen.
Last updated 2 September 2011
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No action on cobbles year after accident
A PENSIONER who fell and hurt his wrist on unsteady cobbles has hit out at a lack of action to fix the stones after they were branded a “nightmare” a year ago.
Last updated 26 August 2011
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Bistro marks successful fightback for Brampton cafe owner
A Brampton businesswoman who fought back after her cafe was wrecked when teenage joy riders crashed is poised to open a new bistro
Last updated 19 August 2011
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National honour for Brampton Film Club founder
The founder of the community film club in Brampton has been invited to take part in a prestigious industry event
Last updated 19 August 2011
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Medal for Cumbrian woman who's lived with diabetes for 50 years
A woman from Irthington who has been given an award after battling diabetes for 50 years says she refuses to let her condition get her down.
Last updated 12 August 2011
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New move to ease parking problems in Brampton
Moves to resolve long-standing parking woes in Brampton have taken a step forward
Last updated 12 August 2011
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Cumbrian girl eyeing referee job in football Premier League
Fourteen-year-old Sophie Logie might be only 4ft 6ins but she is a formidable force on the football pitch.
Last updated 12 August 2011
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Dispute over Brampton lane’s upkeep could close it
A Brampton landowner locked in a dispute with the parish council about the up-keep of his lane says he could be forced to close the town centre access if he is not reimbursed for costs
Last updated 5 August 2011
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Bid to make most of Brampton's market town heritage
Plans are afoot to raise the profile of Brampton as an ancient market town by attracting more people to the “significantly underused” historic Moot Hall
Last updated 29 July 2011
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Green group to run Brampton market
A Brampton eco group is to take over the running of the town’s farmers market, with plans to breathe new life into the monthly event
Last updated 29 July 2011
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Securing future of youth club vital for Brampton, says project leader
The leader of Brampton Youth Project, which has secured enough funding to continue for the next five years, said the boost is vital for over 200 youngsters
Last updated 22 July 2011
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£292,000 windfall for Brampton youth project
A youth project working with children and teenagers in Brampton has been given £292,000 to secure its presence in the town for the next five years
Last updated 15 July 2011
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New talks over Cumbrian town's health centre plans
Fresh talks are being held over proposals for a multi-million pound health centre in Brampton
Last updated 15 July 2011
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Truffle-making tradition kept alive in Brampton
Owners of a Brampton whole foods shop are celebrating sweet success after turning their hands to truffle making
Last updated 8 July 2011
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Ideas to raise profile of Brampton's Moot Hall
Plans to increase the profile of Brampton’s historic Moot Hall as a tourist destination and arts venue are being discussed
Last updated 1 July 2011
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Hundreds attend Brampton summer festival
Hundreds of people flocked to Brampton at the weekend for the town’s annual summer festival
Last updated 1 July 2011
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Cumbrian Music on the Marr Festival success
More than 700 revellers enjoyed the second Music on the Marr event at Castle Carrock.
Last updated 24 June 2011
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- Call to dual A69 road after head-on crash near Brampton (22 comments)
- Negotiating the moral maze of gay adoption
- On Your Bike
- 2000 Singers Come Together For World Peace Day
- Cumbrian benefits cheat could have to sell house
- Askam and Ireleth
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- Team GB's Olympics rowing success a stroke of luck for Talkin Tarn club
- Man charged with having extreme animal porn images
- England place
- Prince Edward visits Cumbria's New Balance trainer factory
- Magic in the air at Cumbrian wood
- What happened to the golden age?
- Brampton Methodist Circuit
- Armed stand-off at Brampton pub
- Memories of Brampton
- Cumbrian MP David Maclean to step down at General Election
- Teenage Cumbrian motorcyclist airlifted after crash
