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Sellafield Ltd has asked Cumberland Council whether a planned Sludge Handling and Export Plant needs a full environmental assessment. Early works could start in 2029, with the plant handling about 1,500 cubic metres of radioactive sludge from around 2040.
Castlegate and Derwent Surgery in Cockermouth, rated inadequate and in special measures, is due to update Cumberland Council's health scrutiny committee in Whitehaven on Thursday 19 November. The Care Quality Commission is also assessing the practice from 16 to 25 November.
A quiet weekend with the rugby league seasons over: Workington AFC play Ashton United in the FA Trophy second round on Saturday at 3pm, and Workington Zebras are away at Penrith II in Counties 2 Cumbria.
Keith Atkinson, 70, a former Army Reservist from Workington, ran 115 miles in October while having hormone treatment for prostate cancer. He has raised £9,509 for Prostate Cancer Research and donations close on 23 November.
About 110 metres of Solway Road in Lowca, from the junction with East Road, will close to all traffic, pedestrians and cyclists for around four days from Monday 23 November for utility works. A signed diversion will be in place.
4Front Theatre brings its new cops and robbers "pan-tivity", On The Bethlehem Beat, to The Bridge Centre on Central Square, Workington, on Saturday 5 December at 3pm. Entry is free, with refreshments after.
Workington AFC beat Alfreton Town 3-0 at the Fibrus Community Stadium on Tuesday night, with three second-half goals, four days before an FA Trophy second round tie at Ashton United.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold health alert for the North West and West Midlands from 9am today, Thursday 12 November, until 12pm on Saturday 14 November. Older people and those with heart or lung conditions are most at risk.
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