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Maryport's Elizabeth Dock. A trawler is in the foreground on the left-hand side of the photo with two smaller vessels moored nearby. Beyond them, the Ellenfoot pedestrian bridge - a white-and-blue structure - is raised, pointing high into the air.

Fix in sight for bridge 'stuck up like sore thumb'

Maryport Harbour Authority says repairs to the structure could be completed within a month.

Artist's impression of the new entrance and box office to the Carlton Cinema. The single story building, clad in yellow material with a large square window, is labelled The Carlton. To the left is the high white 18302 building, and a low rise building to the left. People are walking on the street in front of it.

'Contemporary extension' to events venue begins

The single-storey building, part of a major revamp, will house the new entrance and box office.

Maryport's Elizabeth Dock, A shipping trawler is in the foreground on the right-hand side with two smaller vessels moored nearby. Beyond them, the Ellenfoot pedestrian bridge - a white-and-blue structure - is raised, pointing high into the air.

Fix talks for bridge 'stuck up like a sore thumb'

The structure, on Maryport's Elizabeth Dock, is believed to have issues with its hydraulic systems.

Sarah Varty standing outside her shop, The Healthy Skin Clinic. She has black hair and is wearing a black uniform.

Cumbria stories you may have missed this week

Stories from Cumbria include a missing tortoise which was found months after being lost.

Samantha Cartwright (left) and Victoria Scott standing outside their With Love Photography studio. They both have long dark hair and are looking into the camera. A number of photographic images, including baby portraits, are displayed in the shop windows behind them.

Can people power save 'abandoned' town's High Street?

A Cumbrian town is trying a more inclusive approach to the tricky task of revitalising communities.

A general view of Maryport, Cumbria, from the lighthouse by the harbour

Footfall up on town's main route during revamp

Cumberland Council says footfall on Senhouse Street is up 35%.

A general view showing the cafe being built, with workers on the site. The promenade has people walking on it and the harbour is in the background. The cafe is a single-storey building, currently just blockwork with scaffolding around it. A hill covered in grass and trees rises up behind it.

Promenade cafe on track to open next month

The project is part of a £12m government-funded regeneration scheme in the coastal town.

Two workmen in hi-vis clothing inspect the site of the demolished Bakehouse. There are shops on either side and a digger parked on the road.

Heritage group consulted on future of blaze site

Cumberland Council says it carried out a feasibility study with Historic England to assess options.

A general view of the road leading to Christ Church, with the harbour on the right-hand side. The church is at the bottom of the road and there are cars parked either side of the street. A family is walking past the church.

Museum's reopening delayed for third time

Cumberland Council now says the venue is expected to open this summer.