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Watch a Lakeland sunrise and raise cash for Calvert Trust

The Calvert Trust is asking people to help it raise funds by taking part in an unforgettable experience - watching the sunrise from Skiddaw.

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Cumbria’s first refuge for men affected by domestic abuse set to open

Cumbria's first refuge for men affected by domestic abuse will open soon.

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Wanted: Woman evades return to prison

Anyone with information about this wanted woman is urged to call police.

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Homeless strategy launch by Cumbrian council

Westmorland and Furness Council has agreed a new five-year strategy for homelessness and rough sleeping.

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Carlisle man appears in court accused of helping alleged killer of Paul Taylor

A man accused of helping the alleged killer of missing man Paul Taylor has appeared in court — a day after police said that human remains had been found in woodland.

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Young carers receive special gifts

Two Cumbrian young carers, who are fans of Liverpool FC, received a special gift thanks to the Freemasons.

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Meet Carlisle’s ‘tattoo dad’ who has been tattooing for over 40 years

Despite Cumbria's rural nature - it's home to a thriving tattoo scene.

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Renewed urgent appeal for missing man

Police have issued a renewed urgent appeal for a missing man.

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Lake District’s Kirkstone Pass reopens

The latest work has been completed on a multi-million-pound road safety scheme on an iconic Lakeland pass - meaning it will be open for the bank holiday weekend and ready for the school summer holidays.

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Traffic disruption after bus crash on Carlisle's West Tower Street

THERE are reports of slow-moving traffic following a bus crash in Carlisle. 

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Four Just Stop Oil campaigners arrested after incident in Maryport

FOUR women have been arrested following a protest outside of Workington MP Mark Jenkinson's office last week.

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Two Cumbrian men charged over felling of Sycamore Gap tree

Two Cumbrian men have been charged in connection with the shock felling of the Sycamore Gap tree.

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Two men charged in connection with felling of Sycamore Gap tree

TWO men have been charged in connection with the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree.

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Work starts on Community Diagnostic Centre in Workington town centre

Work has now started on site to build the £19m Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Workington town centre.

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Work starts on £19m diagnostic centre in Workington

Work has begun to build a £19 million community diagnostic centre in Workington.

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Car insurance warning issued to UK drivers over dash cams

Drivers have been warned that this little-known dash cam mistake could be invalidating their car insurance - find out how.

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Aldi Too Good To Go bags saves shoppers £7 million

More than half a million bags have been sold to Aldi shoppers, saving them £7 million and avoiding 1,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions

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University of Cumbria expands facilities for students to get hands-on

The University of Cumbria has expanded its provision to give diagnostic radiography students extra opportunities to put their learning into practice before entering a clinical environment.

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Bus services link Leeds-Settle-Carlisle to Yorkshire Dales

Two summer bus services have opened up Swaledale and Wensleydale for visitors on the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle line.

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80 drivers arrested for being over drink or drugs limit

Eighty drivers have been arrested for being over the limit for drink or drugs during a road safety campaign this month.