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Emergency services attend after children spotted on ice at Derwentwater

Emergency services were called after concerns for children on the ice at Derwentwater near Keswick.

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Cumbrian hospitals warn of surge in falls due to icy conditions

North Cumbria Integrated Care (NCIC) have warned of a sharp rise in falls and injuries as icy weather continues across Cumbria.

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Further yellow ice warning issued for Cumbria as travel disruption possible

The Met Office has issued a further yellow weather warning for ice across much of Cumbria.

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Popular Lake District restaurant announces permanent closure after 'challenging' year

A POPULAR Lake District Chinese restaurant and take away is set to close permanently at the end of the month - after a 'challenging' few years for the business.

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Four Cumbrian stores could close after national chain enters administration

A NATIONAL retailer with four stores across Cumbria is entering administration - leaving the companies Cumbrian staff at risk of redundancy.

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Emergency services attend three-vehicle crash on A66 near Dubwath

The A66 is closed in both directions between the B5291 at Dubwath and the B5292 at Braithwaite following a crash.

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HMRC loophole that increases Personal Allowance to £18,570 extended until 2031

The HMRC loophole that allows savers to increase their Personal Allowance to £18,570 has been extended until 2031.

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9 quick cash boosts to stretch your January budget until payday

From doing surveys to selling your clutter, here are nine quick and easy ways to stretch your budget this January until payday finally arrives.

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HSBC offering up to £750 for customers to switch banks from today - but be quick

HSBC UK is offering up to £750 cashback for new Premier customers and £2000 for those taking out mortgages, but only for a limited period.

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£25 DWP Cold Weather Payment for thousands of pensioners and families with children

DWP Cold Weather Payments are expected to be paid out to many postcodes across England, Wales and Northern Ireland this week, as icy temperatures continue.

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RECAP: A66 stretch closed in both directions after accident near Dubwath

Emergency services attended a three-vehicle crash on the A66 near B5291 (Dubwath) to the B5292 (Braithwaite.

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Rail replacement suspended between Whitehaven and Corkickle due to weather

Rail replacement services between Whitehaven and Corkickle have been suspended because of severe weather, Northern Rail has confirmed.

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Cumbria Police reveal locations of speed camera vans for Tuesday, January 6

Operating in Carlisle, Dalston, the A595 between Carlisle and Moota, Durdar, the A69, Brampton, the A6071 between Brampton and more.

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LIVE: Drivers urged to take care in Cumbria amid yellow weather warning for ice

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice in Cumbria.

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Titanic exhibition to come to North West in 2026

Several artefacts from an infamous, historic vessel will be displayed together in the North West for the first time.

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Rescue pooch Pickle needs life-changing surgery after injury as a pup

A 'brave' rescue pooch who was injured as a little pup, is in need of surgery.

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Designer Lake District home on the market for just under £800k

A Lake District home that embodies 'designer flare at its best', has joined the market with an asking price of £785,000.

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National Trust makes hundreds of redundancies across sites

The National Trust has confirmed around 500 full-time redundancies across the UK, with sites in Cumbria and the Lake District likely to be affected.

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RAF airman avoids jail after 'catastrophic' three-car crash on A69

AN RAF airman who injured five people when he fell asleep at the wheel and caused a three-car horror crash has kept his freedom.

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Crime figures reveal almost 1,000 offences in two Cumbrian towns

Almost 1,000 crimes were recorded across Keswick and Cockermouth during 2025, according to the latest crime map figures.