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Ball for brain injury charity raises tens of thousands of pounds

EMG Solicitors' ball has raised £40,000 for brain injury charity Headway.

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Tesco selling Baileys at 'cheapest price it’s been all year' - but be quick

Find out how you can buy a 1L bottle of Baileys at Tesco from £10 between Tuesday, November 19 and Monday, December 9.

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Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's warn of higher prices and 'inevitable' job losses

Bosses of Aldi, Amazon UK, Boots, Lidl, JD Sports, Primark, Morrisons and Greggs also issued the warning

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Phones designed for children launch in the UK - Do you think it's a good idea?

A child-safe smartphone has arrived in the UK, as the Pinwheel offers built-in-age guardrails.

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Mountain rescue team help injured walker on Lake District fell

Mountain rescue teams were called out to a casualty who had fallen and hurt his ankle whilst walking between Red Screes and Scandale Pass.  

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Dad who attacked couple in supermarket 'struggling' with PTSD

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Lane on the M6 southbound at Tebay closed for tyre change

One lane closed due to vehicle having a tyre changed on M6 Southbound from J38 A685 (Tebay) to J37 A684 (Kendal). Traffic is coping well.

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Major disruption on Northern trains after flooding near Ulverston

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Jury hears from man accused of murdering his partner in his flat

THE Whitehaven man who is accused of murdering his partner told a jury that  he loved her and “regretted” some of the “terrible things” he had done to her.

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Theories behind the 'Beast of Cumbria' and where the legend came from

Theories behind the 'big cat' known as the 'Beast of Cumbria'.

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Cumbria Police deliver warning to motorists after freezing temperatures

 Cumbria Police have issued a warning to motorists after temperatures dropped to below freezing overnight.

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How to find your nearest 'Warm Spot' this winter

The initiative encourages and supports local organisations to open their doors to people in need of warmth and help, as the cost-of-living crisis and high fuel costs continue to put many people under real strain.

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Guide launched to help Cumbrians switch to electric cars

A new guide has been launched to help businesses and individuals make the switch to electric cars.

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Labour government welcomes MP's local beer campaign

The Labour Government has welcomed Carlisle MP Julie Minns' backing of a campaign to allow pubs to sell local beers and ales.

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Coach receives award for 'amazing' journey with refugee and asylum seeker team

A CARLISLE coach has won an award for his continued dedication to supporting a football team of men seeking refuge and asylum.

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New care home for children with 'complex needs' to open

A COMPANY that provides residential care for children with ‘complex needs’ has been given the go-ahead by planners to change the use of a rural bungalow near Welton from a residential house into a care home.

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'Previously fit and well' mum died after hospital procedure went wrong

A FORMER pub licensee in Aspatria died in a care home after a biopsy to investigate a tumour in her brain ‘went wrong’, an inquest has heard.

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'Massive team effort': Charity marks 40 years of supporting youth mental health

A CARLISLE charity that provides free counselling and therapy for children and young people dealing with mental health challenges is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

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Conversion plans to 'ensure long-term future' of listed farm buildings

TWO Grade II Listed farm buildings near Penrith could be brought back from dereliction as part of plans submitted to convert them into residential use.

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Lake District cruise company heads to India to promote tourism

Windermere Lake Cruises is heading to India this month to promote tourism in the Lake District and Cumbria.