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Call for dog lovers to open their homes this Christmas

A CHRISTMAS appeal is calling on dog lovers to open their hearts and homes this festive season.

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Future of combined authority in county to be decided at meeting

Senior councillors will next week decide the next steps in the formation of a combined authority and elected mayor for Cumbria.

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Sixth Form students raise money for Children in Need

SIXTH Formers at West Lakes Academy have raised hundreds of pounds for Children in Need.

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Man who refused police breath test spared driving ban

A MAN who refused to take a police breath test was spared a driving ban after magistrates heard he was taking positive steps to address mental health issues.

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Family shocked after stranger approached Carlisle house and threatened to torch it

A MUMBLING stranger suggested he might torch a Carlisle’s family’s home during a drunken late night visit.

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Motorists warned of M6 closures in Cumbria for emergency 'vital repairs'

Motorists traveling southbound on the M6 through Cumbria will be impacted by overnight closures this week, it has been announced.

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Car park reopens in Carlisle after closure due to 'serious flooding'

A car park in Carlisle has been reopened after it was closed due to flooding.

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'Rarest' 50p in the UK sells for 141 times face value on eBay

The coin was minted as part of eight new designs following His Majesty King Charles III's accession to the throne

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The do's and don'ts of defrosting car windscreens - Experts reveal huge mistakes

Best ways to defrost a frozen car windscreen? Be warned, there is one common method we should all be avoiding.

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Snow spotted in Cumbria as Met Office ice warning remains in place

SNOW has been spotted in Cumbria as the Met Office's yellow ice warning for parts of the county remains in place.

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Beloved therapy cat back on his paws after life-saving operation

An adorable therapy cat is back on his paws after Cumbrian vets pulled off a life-saving operation.

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Lake District guest house on the market for over £900k

A traditional guest house at the heart of the Lake District is on the market for offers over £900,000.

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Two Lake District towns among the UK's most Christmassy destinations

Two Lake District towns have been ranked among the UK's most Christmassy destinations.

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'We will take you out’: Cumbria raids hit drug dealers across county

“If you come to Barrow, we will target you and take you out.”

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Magical new Christmas experience with Santa’s grotto launching this December

Children can enjoy a magical Christmas experience thanks to a local charity this winter.

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Cumbria Deaf Association CEO steps down after five years

The chief executive officer of Cumbria Deaf Association has resigned after five years.

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'Businesses will not get another chance': Carlisle BID vote

As the Carlisle BID voting deadline edges closer, director Kevin Beaty responds to businesses wondering how to cast their ballot.

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Robot farmers, A.I and a tourism boom - a vision of Cumbria in 2050

The future holds a wealth of opportunities for rural communities like Cumbria, from high-tech harvests to advancements in the Lake District visitor economy, according to a new report.

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Chocolate shop releases 'outtakes and special moments' from new Christmas advert

A popular chocolate shop in Carlisle has released the 'outtakes and special moments' from its Christmas advert which has been called 'better than any John Lewis advert'.

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Cumberland Council invites public to suggest land for development or protection

Cumberland Council is inviting landowners, developers, and the public to suggest sites for future development or protection.