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Lake District challenge for Cerebral Palsy football club raises over £4,500
A family whose daughter attends a football club for people living with Cerebral Palsy and acquired brain injury have helped raise over £4,500 from their Lake District challenge.
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World Curlew Day celebration to be held
An event will be held to mark World Curlew Day on April 21.
Mobile speed camera van locations in Cumbria today
Mobile speed camera vans in Cumbria today.
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Neat and tidy: Seat Ibiza holds its own
Ian Lamming enjoys a David v Goliath moment
Lane closed on route between Carlisle and Brampton due to emergency works
Motorists are being warned of a lane closure on a key route between Brampton and Carlisle, due to emergency works.
Northern trains resume after vehicle hits bridge in Kirkby Stephen
Northern trains were halted between Carlisle and Skipton this morning after a road vehicle collided with a bridge in Kirkby Stephen.
Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing wants Carlisle-based McVities 'back in the family'
Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing has revealed that he would love to 'bring back' McVitie’s.
Mini moto seized minutes after call about anti-social riding
Police have seized a mini moto in Stainburn within minutes of receiving reports it was being ridden in an anti-social manner.
Lake District: Lifesaving team's mock rescue interrupted by real callout
Volunteers of Penrith Mountain Rescue spent their Easter Sunday undergoing training in crag rescues.
Delays after M6 lane closed due to defect
A lane of the M6 is closed due to a defect.
New allied health professionals board launched in Cumbria
A new health board has been launched across North and West Cumbria.
People urged to close windows and doors as emergency services respond to Walney fire
Emergency services are currently dealing with a fire in Walney.
Fire crews called to blaze at West Cumbrian industrial estate
Fire crews were called out to a blaze on a West Cumbrian industrial estate.
West Cumbrian family set up foundation in memory of teenage daughter
A West Cumbrian family has set up a foundation in memory of their teenage daughter.
Bid to strengthen health workforce in north and West Cumbria
The University of Cumbria and North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust have launched a new joint board, which brings together academic and clinical expertise to strengthen the region's health and care workforce.
Construction complete on Workington’s new Innovation Centre
Construction of the new Innovation Centre in Workington is now complete.
Doorbell camera caught man’s kick that launched dog into air
A Carlisle man who dragged and kicked a dog, launching it into the air, has been banned from keeping animals for five years and given a suspended prison sentence.
Uppies & Downies 2026: Join us for the final game
Join us for the final game of the 2026 Uppies & Downies series in Workington.
Significant delays being experienced on the M6 southbound at Tebay
Drivers are experiencing 'significant' delays on the M6 at Tebay, between Junction 39 and Junction 40.
Free outdoor yoga sessions return to Cumbria this month
Outdoor yoga sessions are returning to Cumbria as part of a wellbeing programme.