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Eight-year-old’s Lake District Bronze Age discovery to go on show

An eight-year-old boy's discovery of a Bronze Age spearhead in the Lake District will go on display at a museum.

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Major roadworks plan for Workington: Everything you need to know

Major roadworks are planned for across Workington and surrounding area in the coming months.

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Man to appear in court after series of Lake District burglaries

A man is due to appear in court today after being charged with a series of offences in the Lake District.

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Cumbrian dad’s £1m EuroMillions win

A Cumbrian dad has won £1m on the EuroMillions after buying a ticket to pass the time during his daughter's swimming lessons.

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Performers wanted for Carlisle Christmas lights switch-on

Performers and community groups are being invited to take to the stage at Carlisle's upcoming Christmas lights switch-on.

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A689 in north Cumbria partially blocked after crash

The A689 in north Cumbria is partially blocked after a collision earlier this morning.

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Appeal issued for missing 62-year-old man visiting Cumbria

An appeal has been issued for a missing man visiting Cumbria.

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Taxi fares likely to rise in West Cumbria

Taxi fares in West Cumbria could rise under plans to introduce a harmonised two-mile tariff across the Cumberland Council area.

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Cash-strapped council will fund next stage of Ulverston’s Coro revamp

Westmorland and Furness Council has committed to funding the next regeneration stages of Ulverston's Coronation Hall after a £3.5m lottery bid failed.

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Plans revealed for 74 new homes in Carlisle

A Cumbrian housing developer has revealed plans to build 74 new homes in Carlisle.

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Major safety exercise planned at Barrow’s BAE Systems this weekend

A safety exercise involving emergency services is set to take place at BAE Systems in Barrow this weekend.

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Bid for 160 Kendal homes set to get the go-ahead

Outline plans to build up to 160 homes in Kendal are set to be given the go-ahead next week.

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Warning after smoking e-bike battery found in Carlisle bin lorry

A smoking e-bike battery discovered inside a bin lorry has forced 10 tonnes of waste to be emptied at a Carlisle depot.

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Two Cumbrian businesses named among best independents in UK

Two Cumbrian firms have been named among the best in the UK in awards celebrating artisan businesses.

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Millom Town Deal Board chair to step down

The chair of the board overseeing a £20.6m regeneration programme in Millom is set to step down at the end of the year.

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Cumbrian families warned to plan early for £70,000 university costs

Families in Cumbria are being urged to plan early for university as the cost of a three-year degree is estimated to reach £70,000.

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Lake District charity welcomes tourist tax plans

Landscape charity Friends of the Lake District has welcomed plans to allow mayors new powers to introduce a tourist tax.

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New 20mph speed limit introduced on Kendal road for flood scheme

A new 20mph speed limit will be enforced on a Kendal road during the town's ongoing flood defence project.

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Workington festival postponed due to severe weather

A free family festival in Workington has been postponed this weekend due to forecast 45mph winds and heavy rain.

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Sex offender jailed after secretly contacting hundreds of women

A child sex offender has been jailed after secretly contacting hundreds of women on dating apps and deleting his search history.