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Road safety improvements complete in Lake District town
Safety improvements on a road in a Lake District town have been completed.
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University of Cumbria unveils new graduation prize in memory of academic
The University of Cumbria has awarded a new graduation prize to an experienced paramedic in memory of an academic.
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Record number of train passengers use Lake District railway station
New figures have revealed that a record number of people have been travelling to and from a popular Lake District destination by train.
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Seven-day road closure plans for West Cumbrian village
A road in a West Cumbrian village is due to be closed for up to seven days for resurfacing.
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Series of road closures planned for A595 and A5086
A series of road closures are planned for the A595 and A5086 in West Cumbria so repairs can be carried out.
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Ash dieback work continues in north and West Cumbria
A survey of Ash dieback affecting trees lining roads across north and West Cumbria is being continued by Cumberland Council.
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South Cumbrian students among first to win prestigious environmental award
Students at a South Cumbrian college are among the first in the UK to achieve a newly relaunched environmental award.
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New head girl and head boy appointed at Maryport’s Netherhall School
A new head boy and head girl have been appointed at Maryport's Netherhall School.
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£12,500 raised for hospice at Carlisle race meeting
A Cumbrian hospice will benefit from a record fundraising total of £12,537 raised at an annual horse racing fixture.
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17 20mph speed limit scheme plans take step forward
A Cumbrian council is progressing 17 new community-backed 20mph speed limits to the next stage of consultation.
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Lake District road closed after landslip set to reopen today
A Lake District road closed by a landslip is due to reopen today.
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Lake District National Park vital for nation’s wellbeing says new report
The Lake District National Park is celebrating its 75th birthday with the launch of a new report celebrating protected landscapes.
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Lake District runner closes in on 100th half-marathon for charity
A Lake District runner is closing in on a massive milestone next month as he prepares to complete his 100th consecutive monthly half-marathon.
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New traffic and parking restrictions for north and West Cumbria
New traffic and parking restrictions will be introduced across north and West Cumbria.
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Emergency services called to A594 crash in West Cumbria
Emergency services were called to a collision on the A594 in West Cumbria yesterday evening.
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No changes to Cumbria council’s winter gritting routes
Cumbria may be sweltering, but a local authority's thoughts are already turning to winter.
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Major drainage scheme planned for Carlisle from next month
Overnight traffic measures and bus stop suspensions will be in place on a busy Carlisle route as a major drainage project gets under way next month.
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480 new Carlisle homes plan gets go-ahead
Initial plans for 480 new homes in Carlisle have been given the go-ahead.
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Organisers gearing up for Seafest 2026
Organisers are gearing up for their annual festival celebrating marine life and coastal habitats.
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By-election called for Carlisle
A by-election has been called for the Harraby South ward of Cumberland Council, following the resignation of Councillor Lucy Patrick earlier this month.