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Fashion exhibition exploring local manufacturers comes to The Beacon
THERE is an ongoing Fashion Exhibition taking place at The Beacon in Whitehaven.
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Lithuanian man with nowhere to sleep smashed his way into former charity shop
A LITHUANIAN man twice smashed his way into a former charity shop building because he was cold and had nowhere to sleep.
Investigation into Penrith factory continues amid 'pong' concerns
Odour complaints affecting a Cumbrian town continue as investigations into a factory believed by many to be the source ocontinue.
Police tackle dangerous driving at speeding hotspot in West Cumbria
CUMBRIA Police have been monitoring speeding drivers in West Cumbria.
Muncaster Castle to host autumnal Halloween bird display this month
MUNCASTER Castle will be hosting an autumnal owl and bird display.
Charity heifer sold to raise funds for Nepalese school
LEADING livestock auctioneers Harrison and Hetherington conducted an On Farm sale of Farm Machinery at Midtown Farm on behalf of the Bunting family of Dumfries.
Man accused of helping alleged murderer knew nothing about man who died, jury told
A WORK "colleague" of the Carlisle security guard accused of murder said he had no idea a car he travelled in belonged to the missing Annan man Paul Taylor.
NHS issues urgent self-isolation guidance amid surge in Covid cases
The NHS has warned people to avoid doing two things if they experience Covid symptoms.
How can you take a photo of the Northern Lights? (A guide for beginners)
Taking a picture of the Northern Lights is not always easy, but an expert has shared some tips on how beginners can capture one
Calls for watchdog to investigate cuts to DWP Winter Fuel Payment
From this winter, only people on pension credit or certain other benefits will receive the winter fuel payments
The King Charles III coin in circulation selling for nearly 400 times its value
The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p was named by the Royal Mint as the rarest coin currently in circulation in the UK
Coastguard team prepares for rescuing walkers and stranded crews
Training scenario sees Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team rescue a walker and the crew of vessel that had run aground.
'I worked for London mafia gang', says security guard accused of murder
MURDER accused Jack Crawley told the jury in his trial at Carlisle Crown Court he was working for a west London mafia group.
Breaking news, traffic and travel updates
Bringing you all the latest updates from Cumbria's roads and breaking news on October 11.
In pictures: The Northern Lights put on a spectacular display in Cumbria
Hundreds of people have shared their photos after the Northern Lights put on a spectacular display in last night's sky in Cumbria.
Seven special dogs hoping to find their happy ever after
Seven special dogs from Animal Rescue Cumbria ready for rehoming
‘Internationally renowned’ luxury Cumbrian chocolate shop looking for new owners
‘Internationally renowned’ luxury Cumbrian chocolate shop looking for new owners
Aircraft to fly over parts of Cumbria in training exercise
THE Ministry of Defence has warned that aircraft will be flying over Cumbria as part of training exercises.