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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.

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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.

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Police tackle dangerous driving at speeding hotspot in West Cumbria

CUMBRIA Police have been monitoring speeding drivers in West Cumbria. 

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Muncaster Castle to host autumnal Halloween bird display this month

MUNCASTER Castle will be hosting an autumnal owl and bird display. 

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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.

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Man suffered fractured eye socket in unprovoked attack

 

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Assault by teenager being investigated as hate incident

 

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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'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.

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Breaking news, traffic and travel updates

Bringing you all the latest updates from Cumbria's roads and breaking news on October 11.

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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.

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Seven special dogs hoping to find their happy ever after

Seven special dogs from Animal Rescue Cumbria ready for rehoming

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‘Internationally renowned’ luxury Cumbrian chocolate shop looking for new owners

‘Internationally renowned’ luxury Cumbrian chocolate shop looking for new owners

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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.