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Runner rescued after hypothermia scare

A passing walker reported that a competitor in an ultra-running event was becoming seriously hypothermic in the Lake District.

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'No evidence that second defendant knew Paul Taylor had died,' jury told

THE PROSECUTION case against a Carlisle man accused of knowing a man was unlawfully killed when he helped to dispose of his car relied on the word of a “compulsive liar,” a jury heard.

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Man dies after suffering chest pains while walking in Lake District

A man died after suffering chest pains while walking in the Lake District.

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MP launches bill to tackle addictive phone use in children

A BILL to tackle addictive phone use by children has been launched by an MP amid concerns over excessive screen time and social media use.

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Do you have asbestos in your home? How to identify this dangerous material

Here is everything you need to know about asbestos, including how to identify it.

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'Super rare' animal that 'shouldn't be here' spotted in the UK

A wildlife enthusiast on TikTok has spotted two Kookaburras in Scotland - there are thought to be less than 10, maybe even five, in the UK.

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Asda Christmas delivery slots open today - how to book yours

With just 10 weeks to go until Christmas, Asda, Tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons and Ocado have all revealed their Christmas delivery slots

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Up to 760,000 set to miss out on Winter Fuel Payment despite being eligible

The number of pensioners in receipt of the Winter Fuel Payment is set to reduce by 10 million, from 11.4 million to 1.5 million.

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Autistic man 'found his place' doing what he loves with Cumbrian training provider

Autistic man Matthew Bircher from Barrow-in-Furness found his perfect role as a website developer for Whamos LTD.

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'He helped family by telling police where the body was' - defence KC in murder trial

THE “cruel torture” endured by Paul Taylor's family of not knowing where he was after his disappearance in October last year was ended by the man accused of murdering him, a jury heard.

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HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

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Kate Middleton's favourite Lake District place where her brother 'seeks solace'

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are big fans of Cumbria's crown jewel.

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Song choice showed accused Crawley had 'murder on his mind,' prosecutor tells jury

A SECURITY guard’s decision to listen to a song called Romantic Homicide three times on the night he killed a 56-year-old Annan man shows he had “murder on his mind,” a jury heard.

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Cumbria: Breaking news, travel and weather - live updates

Live breaking news updates for Cumbria.

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The Cumberland bank reopens flagship branch in Carlisle

The Cumberland has reopened its flagship branch in Carlisle after an extensive refurbishment.

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Law firm Cartmell Shepherd strengthens team with five new appointments

A law firm with offices across Cumbria and Northumberland has strengthened its specialist legal team with five new appointments.

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Community Panel grants £5k to bowling club to install solar power

The panel funded a vape prevention charity, a landmark beacon and money for solar panelling for the bowling club.

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The Carlisle bar on a mission to mix things up

A Botchergate bar is on a mission to keep nights out in Carlisle 'affordable' and varied.

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Julie Minns elected chair of West Coast Mainline all party parliamentary group

Carlisle’s MP has been elected as secretary of an important parliamentary rail group - bringing the city’s connectivity to the heart of Westminster. 

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Man who downloaded abuse images 'turning his life around' with foundation work

POLICE who raided the home of a Carlisle man when he lived in south Cumbria discovered evidence of his interest in child abuse images.