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University of Cumbria becomes a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance
The University of Cumbria has joined a new national partnership to help strengthen the UK's defence capabilities.
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‘We deserve certainty’ – theatre group speaks out over Barrow’s Forum
Walney Musical Theatre Group has branded an update about the future of a Barrow theatre as 'not good enough'.
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Cumbrian waste carriers flouting legal requirements crackdown discovers
Cumbrian waste carriers have been found to be flouting legal requirements.
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Campaign launches to help young people find work, education or training
A new campaign has been launched in West Cumbria to ensure young people have pathways into work, education or training.
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New flexible bus service to launch in South Cumbria
A new flexible, bookable bus service will be launched to improve public transport access for rural South Cumbrian communities.
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£218,685 boost for scheme to revive Cumbrian river
A Cumbrian river conservation charity has been awarded £218,685 for a project to work with landowners to revive the River Caldew.
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Lake District venue named among best 100 local restaurants in UK
A Lake District venue has been named among the best 100 local restaurants in the UK.
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Missing Barrow man found
A missing 36-year-old man from Barrow has been found, police said.
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Team Barrow issues statement after fears raised over future of town’s theatre
Team Barrow has issued a statement following fears raised over plans for the town centre and the future of a replacement for the town's Forum.
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Man attacked by teen in racial assault in Barrow park
Police are investigating after a South Cumbrian man lost consciousness in a racially aggravated assault.
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Cumbria Local Skills Improvement Plan released for 2026 to 2029
A leading Cumbrian business organisation has published a plan to align local training provision with the skills demanded by employers.
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Emergency services called to crash in Harrington
Emergency services are currently dealing with a collision in Harrington, near Workington.
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Looking for school holiday fun? National Trust’s Summer of Play is back
Families looking for ways to make the most of the school holidays can enjoy a summer full of adventure, creativity and outdoor fun at National Trust places across Cumbria.
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Kirkby Stephen trader celebrates 50 years of business
A Cumbrian retailer has marked five decades of owning a family convenience store.
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Speed camera vans in Cumbria today
Today's mobile speed camera van locations in Cumbria.
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Cannabis, THC pens and nitrous oxide seized in Penrith drugs crackdown
A large quantity of drugs and about £1,500 in cash have been seized after a police crackdown in Penrith.
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Arrest after cash and drugs found in South Lakes police raid
A man has been arrested after several thousand pounds in cash and drugs were seized during a police raid in Burton-in-Kendal.
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Skipper rescued from stranded yacht in South Cumbria
A skipper has been rescued after his yacht ran aground at the south end of Walney Island.
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Nominations open for Love Barrow Awards
Nominations have opened for the 2026 Love Barrow Awards.
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Hundreds attend West Cumbrian youth festival
Hundreds of people attended a youth-led festival in West Cumbria.