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Maryport burglar jailed for raiding home while owners slept

A Maryport man has been jailed for burglary and vehicle interference.

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Trains cancelled between Millom and Corkickle

Trains are cancelled between Millom and Corkickle this afternoon.

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‘I’ve been on the world’s biggest bender’ – neighbour knife attacker told police

A former Royal Marine who broke into his neighbours’ home at 4am, before attacking and injuring a father and son with a knife, has been given an eight-year prison sentence and branded a dangerous offender.

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Cumbrian dad to tackle 230-mile bike ride inspired by son’s cancer treatment trips

A Cumbrian father is getting ready to take on a 230-mile bike ride inspired by his son's cancer treatment trips.

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Golden Age Games brings communities together

75 people aged between 55 and 90 came together to take part in the Golden Age Games at Kendal Leisure Centre.

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First St Cuthbert’s Garden Village homes approved

The first development which will form part of Carlisle's St Cuthbert's Garden Village have been approved.

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West Cumbrian solar farm plans get go-ahead

Plans for a West Cumbrian solar farm with over 20,000 panels has been given the go-ahead.

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Film crew spotted on set in Lake District

A film crew has been spotted on a fenced off set in the Lake District.

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Cricket, community and charities – Windermere Taverners celebrate record year

Windermere Taverners Cricket Club played host to the local hockey club in their most recent fundraising match on Wednesday.

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Wigton floods ‘not caused by 6ft fence’ – new report

Flooding of around 80 Wigton properties last November was not a direct result of a firm's security fence.

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Speed camera vans in Cumbria today

Today's mobile speed camera van locations in Cumbria.

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Wordsworth House celebrates anniversary as consultation continues over its future

Wordsworth House in Cockermouth is celebrating the anniversary of its community rescue as a consultation continue over its future use.

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Two children’s homes given go-ahead for north and West Cumbria

Two new children's homes have been given the go-ahead for north and West Cumbria.

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Made in Carlisle: University of Cumbria arts degree show next week

The University of Cumbria's Institute of Education, Arts & Society is welcoming visitors to its undergraduate degree show 2026, Made in Carlisle.

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Formal concerns raised about bus services in north and West Cumbria

Formal concerns about the performance of travel firm Stagecoach in north and West Cumbria have been raised with the Traffic Commissioners.

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Urgent repair work prompts north Cumbrian road closure

A north Cumbrian road will be closed from Monday for urgent repair work.

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19-year-old charged with drugs offences and making indecent child images

A 19-year-old man from Carlisle will appear in court next month, charged with drugs offences and making indecent images of a child.

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Two people seriously injured after four-vehicle crash on A689

Two people have been seriously injured in a four-vehicle crash on the A689.

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Automation plans at Carlisle’s Pirelli factory spark redundancy fears

Automation plans at Carlisle's Pirelli factory have sparked fears over staff redundancies.

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Burglar’s South Cumbrian crime spree lands him in jail

A burglar's South Cumbrian crime spree has resulted in a jail sentence.