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Lake District challenge for Cerebral Palsy football club raises over £4,500

A family whose daughter attends a football club for people living with Cerebral Palsy and acquired brain injury have helped raise over £4,500 from their Lake District challenge.

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World Curlew Day celebration to be held

An event will be held to mark World Curlew Day on April 21.

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Mobile speed camera van locations in Cumbria today

Mobile speed camera vans in Cumbria today.

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Neat and tidy: Seat Ibiza holds its own

Ian Lamming enjoys a David v Goliath moment

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Lane closed on route between Carlisle and Brampton due to emergency works

Motorists are being warned of a lane closure on a key route between Brampton and Carlisle, due to emergency works.

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Northern trains resume after vehicle hits bridge in Kirkby Stephen

Northern trains were halted between Carlisle and Skipton this morning after a road vehicle collided with a bridge in Kirkby Stephen.

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Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing wants Carlisle-based McVities 'back in the family'

Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing has revealed that he would love to 'bring back' McVitie’s.

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Mini moto seized minutes after call about anti-social riding

Police have seized a mini moto in Stainburn within minutes of receiving reports it was being ridden in an anti-social manner.

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Lake District: Lifesaving team's mock rescue interrupted by real callout

Volunteers of Penrith Mountain Rescue spent their Easter Sunday undergoing training in crag rescues.

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Delays after M6 lane closed due to defect

A lane of the M6 is closed due to a defect.

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New allied health professionals board launched in Cumbria

A new health board has been launched across North and West Cumbria.

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People urged to close windows and doors as emergency services respond to Walney fire

Emergency services are currently dealing with a fire in Walney.

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Fire crews called to blaze at West Cumbrian industrial estate

Fire crews were called out to a blaze on a West Cumbrian industrial estate.

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West Cumbrian family set up foundation in memory of teenage daughter

A West Cumbrian family has set up a foundation in memory of their teenage daughter.

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Bid to strengthen health workforce in north and West Cumbria

The University of Cumbria and North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust have launched a new joint board, which brings together academic and clinical expertise to strengthen the region's health and care workforce.

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Construction complete on Workington’s new Innovation Centre

Construction of the new Innovation Centre in Workington is now complete.

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Doorbell camera caught man’s kick that launched dog into air

A Carlisle man who dragged and kicked a dog, launching it into the air, has been banned from keeping animals for five years and given a suspended prison sentence.

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Uppies & Downies 2026: Join us for the final game

Join us for the final game of the 2026 Uppies & Downies series in Workington.

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Significant delays being experienced on the M6 southbound at Tebay

Drivers are experiencing 'significant' delays on the M6 at Tebay, between Junction 39 and Junction 40.

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Free outdoor yoga sessions return to Cumbria this month

Outdoor yoga sessions are returning to Cumbria as part of a wellbeing programme.