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Thunderstorms warning for Cumbria this weekend
As temperatures soar and Cumbria hopes to bask in warm weather this weekend - a warning has been issued for thunderstorms on Sunday.
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Pirelli fined £280,000 after worker hurt at Carlisle site
Three companies have been fined for health and safety failings after a man was badly hurt when he was hit by two falling skips at Carlisle’s Pirelli tyre factory.
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Body found on Lake District fell
Police searching for a missing walker from West Yorkshire have found a man’s body.
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Village bid to buy local pub raises £75,000 in 10 days
A village’s bid to buy a much-loved community pub has raised £75,000 in just 10 days.
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Maryport’s Wave Centre to close for major revamp
Maryport's Wave Centre is set to close later this month for a major revamp.
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Carlisle woman failed to help dog who was starving to death
A woman who failed to seek help for a dog which was at death’s door during the final days of her life has appeared in court
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Woman seriously injured in West Cumbrian crash
A woman in her 80s has been seriously injured in a West Cumbrian collision.
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Man stalked Lake District work colleague over several months
A man who sent a woman unwanted letters and concert tickets as he stalked her over several months has been made the subject of a hospital order.
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Barrow schools plan to join academy
Two Barrow schools will seek views on plans to academise at a public consultation next week.
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Miracle baby for Cumbrian teenage cancer survivor
A Whitehaven 21-year-old who faced a cancer diagnosis during the pandemic has given birth to a miracle baby.
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Mobile speed camera vans in Cumbria today
Today's mobile speed camera van locations.
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Roman dig set to restart in Carlisle
A community archaeological dig is set to get underway in Carlisle.
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£20,000 to help young carers in South Cumbria
Young carers in South Cumbria have been given a £200,000 boost from Cumberland & Westmorland Freemasons.
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Lake District PizzaExpress set to put on show after revamp
Following a recent remodel, PizzaExpress Kendal is ready to serve pizza with pizzazz for returning and new customers.
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£220,000 boost for Kirkgate Arts
West Cumbria's Kirkgate Arts has been given a £220,000 boost by Arts Council England.
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Wildlife volunteers recognised for work
Wildlife volunteers and conservationists have been recognised for their work with awards.
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Huge delays on A66 due to broken down caravan
A broken down caravan is causing huge delays on the A66.
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Barrow five-a-side pitches to open in time for summer holidays
Five-a-side football pitches in Barrow will be in use for the start of the school summer holidays.
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WATCH: CCTV footage released of missing man
Police have released CCTV footage of a missing man last seen on April 18.
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A66 motorist admits his carelessness caused death of fellow lorry driver
A man whose carelessness behind the wheel on the A66 caused the death of a fellow lorry driver in a head-on crash has been warned he could receive a prison sentence.