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Fire crews tackle building fire in Carlisle
FIRE crews have tackled a building fire on Sewell Road in Carlisle.
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North Cumbria: New Hadrian's Wall bus service hailed a 'game changer'
Visitors to the sections of Hadrian's Wall that extend into Cumbria are benefiting from a trial bus service, which links Brampton and Carlisle to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mental health teams boost winter support in North East and North Cumbria
MENTAL health teams are boosting support during the winter months.
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CCTV image released as police investigate bike theft in Carlisle
A CCTV image has been released as part of a police investigation into the theft of a bike from an address in Carlisle.
Victim punched in face during assault near Subway in Carlisle
CUMBRIA Police are investigating a reported assault near a Subway in Carlisle which saw a victim punched in the face.
Woman suffers puncture wounds after dog bite incident in Workington
A woman has suffered three puncture wounds that required medical attention after a dog bite incident in Workington.
Eight new student let units to be created in part of Carlisle city centre
Eight new student let units can be created in Carlisle city centre after the application for listed building consent was approved by Cumberland Council.
Update issued on landslip which has closed part of major Lake District road
Specialist consultants have been hard at work investigating a landslip which forced the closure of part of the A592.
Suspended jail for burglar who stole woman's medication from fridge
A SUSPENDED jail term has been handed to a Brampton man who told a court he had no memory of burgling his friend’s home as recovered in bed following a hospital visit.
Vehicle driven without insurance by disqualified driver seized near Whitehaven
A vehicle that was reportedly being driven without insurance by a disqualified driver has been seized by police near Whitehaven.
Fire crews take part in casualty care and hazardous materials drill
FIRE crews from Carlisle and Longtown have taken part in a casualty care and hazardous materials drill.
Cumbria Police reveal speed camera van locations for January 21
CUMBRIA Police have revealed their speed camera van locations for Wednesday, January 21.
Former businessman caught with £80k cocaine consignment was addict
A FORMER businessman who was trying to work off a debt has been jailed after police caught him on the M6 near Carlisle with high-purity cocaine worth £80,000.
Micro ferret with big personality looks for forever home
A small animal with a big personality is searching for her forever home.
Tributes to artist who captured beauty of the Lake District for seven decades
Stephen Darbishire, who originally moved to Coniston in 1950, will be celebrated at an event in Ambleside next month.
'Exceptionally busy' tea room in 'charming' Lake District village for sale
A bustling tea room in the heart of the Lake District is up for sale.
'Attractive' eight-flat property in the Lake District for sale
An 'attractive' residential investment opportunity in the Lake District has hit the market for £675,000.
Retired teacher goes on trial accused of sexually abusing four boys
A RETIRED former drama teacher from west Cumbria has gone on trial accused of sexually abusing four teenage boys.
Readers react after Cumberland Council rated red for potholes
Readers have reacted after Cumberland Council was rated red by the government for its performance on road maintenance.
West Cumbrian SPAR stores raise £2,500 for charity
10 West Cumbrian SPAR stores have raised £2,500 for charity.