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Man in 70s dies following medical episode in Whitehaven
A man in his 70s has died following a medical incident in Whitehaven.
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Staff treated after Penrith pub gas leak
A gas leak from beer dispensing lines at a Penrith pub has resulted in staff members requiring treatment.
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Dozens of fines issued as Lake District anti-social behaviour patrols continue
A morning patrol in the Lake District has uncovered fly-tipped waste and evidence of prohibited barbecues being used.
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Young people’s photography exhibition to open in Whitehaven
A new photography and film exhibition created by young people from West Cumbria is set to open at The Beacon Portal in Whitehaven.
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Police probe after suspicious man spotted on Carlisle street
Cumbria police are investigating after a man was seen trying vehicle and front door handles in Carlisle.
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Gardener retires after 40 years with a piece of Levens Hall history
A South Cumbrian estate's head gardener of 40 years has received a historic George IV silver hunting snuff box as a leaving gift ahead of his retirement next week.
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Bid to save Whitehaven’s Millets store from closure
Efforts are under way to save Whitehaven’s Millets store from closure.
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Historic cars and rally vehicles take over Lake District estate
A Lake District motorsport show has attracted nearly 850 vehicles for its latest event.
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Carlisle man who threatened to slit ex’s throat spared jail
A man who threatened to slit the throat of his ex-partner – and set fire to her Eden Valley home – has been given a suspended prison sentence by a district judge who concluded that he can be rehabilitated.
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£5,000 community garden to open at West Cumbrian football club
A new community garden is set to open at a West Cumbrian football club this week.
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Emergency services attend crash involving motorbike in Carlisle
Emergency services are attending a collision involving a motorbike in Carlisle.
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Plans revealed for 165 homes in Lake District town
Plans have been revealed for up to 165 new homes on the edge of a Lake District town.
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Multi-million-pound bedroom revamp finished at West Cumbrian hotel
A multi-million-pound bedroom revamp at a West Cumbrian hotel is now complete.
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Last chance to have your say in major business survey
Business owners have just a few days left to take part in Westmorland and Furness Council's annual survey.
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National commission urges Government to keep 65-year-old Caldbeck transmitter running
A major new report has warned that the Caldbeck mast, celebrating its 65th anniversary, should remain in operation until at least 2044.
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Speed camera vans in Cumbria today
Today's mobile speed camera van locations in Cumbria.
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Tip-offs lead to £37,000-worth of cocaine seized in early morning Penrith drugs raid
A 32-year-old man will appear in court after around £37,000-worth of cocaine was found during a police raid in a Cumbrian town.
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Mild but murky weather ahead for Cumbria before a fresh start to next week
It is a decidedly damp start to the forecast period across Carlisle and the rest of the county, with heavy rain pushing across Cumbria today.
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Skiddaw House Foundation invites people to 19th annual meeting
Skiddaw House Foundation is inviting people to its 19th annual meeting.
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Young boy suffers chest injuries in mountain bike fall in Lake District
A young boy has been rescued after sustaining chest injuries in a mountain bike fall in the Lake District.