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Start date on work to fix Lake District road damaged by landslip revealed
Work to begin repairing a key Lake District road is due to start next week.
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Sports clubs meet to discuss Millom's new multi-million-pound leisure centre
Sports and leisure club providers have met to discuss the future of Millom's new leisure centre.
Amazing Lake District pass 'a must for petrol-heads' ranked among UK's best drives
According to the experts, Honister Pass is a "must for petrolheads and nature lovers alike".
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Newcastle Airport slashes carbon emissions on road to net zero
Newcastle Airport has slashed its carbon emissions as part of its journey to net zero. The airport has reported it achieved a 46 per cent cut in on-site carbon
10-day road closure set to begin in Longtown next week
A stretch of road in Longtown is set to close for repairs from Monday next week.
Man arrested after viral video shows police using taser and baton during incident
Police have arrested a man 33 year-old man in Workington, following a protracted struggle and use of a taser as well as the stun baton.
Cumbrian car boot sale organiser launches event at Carlisle Racecourse
A popular car boot sale is returning to Carlisle Racecourse this weekend.
Revealed: How many Cumbria Police officers are working in the control room?
Qualified officers are working in the Cumbria Police control room, due to health issues or staffing gaps, a Freedom of Information Request has revealed.
UK travel firm collapses leaving holidaymakers with cancelled trips and no refunds
Holidaymakers have had their plans scrapped after a UK travel company went into liquidation, with customers warned they may not be entitled to refunds.
The 'unspoilt' Cumbrian village free from tourism and home to an 'eminent son'
The Telegraph previously referred to this quiet village in Cumbria as being relatively quiet tourist-wise.
Cumbrian firefighters extinguish grass fire on coastal land
Firefighters extinguished a grass fire in Flimby last night, a spokesperson for the service has confirmed.
Sex offender who defied online restrictions took 'digital skills' course in jail
A REPEAT sex offender from Distington has been jailed after he defied a court order designed to control and monitor his online activities.
Disruption hits M6 during morning commute
Disruption is being seen between Junction 38 and Junction 37 in a southbound direction, with one lane currently closed.
Firefighters to use synthetic smoke in house blaze training
Carlisle East Fire Station have issued a warning ahead of a planned training exercise on Friday morning.
School forced to close after burst water main
A school has been forced to close due to a burst water main.
Walker unable to walk after slip on Lake District fell
A woman's Lake District fell descent took a turn when she slipped and injured her ankle.
Cumbria speed camera van locations for Friday 17 April
Cumbria Police have revealed the locations of their speed camera vans for Friday, April 17.
Judge to assess whether knife-carrying teen poses a danger to the public
A JUDGE is to assess whether a 19-year-old Carlisle man who has admitted intentionally trying to wound another person is a dangerous offender.
Fire service making changes after being told to improve
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is making ‘significant progress’ after being told to improve last year.
Failed working dog aims to swap rescue centre for forever home
A failed working dog is hoping to swap her P60 for a place by the fireside.