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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Development approved amid city expansion concerns
Cumberland Council backs plans for industrial units near a rural hamlet outside Carlisle.
Legal bid to overturn zip wire plan fails
Friends of the Lake District says it is considering appealing the decision.
Views sought over cross-border power line
The National Grid says electricity demand is expected to increase by 50% over the next 10 years.
Military storage facility will 'boost frontline'
The Longtown site is an "essential part" of supporting the armed forces, the MoD says.
Contracts for major £28m station revamp awarded
Cumberland Council says work on both sides of the station is due to be completed by January 2027.
Plans to rebuild home destroyed in gas explosion
A house at the centre of a gas explosion could be demolished and rebuilt under new plans.
Cinema revamp ongoing despite rising costs
The Roxy in Ulverston undergoes work including fixing a leaky roof and revamping the facade.
Cumbria councils agree mayoral devolution plan
The two councils say a new authority would give Cumbria more decision-making powers.
Work to install speed cameras at 'high-risk' spots
Cumberland Council records average speeds higher than the speed limit on the A595.
Plan to divert harbour's orange water out to sea
A taskforce led by a local MP approves proposals that would see a new pipeline built.
Army veteran jailed for stalking ex-girlfriend
Stephen Young sent the woman messages and hid in a bush before intercepting her, a court is told.
New bridge reopens 'crucial route' for village
Buckbarrow Bridge is open to traffic again after closing in 2023 over fears it would collapse.
Elderly driver killed in two-car crash
The driver of one of the cars, a man in his 80s, dies at the scene of the crash near Kendal.
Project to study poor mental health in rural area
The University of Cumbria will look into the reasons for mental health inequalities.
Hundreds squat for brain tumour charity challenge
Amy and stepdaughter Kim, who was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour, have raised thousands.
'Releasing our baby red squirrel back into the wild'
Percy the red squirrel was hand-fed by Connor Brown and his family for weeks before being released.
Underground rescue team operating without a base
Cumbria Ore Mines Rescue Unit teams up with Penrith Mountain Rescue to raise money for a hub.
Giant octopus steals camera for a selfie
Two ocean videographers, originally from Carlisle, have a playful underwater encounter.
Pod of dolphins keep sailor company on boat trip
A sailor says the pod of about 25 dolphins swan beside his boat off the coast of Roa Island.
Bus service scheme looks to reinstate rural routes
Services in rural areas, including Cumbria, are in decline, according to a report.
National League delays kick-offs in aid of 3UP bid
All National League games will kick off three minutes late on 15 November, supporting the league's 3UP campaign which is seeking an extra promotion place to the EFL.
Whing and Barrow happy to keep 'underdog' tag
Barrow head coach Andy Whing reflects on the challenges of rebuilding his squad and competing in League Two.
Carlisle sign Peterborough's Conn-Clarke on loan
Carlisle United bring in midfielder Chris Conn-Clarke on loan, reuniting him with former Altrincham team-mate Regan Linney.
Managerless Luton lose, Leeds thrashed in EFL Trophy
Cambridge United came from a goal down to beat managerless Luton Town 3-1 on a busy night in the Vertu Trophy.
Secret Cumbria
Alex Sharphouse had a dream to build from a scratch a Fowler B6 Big Lion Road Locomotive.
Cumbria ladybirds are go!
Its that time of year for swarms of ladybirds to appear, but they're harmless.
Caldbeck veteran runners win gold
It's never too late to take up fell running, as a small club prove they're evergreen.
Cutting edge Whitehaven
The new £5 million Edge water sports activity centres bold design has raised eyebrows.
A Cumbrian bridge too far
Over 400 council maintained bridges are in poor or very poor condition.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
FA to investigate racism claims
The Football Association will investigate allegations that Macclesfield's Nat Brown was racially abused by Barrow fans.
Barrow 1-1 Macclesfield
Barrow and Macclesfield will have to replay for the right to host Championship side Cardiff in the FA Cup third round.
Rams recall Gjokaj from Carlisle
Derby County recall defender Valentin Gjokaj from his loan spell at League One club Carlisle United.
Miller return encourages Abbott
Striker Lee Miller's return from injury gives Carlisle manager Greg Abbott cause for hope, despite defeat at Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury 2-1 Carlisle
Paul Parry grabs a vital winner for Shrewsbury as they beat Carlisle to climb out of the League One drop zone.
Workington sign half-back Coyle
Workington Town sign former Wigan, Barrow and Oldham half-back James Coyle for the 2012 season.
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National News Headlines
Ex-funeral director admits 36 fraud charges but denies other offences
Robert Bush denied 30 counts of preventing lawful burials but admitted fraud charges.
Friend 'heard silence then screams', court told
Emma Cowley was on the phone to Ms Whyte when she heard a "terrified, in-pain scream", jurors hear.
Met PC's misconduct proven over bus stop arrest
PC Perry Lathwood will be given a written warning after calling Jocelyn Agyemang a "daft cow".
Luxury goods resale website owes sellers thousands
The owner of Hardly Ever Worn It has been ordered to pay seven claimants in county court judgements.
McCann friends left 'disturbed' by alleged stalker
David and Fiona Payne were with the McCann family on the night Madeleine disappeared in 2007.
XL bully owner pleads guilty over dog attack death
James Harrison Trimble-Pettitt was charged over the death of Ian Price, just hours before a ban was announced.
Strongman games title 'would be dream come true'
Andrew Reid is training for the 2025 Strongman Games, which will be held in Texas in November.
Man charged with killing woman in 2020
Georgina Ward was found dead at her home in Brierley Hill, Dudley, in November 2020.
Couple call for better maternity care after baby dies
Sarah and Andrew Conroy?s baby died after a three-hour delay in providing a blood transfusion.
Case dropped for Met officer who shot unarmed man
The misconduct proceedings involving W80 came after years of legal battles over the case.
Tributes after man fatally struck by road sweeper
The man who died after being struck in Leicester is named locally as Joginder Singh.
'Rik Mayall gave me glorious creative moments'
Elton says his new autobiography helped him deal with some of the grief around Mayall's death.
Source: BBC News
