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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Avanti starts running West Coast Main Line after Virgin franchise ends
The last Virgin train left Euston on Saturday evening, ending Britain's longest-running rail franchise.
Carlisle man convicted over historical sex abuse
The 49-year-old is to appear at Carlisle Crown court in January.
Jury discharged in Carlisle car wash slavery trial
Three men had been accused of forcing Romanians to work long hours for low pay in Carlisle.
John MacMillan death: Barrow man killed by his son after hospital error
John MacMillan, 70, was found with serious chest and throat injuries at a house in Cumbria.
Keswick School's finance chief jailed for £188,000 theft
Ghislain Smithson used the money to fund a "luxury lifestyle" including a Caribbean holiday.
Northern: Commuter protest against 'unreliable' rail firm
Commuters gather outside a city centre railway station to protest against Northern's service.
General election 2019: Why North-South is not England's only divide
This North-South divide is often cited by politicians, but it is by no means the only regional divide.
The 'reluctant activist' from Cumbria
What prompted former firefighters and police, GPs and librarians to join Extinction Rebellion protests?
Man climbs Scafell Pike with rowing machine for charity
Bradley Thornton, from Lincoln, has raised more than £10,000 in memory of a friend who took his own life.
Lake District Pound: Currency forced out by contactless technology
The demise of the currency, used by more than 350 firms, is down to a rise in contactless payments.
Photography 'helped save' veteran after PTSD
The men say taking photos in the Lake District is helping them to deal with mental health issues.
Cumbrian boy Noah Wall's brain grows from 2% to 80%
The seven-year-old, who is paralysed, recently moved his foot and it is hoped he will one day walk.
Partially blind Cumbrian woman completes 50-mile ultra race
"It was so far beyond what I thought I could still do and yet I did it."
MoD criticised after soldier Joshua Hoole's death
Phillip Hoole says the MoD needs to improve the way it communicates with grieving families.
Maryport teenager helping vulnerable children
Jamie-Lea Wright has been recognised with a Diana award for her work helping children in care.
Border Collie becomes foster mum to six abandoned kittens
"It's just fantastic, it melts everybody's hearts when you see it."
Morecambe 1-1 Carlisle United
Morecambe and Carlisle United share the spoils with a League Two draw at the Globe Arena.
Barrow 1-0 Aldershot Town
Barrow maintain their three-point advantage at the top of the National League with a 1-0 victory against Aldershot.
Challenge Cup first round: Thatto Heath Crusaders drawn away at Thornhill Trojans
Thatto Heath Crusaders, who reached round five last season, will face Thornhill Trojans in the first round of the 2020 Challenge Cup.
Find out who your team drew in FA Cup third round
Liverpool will host Everton in the third round of the FA Cup, while Championship leaders Leeds United will travel to Arsenal.
Forest Green Rovers 2-2 Carlisle United
Forest Green force a second-round FA Cup replay after holding Carlisle United in an entertaining draw at the New Lawn.
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
Rushden stabbing: Boy, 13, and man arrested over woman's death
The teenager and a man are being questioned on suspicion of murdering the 25-year-old woman.
Manchester derby racist abuse claim: Man arrested
A man is arrested after United players said they were targeted in their match against Manchester City.
Six arrests after stabbings outside Southport hotel
Two people were stabbed and three hurt in a fight in Southport town centre, police say.
Microblading: Therapist tattoos eyebrows for cancer patients
Beautician Laura Woodward is giving women their confidence back through beauty treatments.
Brentwood teenager's Christmas lights show thrills crowd
Ben Charles has creating a light and sound extravaganza for the fifth Christmas running.
River Calder to be searched for missing 81-year-old Dewsbury man
Colin Vasey was last seen on CCTV in the centre of Dewsbury in the early hours of 17 November.
Turkey thieves strike at Broadclyst Community Farm
A trail of blood and feathers was left from the turkey pen to a nearby lay-by.
Rainham church break-in: Thieves smash stained glass windows
The vicar said he discovered the thieves smashed one of the church's stained glass windows earlier.
General election 2019: Are political clubs still political?
The general election may be dominating the headlines but it's not troubling the political clubs of Arnold.
Avanti starts running West Coast Main Line after Virgin franchise ends
The last Virgin train left Euston on Saturday evening, ending Britain's longest-running rail franchise.
Missing Polish goalkeeper: Appeal to trace Kamil Biecke from Luton, feared dead
Kamil Biecke has not been seen for a year and police fear he may have been killed.
London Santa Run: Thousands of runners raise money for charity
The organisers hope the 10th London Santa Run could raise as much as £1m for charity.
Source: BBC News
