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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Person hit by vehicle on motorway dies
The victim dies of injuries suffered near junction 42 of the M6 on Saturday evening.
Deep clean to remove town centre's chewing gum
The week-long scheme aims to "enhance" the appearance of the town centre.
Bridge repairs to get under way
Motorists are warned to expect disruption near Keswick for the next two weeks.
Town's mixed reaction as mine plans quashed
While some are angry at the loss of job prospects, others feel the environment should be protected.
Mountain rescue car park plan approved
Former railway land in Coniston will be used by the team during training exercises and operations.
Work to start on 'key' route's new road
The new road will bypass "pinch-points" and help cut journey times, the local council says.
Wildflowers planted in hay meadow restoration bid
More than 5,500 are being plug planted during September at a farm on the shores of Coniston.
Meet the 20-year-old Young Ringer of the Year
?As a group of young people, we've kind of grown up and learned to ring together.?
Club rep encourages autistic fans to attend games
"Having autism, you're recognised as having differences, but being a part of a club, you're the same."
Thousands roll into town for annual soapbox derby
Teams in Barrow make a kart relying on only their strength and gravity to get to the finish line.
'My home's a working museum piece, it's a gem'
Davy Keenan has lived on water for more than 50 years and now spends his time aboard 'Little Gem'.
'It was like a ghost village when we came in'
After being abandoned in 1971, the village of Anthorn is now home to a tight-knit community.
'To go and play at the festival is fantastic'
A Barrow-based band is put forward by BBC Introducing to play the festival's Calling Out stage.
Radio DJ with cerebral palsy inspires school pupils
Since realising a dream of appearing on Radio 2, Harrison Holmes wants to inspire a new generation.
Saints crush Barrow to win shield as Leeds beat Wigan
St Helens hammer Barrow to seal their 13th win in a row and clinch the League Leaders' Shield while Leeds beat Wigan.
Ex-boss Simpson proud of Carlisle spell
Ex-Carlisle United manager Paul Simpson insists that he leaves the club in a better place than when he arrived in February 2022.
Wakefield money allows us to finish season - Amor
Whitehaven head coach Kyle Amor says that £12,000 donated by Sunday's opponents Wakefield Trinity should allow them to finish the season.
The bell ringers in Barrow
Young people in Barrow are taking up bell ringing thanks to one man.
Cumbria brewery's move and pub closure causes upset
The company says new parking charges are deterring customers.
75 years in Ulverston to come to an end
Pharmaceutical firm, GlaxoSmithKline, confirms it's shutting its factory in Ulverston.
Rockliffe: the fire which burned for a month
People living near the site of the fire say documents raise questions over safety.
A Cumbrian nuclear adventure
Atomfall is set five years after the 1957 Windscale fire at a fictional quarantine zone.
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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Triple murder suspect is son and brother of victims
The children's schools have paid heartfelt tributes to their former pupils.
Four charged after suspected cocaine found on boat
The group were arrested on Friday after Border Force officers intercepted the vessel.
Family 'devastated' by Great North Run death
Sam Wealleans' parents say they are "overwhelmed by thousands of kind messages" of support.
Sam Tompkins reunited with items stolen in raid
The singer is reunited with jewellery and his acoustic guitar after the Brighton burglary.
Fundraiser marks 10th anniversary of cyclist's death
Louise Wright was 29 when she was hit by a lorry in 2014 in Nottingham as she cycled to work.
'I want my money': Anger at region's pension delay
Retirees speak out after delays in paying out local government pensions in the region.
Woman stabbed to death in east London
A 32-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Trump loses Electric Avenue song legal fight
The former president used the famous song in a 2020 campaign video.
Human remains in graveyard were 'dug up by animals'
The investigation was stood down after it was confirmed the remains were from an historic burial.
Two taken to hospital after ambulance and car crash
Two people in the car were taken to hospital for minor injuries, the ambulance service says.
Parents criticise school's deaf teaching provision
The parents of two deaf children claim a school is failing to cater to their children's needs.
'I help the ignored victims of paedophiles'
PC Tom Scott is the first officer to be tasked with helping "indirect victims" of online sex abuse.
Source: BBC News
