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Ice warning to drivers in Cumbria Cumbria escapes the worst of the snow disruption, but motorists are warned to take care due to ice on the roads.

Lakes shops beat national trend Retailers in south Cumbria buck the trend when it comes to empty shops on the high street, council figures reveal.

Charity to run leisure services A charitable company is to take over the running of a Cumbrian council's leisure centres.

Mother dragged along by car thief A car thief drove off with the woman owner hanging out of the door after stealing the vehicle while it was defrosting, a court hears.

PFI hospitals 'get bailout fund' North Cumbria is one of seven English NHS hospital trusts to have access to a £1.5bn government bailout fund.

VIDEO: Found WWII glider to be restored A WWII glider that lay undiscovered in a field in Cumbria is to be restored

Power 'to be restored by Easter' Residents who have been without electricity for weeks will have to wait to have it restored

Pair in third naked pedalo bid Two Whitehaven men plan a third attempt at crossing the Atlantic on a pedalo

Carlisle 2-1 Chesterfield Francois Zoko scores a late winner for Carlisle as they come from behind to beat Chesterfield.

Boss Sheridan suspended by Barrow Barrow suspend joint manager Darren Sheridan for undisclosed reasons and launch an internal investigation.

Madden pushes for Carlisle return Carlisle United striker Paddy Madden says he is ready to take his first-team opportunity after a long absence through injury.

Carlisle's Miller appeal rejected Carlisle United striker Lee Miller will see out a three-match ban after the club's appeal is rejected by the Football Association.

Barrow snap up goalkeeper Cairns Barrow sign goalkeeper Alex Cairns from Championship side Leeds United on a month-long loan deal.

Pressure is on in Championship One Cumbria's three rugby league clubs are tussling for four promotion places this Championship One campaign.

Games starter's 'dream come true' Alan Bell describes the 2012 Games as a "dream come true" as he prepares to be the chief starter

Lake sail ahead for Olympic torch The Olympic flame is to take a cruise on a Windermere steamer as part of the nationwide torch relay.

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Skelton completes South Pole trek Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton completes her 500-mile (800km) trek to the South Pole

Wounded soldiers train in Cumbria Injured servicemen train to become the first war-wounded personnel to climb Mount Everest

Jubilee booking for Cumbrian boat A wooden tourist boat from the Lake District is to take part in jubilee celebrations in London.

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Carlisle 2-1 Chesterfield Francois Zoko scores a late winner for Carlisle as they come from behind to beat Chesterfield.

Boss Sheridan suspended by Barrow Barrow suspend joint manager Darren Sheridan for undisclosed reasons and launch an internal investigation.

Madden pushes for Carlisle return Carlisle United striker Paddy Madden says he is ready to take his first-team opportunity after a long absence through injury.

Carlisle's Miller appeal rejected Carlisle United striker Lee Miller will see out a three-match ban after the club's appeal is rejected by the Football Association.

Barrow snap up goalkeeper Cairns Barrow sign goalkeeper Alex Cairns from Championship side Leeds United on a month-long loan deal.

Pressure is on in Championship One Cumbria's three rugby league clubs are tussling for four promotion places this Championship One campaign.

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Drivers warned of icy conditions Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care as the icy conditions around England continue.

Diabetes 'ups birth defect risk' The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, a study of 400,000 pregnancies in England suggests.

Queen commemorates 60-year reign The Queen is marking 60 years as monarch of the UK and Commonwealth and says she is dedicating herself "anew to your service".

Capello opposes FA Terry decision England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.

Heathrow getting 'back to normal' BAA has said services at Heathrow are expected to be back to normal and that some 500 fewer flights operated out of the airport on Sunday.

China celebrates Games in Leeds An event to celebrate Leeds as host city to 300 members of the Chinese Olympic team takes place in the city.

Woman hurt in gas leak explosion A woman is hurt in an explosion at her home in Hampshire after a gas leak.

Preaching vicar invites 'tweets' A vicar from North Somerset invites members of his church congregation to "tweet" him while he preaches.

Two brothers charged with murder Two brothers are charged with murder after a body was found at a house in Rochdale.

No charge in missing woman case A Gloucester man arrested on suspicion of murder by police investigating the disappearance of a woman is released without charge.