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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Poppi Worthington: Abuse accused father loses bid to clear name
Poppi Worthington has always denied assault and wanted a coroner to change the official record.
Ex-Witherslack Hall teacher had 'strict' approach
Former deputy head Roger Whitehouse says he "didn't stand any nonsense" but denies assaulting boys.
Carlisle pair jailed for one-night city crime spree
The two men took a car, rammed and ransacked a business and stole wine from a service station.
Festive runners take on the Lake District fells
Hundreds of people took part in the run and were presented with a Christmas pudding at the end.
Protected status removed from MoD-owned fells
Hilton, Burton and Warcop Fells will no longer be common land, following a public inquiry.
'Dangerous' Carlisle rapist jailed for 18 years
Ian Beal from Carlisle is found guilty of raping two women several years apart.
Ben Stokes & Alex Hales fined over Bristol fight
Neither Ben Stokes nor Alex Hales will miss any further England matches as a result of their part in a fight outside a Bristol nightclub in September.
Extreme adventurer Sean Conway answers our quickfire questions
"Britain's most inspiring maniac" tells us why he chooses to live in a Lake District village.
Cumbria wild swimmer describes passion for cold water
Sara Barnes started wild swimming after surgery and now swims all year round in the Lake District.
Denzel: The sniffer dog that detects water leaks
A water company is using dogs to try and find faults in pipes.
Keswick Christmas tree vandals hunted by police
Five men are being hunted after the top of the tree was lopped off.
Christmas: What questions do you have?
What questions do you have about Christmas? Use our form and we could be in touch.
Who was the 'Thai bride' dumped in the hills?
Fourteen years after a woman's body was found in Yorkshire, will the mystery of her death be solved?
Milton Keynes Dons 2-0 Carlisle United
MK Dons stay top of League Two with their third win in four games in a comfortable victory against Carlisle United.
Barrow 1-0 Maidstone United
Tyler Smith scores the only goal of the game as 10-man Barrow take all three points against Maidstone.
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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Aylesbury goalkeeper, 14, dies after match injury
Luca Campanaro, 14, was described as an "amazing young man" and a "credit to his family."
Cruise couple held over suitcase cocaine
About 10kg of the drug was found in their cabin on the Marco Polo, Portuguese police say.
Bournemouth nightclub crash: CCTV shows car hitting doorman
Driver Shailem Dodson is cleared of attempted murder after earlier admitting dangerous driving.
Man held by armed police at UK Parliament
A man is Tasered by armed officers in an incident inside the grounds of Parliament.
Bethan Roper: Bristol train window death woman named
Charity worker Bethan Roper was working for the Welsh Refugee Council at the time of her death.
Terrorism offences suspect arrested
The 33-year-old is being held following a "pre-planned" counter terrorism operation.
Six migrants rescued from Dover shipping lane
A lifeboat crew was called to a boat six miles off the Kent coast in the Dover Strait.
Relative arrested over Westcliff care home 'murder'
The woman, in her 70s, died after sustaining injuries at the home in Westcliff.
Grace Millane: Police in search for long-handled shovel
A body believed to be that of British backpacker Grace Millane was found on the outskirts of Auckland.
Birstall blast widower 'gets flashbacks of wife's cries for help'
Janet Jasper died after a gas blast at the home she shared with her husband John for 56 years.
Selly Oak stabbings: Boy, 13, arrested after teens attacked
The boys were taken to hospital after being stabbed outside a school in Selly Oak.
Maureen Whale: Barnet burglary was 'terrifying ordeal'
Maureen Whale's family say all they can think of is how scared she must have felt.
Source: BBC News
