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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Windermere jetty erection angers South Lakes council
Stavros Neocleous has planning consent but not approval from the lake's council owner.
Japanese artist Junko Mizuno's 'gothic-cute' art on show in Cumbria
Mizuno creates Manga-style representations of women, known as Gothic ka-waii or kawaii noir.
Voyeur filmed women using camera in sock
Robert William Hill filmed women in the family changing area at Keswick Leisure Centre.
Border Collie becomes foster mum to six abandoned kittens
"It's just fantastic, it melts everybody's hearts when you see it."
Carlisle Central Plaza Hotel: Collapse fears prompt cordon
A resolution over fears a Carlisle derelict hotel may collapse "could take months", a council says.
Fail-to-stop driver Matthew Leggett jailed over crash death
Pedestrian James Greenwood died at the scene after being hit by Leggett's BMW.
Borders Railway extension to Carlisle 'moving closer'
Campaigners are told the chances of taking the line into England are improving all the time.
New permit for Sellafield as discharge levels drop
The Environment Agency says new licences are needed as reprocessing at the plant is winding down.
Rudd's Rakes: The family raking in the hay for generations
The family started making the tools in the 1890s and four generations have kept the tradition alive.
Five coastal projects to share £10m funding
Schemes in Cumbria, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Kent and Suffolk are awarded government cash.
Lake District rescue of dog that refused to walk any further
The dog's owner was too tired to carry the animal when it refused to go on.
Historic High Street funding winners named
The 69 English towns and cities receiving a share of the government's £95m regeneration fund.
Solway Junction Railway: The ill-fated Scotland to England rail route
The line across the Solway Firth was opened 150 years ago but weather and economics took their toll.
One in 10 children 11-15 had drunk alcohol in previous week - NHS survey
An NHS survey suggests one in 10 children aged 11-15 had drunk alcohol in the previous week.
Women pull car up Cumbria's Kirkstone Pass
The Lake District road is 5km (3.1 miles) long with a gradient of 25% in places.
Bacteria shed cell wall
The researchers say it is a new form of antibiotic resistance and could explain why infections can keep coming back.
Swimmer completes Lake District challenge
Matt Williams swam 14 lakes over 10 days and hiked between them.
Old steam engine Talisman unveiled in Shrewsbury
The heavy haulage traction engine, which carried parts for the Titanic, is to appear in Shrewsbury.
Cumbrian farm charity helps mental health
A woman who developed depression after losing her son says growing plants helps her mental health.
Barrow 3-1 Boreham Wood
Barrow move up to fourth in the National League table with a home win over Boreham Wood - their seventh victory in a row.
Newport County 1-0 Carlisle United: George Nurse late winner comes to Exile's aid
Newport County's George Nurse scores a last-minute winner against Carlisle to move the Exiles into the League Two top three.
Bromley 1-2 Barrow
Bromley are knocked off the top of the National League table after losing at home to play-off contenders Barrow.
Carlisle United 1-0 Oldham Athletic
An early strike by Olufela Olomola hands Carlisle their first home win since the opening day of the League Two season as they edge past Oldham.
Barrow 2-0 Maidenhead United
Barrow make it five National League wins in a row thanks to victory over Maidenhead.
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
Harry Dunn crash: Parents 'hopeful' about US meeting
Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn hope to take up the offer of meeting Anne Sacoolas.
Cardinal Newman declared a saint by the Pope
John Henry Newman is the first English person born since the 17th Century to be canonised.
Great Eastern Run called off in armed police operation
About 3,500 runners had gathered for the run before it was called off due to safety fears.
Council tenant 'can see daylight through cracks in house'
David Boase says Swindon Council's response to his repeated calls was "unbelievable".
Blind climber Jesse Dufton leads ascent on Old Man of Hoy
The British paraclimber Jesse Dufton said he was the first blind climber to lead an ascent of the sea stack.
Boy, 14, dies after crash in police pursuit in Greater Manchester
Two other boys aged 14 and 15 were injured in the incident.
Coventry wear special 2-Tone kit
A new black and white third kit inspired by the iconic 2-Tone music label is worn by Coventry City in Sunday's League One game against Tranmere.
Stratford stabbing: Boy charged with murder of Baptista Adjei
The boy, aged 15, is charged with the murder of Baptista Adjei outside a busy London shopping centre.
Families affected by school refusal share their stories
A boy's experience of "school refusal" prompts others to tell their similar stories.
England takes the World Porridge Making title in the Highlands
Lisa Williams, from Suffolk, claims the golden spurtle in the 26th year of the Highlands competition.
Ferrybridge cooling towers demolished
The 114-metre high cooling towers at the Ferrybridge C site took about 10 seconds to come down.
Swindon Honda closure taskforce 'has not met since June'
Honda said "no viable alternative" to the Swindon plant closure had been found during consultation.
Source: BBC News
