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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Penguin thefts at zoo leads to man's guilty plea
The Humboldt penguins were found in a Nottinghamshire village last year following a tip-off.
Carlisle motorist admits deliberately driving into man
A man suffered multiple injuries including skull fractures after being deliberately driven into.
Lake District wild swimming coach shares top tips
Colin Hill wants to ensure people are safe before they start open water swimming in the Lakes.
Bowness-on-Solway art trail showcases Cumbria's beauty
An art trail around Bowness-on-Solway is hoped to be a "glimmer of hope in the bleakest of moments".
Blackpool crowds ignore Covid 'last blast' warning
People reported queues for attractions and traffic was gridlocked in Blackpool on Saturday.
Coronavirus: 'Why can I meet my mum in a pub but not her home?'
We look at the extra restrictions imposed in parts of the West Midlands - and the reasons for them.
Coronavirus: What are social distancing and self-isolation rules?
Coronavirus cases are increasing, so what are the rules on social distancing?
Coronavirus: Behind the rise in cases in five charts
Extra testing targeting areas with high infection rates and changes to eligibility are both factors.
Covid rules: Which areas have new coronavirus lockdowns?
Parts of north-west England, West Yorkshire and the Midlands are now facing extra restrictions.
Saving Cumbria's plastic-lined river
The River Keekle was lined 20 years ago to protect it from pollution but the plastic became the problem.
Teen takes top Wainwright literary prize
Dara McAnulty says winning one of the UK's top literary prizes is an "astounding moment".
Kendal runner completes Mind over Mountain Three Peak challenge
As well as running up Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike, he also ran between each mountain.
Herdwick sheep numbers declining in native Lake District
They have grazed the open fells for centuries, but Herdwick sheep flocks are dwindling in the Lakes.
Woman hula hooping her way around Lake District fells
Charlotte Mellor is aiming to hula hoop on top of all the Wainwrights in the Lake District.
Australian airman's family reunited with unearthed WW2 dog tag
The dog tag was dropped in the Lakes almost 80 years ago by a Royal Australian Airforce officer.
Carlisle United 2-0 Southend United
Carlisle United score twice in three first-half minutes to heap more misery on financially-stricken Southend United.
Newport County 2-1 Barrow: Ryan Taylor earns Newport win over Barrow
Striker Ryan Taylor proves the difference as his goal gives Newport County a 2-1 victory over Barrow.
Barrow 1-1 Stevenage
Barrow are denied a win on their English Football League return by a late Stevenage penalty.
Cambridge United 3-0 Carlisle United
Cambridge beat Carlisle in League Two to record their first opening day victory in five years.
Ethan Walker: Preston North End loan forward to Carlisle United
Preston North End loan forward Ethan Walker to League Two club Carlisle United on a season-long deal.
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
Coronavirus: New Covid restrictions could last six months, says Boris Johnson
Increased fines for rule breakers and limits on wedding numbers are among the new measures in England.
Covid: New measures imposed on North West, Midlands and West Yorkshire
The restrictions, affecting 4.7m people, ban separate households from meeting in homes and gardens.
HMP Whitemoor inmates 'wore fake suicide belts in officer attack'
A convicted terrorist and a "radicalised" inmate deny attempting to murder a prison officer.
Leighton Buzzard hit by two earthquakes in one day
The British Geological Survey says there was a 3.0-magnitude tremor followed by a 2.1-magnitude one.
Manchester Arena Inquiry: Relatives present pen portraits
"Pure and innocent" Saffie-Rose Roussos was eight years old when she died in the 2017 terror attack.
Exeter University: 'Hundreds' breach social distancing at cinema event
Exeter University says it cancelled Monday's cinema night after a "huge crowd" watched Mamma Mia.
Penguin thefts at zoo leads to man's guilty plea
The Humboldt penguins were found in a Nottinghamshire village last year following a tip-off.
Coronavirus: Yorkshire Dales day trippers helped boost coffers
The return of visitors to the Yorkshire Dales had an "positive effect" on finances, report says.
Heathrow rail link to be delayed by up to two years
Network Rail says the coronavirus pandemic has delayed talks about the line from Reading to the airport.
Gatwick knifeman was in mental health relapse
Adam Russell told neighbours he was planning a "massacre" before he went to Gatwick with two knives.
Jailed PC Darren Bond 'in denial' over child abuse images
The judge says former Bristol officer Darren Bond had "not recognised the barbarity of his actions".
First migrants arrive at Napier military barracks in Kent
The first of 400 asylum seekers being housed at a disused Army barracks began to arrive overnight.
Source: BBC News
