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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Final design for West Cumberland Hospital's redevelopment revealed
The £40m project is the second phase of redevelopment at Whitehaven's West Cumberland Hospital.
The Cumbrian walking group going strong after 20 years
The weekly group in Cumbria was set up in 1998 for former bank colleagues to stay in contact.
Carlisle murder investigation searches after police receive information
Ryan Kirkpatrick, who was 24, died after being stabbed in Carlisle on Saturday evening.
Lancashire Police hunting on-the-run convicted rapist
Police say Kevin Anthony Wyatt is "a high-risk offender" and should not be approached.
Danny Hodgson: Punch-attack footballer in coma opens eyes
The 26-year-old former Carlisle United player was put into a coma two weeks after being attacked.
Duchess of Cambridge takes boat trip with two surviving Windermere Children
As well as a boat trip, Catherine also joined in activities with air cadets.
Man, 80, accused of modern slavery dies before trial
He was due to stand trial, along with his son, after a man in his 50s, was found living in a shed.
Bluebird: Campbell's daughter says craft will return to Coniston Water
The original parts are to be returned to a Coniston museum after its restoration was taken apart.
Cross-border City of Culture bid divide emerges
A political split develops over plans to seek the status for southern Scotland and northern England.
Cumbrian man admits rape and sexual abuse of girls
Simon Blenkinship faces jail after pleading guilty to 27 charges relating to three youngsters.
Lancashire Police teams up with four forces in forensic science deal
Lancashire Police will work with the Merseyside, Cheshire, Cumbria and North Wales forces.
Covid: People are vaccinated - so why are there so many cases?
More than four out of five UK adults are now fully vaccinated, but daily case rates remain high.
Why bonding over the Euros appeared to increase Covid cases in men
Psychologists say men need to be part of a group in order to vent their feelings and emotions.
Covid: Which children are being vaccinated and why?
All children aged 12-15 across the UK will be offered one dose of the Pifzer vaccine.
Why you shouldn't get a second Covid jab too early
A government scientific advisor tells Newsbeat why four weeks is too soon between Covid jabs.
Should Whitehaven's planned coal mine be allowed?
Whitehaven residents share their thoughts on what could become the UK's first deep mine in 30 years.
Blackpool man has Lake District tattoo so he 'can always see the fells'
A man from Blackpool has had the outline of a view of the Lake District fells tattooed on his arm.
Cumbria kidney swap couple recovering after surgery
The couple joined a national kidney sharing scheme to boost Fiona's chances of finding a donor.
Bolton woman inspired to create Muslim hiking group
Amira Patel says more women should be encouraged to become confident walking in the wild.
Car in near-miss with train on Cumbria level crossing
CCTV footage shows the car driving across the barrierless crossing in front of the Northern train.
Carlisle United 2-2 Scunthorpe United
Struggling Scunthorpe are denied a fine win as Carlisle clinch a dramatic late 2-2 draw deep into stoppage time.
Bradford City 1-1 Barrow
Charles Vernam scores a second-half equaliser as Bradford maintain their unbeaten home record with a draw against a spirited Barrow side.
Shamal George: Colchester United keeper considered not reporting alleged racial abuse
Colchester goalkeeper Shamal George says he did not want to report racial abuse he allegedly faced at Barrow as "not a lot happens".
Crawley Town 2-1 Carlisle United
Nick Tsaroulla's last-minute goal earns Crawley their first win in four league games with a 2-1 home success over Carlisle.
Barrow 2-3 Colchester United
Substitute Tom Eastman scores a late winner as 10-man Colchester beat Barrow in a thrilling League Two game at Holker Street.
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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Police investigating if stranger killed Sabina Nessa
The teacher had been on her way to meet a friend but was killed shortly after leaving home.
Woman with Down's loses abortion law fight
Heidi Crowter says the current law on abortion for foetuses with the condition does not respect her life.
Knightsbridge killing: Man who murdered student near Harrods jailed
Badir Al-Nazi is sentenced to a minimum of 27 years in prison for killing Mohammed Al-Araimi.
Harwich trial: Men 'smuggled 69 people in UK in fishing trawler'
Prosecutors allege using such a vessel is "uncommon and more sophisticated" than lorries.
Northampton cannabis burglary killing: Four found guilty
The victim's family say he was "naïve to the risks of the very dark underworld" of drug cultivation.
Stonehenge autumn equinox gathering first since start of pandemic
About 250 people gathered at the stones to watch the sunrise on the first day of autumn.
Killamarsh: Father's tribute to daughter killed at sleepover
Connie Gent was one of three children who were killed at a Derbyshire home.
Six arrested on explosive charges in Dewsbury takeaway raid
Five men and a woman are arrested on suspicion of making or possessing explosives.
Ric Pallister: former council leader guilty of indecent assaults
Ric Pallister, ex-leader of of South Somerset District Council, has been found guilty of 18 charges.
'Severe' blaze at Birmingham warehouse tackled
Roads will remain closed after the 'severe' fire in Highgate, Birmingham.
Cornwall homeless to be housed in holiday parks
Housing is "the greatest priority" facing Cornwall Council, a meeting hears.
Social prescribing: How a community garden helps combat isolation
Sara Lee says she has "come out of her shell" after being referred to Blackpool Community Farm.
Source: BBC News
