Carlisle and Cumbria News
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'Untreated trauma led to our soldier son's suicide'
As a study says veterans need better mental health care, bereaved families share their stories.
Suspect still at large two years on from wildfire
A blaze on the side of a fell near Windermere prompted a huge response from emergency services.
Boys bailed over alleged hate crime on black pupil
A video appears to show the student being attacked, before being made to kiss a boy's shoes.
Voters sick of main parties, says Reform candidate
North East candidates from the three main parties said they did not think voters would choose Reform.
Children continue teacher's charity legacy
Angie Smith died suddenly just before Christmas at the age of 53.
Funding set for pool after half-term rescues
Two children in Barrow required first aid after getting into water that was too deep for them.
Council approves plans for battery storage facility
The site will store energy in lithium ion batteries, which led to safety concerns from councillors.
Crowds gather to watch Campbell's Bluebird return home
Donald Campbell's Bluebird is back in the Lake District 57 years after its pilot was killed in a crash.
School children tackle e-bike safety with rap music
Cumbrian rap duo JD and Swerve are helping to record teenagers? and children?s work.
Dave Myers on how he and Si King became friends
Dave Myers, one half of TV cooking duo The Hairy Bikers, has died at the age of 66, two years after revealing he had cancer.
Veteran sees Spitfire for first time in decades
Nearly 80 years ago a young lad arrived at a remote Navy base and fell in love with a certain plane.
Valentine's dating disco brings people together
A dating disco is held in Cumbria for people with learning disabilities to come together for Valentine's Day.
Meet Fluffy, the odd-looking creature found in Cumbria
A dog walker found the exotic animal, which is native to swamps and rivers in parts of the US, in a lake.
'I play to win, that's what the whole point is'
80-year-old Nora has reached the final of a national indoor bowls tournament.
Shrewsbury Town 1-0 Carlisle United
Shrewsbury Town claim their first home win in seven league games as Daniel Udoh earns a 1-0 victory over Carlisle United.
Barrow 0-0 Harrogate Town
James Belshaw saves Dean Campbell's first-half penalty as Harrogate hold promotion-chasing Barrow to a 0-0 draw at Holker Street.
Carlisle summer recruitment crucial - Simpson
Carlisle United must get player recruitment right if they are to build a squad to compete in League One, says boss Paul Simpson.
Carlisle United 2-3 Barnsley
Barnsley move up to fourth with a narrow victory at bottom club Carlisle United.
Walsall 1-1 Barrow
Walsall defender Rollin Menayese puts his side ahead before conceding a penalty in a 1-1 League Two draw with Barrow.
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.
Family heartbroken after man killed during car theft
Christopher Hanely's family say the 57-year-old was a "loved and devoted family man".
Potholes leave nations' roads at 'breaking point'
A new report says the rate of pothole repairs in England and Wales has reached an eight-year high.
Former head of police watchdog denies raping girl
Mr Lockwood, former director general of the police watchdog, is due to face an Old Bailey trial.
'Untreated trauma led to our soldier son's suicide'
As a study says veterans need better mental health care, bereaved families share their stories.
PC who lied about being attacked sentenced
Nadia Thurley falsely alleged she had been assaulted 14 times over a seven-month period.
Oldest surviving England player dies at 94
Ron Baynham turned out 434 times for Luton Town and carried on playing after breaking his skull.
Golden retriever rescued from harbour 'one lucky dog'
The coastguard praise a passer-by for saving the pet after its canine counterpart raised the alarm.
Mother and daughter jailed for funding terrorism
Stella Oyella and Vanessa Atim are jailed for sending cash to a relative in the Islamic State group.
Man jailed for 14 years for baby's manslaughter
Three-month-old Miyah Warnock died in October 2021 from injuries caused by her father Samuel Warnock.
Poisoning murder jury begin deliberating verdicts
Luke D'Wit is accused of murdering a married couple with the powerful opioid fentanyl.
Gardens at risk as no man's land plagued by landslip
Neither the council nor a local business is taking responsibility for the land.
Three owls get stuck in homes over single weekend
Calmly covering an owl with a t-shirt or towel can help to catch and free it, an animal rescuer says.