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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Girl, 13, dies in three-vehicle crash in Cumbria
The teenager died in a crash which also hospitalised her mother and sister.
HMP Haverigg: Inmate 'sexually assaulted before death'
A pathologist says she cannot exclude an unlawful act from causing Keith Abbott's death.
Carlisle City Council redundancy threat 'causing illness'
Worry over job cuts is said to be causing half of all stress-related illness at Carlisle City Council.
How would fee cut impact hit universities?
Universities are warning of a financial crisis if a review recommends cutting the level of tuition fees.
Ex-Stobart Group chief executive's dismissal 'lawful'
The judge says Andrew Tinkler's dismissal from the Stobart Group were both "lawful and valid".
Electronic GPS tags to track thousands of criminals in England and Wales
Electronic GPS tags which track offenders' every movement will be rolled out across England and Wales.
Amy Thompson says her guide dog has saved her life
Amy Thompson says Labrador-retriever cross Magic keeps her away from danger.
Cockermouth man sets sights on Paralympics skiing gold
Grant Taylor is fundraising to raise the £15,000 a year he needs to compete.
Amy Bateman wins photography award for lamb photo
Amy Bateman's work depicts life on the farm in Cumbria where she lives and works.
Father to run in daughter's place after her death
Andy Airey is to run a half marathon in the place of his daughter after she died in December.
Cumbria family ditched modern life to live off the grid
Barny, Katus and their children use a compost toilet and say their lifestyle is liberating.
'Lock Bluebird away and interest will wane'
Who owns the boat that Donald Campbell crashed? And will Bluebird ever take to the water again?
Dark Sky Reserve bid for Lake District
Friends of the Lake District hope to achieve Dark Sky Reserve status in the region.
Carlisle United 2-3 Milton Keynes Dons
A sparkling second-half display gives Milton Keynes Dons victory in a battle of League Two promotion hopefuls at Carlisle.
Sutton United 0-1 Barrow
Sutton lose at home in the National League for the first time since November as Josh Kay strikes late on to snatch the win for Barrow.
Challenge Cup second-round draw: Workington to host Siddal
Workington, coached by five-time Challenge Cup winner Leon Pryce, will host Siddal in round three of the 2019 competition.
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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Libby Squire: Oak Road CCTV appeal in search for Hull student
Searches have taken place on land and in a lake near her home, with the CCTV showing people near where she was last seen.
Dad Brett Kinloch meets baby three hours before death
Wife Nicola Kinloch made it to her husband's bedside with their baby shortly after giving birth.
TripAdvisor suspends reviews on 'Brexit Party B&B'
Reviews included the comments "breakfast means breakfast" and "couldn't wait to vote leave".
Tracey Evans throat-slit death: Measham man jailed
Jeremy Clarke murdered Tracey Evans in a drunken "explosion" of rage by slitting her throat.
Hillsborough match commander was 'basically a spectator'
David Duckenfield had been in the role for three weeks before the Hillsborough disaster, a court hears.
RAF Tornado flypast marks active service retirement
Though no longer to be used in active service, the Tornado jets will help with RAF training.
Joseph Chamberlain College stabbing student 'fled Somalia'
Mohammed Sidali, 16, died after being attacked outside a sixth-form college in Birmingham.
'100 years' before Met has London's ethnic mix
Only 14% of Met Police officers are from ethnic backgrounds, whereas as 40% of Londoners identify as BAME.
Honda workers 'betrayed' by Swindon plant closure
One factory worker says news the Swindon factory will close in 2021 is "a sad day for the town".
David Ibbotson: Search for Emiliano Sala pilot's body to start next week
An appeal to fund a search for the body of pilot David Ibbotson has raised more than £240,000.
'Night Watcher': Violent armed burglar still at large
Police widen the scope of their inquiry from seven to 12 home burglaries in the south east.
Birmingham bin strike: Workers start latest industrial action
More than 300 workers are walking out over claims some staff have been "blacklisted".
Source: BBC News
