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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Cumbria County Council exceeds landfill waste target
More non-recyclable rubbish is being directed away from landfill sites in Cumbria, a council says.
Cumbria Police delayed sexual exploitation inquiry, report says
The force made improvements but still failed to "properly respond" in some cases, inspectors say.
Cumbria Police officer assault conviction quashed
PC Lindsay Clark had an unblemished 15-year career, the court heard.
Southern, Merseyrail, Arriva Rail North and Greater Anglia rail staff strike
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are staging two 24-hour walkouts in October.
First Milk jobs at risk in Haverfordwest and Aspatria
First Milk announces planned cuts at creameries in Pembrokeshire and the Lake District.
Coniston church bells: Pub complainers silence 'noisy' chimes
A timer is fitted to a Lake District church to prevent chimes overnight after complaints from pub guests.
A fire in a garage in Workington sees homes evacuated.
A fire in a garage at Clay Flatts, Workington, led to homes being evacuated.
Regional TV 'legend' Mike Neville dies
Mike Neville was the face of television news for more than 40 years as presenter of the BBC's Look North and then North East Tonight, Tyne Tees Television's news programme.
The World Gurning Champion who 'looks like Predator'
Coventry's World Gurning Champion is ready to defend his title in Cumbria.
How to get up mountains in a wheelchair
Michelle, who has multiple sclerosis, is going on a trek in the Lake District for the first time in more than 10 years.
Crewe Alexandra 0-5 Carlisle United
Defender Danny Grainger scores twice as Carlisle win for the first time in six games with an emphatic 5-0 victory at Crewe.
Sutton United 3-2 Barrow
Sutton climb to the top of the National League table after a thrilling victory over Barrow.
Clint Hill: Veteran defender signs for Carlisle United
League Two Carlisle United sign 38-year-old central defender Clint Hill on an undisclosed-length short-term deal.
Micky Moore: Barrow appoint manager on permanent basis on two-and-a-half-year deal
Interim boss Micky Moore is given the permanent role as manager at National League side Barrow.
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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Blackpool guest house 'gas explosion': Four people hurt
Two people were taken to hospital and two were treated at the scene after a "massive" blast in Blackpool.
Six injured in east London 'acid attack'
One man has been arrested after reports of multiple injuries near an east London shopping centre.
Corrie Mckeague: Missing airman's mum to walk his final steps
Corrie Mckeague's mother will retrace her son's last known steps a year to the day he went missing.
Christchurch woman appeals after love letter stolen
The woman's stolen handbag contained an "irreplaceable" letter written by her late husband..
Uber London licence: 'Direct anger at firm' says mayor
Sadiq Khan defends the decision to strip Uber of its London licence after a petition gets 500,000 names.
Baby born prematurely after mother hurt in car crash
The newborn was delivered three months early after his mother developed complications, say police.
M3 Winchester closed: Thousands of drivers hit by delays
A bomb disposal unit and fire crews were called when "potential hazardous material" was found.
National Trust memberships hit new high of five million
The charity's chairman, Tim Parker, says people go to its sites to escape "busy, noisy" technology.
Horsham stabbing: Two men face murder charges
Anthony Williams was killed at a property in Horsham, West Sussex, on Tuesday.
Zenith Building fires: Concern after seventh Leicester arson attack
A fire at flats in Leicester is believed to be the seventh arson attack at the building.
Woman is arrested following a fatal fire in a Grimsby flat
The body was found after police evacuated a block of flats following a fire on Friday.
Corbyn: People of Birmingham deserve 'clean streets'
The Labour leader says Birmingham has been "under the cosh" from central government spending.
Source: BBC News
