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Actor visits Cumbrian pubs before gurning competition

An actor visited several pubs in Cumbria last week.

2 outlets1h ago

Pensioner pays £170 parking fine at Ulverston Health Centre

A 75-year-old man was charged £170 after missing new parking signs at Ulverston Health Centre.

A second pensioner has been issued a £170 parking fine after failing to notice new parking signs at Ulverston Health Centre. An MP is pressing for a solution to the parking issue at the site.

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via Cumberland News4h ago

Cafe's head chef and his partner dealt cannabis to local users over three years

A COUPLE worked in tandem to supply Class B drugs in south Cumbria over a three-year period, a court heard.

3 outlets4h ago

Si King shares first cookbook published since Dave Myers' death

TV chef Si King announced the arrival of his first cookbook 'Proper Home Cooking', published without his Hairy Bikers partner Dave Myers.

Si King, one half of the Hairy Bikers cooking duo, shared on social media that the first copies of his new cookbook 'Proper Home Cooking' had arrived. This is his first cookbook since the death of his long-time partner Dave Myers.

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3 outlets4h ago

Plans revealed for 200m wind turbines in Cumbria

Plans would replace five 72m turbines at Lambrigg Wind Farm with up to seven 200m turbines.

Proposals have been revealed to replace existing turbines at Lambrigg Wind Farm near Kendal with taller turbines reaching 200 metres. The scheme would involve up to seven new turbines replacing the current five 72m structures.

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via NW Evening Mail5h ago

Paul Crarey addresses his future as Barrow Raiders thank fans for support

Raiders' season came to an end on September 20 after a bruising defeat away at Doncaster but the club is still optimistic about the future.

2 outlets5h ago

Morecambe Bay NHS trust exits maternity support programme

Morecambe Bay NHS trust has been removed from a national maternity support programme after improvements.

A North West health trust has been removed from a national maternity support programme following sustained improvements to its services. The trust's exit from the scheme reflects progress made in its maternity provision.

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4 outlets6h ago

Forty new charities registered in Cumbria in past year

Forty charities registered in Cumbria in the past year, including five tackling poverty and unemployment.

Forty charities have been registered in Cumbria over the past year according to Charity Commission data. Five of the new charities focus on tackling poverty, jobs and community development.

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2 outlets6h ago

Richard Hammond marks 20 years since crash that put him in coma

Richard Hammond has recalled the moment he believed he was about to die as he marked the 20th anniversary of a dragster crash that left him in a coma.

Richard Hammond marked the 20th anniversary of a dragster crash that left him in a coma. He recalled the moment he believed he was about to die in the accident.

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2 outlets6h ago

Art auctioneer calls for submissions after 25% price rise

An art auctioneer is calling on the public to submit paintings after average prices rose 25 per cent in its first year.

An art valuer is encouraging people to bring forward paintings for auction following a record-breaking first year of trading. Average prices have risen by 25 per cent.

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via Cumberland News6h ago

WCF creates new leadership role to support growth and develop employees

A new leadership role has been created to help drive business growth at an employee-owned group of companies in Cumbria.

via Cumberland News6h ago

300 peace messages feature in Carlisle Castle art installation

Carlisle Castle hosts Multicultural Cumbria’s peace installation, featuring 300+ multilingual ribbons of hope and friendship for International Day of Peace.

via Cumberland News6h ago

See inside 'transformed' city pub after six-figure refurbishment

Carlisle pub The Beehive has reopened after a six-figure refurbishment, with upgraded interiors, sports facilities, beer garden and new events space for locals.

via Cumberland News7h ago

Mum raises £545 for charity by running half marathon with toddler in pram

Annan mum Corrie Carlyle raises £545 for Crossroads Annandale & Eskdale after completing the Carlisle Half Marathon pushing toddler Keira in a pram.

4 outlets7h ago

Cumbria residents invited to question police and fire chiefs

Cumbria residents can submit questions to senior police and fire chiefs ahead of public meetings.

Residents in Cumbria are being invited to submit questions to senior police and fire chiefs ahead of upcoming public meetings. The events will give residents an opportunity to question the emergency service leaders directly.

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4 outlets7h ago

Lakeland Rowing Club wins four golds at World Masters Regatta

Lakeland Rowing Club won four gold medals at the World Masters Regatta.

A Cumbrian rowing club achieved a standout performance at the international World Masters Regatta, bringing home four gold medals from the competition.

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via Cumberland News7h ago

How the Green Room has kept theatre thriving since the 1950s

The Carlisle Green Room Club is one of Cumbria’s most enduring cultural institutions and has been at the forefront of amateur theatre in Carlisle for more than 70 years.

4 outlets7h ago

Magnitude 2.7 earthquake strikes Silverdale in north-west

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck Silverdale, with shaking reported across Lancashire and Cumbria.

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck Silverdale early this morning. Tremors were felt across parts of Lancashire and Cumbria, with residents reporting shaking homes and furniture.

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via NW Evening Mail8h ago

Man, 22, charged with rape and assault offences appears in court

A BARROW man has appeared in court after being accused of rape.

via Cumberland News8h ago

Wigton GP surgery praised as 98% of patients recommend service

A GP surgery in Wigton has been praised by patients after a survey found almost all respondents would recommend the practice to family and friends.

via Cumberland News8h ago

£1.25m Georgian country house with fishing rights and 31.5 acres for sale

A Georgian country house with fishing and shooting rights has gone on the market for £1.25 million.

2 outlets8h ago

West Cumbrian friends trek to Everest Base Camp for hospice

Two West Cumbrian friends are preparing to trek to Everest Base Camp to raise funds for hospice care.

Two friends from West Cumbria are undertaking a trek to Everest Base Camp as a fundraising effort for hospice care. The trek is described as a significant challenge they are preparing for.

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via Cumberland News8h ago

Ten-year-old karate star wins international gold for England

Ten-year-old Hunny Davies from Penrith wins karate gold at Irish Open in Dublin on September 13, representing England before European Championships in Cyprus.

via BBC Cumbria9h ago

Island shelter restored after successful campaign

The 92-year-old shelter at the entrance to Walney Island is saved by determined fans.

2 outlets9h ago

Audi driver banned after crash while twice over drink-drive limit

An Audi driver was banned for 20 months after a crash while over twice the legal alcohol limit.

A painter and decorator was caught over twice the legal alcohol limit following a collision on the A595. The driver claimed to have consumed three pints. He was banned from driving for 20 months.

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2 outlets9h ago

Police warn youths over dangerous 'snapping' cycling trend

Cumbria police warn youths that 'snapping' poses injury risks and legal consequences.

A dangerous cycling trend called 'snapping' has prompted police warnings in Cumbria. Youths participating face both serious injury and potential prosecutions, with police warning of bike seizures.

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via Cumberland News10h ago

Lumo to train all staff to better support passengers living with dementia

A rail operator is training all its staff to better support passengers living with dementia.

4 outlets10h ago

Four Three Peaks walkers rescued after knee injury

Four hikers on the Three Peaks challenge were guided to safety by mountain rescue after one injured their knee.

Hikers attempting the Three Peaks challenge were assisted by Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team on Saturday after one member of the group sustained a knee injury. The team talked the walkers down to safety.

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via Cumberland News10h ago

In pictures: Carlisle United fans at the Eastleigh game!

Check out our fans gallery from Carlisle United's trip to Eastleigh on Saturday.

via Cumberland News10h ago

News & Star's Carlisle United reporter shortlisted for Northwest Football Award

The News & Star's Carlisle United reporter Jon Colman has been shortlisted in the Northwest Football Awards.

2 outlets11h ago

Cumwhinton bridge to close for two-week safety repairs

Cumwhinton bridge will close for two weeks for safety improvements and repairs to extend its lifespan.

Work to improve safety and extend the lifespan of Cumwhinton bridge will begin later this month, with the bridge closing for two weeks during the repairs.

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via Cumberland News11h ago

See the live and planned power cuts affecting properties in Cumbria today

Two separate power cuts have left almost 100 properties without electricity in a Cumbrian town today, with further planned outages affecting other parts of the county.

2 outlets11h ago

Wasdale MRT rescues woman with fractured ankle in Cumbria

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team rescued a woman with a fractured ankle near Burnthwaite Farm.

A woman with a fractured ankle was rescued near Burnthwaite Farm after Cumbria Police received a call for help. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team attended the incident.

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via Cumberland News11h ago

Pub extends 10 per cent discount scheme across West Cumbria

A community pub is expanding its discount scheme to residents across a wider area.

2 outlets11h ago

Carlisle mum urges others to become organ donors after transplant

A Carlisle woman who received a life-saving liver transplant is urging others to register as organ donors.

A Carlisle mother has received a life-saving liver transplant. She is now encouraging others to register as organ donors.

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via Cumberland News11h ago

Specsavers Carlisle becomes Carlisle United associate partner for 2026/27 season

Specsavers Carlisle has become an associate partner of Carlisle United for the 2026/27 season.

4 outlets11h ago

A595 closed after VW Golf catches fire in crash

A VW Golf caught fire in a single-vehicle crash on the A595 in Cumbria, closing the road and forcing a school closure.

Police confirmed the collision involved a VW Golf that caught fire on the A595 commuter route. Two people were taken to hospital. Millom School closed for the day due to the crash affecting teacher access to the area.

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2 outlets11h ago

Manchester Airport flights disrupted by air traffic control issues

Passengers at Manchester Airport are facing flight delays and cancellations across multiple airlines.

Manchester Airport experienced disruption today with a series of flight delays and cancellations affecting a range of airlines and destinations. The disruptions were attributed to air traffic control issues.

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2 outlets12h ago

Two men admit ram raid attempt on Carlisle supermarket cash machine

Two men have admitted burglary and criminal damage after attempting to ram raid a cash machine at Carlisle Morrisons.

CCTV footage shows the pair repeatedly ramming the cash machine. One of the men, Dean Smith, also admitted drink-driving.

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via Cumberland News12h ago

22 year-old due in court after three assaulted at property and criminal damage

Police in Carlisle have confirmed that a 22 year-old man is set to appear in court after three people were assaulted at a Carlisle property.