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Carlisle man back in prison - less than week after release

Andrew Bell photo A prolific offender once dubbed Carlisle’s number one public nuisance was back in a prison cell today – less than a week after being freed from jail.

Last updated 5 June 2013
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MP urges Cumbria police commissioner to end chief constable 'saga'

stuarthydedffghgh An MP has called on Richard Rhodes to end the nine-month “saga” of Cumbria’s suspended chief constable. (4 comments)

Last updated 5 June 2013
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Disposal experts blow up bombs on Cumbrian beach

Drigg beach bomb explosion photo Bomb disposal experts were called to a west Cumbrian beach after more than 100 unexploded shells were found washed up.

Last updated 5 June 2013
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Cumbria police investigate alleged sex attack on man

Police are investigating an alleged serious sexual offence against a man.

Last updated 5 June 2013
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Workington Hall fenced off after safety fears raised

Workington Hall photo Part of the perimeter of Workington Hall has been fenced off by Allerdale council to protect park users from loose masonry.

Last updated 5 June 2013
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Cumbrian animal park to shut for funeral of zoo keeper killed by tiger

sarahmcclayfgfg The animal park where zoo worker Sarah McClay was killed by a tiger will close on Friday to allow staff to attend her funeral.

Last updated 5 June 2013
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Man fined for illegally tattooing teenager

A man has appeared in court for illegally tattooing a teenager.

Last updated 5 June 2013
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Man flown to hospital after cow attack

A farmer has been airlifted to hospital after a cow he was washing kicked him so hard he was left unconscious.

Last updated 5 June 2013
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Man found on Carlisle car park with serious injuries

A man was found in a car park with a torn right ear.

Last updated 5 June 2013
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Police search for Cumbrian man recalled to prison

Lee Cunningham photo A man is being sought by police after he broke the conditions of his prison release.

Last updated 5 June 2013
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Carlisle man's debut novel on international award shortlist

Mike Craven photo A Carlisle probation boss is hoping to swap working with real life criminals with those from the fictional world.

Last updated 5 June 2013
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Lakes Alive arts set to dazzle audiences across Cumbria

Lakes Alive Maryport photo 19 International outdoor performers and artists are set to dazzle audiences across Cumbria in this year’s Lakes Alive programme.

Last updated 5 June 2013
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New president for Friends of the Lake District

Paul Rose photo Television presenter Paul Rose has become the new president of the Friends of the Lake District.

Last updated 5 June 2013
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Pregnant woman's car crashed into field, Carlisle court told

A mum-to-be lost control of her car, crashed through a hedge and ended up in a field.

Last updated 5 June 2013
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Hundreds of health jobs in Cumbria under threat

Hundreds of jobs could disappear as the true scale of NHS cuts in Cumbria is revealed.

Last updated 4 June 2013
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Residents fear new homes would overload road and sewer systems

Lorton Road graphic People living near a planned housing development say their town’s roads and sewers are at breaking point and can’t take any more. (8 comments)

Last updated 4 June 2013
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Family pays tribute to 'Gentle Giant' killed in road crash

Iain Bell A driver who died in a crash on a main north Cumbrian road has been named by police.

Last updated 4 June 2013
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Giant pothole shock for drivers near Carlisle

Carlisle pothole photo Motorists travelling along a narrow country road parallel to the M6 near Southwaite Services were confronted by this huge pothole. (15 comments)