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Man seriously hurt in north Cumbria road crash
A crash involving two vehicles closed the main A6 road in Penrith.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Crash blocks busy Cumbrian road junction
A busy road near Workington was closed by police following a two-car crash.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Thousands welcome Duke of Lancaster's troops to Whitehaven
Thousands of people waving Union Jack flags lined the streets of Whitehaven today to welcome home troops from Afghanistan. (1 comment)
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Man admits dangerous driving in Carlisle
A 21-year-old man has admitted driving dangerously through several streets in Carlisle – just two weeks after he was before magistrates for another offence.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Cumbrian planners unable to stop influx of windfarms
Planners are powerless to halt an influx of wind turbines in Allerdale – admitting quantity alone is not enough.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Cumbrian big cat had been spotted before - claim
A big cat spotter claims a recent “lynx” sighting in Carlisle is not the first.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Cumbria police took DNA from almost 600 youngsters under 18
Police in Cumbria took DNA samples from nearly 600 children in a year, new figures reveal.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Cumbrian man climbed through bathroom window to get to estranged wife
A man who broke a court order not to approach his estranged wife has been ordered to pay out £2,080.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Police pledge crackdown on Carlisle estate
Police say they will prioritise drug dealing and speeding in Botcherby after complaints by residents
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Lucky escapes after pile-up on A66 in Cumbria
The people involved in a four-vehicle pile-up that shut one of Cumbria’s main routes escaped without any life-threatening injuries, police confirmed today.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Cumbrian family's plea for details about missing pet dog
A distraught family has appealed for information about their pet dog, which went missing more than a week ago.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Go-ahead for superfast broadband roll-out across Cumbria
It is full speed ahead for Cumbria’s superfast broadband after the European Union finally signed off on the scheme. (3 comments)
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Cumbria police investigate sudden death of man, 18
An 18-year-old Cumbrian man has died suddenly in hospital.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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New weather warning for Cumbria
Another weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for Cumbria.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Fire service swamped with calls as flash floods hit Cumbria
Firefighters in Cumbria were inundated with reports of flooding from members of the public following torrential rain yesterday.
Last updated 19 May 2013
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£16,000 benefits fiddle woman spared jail
A mum has been given a suspended jail sentence after she admitted dishonestly claiming benefits worth more than £16,000.
Last updated 19 May 2013
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Campaign to save Carlisle pub from closure
A campaign is underway to save an historic Carlisle pub under threat of closure.
Last updated 19 May 2013
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Carlisle cafe bar put up for sale
A cafe bar in the centre of Carlisle is up for sale.
Last updated 19 May 2013
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Woman, 87, never recovered properly from operation, inquest told
An elderly woman died after her health suffered badly following surgery on a broken hip, an inquest heard.
Last updated 19 May 2013
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Expenses row details added to Cumbria crime chief's website
Details of the cost of two trips by Cumbria’s crime commissioner in a chauffeur-driven Mercedes have been added to his website to be “open and transparent”.
Last updated 19 May 2013
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