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Thousands watch start of Pirelli Rally in Cumbria
The roar of engines and the smell of fuel filled the air as thousands watched the start of the Pirelli Rally.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Axed City Hopper buses return in Carlisle
Two of the axed City Hopper bus services in Carlisle will return short term as Cumbrian firm Reays launches a passengers’ discount card.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Cumbrian author David Gaffney's short cut to success
A celebrated Cumbrian born author is telling short tales once again in his latest book.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Cumbria police - crime fall won't make us complacent
Police chiefs have vowed to avoid complacency in the face of a major drop in recorded crime in Cumbria.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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ITV drama based on Keswick woman's memoir
A prime time television programme based on the memoirs of former Keswick writer Molly Lefebure is to be broadcast on ITV this week.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Cumbrian pupil records at Royal Opera House in London
A Cockermouth School pupil has visited London’s Royal Opera House to record his winning fanfare.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Vaping cigarette craze hits west Cumbria
The latest cigarette craze has hit west Cumbria and businesses are jumping on the bandwagon to stock the product.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Carlisle pupils getting creative
Creative students will show off their artistic talents at an exhibition in Carlisle this week.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Talks over Cumbria council leadership
Talks took place this weekend to decide the make up of Cumbria County Council’s new Cabinet.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Man airlifted to north east hospital from golf course
A man was airlifted for specialist treatment after collapsing at Penrith Golf Club.
Last updated 5 May 2013
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Woman dies after Lake District crag fall
A woman died after falling 330ft from a Lake District crag.
Last updated 5 May 2013
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Religious leaders claim Carlisle club's name offensive
Religious leaders have accused a nightclub boss of insulting their faith after he named his newest venue The Church. (72 comments)
Last updated 5 May 2013
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Taxi marshals in bid to beat drink-fuelled violence
Marshals will patrol taxi ranks tonight in a bid to cut down on alcohol-fuelled disorder.
Last updated 5 May 2013
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Mum who abandoned toddler on street tries to withdraw guilty plea
A mother who admitted abandoning her toddler on a freezing Carlisle street has now told a judge she never committed the offence.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Cumbrian man admits attack in decorating row
A man accused of attacking a former house-mate in a row over payment for decorating has admitted the offence part way through his trial.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Carlisle factory celebrates 100 years in business
A Carlisle factory is celebrating 100 years in business.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Alert over risks of wild swimming in Cumbria
Cumbrians are being warned not to swim in the county’s rivers and lakes this bank holiday weekend.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Cumbrian hospital mystery over Florence Nightingale note
Nurses want to know how a note penned by Florence Nightingale found its way to a remote cottage hospital.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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More dead wildlife found after Cumbrian fire
Dead animals are still being found at nature reserve which was targeted by arsonists nearly a month ago.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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Carlisle murder trial told: I didn’t see knives
A woman accused of murder after a Polish factory worker was stabbed to death outside his Carlisle home said that neither of her two co-defendants had a knife when they arrived at the man’s street.
Last updated 4 May 2013
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