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5pm update: A595 now open as Cumbria hit by flooding
Firefighters in Cumbria have been inundated with reports of flooding from members of the public following torrential rain this morning.
Last updated 18 May 2013
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West Cumbrian TV hotel goes on the market
A hotel, bar and nightclub in Cockermouth that featured on a TV show is up for sale.
Last updated 18 May 2013
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North Cumbrian boy helps football team to glory despite diabetes
A diabetes diagnosis saved the career of one young footballer who has managed to shoot his team to glory despite his illness.
Last updated 18 May 2013
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TV star Helen Skelton helps out with Three Peaks challenge
Cumbria's own action girl has given her support to eight men preparing for a gruelling “purer” three peaks challenge.
Last updated 18 May 2013
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Workington boy hopes for Billy Elliot fame
Fletcher Sanderson will take to the stage for the biggest performance of his life when he auditions for the hit-musical Billy Elliot.
Last updated 18 May 2013
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Fire crews tackle blaze in Penrith
Fire crews battled for three hours to control a blaze in a chip shop in Penrith.
Last updated 18 May 2013
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Ex-council leader tells of 'unbearable' years after fraud charges dropped
A former Cumbrian council leader has told of an “unbearable” four years after allegations of fraud against him were dropped this week.
Last updated 18 May 2013
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Award-winning Carlisle teenage filmmakers inspired by Tarantino
Oscar winner Quentin Tarantino may be facing competition from three Carlisle teenagers who have scooped a film production award for a second year running.
Last updated 18 May 2013
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Safety concerns shut theatres at west Cumbria hospital
Two operating theatres have been closed down after Government inspectors raised serious safety concerns.
Last updated 18 May 2013
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Health secretary urged to intervene at Carlisle hospital
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt is being urged to intervene in the deepening crisis of care standards at the Cumberland Infirmary.
Last updated 18 May 2013
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Fears that state of lighthouses will stop people visiting Whitehaven
There are fears that the appalling condition of two iconic lighthouses will stop people visiting Whitehaven. (4 comments)
Last updated 18 May 2013
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Three injured after A66 crash
One person was airlifted to hospital and two others injured, after a serious crash.
Last updated 18 May 2013
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Operating theatres closed at Cumbrian hospital
Two operating theatres at a Cumbrian hospital have been shut due to fears about air flow.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Weather warning issued for parts of Cumbria
Heavy rain could cause disruption to transport tomorrow, the Met Office says.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Man stole because he was being blackmailed about paedophile past, court told
A fishing club treasurer stole thousands after claiming he was blackmailed about his paedophile past.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Carlisle window cleaner celebrating birthday punched man in face
A window cleaner has been given a suspended prison sentence after he punched a man in the face so hard that he suffered three fractures.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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New foodbank launched in west Cumbria
A new foodbank has been launched to cope with rising demand.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Official opening date for Cockermouth's flood defence scheme
Cockermouth's £4.4 million flood defence scheme will be officially opened on June 11.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Fears that state of lighthouses will stop people visiting Whitehaven
There are fears that the appalling condition of two iconic lighthouses will stop people visiting Whitehaven. (4 comments)
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Jobs to be lost when Workington bargain store closes
A bargain store is to close next week with the loss of seven jobs.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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