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North Cumbria Scout leader jailed for sex attack on boy

A Scout leader from north Cumbria has been jailed after he admitted a sex attack on a boy 25 years ago.

Last updated 20 June 2013
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Whitehaven pub fighting strict controls on licence

Peter Watson photo A town centre nightspot is fighting to overturn strict rules forced on its licence in court.

Last updated 20 June 2013
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More than 200,000 expected at Whitehaven Festival

A fleet of tall ships, a potful of celebrity chefs and an array of air displays will descend on Whitehaven harbourside tomorrow.

Last updated 20 June 2013
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Cumbrian patients subjected to face-down restraint

Paul Farmer photo Two mental health patients in Cumbria were restrained using a controversial face-down technique in one year.

Last updated 20 June 2013
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Police appeal after taxi driver attacked and robbed

Carlisle Blackwell Road photo A man has been arrested and police are searching for a second suspect after a Carlisle taxi driver was brutally robbed in broad daylight.

Last updated 19 June 2013
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Former Cumbrian couple hurt in Boston marathon bomb blast leave hospital

Boston bomb blast copuple photo The Cumbrian couple seriously injured in the Boston marathon bombings are finally back home after spending weeks in hospital.

Last updated 19 June 2013
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Blueprint to help Lake District farmers whose animals died in snowstorms

NFU Robert Sheasby photo A far-reaching blueprint to help struggling farmers in the Lake District has been given the green light.

Last updated 19 June 2013
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September decision on whether Americans will continue to run Sellafield

John Clarke photo A decision on whether the American-led consortium that operates Sellafield will continue to run the nuclear plant will be made in September, says the body which is overseeing the clean-up of the site. (2 comments)

Last updated 19 June 2013
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Cafe opens in Carlisle's first LGBT headquarters

Carlisle centre photo The cafe at Carlisle’s first dedicated lesbian and gay headquarters will officially open next Saturday.

Last updated 19 June 2013
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Carlisle man admits having loaded air weapon in public

A man has appeared in court in Carlisle for carrying a loaded air weapon in a public place.

Last updated 19 June 2013
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Man who stole from deaf Carlisle OAP wins first stage of sentence appeal

Bryan Dance photo A father who, along with his son, conned his way into a deaf woman’s home and subjected her to a callous distraction burglary, has won the first stage of his fight to get his jail term cut.

Last updated 19 June 2013
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Cumbria police pledge crackdown on illegal sale of weapons

Cumbria police have promised to crack down on anyone caught selling guns illegally. (3 comments)

Last updated 19 June 2013
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BBC DIY SOS appeals for help with Cumbrian tot's house revamp

Noah Wall photo The BBC TV show DIY SOS is looking for tradespeople to donate their time and skills as they help to transform the Abbeytown home of Noah Wall.

Last updated 19 June 2013
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Carlisle-Cockermouth A595 roadworks boost for drivers

A series of roadworks on the A595 between Carlisle and west Cumbria are due to finish today.

Last updated 19 June 2013
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Government health watchdog accused of 'cover-up' over hospitals trust

An MP has described as 'truly shocking' the allegations that health bosses covered up a failure to investigate a hospital where mothers and babies died due to neglect. (5 comments)

Last updated 19 June 2013
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Carlisle residents' anger at mess left behind by travellers

Willowholme travellers photo Angry residents and businesses are demanding greater protection after travellers who camped illegally on their doorstep left the area littered with rubbish.