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Nicola Banks from Whitehaven is a single mother who has been left with no money in January due to a mess up with her Universal Credit.
Pic Tom Kay Thursday 10th January 2019

'I am a real life Daniel Blake': Desperate mother says Universal Credit left her penniless

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Costa Coffee reveal when works will start on new Carlisle drive-through

Police cracking down on drivers turning right at A595 Cardewlees junction

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TRAVEL

M6 closed northbound after 'serious multi-vehicle' crash

Young leaders welcome civic visitor as they learn about recycling

Medical students start training placements in West Cumbria

Slow-moving traffic on the A596 in Workington after a crash

New manager appointed at Keswick Ministries

Ice warning issued for Cumbria

Cumbrian students land places at Oxford and Cambridge

Volunteers clear up beauty spot after tiles are dumped on site

Police issue drugs warning after two deaths in West Cumbria

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Maryport chairman slams thieves who have damaged iconic church

SIS Pitches supplies surfaces for AFC Asian Cup

Man who intimidated and brandished knife at couple in Whitehaven is jailed

Pete Doherty to play shock Carlisle gig

Student died after falling while playing 'hares and hounds' up Lake District mountain

Two Carlisle heroin addicts drawn into drug trafficking

Workington MP reveals how she will vote in tonight's no-confidence ballot

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Stobart Group and Virgin Atlantic overhaul Flybe takeover deal

Businesses team up with schools to find the next generation of Bright Stars

Pest controller played key role in the running of town harbour

Accountants raise cash for charity

Briefings for prospective candidates at local elections to be held next month

Robots start tackling radioactive sludge at Sellafield

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New hairstylist makes the cut at Brockles salon

Man wanted for drug-related offences in Carlisle

Man got out of car and threatened woman

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West Cumbrian factory to get royal visit

Drink driver caught minutes after police told him to get a taxi

Businesses advised to plan for no-deal Brexit after Theresa May's crushing defeat in Parliament

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First look around new Mayfield School building

Theresa May's Withdrawal Agreement defeated by more than 200 votes

Plans to build road in Carlisle branded as 'death trap' rejected

Tributes paid to ex-William Howard teacher who died after being hit by car

Carlisle boy, 15, locked up for crime spree

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Carlisle Aldi expansion approved despite strong objections

Cumbria's Red Shepherdess 'loved' challenge on Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins

Relief as missing 13-year-old from Workington is found

How did Cumbria's MPs vote on Brexit Withdrawal Agreement?

Official handover planned for new Campus Whitehaven

Break-in at iconic church

Workington man who was the subject of a police hunt has been arrested and charged

Police called to crash on the A66 in Penrith

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Carlisle museum to display 40 items for the first time

Story Contracting's £38 million Network Rail deal

Poundland selling 'engagement rings' ahead of Valentine's Day

Entries open for Lakeland Book of the Year Awards

People in 'at risk' groups across Cumbria urged to get flu jabs

Police name Whitehaven woman who died in M6 crash

Emergency services dealing with fire at Brampton industrial estate

Well-known Whitehaven woman dies aged 90

Mourners gather for funeral of former town mayor and club chairman

Domino's Pizza depot on market for £1.5 million

Appeal issued after 88-year-old Carlisle woman goes missing

Class 37 locomotive makes final journey in Cumbria

West Cumbrian museum awarded quality badge

Royal visit for West Cumbrian factory

Missing 15-year-old girl from Carlisle has now been found

Crowdfunding target smashed ahead of climbing wall revamp

A Cumbrian MP has made a last-ditch call for Brexit deal support ahead of today's crunch vote

Crate of lager and packet of biscuits stolen from West Cumbrian supermarket

Carlisle flats evacuated amid fire scare

Victim of identity theft felt like her life "had been invaded"

Moorside meeting as Cumbria leaders press Government for nuclear new-build in county

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Demolition of landmark building begins

Two charged in county lines drug operation after Carlisle house raid

'Build a new school' says politician after 200-home plan revealed

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Workington Comets withdraw from 2019 speedway Championship

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Sport

Rowntree's return set to boost Workington Reds

Visa woes again for Whitehaven as Parker still waiting

Workington Town coach Pryce aims to make Derwent Park a fortress

Egremont wrestler Moss breaks new ground with UK WWE performance centre

Workington Reds ladies bow out of league cup on penalties

Cumbrian trio Gary Graham, Chris Harris and Will Addison selected ahead of the start of the Six Nations

Whitehaven put in hard yards to beat Cockermouth in tight game

Docherty's hat-trick just not enough for Amateurs

The Cumberland News Rifle Club plays host to Scottish Target Shooting event

No knee-jerk reactions says Gary Liddle as Carlisle Utd continue boss hunt

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Whitehaven line-up pre-season clash with Newcastle Thunder

O'Hagan wraps up the match for Station Road in snooker league

Workington Reds boss Andrews eyes up four-game unbeaten run

Young footballers show off their skills in West Cumbria Youth League festival

Fell runner Bell takes orienteering honours at Latrigg

Whitehaven Sharks get into their stride at local festival

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National sport

Marcelo Bielsa: Leeds have observed every rival this season

Johnny Sexton making ‘good progress’ ahead of Six Nations opener

Bayern Munich ‘in talks with Chelsea’ about Callum Hudson-Odoi

Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki sets up Maria Sharapova clash in Melbourne

Lowry equals course record with 62 to get off to flying start in Abu Dhabi

Highlights from day three at the Australian Open

De Minaur set for major test against Nadal in Melbourne

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Business

BEC's grounds maintenance team celebrates first birthday

Christmas sales boost for Booths

Andrew Tinkler says Flybe shares are an "investment decision" and nothing to do with Stobart Group

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Andrew Tinkler buys shares in Flybe as Stobart Group and Virgin announce buyout

Japanese nuclear fact-finding mission in West Cumbria

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Farming

'More imported lamb not wanted', says Cumbrian farmer

Badger cull not ruled out in fight to tackle bovine TB outbreak in Cumbria

Breeders put great in Great Yorkshire Show

Diversification, Brexit key areas of concern for farmers

Young shepherdess to reveal hardships of profession

Longtown set to host Europe's biggest sheep mart

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National news

Brexit Live: Theresa May faces confidence motion after historic vote defeat

Tommy Sandford becomes Belfast’s 119th High Sheriff

DUP leader reveals ‘useful discussion’ with PM ahead of confidence vote

Corbyn accuses May of failing to reach out following Brexit humiliation

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