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JAILED: Sick Sellafield Cop had 18,000 child abuse images

A serving Sellafield police officer secretly amassed a depraved collection of more than 18,000 child abuse images, including ones which showed the “sadistic rape and abuse” of babies.

Freight train derailed in Carlisle as a result of 'false flanges' on wheelset

An investigation into the derailment of a freight train on October 19 resulted in a potential cause confirmed for the accident.

Two men arrested on suspicion of rape, false imprisonment, and kidnap of teen

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of rape, false imprisonment and kidnap of a teenage boy as part of an ongoing investigation.

Yorkshire Puds and roast dinners to go at Carlisle takeaway

A Carlisle chef is hoping a tasty array of Yorkshire pudding wraps and open roasts will be the recipe for success at his new takeaway.

RECAP: Ryan Kirkpatrick murder trial at Carlisle Crown Court

In the dock are 29-year-old Kane Hull and 33-year-old Liam Porter.

Both deny murdering Mr Kirkpatrick on September 18 last year (2021) at Carlyle’s Court, in Carlisle city centre.