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Man from Bradford arrested for drug driving on M6 near Carlisle
A man from Bradford has been arrested after police stopped a vehicle on the M6 near Carlisle yesterday afternoon.
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Lake District hotel set for full restoration after planning permission granted
The historic Sharrow Bay Hotel on the shores of Ullswater is a significant step closer to reopening.
Where Japanese knotweed has been discovered in North Cumbria
An invasive species of plant has been identified across North Cumbria with Whitehaven, Cleator Moor and Ennerdale Bridge identified as hotspot areas.
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Man arrested following hit and run incident in Kingstown
Cumbria Police have arrested a man in Carlisle following a reported road traffic collision in the Kingstown area yesterday morning (December 4).
Neighbours fall-out escalated as woman made knife threat
A DISAGREEMENT over noise between two women neighbours in west Cumbria took a worrying turn when one threatened the other with a knife.
New investment will 'transform' local bus services in Cumberland
Bus travel across Cumberland is set for a major uplift as Cumberland Council has confirmed it will receive £17.7 million in long-term funding.
Is Cloudflare down? Users report error 500 in second outage within months
Is Cloudflare down? Users have reported an error 500 issue as software goes down for second time within months
"I am gutted but it will not change me" Labour MP defiant after party suspension
JUST hours after being informed he had been suspended after rebelling against the Government over the controversial family farm tax which is threatening county family farms, Penrith & Solway MP Markus Campbell-Savours, pictured right, gave an exclusive interview to The...
Police reveal locations of mobile speed camera vans for December 5
Cumbria Police have revealed the locations of their mobile speed camera vans for Friday, December 5.
Pensioner prosecuted for the first time over stabbing threat
AN ALSTON pensioner has been prosecuted for the first time after he threatened to stab a stranger.
Lake District school among Sunday Times 'best in North West'
A school in the Lake District has been named among the best in the North West.
Lake District hotel introduces ancient Chinese practice this winter'
A hotel in the Lake District is helping guests find balance and calm through an ancient practice.
Police officer yet to plead to dangerous driving allegation
A SERVING Cumbrian police officer has appeared before a court charged with dangerous driving on the M6 Motorway in north Cumbria.
Sex offender moved in with a pal without telling the police
A CLEATOR Moor man who once tried to meet a 14-year-old girl for sex has been jailed for flouting a court order that was designed to reduce the risk he poses.
Hospice at Home West Cumbria receives £150,000 grant
Hospice at Home West Cumbria has received a £150,000 grant from Sellafield Ltd.
Cumbrian school one of the top performing comprehensives in North West
A West Cumbrian secondary school has been named amongst the top performing in the North West by a "prestigious publication."
'Privileged and pleasure': GP departs current practice
A GP is set to leave her current practice.
'Beautifully positioned' home hits the market in Carlisle
A family home with unbroken views across fields is welcoming potential buyers in Carlisle.
Carlisle Library to reopen temporary service ahead of Christmas
Carlisle Library is set to reopen its doors this month with a temporary service ahead of Christmas.
Former Lake District National Park chief joins University of Cumbria
Richard Leafe, the former chief executive of the Lake District National Park Authority, has been appointed Professor of Practice at the University of Cumbria.